Gov. Gavin Newsom got to pick who should fill the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Kamala Harris, who was recently promoted to be our next vice president.
Gov. Steve Sisolak needs to take the initiative.
The elderly should be at the front of the line.
Casinos run by the Navajo Nation plan to temporarily lay off more than 1,100 workers on New Years Day because of prolonged closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
California surpassed 25,000 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic, reporting the grim milestone Thursday as an ongoing surge swamps hospitals and pushes nurses and doctors to the breaking point as they brace for another likely increase after the holidays.
Cole Duffy was born at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1, 2000, a little more than a week early.
Australia was among the first to ring in 2021. In past years, 1 million people crowded Sydney’s harbor to watch fireworks. This time, most watched on TV.
The Golden Knights have signed their first player from their six-man 2020 draft class.
A portion of Las Vegas boulevard, as well as Interstate 15 on and off ramps, will be shut to traffic Thursday evening to allow revelers to ring in 2021.
Paul Stone leads the contest with a 6-2 ATS record and Eric Parkila is 3-1-1 ATS. Here are the updated standings and remaining picks for all seven handicappers.
Tourists and locals are expected to brave a raging pandemic Thursday night to end a year of unimaginable crisis with a hopeful eye toward a fresh start.
If you’re looking for some good barbecue in Las Vegas, you’re not likely to go wrong at these five restaurants.
Pinkbox offers New Year-themed doughnuts while Park on Fremont and Lucky Day plan Jan. 1 brunches. A new Shake Shop opens Saturday.
A stretch of 10 months without high school sports in Nevada is set to come to an end when Amplus and Slam! Nevada meet in flag football Jan. 14.
The bright lights outlining the shape of Nevada featured on a Henderson mountain disappeared this week.
Mike Mills, a barbecue pioneer who at one time had four popular Memphis Championship Barbecue restaurants in Southern Nevada, has died in Southern Illinois.
A fatal fire in downtown Las Vegas and the global pandemic dominated the news and the Review-Journal’s investigative efforts in 2020.
Waller is ready to put the finishing touches on one of the greatest individual seasons in franchise history, needing only seven catches Sunday to establish a franchise record.
Clemson, which crushed Notre Dame 34-10 in the ACC title game, has been a cover machine in big games under Swinney, going 14-3 ATS in ACC championships, bowls and CFP games.
Nevada is entering 2021 with a 10.1 percent unemployment rate as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its economic toll.
Nevada needs to ensure casinos are economically healthy.
President leaves with many accomplishments.
A Massachusetts school bans Homer’s “The Odyssey” and joins a progressive effort to purge classics from school curriculums.
In a statement late Wednesday, Aurora said the employee involved “today acknowledged that they intentionally removed the vaccine from refrigeration.”
Local law enforcement agencies joined together to raise awareness of Nevada’s “3-foot” rule to motorists during an enforcement event Wednesday morning.
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified one of the two men who was critically wounded in a Christmas Eve shooting.
The head of the state laboratory says the more contagious strain of the new coronavirus is likely already here.
A man found dead in a flaming car was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a Henderson woman who died in a fire earlier this month.
A former city jail chef was arrested after police said he gave an inmate a candy bar in exchange for a sex act.
The FBI said a Las Vegas woman he met a woman in the Historic Westside was among his many victims.
The $600 payments from the stimulus package signed into law will be arriving soon. Proposals for an additional $1,400 have stalled. No surprise, the smaller stimulus will not go as far.
Clark County asked the court to reconsider its Tuesday ruling, which ordered the records released, but the court did not respond to the request.
Las Vegas police are seeking help finding a suspected mall burglar.
Here are the 10 most memorable moments of 2020 for the Golden Knights:
Vic Beasley has not recorded a sack in four games with the Raiders, but there is still a chance he can be part of the answer moving forward.
The Raiders coach credited the league and its teams for finding a way to navigate the COVID-impacted season and get through all 16 games.
A store fire sent firefighters rushing to central Las Vegas Wednesday while large plumes of black smoke filled the sky downtown.
Wednesday’s developments came as federal agents were continuing to examine Anthony Warner’s digital footprint and writings.
A man on a motor scooter, injured in a crash in Henderson over the weekend, has died.
An intersection in southwest Las Vegas is closed Wednesday while police investigate a crash.
These are the broadcast TV games in the Las Vegas market for Week 17.
As history has proven conclusively, once you put the government between you and your natural and constitutional rights, bureaucrats and politicians will regulate away those rights to the point of tyranny.
