Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud talks about getting support from his coaches, executing effectively on the ice, especially on the penalty kill. He also explains how he attempts to curb his love for ice cream ahead of the NHL playoffs. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Deiveson Figueiredo technically submitted Joseph Benavidez to claim the vacant UFC flyweight championship. Heidi Fang and Adam Hill recap some of the top highlights from the UFC’s second fight card in Abu Dhabi. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
About 200 people gathered in Henderson on Saturday morning to protest Gov. Steve Sisolak’s mask mandate.The demonstration was organized by No Mask Nevada, a political action committee. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez will get his fourth shot at earning the flyweight title when he faces Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN 14. Benavidez also explains why he doesn’t like Figueiredo. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With two weeks until the anticipated July 31 substantial completion date for Allegiant Stadium, crews are on task and on budget with the $2 billion project.
The Las Vegas Ballpark is welcoming the public for a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility.
Heidi Fang and Adam Hill discuss how Calvin Kattar established himself as a top contender in the UFC’s featherweight division with a convincing unanimous decision victory over Dan Ige in the main event of UFC on ESPN 13 in Abu Dhabi. Tim Elliott discusses the importance of his win over Ryan Benoit in the co-main event. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Marche Bacchus restaurant in Las Vegas celebrated France’s Bastille Day with a special menu, entertainment and skydivers on July 14, 2020. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV is still discussing future changes regarding its mascot, Hey Reb!. The university removed a bronze statue of Hey Reb! from its campus on June 16.
Golden Knights’ defenseman Nate Schmidt and head coach Pete DeBoer talk about the team hitting the ground running with fast-paced practices in return to the ice. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Golden Knights prospect Peyton Krebs talks about adjusting to Las Vegas weather and aiming to make it in the NHL and head coach Pete DeBoer weighs in on the level of skill he’s seen from Krebs so far. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara denied Monday that a funding proposal originated with the district. But emails show the district asked for it to be included in the Nevada Legislature’s special session.
In the UFC’s first event on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan took home wins and captured titles in the top-billed fights at UFC 251. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Just weeks ago, Jorge Masvidal had expressed concerns that he wasn’t being paid accordingly by the UFC. Prior to his UFC 251 welterweight title fight against Kamaru Usman, Masvidal says the promotion has resolved the problems. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ahead of fighting at UFC 251, Rose Namajunas, Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway and Amanda Ribas share their experiences from Yas Island and give fans a closer look at UFC’s Fight Island. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway spoke to the media about competing at UFC 251, which takes place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on July 11, his battles with depression and more. He will rematch Alexander Volkanovski for the division title in the co-main event. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, the Las Vegas Valley temperatures will intensify a bit each day.
Resorts World Las Vegas activated its 100,000-square-foot LED screen on its west tower on Independence Day, showing a digital fireworks display. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Five years after the Silverstone Golf Club shut down, homeowners in the surrounding Silverstone Ranch neighborhood are still fighting for a reopening. Homeowners filed a lawsuit in 2015 against Desert Lifestyles LLC, which owns Silverstone Golf Club, after the water was turned off at the club. Now, five years later, homeowners in the northwest Las Vegas neighborhood claim they’ve had to take matters into their own hands because the water was still off until Thursday night.
Opponents of a minor league hockey arena in Henderson collected enough verified signatures to put the disputed project on the November ballot, but then a problem emerged: A procedural error on the petition.
For the first time in 25 years, the Summer Council will not be holding its annual patriotic parade in person. Instead, the 4th of July festivities will be done virtually.
The Golden Knights are currently in Phase Two of the NHL’s return to play plan and are allowed to have 12 players skating at one time.
Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Vinny Bonsignore discuss what changes to expect if the NFL shortens the preseason to two games and what that means for the Las Vegas Raiders. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Aria Resort & Casino reopened to the public for the first time since early March on Wednesday, July 1. Guests checking in at the hotel lobby will be welcomed with a “Dandelion Forest” display representing the 4th of July.
Golden Knights writer Ben Gotz and Heidi Fang discuss the rumors that Las Vegas is no longer a frontrunner for an NHL hub city due to spikes in COVID-19 and what that means for the Vegas Golden Knights. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Virgin Trains has entered into a lease agreement with California to use existing right of way along Interstate 15 for its high-speed train plans.
Local agencies are fighting a 200-acre wildfire on Mount Charleston, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
UFC welterweight Mike Perry explains what went into his decision to have his girlfriend, Latory Gonzalez corner him for his fight against Mickey Gall and why that worked for him at UFC on ESPN 12. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dustin Poirier defeated Dan Hooker in an instant classic at UFC on ESPN 12 and Mike Perry, with his lone cornerperson being his girlfriend, defeated Mickey Gall. Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap the action from the UFC Apex. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
