New home, new light: Nevada veterans memorial ready for Veterans Day debut
Bronze statues representative of American veterans who fought for the United States throughout its 250-year history are ready to be seen in a different light.
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‘Desperate for relief’: Arts District businesses seek help amid construction
Business owners say construction on Charleston Boulevard has sharply reduced foot traffic and sales, with some reporting losses of 90 percent as they ask the city for temporary relief.
CARTOON: Meet the new boss …
Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
Judge sets summer 2028 trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
District Judge Tony Graf faced pressure from Kirk’s family and supporters, including President Donald Trump, to speed up court proceedings that already have lasted more than a year.
Death Valley launches $69.5M overhaul of aging water, sewer systems
Death Valley National Park has launched a $69.5 million project to replace aging water and wastewater infrastructure over the next three years.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Blue Diamond, Kulka
The Metropolitan Police Department said at 1:32 p.m. a collision unfolded between the motorcycle and a vehicle near the intersection of Kulka and Blue Diamond roads, near Shaumber Road.
‘Not cutting any corners’: Mark Wahlberg shows off upscale new gym in Downtown Summerlin
The movie star is opening an upscale workout facility in Las Vegas that will include cryotherapy, an infrared sauna and a eucalyptus steam room.
Kentucky Republican launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie said the secretary’s actions amount to “high crimes and misdemeanors” and his leadership at the Pentagon “thus warrants impeachment.”
College football predictions: MAC midweek games put spotlight on Ohio
Kent State vs. Bowling Green, Western Michigan vs. Akron and Ohio vs. Miami (Ohio) make up Tuesday’s trio, and we’ve already seen some noteworthy line movement in what is clearly the night’s marquee matchup.
Klint Kubiak backs Raiders DC Rob Leonard despite unit’s historic struggles
The Las Vegas Raiders will stick with defensive coordinator Rob Leonard despite the team tying an NFL record by allowing 30 points in six consecutive games.
Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit prep heading down final stretch before race week
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix returns to Southern Nevada next week for the race’s fourth edition, and crews will be racing to finalize setting up the circuit leading up to the highly anticipated event.
Mountain West championship game future cloudy amid CFP 24-team expansion
The fate of the Mountain West’s conference championship game remains unknown past this season as the College Football Playoff is moving to a 24-team field starting next year.
Tom Brady makes bold Super Bowl prediction for the Raiders
Raiders minority owner Tom Brady projected confidence in the franchise when put to the test: Will they win the Super Bowl by 2030?
Former YouTuber arrest in Las Vegas Valley waives extradition in sex crimes case
Bryant Moreland, 35, remained at the Clark County Detention Center as of Monday morning
CFP playoff officially doubles in size, eliminates 4 conference title games
The CFP national championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Jan. 25 will be the final title game before the expansion.
Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet
Recent flooding across the U.S. Southwest is providing rare relief to thirsty reservoirs that had fallen to record lows amid a yearslong megadrought.
Future of historic Southern Nevada schoolhouse still unknown months after closure
It’s been more than six months since it was voted for Goodsprings Elementary School to close, and little apparent progress has been made in determining the future of the rural schoolhouse.
Russell Brand sentenced to prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
133 dead in wrong-way crashes in Nevada in 5 years: Steps to protect yourself
Authorities say impaired driving remains a major factor despite new detection technology, increased enforcement and a change in state law aimed at reducing the deadly collisions.
133 Dead in Wrong-Way Crashes in Nevada in Five Years: Steps to Protect Yourself
Authorities say impaired driving remains a major factor despite new detection technology, increased enforcement and a change in state law aimed at reducing the deadly collisions.
Graney: Raiders should listen to trade offers for Kirk Cousins
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has been part of trade rumors with the deadline approaching. The Raiders need to at least pick up the phone and listen should it ring.
‘Totally unacceptable’: Raiders’ dynamic duo each commits costly turnover in loss
Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer form the most productive tight end duo in the NFL, but both players fumbled as part of a comedy of errors in a loss to the 49ers.
Years-long Las Vegas Boulevard preservation project rolls along with latest phase nearing completion
The latest phase of the yearslong Las Vegas Boulevard preservation project is nearing completion as the final phases are scheduled to get underway next year.
Low-level Hoover Dam tests, historic floods could buy time in hydropower crisis
Floods have boosted the Colorado River, buying Hoover Dam some breathing room. But federal officials are preparing for an unprecedented test as the reservoir edges toward levels that could threaten hydropower.
