Henderson police will target jaywalkers and inattentive drivers through the end of March. Police will add patrols around intersections with marked crosswalks. It’s part of an effort to reduce the number of pedestrian deaths in Nevada. Last year, 100 pedestrians were killed statewide.
The Golden Knights are giving away game-worn jerseys to fans! The team is hosting “Fan Appreciation” week for its last regular season games at home. Games on March 26-31 will have giveaways to all fans in attendance, including a giveaway of game-worn jerseys, hand-delivered by the players. The jersey giveaway will be after the March 31 game against the San Jose Sharks. Whose jersey would you want to have?
Cleveland Cavalier’s Coach Tyronn Lue to Temporarily Step Away from Coaching The team announced the news on Monday morning, citing health issues as the reason for the leave of absence. After many conversations with our doctors and [General Manager Koby Altman] and much thought given to what is best for the team and my health… …I need to step back from coaching for the time being and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation from which to coach for the rest of the season. According to TNT’s David Aldridge, Lue only plans to be gone from the team for a week. Assistant coach Larry Drew will coach in his stead. This is Lue’s third season in charge of the team, with each of the previous two seasons resulting in a trip to the NBA Finals.
One person was sent to the hospital after a rollover Monday morning on Flamingo Road near Jones Boulevard. An SUV rolled over, hit a light pole and caught fire. Clark County firefighters helped Las Vegas police clear the scene. Police could not say if speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.
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Lawyers for Elaine Wynn and Wynn Resorts were in court Friday arguing on nearly 20 motions. Elaine Wynn is demanding $460 million in damages from the company for losing her board seat, according to Wynn Resorts lawyer James Pisanelli. District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez asked lawyers on both sides to act like grown ups. The judge ruled on the motions, giving small victories to both sides. The pending case is expected to be heard in April.
Miriam Lujan was seven months pregnant at the Route 91 Harvest festival. A stranger, Sue Ann Cornwell, ushered her out of the festival venue, shielding her belly. They recently reunited at the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden. Lujan’s son, Xander, is now nearly four months old. Briana Erickson/ Las Vegas Review-Journal
People who thought they had won in Station Casinos’ “bad beat jackpot” poker promotion were unhappy. They waited months to get paid. And now the bad-beat jackpot is gone.
Nevada wildlife officials have launched an owl webcam. Two great horned owls are nesting at the Desert Research Institute in Reno. The owls have drawn viewers from as far away as New Zealand. “We knew this live feed would get some attention, but I don’t think anyone thought it would blow up like this. – Aaron Keller, Nevada Department of Wildlife
The Lights FC opens its season at 7 p.m. Saturday at Fresno FC. The match is the first of the team’s 34 regular-season games. The Lights goal is to make the playoffs in their first year. To do that, they’d have to finish in the top eight of the 17-team Western Conference. We’re definitely excited for the season to kick off already and to see what the other teams have in store for us because we know we’re ready.
North Las Vegas police are investigating a Friday morning hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian. Police said an adult man was hit near a gas station on Las Vegas Boulevard North and was dragged a half-mile to where his body was found on an onramp to I-15 at Lake Mead Boulevard. Police are asking for the public’s help as they search for the vehicle. This is the 10th fatal crash of 2018 in North Las Vegas.
Two summers ago, RedEye was just one of 57 companies that submitted a proposal to provide a water technology solution to Nevada. Today, the company has completed a pilot program with the Las Vegas Valley Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority, and has three full-time employees in their first U.S. office in Las Vegas.
Rihanna Rips Snapchat Over Ad Joking About Domestic Violence (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jordy Nelson is a Raider. Michael Crabtree no longer is. Nelson reportedly agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract. Crabtree, due a $7 million salary, is now a free agent. Quarterback Derek Carr played a central role in Nelson’s recruitment. Nelson totaled 550 career catches for 7,848 yards and 69 touchdowns during his 10 years in Green Bay.
The 50th anniversary running of the Mint 400 was Saturday . It rained over the course near Primm holding down the dust … … for a little while, at least. When the dust lifted, Bryce Menzies raced to the victory. It was his second Mint 400 overall win. The Las Vegas driver won by 28 seconds — one of the closet finishes in Mint history. Menzies covered three loops of the 118-mile course in 5 hours, 52 minutes.
ESPN’s Former President Resigned Due to Cocaine Extortion Plot John Skipper shockingly resigned in December, citing a long battle with substance addiction. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Skipper revealed that he was embroiled in a cocaine extortion plot. Skipper said that he had been carefully using cocaine for years but when he bought from a new dealer, they threatened him. John Skipper, to The Hollywood Reporter John Skipper, to The Hollywood Reporter ESPN and Disney have yet to comment on Skipper’s interview.
The Lights FC had its season kickoff party Wednesday at Plaza. The team revealed its white, blue and yellow away kits at the party. Juan Carlos Garcia was one of two players to have the jersey painted on to his body. Miguel Garduno was the other, and the two stood for three hours to get it done. The Lights open their season at 7 p.m. Saturday at Fresno FC.