We’re all players on somebody else’s stage, being stereotyped by other people’s prejudices.
Hospitals brace for another COVID-19 surge after holiday travel.
The Nevada Supreme Court on Tuesday put an end to Clark County’s arrogant and egregious effort to ignore the state’s open record statutes.
The fire was contained to a second-floor unit. No injuries were reported.
The incoming congressman, elected in a December runoff and set to take office in January, was admitted to a Monroe hospital on Dec. 19.
The Springs Preserve is one of more than 30 drop-off locations in the Las Vegas Valley where residents can donate and recycle their live Christmas trees for free.
Elia Somo was charged Friday with battery with a deadly weapon, according to court records.
The Cold Moon is most distinctive for its high trajectory across the sky.
Henderson police believe a bad drug deal led to the death of a 22-year-old, according to a newly released arrest report.
The laser-equipped bicycle will roam the Las Vegas Valley in coming months to raise awareness of a Nevada law requiring motorists to give riders plenty of clearance.
The Clark County Department of Family Services is investigating the death of a 6-year-old who was shot last month.
Officer Bridget Ward filed a federal lawsuit against the city last week, claiming she faced discrimination because she is a transgender woman.
The heads-up battle between the U.S. and international winners was moved from Wednesday to Sunday because of pandemic travel complications.
The Raiders have more to play for than just avoiding a losing season. We identify four areas of interest to keep an eye on.
Five men were arrested this month in Henderson with thousands of dollars of cash in their pockets after police said they used stolen trucks to pull ATMs out of the ground across the southwest.
His comments come as the coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 336,000 Americans.
UNLV running back Charles Williams announced Tuesday he will return for the 2021 season. He is 739 yards shy of becoming UNLV’s all-time leading rusher.
The variant was found in a man in his 20s who is in isolation southeast of Denver in Elbert County and has no travel history, state health officials said.
The Raiders led 16-13 — yes, only 29 points — with under five — yes, only five — minutes to play. The Dolphins tied the game, then things went haywire.
A lawsuit claims that the Metropolitan Police Department and its union have “maliciously conspired” to intimidate rank-and-file officers who join a “rival” police union.
The 70-year-old man fatally shot outside his southeast Las Vegas home on Sunday night was killed after an altercation at a bar, according to a recently released arrest report.
Las Vegas may have lowest number of tourists since before The Mirage opened its doors in 1989.
Las Vegas police say a lack of New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Strip has them preparing for an increase in nuisance house parties in neighborhoods throughout the valley.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats’ push to immediately bring President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Dependent on fly-in traffic more than other markets across the state, Strip win was down 32.5 percent in November compared with the same month in 2019.
Aaron Ingram, 30, was booked at the Clark County Detention Center Dec. 24 on charges of murder, robbery, and burglary with use of a deadly weapon.
The Metropolitan Police Department and community leaders will discuss New Year’s Eve preparations with members of the news media on Tuesday morning.
A portion of U.S. Highway 95 was closed early Tuesday near Nelson’s Landing due to a vehicle crash.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump signed into law the $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package. Here’s what the new law means for you.
Republicans will win the U.S. Senate races in Georgia if they show up to vote.
Gov. Steve Sisolak — not the president — closed Nevada, costing thousands of jobs and hurting small businesses.
Front-page story about stem cell donation was a lift.
After learning that prisoners — murderers, rapists, pedophiles and the like — will take priority over me, I am enraged.
Miguel Cardona, Joe Biden’s pick for education secretary stands out as potential evidence of the new administration’s commitment to unify rather than divide.
The 38-year-old poker pro from Metairie, Louisiana, moves on to face international winner Damian Salas of Argentina for the title Wednesday.
The Senate, which is expected to vote on the override this week, also needs to approve it by a two-thirds majority.
Police were called to the Reno Villas apartments, 5055 Jeffreys St., at 10:30 p.m. Friday after ShotSpotter technology detected gunshots.
In a year marked by a raging pandemic that forced people to work from home, flexibility became essential.
Major pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs is done during the winter months after leaves have fallen. Minor pruning (making a single cut with a hand pruner) can be done anytime.
Shower leaks are very common, but many people ignore them until they get really bad, which will also make them expensive. The last thing you want to do is to cut open the ceiling to look for the leak. The first thing to do is to head upstairs and start looking around.
