Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, February 20
 
Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, February 20

The dog flu has spread to Nevada and is expected to hit Las Vegas soon. A new strain has been detected in Northern Nevada for the first time, with 52 cases confirmed this month. Up to 10 percent of dogs die from the flu. Vets are telling owners to get pets the vaccine.

Police are searching for a woman who robbed the South Point casino cage at gunpoint last night. No one was injured. The woman fled in a 2-door gold or brown sedan. Anyone with information is asked to call police.

And the Lucky Dragon resort has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It comes less than a year and a half after the property opened. The resort was scheduled for a foreclosure auction this Thursday.

Police search for woman after South Point casino robbery
 
Police search for woman after South Point casino robbery

The South Point casino cage was robbed at gunpoint Monday night. A woman walked up to the cage about 7:40 p.m., showed a handgun and demanded cash, according to police. The suspect fled in an older model 2-door gold or brown sedan with a black top and large chrome rims. Anyone with information can contact Metro’s robbery section at 702-828-3591, or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 to remain anonymous.

Dog flu spreads to Nevada, expected to hit Las Vegas soon
 
Dog flu spreads to Nevada, expected to hit Las Vegas soon

The dog flu is coming, Las Vegas veterinarians say. A new-to-the-U.S. strain of the canine influenza, H3N2, has been detected in Northern Nevada for the first time, according to DogFlu.com. There have been 52 cases confirmed this month. Vets usually only recommend the vaccine for dogs traveling to an area where the flu was present. But this year, many vets are telling pet owners it’s better to be safe than sorry. Local veterinarians say they haven’t seen either flu strain in Las Vegas yet, but warn it’s just a matter of time. Symptoms resemble kennel cough, or even the human flu: coughing, sneezing, fever and lethargy. And like the human flu, dog flu can kill. Dr. Travis McDermott, hospital director at Durango Animal Hospital

Las Vegas morning update for Monday, February 19
 
Las Vegas morning update for Monday, February 19

A new analysis of public records shows donations from a Fortune 500 health care company flowed into the campaign of Republican Sen. Dean Heller late last year after Heller co-sponsored a bill championed by the firm.

Heller has received at least $39,000 in contributions from DaVita and its PAC since 2015.

A woman is dead after a vehicle struck her near the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

39-year-old John Treese was booked into the Clark County Detention Center, where he faces one count of open murder.

Police say it happened early Sunday after Treese and his girlfriend got into a fight over who would drive.

Firefighters battled a fire at a vacant motel in North Las Vegas this morning.

The blaze broke out around 3:30 at Barker Motel on Las Vegas Boulevard North, near Carey Avenue.

Firefighters battle blaze, strong winds at vacant motel
 
Firefighters battle blaze, strong winds at vacant motel

North Las Vegas firefighters are battling a Monday morning blaze at the vacant Barker Motel at 2600 Las Vegas Boulevard North, near Carey Avenue. Firefighters fought strong winds at 3:30 a.m. as well as flames that flared from the roof of the building. Las Vegas Fire Department crews also arrived on scene just before 4 a.m. Winds were gusting between 31 and 37 mph, according to the National Weather Service. This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

Haddock fire
 
Haddock fire

North Las Vegas firefighters are battling a Monday morning blaze behind a motel on Las Vegas Boulevard North.
At 3:30 a.m., firefighters fought strong winds at the scene near the Las Vegas Boulevard North and Carey Avenue. Las Vegas Fire Department crews also arrived on scene just before 4 a.m.

School gardens to grow in CCSD
 
School gardens to grow in CCSD

The Clark County School District has received $230,000 for 28 schools to build or expand gardens. The money is part of a total $410,000 approved for schools statewide through a bill passed in 2017. Woolley Elementary teacher Tony Bailey hopes to use the school’s $9,900 to build more garden beds.