Barack Obama Gives His March Madness Picks The former president revealed his picks on Twitter Wednesday for both the men and women’s NCAA tournament. Just because I have more time to watch games doesn’t mean my picks will be better Obama selected Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan State and Villanova, going Michigan State over Virginia in the national championship game. In the women’s tournament, he’s taking UConn, Mississippi St, Louisville and Notre Dam in the Final Four, with the Huskies winning the title.
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United Airlines Flies Kansas-Bound Dog to Japan KCTV reports that Kara Swindle and her two children expected to receive their German shepherd upon arriving in Kansas City, Missouri Tuesday. However, the family received a Great Dane instead There’s no word on when the dog will arrive in Kansas City. The news comes after a dog died while stashed in an overhead bin on a Houston-to-New York flight.
‘National Geographic’ Acknowledges History of Racist Coverage In the magazine’s upcoming 2018 issue, they did a deep dive into race in both the outside world and in the magazine itself. They hired John Edwin Mason, a professor with a background in the history of Africa and the history of photography, to look over ‘Nat Geo’s’ history. Susan Goldberg, Editor-in-chief of National Geographic Susan Goldberg, Editor-in-chief of National Geographic According to Goldberg, they felt is was important to examine the magazine’s own history with race before examining others. Susan Goldberg, Editor-in-chief of National Geographic
A man was shot in the head Tuesday night in what police believe was a botched drug deal. The incident took place on the 4800 block of Nellis Oasis Lane near Lamont Street. The wounded man was taken to a local hospital where he was receiving treatment. He was listed in stable condition. The suspect has not been located.
Metro and its faith-based partners want people to know they can help their neighborhoods and help themselves They encouraged people to use JustServe.org to find community service projects in their neighborhoods. Metro Capt. Todd Raybuck The Crossing Church offers self-help programs for those affected by addiction, grief and other stressful personal crises. Pastor Jeff Long, The Crossing Church
3.5 miles — length of just-finished extension. $2 million — extending the trail from Alexander Road to Centennial Parkway. 5 years — duration of the next stage of construction. 7 miles — City of Las Vegas trail from Centennial Parkway to Decatur Boulevard. $17 million — cost of the 7-mile extension, including several bridges. 8 miles — North Las Vegas trail from Decatur to Range Road. $22 million — cost of 8-mile extension, including a bridge over the 215 Beltway that will cost $2.5 million.
Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens inadvertently upped the ante during his second annual NCAA Tournament betting binge. For the second straight year, the owner of the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate wagered $11,000 to win $10,000 on each of the 32 opening lines moments after they were posted Sunday during a live show on VSiN.com. But when the stacks of cash settled into the coffers of the South Point and Golden Nugget sports books, Stevens had actually wagered a total of $363,000 — or $11,000 more than the $352,000 he bet last year. “Last year was kind of tough. I had to make every bet within 10 seconds of being told the line,” he said. “To try to do it by yourself is impossible. This year, we had some of our team come down and they kind of helped me out. And we used two books to get all 32 bets in at a little better number.”
Marc-Andre Fleury became just the 13th goalie to reach 400 wins in his NHL career. Fleury stopped 38 shots and led the Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers Monday night. Others in the 400-win club are Martin Brodeur, Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk, Jacques Plante, Tony Esposito, Glenn Hall and current contemporaries Roberto Luongo and Henrik Lundqvist. “It’s a nice number to reach and all the guys in front of me I have great respect for and it’s cool to be part of that list,” Fleury said. Fleury played his entire career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, before being picked by the Golden Knights in the 2017 expansion draft.
Charles Manson’s Grandson Wins Battle For His Corpse A court decided Charles Manson’s frozen body will go to his grandson, Jason Freeman. Manson died nearly four months ago at a hospital in California, and his body was kept frozen. Four different parties fought over Manson’s corpse in court. The Kern County Coroner’s office kept Manson’s body at an unknown location since his death. Freeman said he plans to cremate Manson’s remains.
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Police in Austin, Texas Warn Residents Not to Open Unexpected Packages The warning comes after multiple packages containing bombs have blown up across the city. The first bombing occurred on March 2, followed by two more bombings on Monday. So far, two people have died and two more people have been injured. We don’t know what the motive behind these may be,” Manley said. “We do know that both of the homes that were the recipients of these packages belong to African-Americans… …so we cannot rule out that hate crime is at the core of this. But we’re not saying that that’s the cause as well.
Americans are Expected to Bet Over $10 Billion on March Madness The numbers come from estimates released by the American Gambling Association (AGA). According to ESPN, who reported the numbers, only three percent of all betting is expected to take place legally. The AGA reports that last year, 24 million people participated in NCAA Tournament pools, submitting over 60 million brackets. Many Americans take part in paid-entry pools which, according to the AGA, are actually illegal in most states. Our current sports betting laws are so out of touch with reality that we’re turning tens of millions of Americans into criminals for the simple act of enjoying college basketball. The NCAA Tournament kicks off on Tuesday, March 13 at 6:40 p.m. on TruTV.
