Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang was joined by Raiders’ tight end Darren Waller on the latest episode of the Takeaways podcast. Waller talked about the Raiders talent on offense, what he looks forward to accomplishing in 2020, what hitting the three-year sobriety mark meant to him, how he hopes to inspire others. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation’s Adam Hill and Vinny Bonsignore discuss how the Raiders defense looks fresh and different, while defensive tackle Maliek Collins says he is ready to take on a leadership role.
Las Vegas Raiders season ticket holders began receiving their tickets for the 2020 season, packaged in a specialized box.
Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon spoke about being in the western NHL bubble and all the hockey he is consuming in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Golden Knights Nick Cousins, Jonathan Marchessault and GM Kelly McCrimmon discuss what Cousins brings to the team in the NHL Bubble.
Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore on Wednesday called the city’s public health compliance observers “snitches” and pushed for ending the program.
The Review-Journal in collaboration with the Mob Museum present Mobbed Up Live: The panelists discuss stories about Frank Cullotta and listen to a clip from an interview with Cullotta for the Mobbed Up Podcast.
The list of work still to be done on the MSG Sphere at The Venetian is outlined as a 2023 completion is set as a goal. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders defensive coordinator spoke about the team’s young cornerbacks, particularly first-round draft pick Damon Arnette, what strides he’s made in training camp and how he’s worked out with Trayvon Mullen so far. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
This week’s guest is former Raiders offensive tackle Lincoln Kennedy. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers, sports reporter Le’Andre Fox, and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill. Pads are finally on at Raiders practices. The speed can be seen on the field from Vegas’s new weapons.
The Raiders will play a scrimmage game at Allegiant Stadium on Friday.
Earyn McGee speaks with Dr. Frank Van Breukelen and Patrick Donnelly about the endemic species of Nevada. Patrick is the Nevada State Director for the Center for Biological Diversity and Dr. Van Breukelen is a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
The $65 million Valley View Boulevard/Harmon Avenue connector project opened to traffic Wednesday, Aug. 19. (Mick Akers/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 19, for Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Erik Lloyd, who died July 29 after contracting COVID-19. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. COVID-19 NOW A MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATH IN NEVADA, MORE THAN FLU.
2. CURRENT COVID-19 RATES: DEATHS, TESTING, HOSPITALIZATIONS
3. CCSD BACK TO SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING: COVID-19 TRANSMISSION AT HOME
4. CCSD BACK TO SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING: IMMUNIZATIONS, FLU SHOT
Insurance agents can give tips on how to save money on auto, home and business insurance policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Carrie Roper/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Though fans won’t be allowed inside Allegiant Stadium this year, the Las Vegas Raiders are still scoring founding sponsorship deals, this time with Mexican lager Modelo.
The City of Henderson has started to allow in-person public comments for agenda items and general statements.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says he has been more than willing to help newcomer Marcus Mariota get settled in his team’s offense.
Last year, Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow entered his rookie year of training camp with the lights and camera of Hard Knocks in his face. This year, the coronavirus has turned the world upside down. Renfrow says despite all the bad things going on, he’s looking up towards all the positives.
The Metropolitan Police Department conducted a news conference Tuesday afternoon concerning an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead Sunday in the west Las Vegas Valley. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation’s Ed Graney and Adam Hill tell us which Raiders stood out on the second day of training camp in pads, and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow talks about heading into his second year as a Raider and his thoughts on the new wideouts. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Death Valley National Park unofficially reached 130 degrees on Aug. 16, 2020, making it the hottest temperature on Earth in nearly a century. (Mackenzie Behm/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Labor unions are launching a campaign to save jobs and win the “Right to Return” for hospitality, convention and trade shows, airport, entertainment and hospital workers throughout Clark County. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
The Knights’ TV announcers for AT&T SportsNet have adapted since the NHL restarted its season, just like many people have during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Northern California business owner paid $11.25 million for a Henderson mansion.
The Golden Knights’ right wing Alex Tuch paid $2.35 million for a new home in The Ridges in Summerlin. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Blackhawk series is not as intense as Sharks or Kings – VIDEO
Three Las Vegas restaurateurs discuss a recent Review-Journal op-ed that said that “your favorite restaurant is dead, and your elected Nevada legislators pulled the plug.”
Vegas Nation’s Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill recap the Las Vegas Raiders dressing in full pads for the first time at training camp in Henderson on Monday, giving head coach Jon Gruden a great birthday gift. Defensive End Maxx Crosby spoke on what it’s like to have Rod Marinelli as the new defensive line coach(Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