Black History Month Festival 2018
 
Black History Month Festival 2018

The ninth annual Black History Month Festival at Springs Preserve. (Briana Erickson)

Las Vegas Morning Update For Sunday, February 18th
 
Las Vegas Morning Update For Sunday, February 18th

Sunday’s headlines: 2 more flu deaths in Clark County push death toll to 24, Las Vegas teacher grabbed first-grader by neck, police report says, 2 Nevada charter schools face possible closure over student performance

Las Vegas Morning Update For Sunday, February 18th
 
Las Vegas Morning Update For Sunday, February 18th

Sunday’s headlines: 2 more flu deaths in Clark County push death toll to 24, Las Vegas teacher grabbed first-grader by neck, police report says, 2 Nevada charter schools face possible closure over student performance

French Elementary School becomes a five-star school
 
French Elementary School becomes a five-star school

French Elementary School was previously rated as two stars under the state’s old accountability system. Principal Tammy Villarreal-Crabb and her staff knew something needed to change. Now, the school is rated the highest 5 stars under the state’s new performance framework — which officials tout as more rigorous than the previous system. “Our teachers really, really believe in this school,” Villarreal-Crabb said.

Las Vegas Morning Update For Saturday, February 17
 
Las Vegas Morning Update For Saturday, February 17

Saturday’s headlines: No severance pay for Steve Wynn, must leave property by June 1, Police seeking 2 people of interest in Las Vegas shooting, Caesars to check all ‘Occupied’ rooms on daily basis

Las Vegas Morning Update For Friday, February 16th
 
Las Vegas Morning Update For Friday, February 16th

Friday’s headlines: Wisconsin man wins $1.23M jackpot at downtown Las Vegas casino, Officials to determine final cost of Raiders stadium in Las Vegas, Police ask for help finding woman missing at Red Rock Canyon

Clark County officials outline active shooter training
 
Clark County officials outline active shooter training

Clark County School District police Captain Ken Young discusses different training students, staff and law enforcement undergo to help keep students safe in the event of an emergency. (Meghin Delaney/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas morning update for Thursday, February 15
 
Las Vegas morning update for Thursday, February 15

A first-grade teacher at Cunningham Elementary School was arrested on a child abuse charge. Police say the teacher grabbed a 6-year-old boy.

A local mom says four middle school students were pepper-sprayed near a school bus stop in the southwest valley. She says a car pulled up next to the kids and then sped off.

A man has pleaded guilty after he punched a father of five in downtown Las Vegas. The victim died four days later.

Billboard’s annual Latin Music Week is moving to Las Vegas for the first time. It will take place April 23-26 at The Venetian. The show was previously held in Miami.

A Las Vegas police lieutenant and three others have been indicted in an elder abuse case. James Melton faces 14 felony counts.

A Clark County school bus was in a head-on crash in Moapa Valley Wednesday. No children were on board.

A Las Vegas police officer has pleaded not guilty to dozens of sexual assault and kidnapping charges involving a child.

Former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney is running for Senate in Utah.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is moving into Boulevard Mall this summer. It’s expected to staff 850 people.

The art installation Seven Magic Mountains was supposed to stay here through May. It will now remain through 2018, and possibly after that.

What you need to know about the Florida shooter
 
What you need to know about the Florida shooter

According to Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, Nikolas Cruz posted disturbing images on YouTube video comments and Cruz used one AR-15 style firearm and multiple magazines. The massacre is now one of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history.

Architect Gives Virtual Tour Of New CSN Student Unions
 
Architect Gives Virtual Tour Of New CSN Student Unions

Jeni Panars, project architect for Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects in Henderson gives a sneak peek of the inside of a new student union for the Charleston campus of the College of Southern Nevada. Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Mardi Gras At Harrison House
 
Mardi Gras At Harrison House

Westside Las Vegas residents gathered at Harrison House Tuesday to celebrate the African American history of the neighborhood and discuss the future. (Madelyn Reese)

Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, February 14
 
Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, February 14

A man in his 30s was killed by a stray bullet last night while he was putting out food for stray cats. It happened in a neighborhood north of the Strip.