CARTOON: In Trump’s wake
EDITORIAL: Election officials need to find answers to delays
Election night went swimmingly for Nevada Democrats. Not so much for many Silver State voters.
LETTER: Can we deal with real problems?
Let’s try, shall we? Can we at least pretend that we like each other? As we put down corruption and establish some accountability, can we not ask for the truth again?
LETTER: GOP can blame Trump for election debacle
Trump blames everyone except himself — as befits a demagogue. Two more years. I hope the Democrats and reasonable Republicans can prevent more damage.
CARTOONS: Texas gets a blue makeover
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Will the Raiders make a deadline trade? ‘Every day the calculus changes’
At 4-5 and not a contender, the Raiders have Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby but not a clear-cut course to chart with the NFL trade deadline approaching Tuesday.
Vegas Sports Sunday: What went wrong in Raiders’ loss to 49ers
In this episode of Vegas Sports Sunday, the Review-Journal’s Dominic Lavoie and Heidi Fang assess what allowed the 49ers to pick up an easy win over the Raiders.
Takeaways: Raiders forced to play catch-up in loss to 49ers
The Raiders fell behind 14-0 and gave the football away five times in the second half of an old-fashioned beatdown administered by the San Francisco 49ers.
Maxx Crosby on trade deadline: ‘I play for the Raiders’
Star defensive end Maxx Crosby reiterated his desire to remain with the organization that drafted him despite Sunday’s loss that dropped the Raiders below .500.
Nordstrom declares win over McCarthy in razor-thin Las Vegas City Council race
Shannon Nordstrom said Luke McCarthy called her on Friday to concede the race for Las Vegas City Council’s Ward 2 seat in what was one of the closest elections in Clark County.
‘Just kidding’: Trump says he was just joking about making Dana White press secretary
“I was kidding, but I think Dana likes the idea, and he is a very capable guy,” Trump said.
NFL betting prediction: Bills’ offense might be too tough for Vikings to stop
The finale of Week 9 brings us a matchup between a pair of 6-1 teams on “Monday Night Football,” but those teams have gotten there in very different ways.
Raiders grades: Turnovers, poor defense haunt team again in ugly road loss
Here’s how the Las Vegas Raiders graded out in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday.
Sloppy Raiders blasted by 49ers in return to the Bay Area
The Raiders committed five turnovers and were overrun by the rival San Francisco 49ers in their first trip to the Bay Area since their 2020 relocation to Las Vegas.
Knights defenseman leaves game against Sabres with injury
Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin left during the third period of Sunday’s game in Buffalo with an apparent injury.
Golden Knights cap off road trip with convincing win in Buffalo
The Golden Knights defeated the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday to put an end to an impressive four-game road trip.
Starting CB active for Raiders against 49ers despite groin injury
Raiders cornerback Darien Porter will play on Sunday against the 49ers, though his role is uncertain after exiting last week’s game with a groin injury.
Car crashes into A’s Las Vegas ballpark construction site, video shows
The Metropolitan Police Department said it was notified of a single vehicle crash at East Reno Avenue and South Las Vegas Boulevard just after 6 a.m.
What channel is Raiders vs. 49ers: TV channel, streaming, kickoff time for Week 9 matchup
The Las Vegas Raiders are back on the road Sunday for a longtime rivalry matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9 of the NFL season.
UPDATES: Raiders commit 5 turnovers, get smacked by 49ers in return to Bay Area
The Las Vegas Raiders visited their former Bay Area rival on Sunday when they faced the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California. Here is what happened.
Police: 1 dead, another in critical condition after crash in Henderson
The Henderson Police Department said in a statement Sunday that a vehicle on Horizon Ridge Parkway hit a light pole, killing the passenger and hospitalizing the driver.
Raiders vs. 49ers preview: How they match up, injuries, bold predictions
The Raiders return to the Bay Area for a regular-season game for the first time since moving to Las Vegas when they visit Santa Clara to play the San Francisco 49ers.
UNLV’s QB situation comes into question after rally falls short against Wyoming
UNLV fell short of completing a 20-point second-half comeback Saturday, suffering a loss to Wyoming that raised questions about the quarterback position.
UNLV left with plenty to fix after ‘disappointing’ loss to Wyoming — PHOTOS
The UNLV football team lost to Wyoming on Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium and no longer controls its own destiny in the Mountain West title race.
The Road to Las Vegas: Review-Journal’s Week 9 CFP projections
Each week, the Review-Journal will project which teams will make the CFP semifinals and have a chance to meet at Allegiant Stadium to determine the national champion.