Officers were called to the 4400 block of East Bennett Drive around 6:36 p.m. Sunday and found the man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Las Vegas resident Nick Carter says, “For me, as an entertainer and solo artist, I have always questioned who I am as an individual.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Metro at 702-828-3111 or its missing persons unit at 702-828-2907 or by email at missingpersons@lvmpd.com.
The bizarre loss to the Dolphins eliminated any possiblity the Raiders would make the postseason and ensured a 16th non-winning season over the last 17 years.
The House voted Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments.
Motorists should prepare for some very modest rainfall during their commute, with those in the western valley having a slight chance at seeing a snowflake or two.
Las Vegas police are investigating a shooting in central Las Vegas early Monday that left a man hospitalized.
Officials say popular hiking trails at Red Rock National Recreation Area and other areas have seen heavy traffic and Las Vegas hiking enthusiasts seem more motivated than ever.
Though few homeless people in Clark County have died from COVID-19, experts say the pandemic has contributed to the increased deaths among the vulnerable homeless population this year.
Las Vegas police are investigating a robbery at a drug store in the western Las Vegas Valley early Monday.
As 2020 comes to a close, local transportation officials hope the Las Vegas Valley can leave the ‘worst year ever’ behind them in their rear view mirrors.
Amber Unicorn Books closed its doors Sunday after decades of serving Southern Nevada bibliophiles.
A person was found dead Sunday night after a vehicle fire in the central valley, a fire official said.
The pandemic has devastated Utah’s tourism industry, on which the state relies for business profit and tax revenue.
But convicted felons in prison can get the shots?
Political opinions don’t become any more legitimate simply because you wear a lab coat at work.
Rand Paul’s Festivus report highlights so much waste.
The Jets and Bengals pulled off outright upsets for the second straight week while the Chiefs won but didn’t cover for the seventh consecutive week.
One is on the 5200 block of West Hacienda Avenue in the central valley, and the second is on the 4400 block of Bennett Drive in the east valley.
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
The Raiders lost to the Dolphins in a fantastic finish at Allegiant Stadium Saturday night that hardly sounded like one without spectators.
It was the third time this year that a blitz resulted in 25 arrests, which is the record.
Southern California’s first significant storm of the season is expected to bring rain and snow to the region Sunday night through Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
A record number of COVID-19 patients are in the ICU in Arizona.
The women’s basketball series between UNLV and San Diego State, scheduled for Thursday and Saturday in San Diego, was postponed because of positive COVID-19 cases in the Aztecs program.
Elvis’ and Ann-Margret’s feverish “C’mon Everybody” was filmed at what is now the UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.
Many people have lingering, long-term symptoms.
President Donald Trump vetoes the annual defense bill and leaves for Palm Beach, Florida.
Three takeaways from the Raiders’ loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Jason Sanders made a 44-yard field goal with a second left to lift the Miami Dolphins to the victory over the Raiders. That field goal was the fourth lead change in the final 3:37
A gunman opened fire inside an Illinois bowling alley, killing three people and injuring three others Saturday night in what authorities believe was a random attack.
Park rangers have cited dozens of people who have gathered at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to witness an ongoing eruption of the Kilauea volcano.
California hospitals are facing increasingly difficult decisions about which services to postpone amid a crushing load of coronavirus patients.
Health inspectors and authorities stepped up enforcement at restaurants and shopping malls over the post-Christmas weekend as they desperately seek to curb a coronavirus surge that already has filled some hospitals in California well beyond normal capacity.
Officials in Canada’s most populous province have confirmed the first two known Canadian cases of of a more contagious variant of COVID-19 that was first identified in the United Kingdom.
The red-hot luxury real estate market that continues to set monthly records has matched the second highest sale of the year and recorded the highest sale in Henderson in 13 years with the buyer being a business owner from Silicon Valley.
I do not believe associations fall under the Nevada Open Records Act. Nevada Revised Statute 116.31175 and NRS 116.3118 pertain to information as to what homeowners can receive or not receive from their associations.
Blue Heron, a design-led development firm that accentuates aspirational living through personalized home experiences, announced the launch of its second collection of homes at Lake Las Vegas, Caliza. The luxury double gated community offers three floor plans and 27 community lots.
People who need to move because of the pandemic and can’t afford the cost can apply for the second cycle of the Moving Our Community initiative.
This year, Pardee Homes won for the 2020 Silver Nugget Awards’ Best Interior Merchandising for its Sandalwood Plan One, which falls in the category between $500,000 and $750,000. It was managed by Bobby Berk, an interior designer. He’s in the Netflix series “Queer Eye” as the interior design expert.
