Kenneth Watts Jr. is accused of spitting into a Las Vegas police officer’s mouth and eyes and telling her “I hope you enjoy the hepatitis C.” As Watts was placed into the backseat of the police vehicle with a spit mask over his head, he shouted, “I hope you enjoy the (expletive) hepatitis C.” Watts faces one count of unlawful act related to human excrement or bodily fluid and one count of battery by a prisoner. Someone found guilty of the former charge who knew the fluid could contain a communicable disease could be sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 10 years.
The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts is getting seven new buildings and renovations to three old ones. The project will increase the school’s capacity by 400 students.
Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, a Las Vegas native and Centennial High alum, is becoming a force on the team’s defensive line.
In two votes, commissioners moved to approve the vacation of a portion of Navy Street and a design review for a casino in Henderson’s Water Street District.
It’s almost like hearing a nutritionist say bacon is good for you: Digital technology use is being linked to reduced risk of cognitive impairment.
Raiders fans have plenty of questions heading into Week 7, including whether Geno Smith or Chip Kelly deserves more blame for the team’s offensive woes.
The annual Vegas Tech Summit was held again in Summerlin’s toney Summit Club looking to pitch the state to tech millionaires and billionaires, largely from California.
Backward walking not only provides a change of view, but also puts different demands on your body.
Breast cancer receives much attention in October, buts it’s crucial to keep screenings and exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round.
CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides NFL notes and trends for Week 7 games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
A new study provides an up-to-date analysis and projections for groundwater across the state.
Las Vegas police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in the central valley that left one person with “substantial injuries.”
UNLV has been one of the best road teams in college football the past three seasons. The Rebels hope to continue their winning ways Saturday at Boise State.
AAA is rolling out new safety technology for National Slow Down, Pull Over Day, adding flashing “Move Over” signs and real-time digital alerts to protect tow truck drivers and stranded motorists.
Homicide detectives with Las Vegas police are investigating a deadly crash in the southwest valley overnight, authorities say.
Should the federal government shutdown continue through October, the State of Nevada is ready to continue funding its supplemental nutritional program for underserved women and children for a few more weeks.
The valley will see more of the same Friday, with a high of 77 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Israeli singer Micha Biton appeared at Marking Oct. 7 at Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, commemorating the second anniversary of the terrorist assault on Israel.
Check out the scores and top performances from Thursday’s high school football, soccer and girls volleyball action.
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
Silverado’s football team, No. 3 in the Review-Journal’s Class 4A rankings, claimed a road win over Sunrise Mountain on Thursday night. Here are photos from the game.