NFL announces punishment for Raiders safety who sealed win over Jets
The NFL fined the Raiders’ Jeremy Chinn for what it deemed a hit on a defenseless receiver, as the Jets’ Garrett Wilson sustained a concussion on the play.
LETTER: The people have spoken
Trump drags down Republicans.
LETTER: Dead grass, trees everywhere
A breach of public trust.
EDITORIAL: Ford should approach state budget with caution
The foundation producing Nevada’s tax revenue increases looks far from firm.
LETTER: In abundance
Democrats can walk the walk with permitting reform.
VICTOR JOECKS: GOP’s election defeat opens door for DeSantis
Republicans’ dismal showing in 2026 has made their 2028 presidential primary much more interesting.
NEVADA VIEWS: Nevada students deserve bell-to-bell phone-free schools
Starting this school year, Nevada students are finally phone-free during class time.
COMMENTARY: Voters grow weary with White House
Republicans need to elevate principal above personality.
COMMENTARY: ‘Fixing’ health care? Don’t start with what’s working
Don’t gamble on an uncertain alternative.
VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Why do they despise Musk?
The new democratic socialist Left hates everything about him.
Three weeks after Victor Saganitso’s killing, family demands answers from FBI
Three weeks after Victor Saganitso was killed, family and friends are demanding answers from investigators and calling for justice for the 20-year-old father.
Hill: Role of Las Vegas in demise of Oakland Coliseum area tough to ignore
The Raiders returning to the Bay Area on Sunday has served as yet another reminder of what Oakland lost when its professional sports teams bolted the city.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Henderson adds names of 43 veterans to memorial wall
The city of Henderson held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the plaza’s amphitheater on Saturday.
Unique Open/5A playoff format highlights prep football state semifinal games
Bishop Gorman and Faith Lutheran’s football teams will play in a playoff game Friday night where the loser will get to compete for a state championship.
Sky Pointe girls win 5A cross country title; Clark sweeps 4A crowns
Sky Pointe’s girls won the 5A cross country state title Saturday, and Clark claimed 4A boys and girls crowns at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City.
Virgin Valley turns back The Meadows to win 3A girls volleyball state title
Virgin Valley rallied from an early deficit against The Meadows, winning three straight sets to claim the 3A girls volleyball state title.
Runnin’ Rebels follow the game plan in taking down Samford — PHOTOS
Cam Miles led UNLV’s basketball team with a career-high 20 points as the Rebels pulled away from Samford on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Desert Oasis tops Sierra Vista in 5 sets in 4A girls volleyball state final — PHOTOS
Desert Oasis’ girls volleyball team captured its first 4A state championship Saturday, outlasting defending champion and host Sierra Vista in five sets.
Raiders rookie DT living the dream after inauspicious NFL start
Tim Keenan III was elevated from the practice squad, and the Raiders rookie from Alabama is getting more opportunities while his positive attitude blocks out roster uncertainty.
Sunrise Mountain blanks Chaparral for 2nd straight 4A boys soccer state title — PHOTOS
Juan Rodriguez scored twice in the second half on Saturday to lead Sunrise Mountain’s boys soccer team to a victory over Chaparral for the Class 4A state title.
HOA should be liable for mud damage to property
Regardless of the association’s covenants, this comes down to the fact that the association owns the land and the damage to your property is a direct result of the mudslide to your property.
Palo Verde outlasts Arbor View to win 5A boys soccer state title — PHOTOS
Palo Verde defeated Arbor View to win the Class 5A boys soccer state championship Saturday at Faith Lutheran.
Police: Driver arrested on DUI charges after hitting pedestrian near downtown Las Vegas
A 29-year-old Las Vegas man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit near downtown and the Arts District by a California driver who was arrested on DUI charges Saturday morning, police said.
NFL betting, predictions: Commanders still worth play despite line move
The Rams look fine statistically and metrics-wise, but this team is a far cry from being the preseason Super Bowl favorite, and the market is starting to notice.
Graney: New top hires for Athletics need support from the top to win
President of baseball operations Taylor Smith and general manager Cam Castro are saying the right things, but they’ll need the financial wherewithal to get things done.
Bishop Gorman rallies to beat Arbor View for 5A girls soccer state title — PHOTOS
Adrianna Adam scored with 11 minutes left, and Bishop Gorman’s girls soccer team defeated Arbor View to win the Class 5A state title Saturday at Faith Lutheran.
Trump offers UFC’s Dana White press secretary job in social media post. Is he for real?
President Donald Trump offered the open White House press secretary position to UFC president and CEO Dana White, the president said in a social media post Saturday.