In the tradition of regifting, Summerlin residents are encouraged to give back their real Christmas trees to Mother Nature once the holidays are over. In partnership with Springs Preserve, the UNLV Rebel Recycling Program and other local conservation organizations, the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program returns Dec. 26-Jan. 15.
Some institutions in southern Utah are moving away from the name Dixie because of its ties to the confederacy.
The Vegas Nation Gameday sports team breaks down all things Raiders before they play the Dolphins.
The Raiders also announced their inactive players.
The three-sided tower, held together by icing and decorated with a few gumdrops, delighted the city on Friday when word spread about its existence.
Lawrence Weekly and Larry Brown find themselves soon to be in an unfamiliar position: out of public life.
The VSiN host and Raiders radio play-by-play man is 41-31-3 ATS. He leads Dave Tuley (40-32-3) and Scott Kellen (40-32-3) by a point apiece with two weeks left.
The Raiders don’t really know good Marcus Mariota could be running their system. Shouldn’t they find out?
The second-year cornerback’s solid season hit a speed bump when he was flagged four times against the Chargers, including on the game-winning drive in overtime.
Gershon Distenfeld, a 44-year-old New Jersey father of four who works in finance, could end up donating more than $2 million (after taxes).
Police arrived on scene and made contact with the individual but he refused to leave the home.
The Golden Knights were one of the few organizations in the NHL without a streaming option for fans, but that is set to change this season.
A look at 10 potential destinations for the NBA after Commissioner Adam Silver called expansion ‘inevitable.’
January’s CES will be exclusively online, but had delegates come to Las Vegas for the annual technology show, they would have been dazzled by what Circa has to offer.
Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide near McCarran International Airport.
Donald Trump leaves the White House.
If this virus hadn’t been dropped in his lap, he would be planning his second term.
He’s a non-politician who actually tried to keep his campaign promises.
Republicans meet with Trump to continue the election fight.
It’s emblematic of 2020 that an unemployment rate of 10.1 percent is considered good news in Nevada.
A 22-year-old man was arrested and booked into Clark County Detention Center Thursday in connection with a March homicide in Henderson.
For a franchise that has had just one winning season over the past 18 years, getting to 9-7 would be considered a step in the right direction for the Raiders.
A motorcycle rider died Friday afternoon in a crash.
A motorcycle rider died Friday afternoon in a crash.
The scene of people in need lining up to enjoy a holiday dinner repeated itself throughout the day in the Las Vegas Valley.
Police were called just after 12:20 p.m. to Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway.
The Broncos have won and covered four of the last five meetings with the Chargers, including the last three. Denver also is 5-2 against the spread on the road this season.
Seven handicappers compete in a college football bowl contest. Two-time defending RJ Challenge champ Dana Lane is 42-27-2 ATS this year and Eric Parkila is 41-28-2.
Sharp bettors and the betting public are backing the Dolphins, consensus 3-point favorites over the Raiders after the line opened at 2½ at most Las Vegas sportsbooks.
The NFL quarterbacks and former Saint Louis School standouts in Hawaii first met at a football camp in Honolulu when the Dolphins’ rookie was in fourth grade.
The potential matchup in Las Vegas between Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa and the Raiders’ Marcus Mariota has been called the biggest NFL game in the history of Hawaii.
Two people charged in connection with a June homicide cleaned blood out of a car before attempting to set it on fire, police said.
The FBI is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating federal crimes, such as explosives violations and acts of terrorism.
This Christmas will be remembered by many for the sacrifices made rather than the joy from exchanging gifts and festive family gatherings.
While the Raiders try to finish the season strong, their fans have questions about what direction the franchise is headed in a number of areas.
The often deadly dilemma of wrong-way drivers has persisted in the Las Vegas Valley for years.
For patients diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma, a bone marrow or cord blood transplant may be their only hope for a cure. Donor Cade Cridland found his match this year.
Sugary game-day treats meant to spice up watching the Raiders.
A very merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.
Keeping track of our brave new American world is easy.
Here is a day for friends and family and — even during this pandemic — for again celebrating our freedoms and the bounty they create.
President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for energy secretary, ex-Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, is espousing climate policies that are driving businesses out of California to other states.
Learning is taking place in ways that were previously not imagined.
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle.
Kevin, a part-time Las Vegas resident will have a very Merry Christmas after hitting the $15.5 million Megabucks machine at the Suncoast on Thursday.