Police have captured a bull that was roaming through streets in central Las Vegas for several hours this morning. Police are still searching for the owner.

The 51s will officially break ground on their new ballpark in Summerlin on Feb. 23.

A retired North Las Vegas police lieutenant plans to challenge Joe Lombardo in the Clark County sheriff’s race. Tim Bedwell says he’s running to bring transparency and accountability after the Oct. 1 shooting.

Mothers Against Police Brutality has condemned the hiring of Henderson’s new deputy police chief, Thedrick Andres.

The $3.4 billion MGM Cotai resort has opened in Macau.

The Fremont Street Experience says people will soon be able to use a free app to write messages that can be flashed across its massive screen ceiling.

The doctor who testified in War Machine’s trial has been arrested on dozens of federal charges of health care fraud and illegal distribution of the drug fentanyl.

The first Red Flag training exercise of 2018 at Nellis Air Force base has been extended for a third week.

Runaway bull finally corralled
 
Runaway bull finally corralled

It wasn’t a typical chase Wednesday morning involving Las Vegas police. Las Vegas Animal Control as well as a sergeant from the Henderson Police Department joined forces to capture a bull on the loose in central Las Vegas. The bull’s freedom lasted about four hours after being spotted around 3 .a.m. at Turquoise Road and Silver Lake Drive. The bull finally was corralled on Ophir Drive. Metro tracked the bull with a helicopter and patrol units blocked traffic while the bull was tranquilized and finally coaxed into a trailer about 7 a.m. This was not the first time a bull had gotten loose inside city limits. On April 16, 2017, a bull bolted for freedom from his northwest valley corral near Texas Station and was captured while running southbound on Michael Way.

Palms updates its Las Vegas sign
 
Palms updates its Las Vegas sign

Palms updates its sign in Las Vegas on Feb. 13, 2018. (Erik Verduzco/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)

French Elementary becomes a 5-star school
 
French Elementary becomes a 5-star school

French Elementary School was previously rated as 2 stars under the state’s old accountability system. Principal Tammy Villarreal-Crabb and her staff knew something needed to change. (Amelia Pak-Harvey/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, February 13
 
Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, February 13

A first responder and patient were killed this morning after an ambulance hydroplaned and rolled over. It happened on the south end of the Strip near I-15.

Comedian Marty Allen has died in Las Vegas. He was suffering complications related to pneumonia. He was 95.

A man reportedly tried to lure a student into his car Monday near Saville Middle School. The student was able to run to safety.

Two more women have told Las Vegas police that Steve Wynn assaulted them in the 1970s. Police say they encourage all victims to come forward.

Authorities expect a preliminary report on the deadly Grand Canyon helicopter crash to be released within 10 days.

President Trump has included $120 million in his budget blueprint to restart licensing of Yucca Mountain.

Mayor Carolyn Goodman told Trump on Monday how important she thinks it is to widen I-15 from California.

And RJ videos are now available on your TV. Search for the Review-Journal on Roku.

Las Vegas Morning Update for Monday, February 12
 
Las Vegas Morning Update for Monday, February 12

The Fountainebleau has a new name and opening date. It will be called The Drew Las Vegas. It’s scheduled to open in late 2020.

Four people are dead after a small plane crashed while flying from Henderson to Southern California. The plane hit power lines about 40 miles north of LA.

The four survivors of a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon are British tourists. They’re being treated at UMC. Strong winds may have been a factor in the crash.

Light rain showers are expected in the Las Vegas Valley through midweek.

A new show named Inferno has opened at the Paris theater.

Nevada’s first cat cafe, Meow or Never, will open in downtown Las Vegas in April.

Tough Mudder is launching its first indoor training gym in Las Vegas in April.

And President Trump is expected to unveil his $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan today.

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