Sierra Vista falls to Reno High in 4A girls soccer state title game
Reno High scored a pair of second-half goals on Saturday to defeat Sierra Vista for the Class 4A girls state soccer title at Spring Valley.
NFL betting: Vikings’ pivot to Carson Wentz vs. Bills among Week 9 best bets
In a blast from the past, veterans Gardner Minshew (Cardinals) and Carson Wentz (Vikings) start in Week 9, the latter being one of Matt Youmans’ best bets.
Raiders owner remains mum on Las Vegas NBA expansion bid interest
Raiders and Aces owner Mark Davis remains silent on possibly getting involved in a Las Vegas NBA expansion bid group, while still not ruling out the prospect.
Why Clark County voters faced hourslong lines, delayed election results
The last person to vote in Nevada during Tuesday’s election waited nearly five hours after polls closed, officials said.
Raiders game vs. 49ers ‘just like old times’ for East Oaklanders left behind
Some Oaklanders remain ride-or-die Raiders fans with complicated feelings as the team that departed returns to its old home for Sunday’s Battle of the Bay.
‘The ultimate Joker’: 49ers respect Raiders’ Brock Bowers-Kirk Cousins duo
Brock Bowers’ versatility and Kirk Cousins’ resurgence with the Raiders have the attention of the 49ers defense — and San Francisco’s own star tight end.
Bishop Gorman celebrates Senior Night with shutout win over CIVICA
Bishop Gorman collected its seventh consecutive win Friday but the Senior Night victory ended with a frightening injury to CIVICA’s freshman quarterback.
Mater East defeats Cadence in 4A Southern Region football semifinals
Mater East got two touchdown receptions from Kevin-Keith Tindimwebwa and rolled past Cadence on Friday to win its 4A Southern Region semifinal game.
3A-1A playoff roundup: Football scores; state soccer, volleyball results
Check out the results from Friday’s Class 3A-1A high school football playoff games, and action from the girls volleyball and boys and girls soccer state tournaments.
Arbor View wins PK shootout, to play Palo Verde in 5A boys soccer final — PHOTOS
Arbor View and Palo Verde will play for the Class 5A boys soccer state championship at noon Saturday after both teams won their semifinals Friday night.
Sports on TV in Las Vegas
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
Lady Rebels roll to win on night former star’s jersey retired — PHOTOS
Desi-Rae Young’s No. 23 now hangs in the rafters at The Pavilion, where the UNLV women’s basketball team easily beat UTSA on Friday night.
Sloan Canyon football dominates SLAM! Nevada in 4A region semifinal — PHOTOS
Friday’s game between Sloan Canyon and SLAM! Nevada ended with a running clock, but the Pirates set the tone defensively on the game’s first possession.
Palo Verde’s win streak ends in 4A girls soccer semifinal loss to Reno — PHOTOS
Palo Verde’s momentum didn’t last against the Northern Region No. 2 seed Reno, as the Panthers lost in the 4A girls soccer state semifinals Friday at Spring Valley.
LETTER: Trump abandons Ukraine
Turning our backs on brave fighters opposing a tyrant.
LETTER: Erasing student loan interest isn’t ‘free’
The taxpayers still pay.
LETTER: Republicans get wiped out
Are transplants turning red state purple and blue?
EDITORIAL: CCSD’s teacher rating system is effectively ineffective
Making adults comfortable won’t improve things for students in the Clark County School District.
Sebastian Mack’s return to Las Vegas reunites UNLV guard with familiar surroundings
Sebastian Mack’s 31-point performance in UNLV’s season opener marked another step in his return to Las Vegas, where he spent his high school career at Coronado.
UNLV conference addresses growing antisemitism
“We know that this is the right time to be having this conversation,” the school’s president, Chris Heavey, said of the gathering, a joint venture with the ADL.
Off-Strip casino starts selling booze again
After a brief hiatus, the booze is flowing again at an off-Strip budget casino.
Visitor wins more than $103K on Las Vegas Strip table game
One lucky Las Vegas visitor is heading into the weekend on a high note. While in town for the SEMA Show, the player hit a Straight Flush progressive jackpot while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em.
College football predictions: Navy, San Jose State among best bets for weekend
The first College Football Playoff rankings have been a major topic of conversation, but don’t let them cloud your judgment from a handicapping standpoint.
Judge who oversaw high profile murder cases leaving bench for mediation job
District Judge Jacqueline Bluth said the decision to leave was difficult, but thinks her new role will help her seek justice in a different way.