US Men’s Olympic Hockey Team Loses Shootout The team lost to the Czech Republic in a quarterfinal game at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Wednesday. The final score was 3-2 after the U.S. team was unable to get the puck into the goal. The Czech Republic team is now moving forward to the semifinals. While the men’s gold medal game is set for Sunday, the U.S. women’s team is competing for gold against Canada on Thursday.
The Golden Knights are looking to settle their trademark dispute with the U.S. Army. Both sides have been in a trademark dispute over the name “Golden Knights” and the primary colors of gray, gold and black. The Army says the hockey team’s use of Golden Knights as a trademark causes confusion with its parachute team. They are also known as the Golden Knights. The Army filed its complaint with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Jan. 10. The Golden Knights filed a settlement motion with the patent office’s trademark trial and appeal board on Jan. 25. The motion gives the team 90 days to resolve issues with the Army. “We’re trying to form a joint use agreement where both sides can continue to have their name.”
Evangelist Billy Graham Has Died The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association confirmed his death on Wednesday morning. He was 99. Graham was one of the first evangelists to appear on television and is viewed as on of the most influential preachers in recent history. Before his death, Graham wrote many books on faith and served as spiritual advisor to multiple presidents, including Barack Obama.
A plume of thick, black smoke visible across the Las Vegas Valley rose into the sky late Tuesday afternoon . A brush fire at the Wetlands Park, north of Sam Boyd Stadium, burned between six and 10 acres. The fire was reported around 5:30 p.m. No one was injured and no buildings were destroyed. A crew remained on the scene and as of 3 a.m. Wednesday about 50 percent of the fire had been contained. Firefighters will remain at the park until the fire is fully contained. The cause of the fire was unknown.
George, Amal Clooney Donate $500,000 to Gun Control March The couple made the massive donation to “March For Our Lives,” an event organized by the student survivors of last week’s Parkland, Fla. shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School. George & Amal Clooney George & Amal Clooney The march takes place Sat., March 24 in Washington, D.C. The mission and focus of March For Our Lives is to demand that a comprehensive and effective bill be immediately brought before Congress to address these gun issues. No special interest group, no political agenda is more critical than timely passage of legislation to effectively address the gun violence issues that are rampant in our country. The Valentine’s Day shooting by ex-student Nikolas Cruz claimed the lives of 17 people including students, administrators, coaches and faculty.
Starting Thursday, Cinemark will ban bags or packages larger than 12x12x6 from its theaters. According to Cinemark’s website, the move is “in an effort to enhance the safety and security of our guests and employees.” The theaters will make exceptions for diaper bags and medical equipment bags. In Las Vegas, Cinemark operates theaters at The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Santa Fe Station, South Point and Suncoast as well as the Cinedome in Henderson.
Matt Maddox, now the CEO and President of Wynn Resorts Ltd, first joined the company in 2002 Since 2002, Maddox has worked as Wynn’s Senior Vice President of Business Development and Treasurer as the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Wynn Las Vegas, LLC as the Chief Financial Officer of Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., and as the Company’s Treasurer and Vice President—Investor Relations. Maddox has been with the company for all four of its openings
Clark County is inviting residents to sign a banner with messages of support for Parkland, Fla., after the school shooting that left 17 dead. County commissioners were the first to sign the banner Tuesday morning. The banner can be found in the rotunda of the Clark County Government Center. It will be sent to Parkland next week.
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.
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
Less than a year and a half after it opened, the Lucky Dragon is in bankruptcy. Developers of the off-Strip, Chinese-themed resort filed for Chapter 11 protection on Feb. 16. The bankruptcy came less than a week before the property’s scheduled foreclosure auction. Lucky Dragon was the first resort built from the ground up in Las Vegas since the recession but has faced mounting problems.
Three major sources of funds are available in Nevada for victims and related initiatives of the Oct. 1 shooting. 1. Nevada Victims of Crime program The fund is financed primarily by fines and penalties paid by convicted offenders, not by tax dollars. The money is used to pay for a variety of services, including medical bills, funerals and counseling for anybody who was a victim of a crime that took place in Nevada. 2. Las Vegas Victims’ Fund This 501(c)(3) nonprofit was set up on behalf of Clark County and has collected money from around the world in response to the shootings at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. The entirety of the money in the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund will go to people in three categories: – The families of those who were killed in the shooting and people who sustained permanent brain damage and/or permanent paralysis resulting in continuous home medical assistance. -People who were physically injured as a result of the shooting and first admitted to a hospital between Oct. 1 and Oct. 10 for at least one night through Dec. 15. – People who were physically injured as a result of the shooting and who were treated on an emergency or outpatient basis on or before Oct. 10. 3. Vegas Strong Fund The Vegas Strong Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by the Nevada resort industry in response to the shooting. Half of whatever the Vegas Strong Fund collects was slated to land in the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund by Jan. 31. Jan Jones Blackhurst, chairperson of the Vegas Strong Fund, said the other half will “support long-term needs of the community.”
Fergie’s Performance Draws Mixed Reactions at NBA All-Star Game The star’s rendition of the national anthem drew some laughs from the crowd. Even some of the all-stars themselves were shocked…
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.
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At first glance, the Knights’ 1-2-2 forecheck doesn’t look unusual. But it’s the aggression the Knights use that makes their forecheck unique. “They’re a tenacious team.” – Flyers coach Dave Hakstol The Knights are second in the NHL with 642 takeaways. “I think it’s a good indicator when we’re playing well is when our forecheck is going.” – center Erik Haula
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.
Centennial wins eighth consecutive Sunset Region title
UNLV could have had its logo redesigned by Nike for free, but opted to pay almost $50,000 to use the Denver firm Adrenalin. The money was raised from private donations and didn’t come directly from UNLV. UNLV unveiled the logo in June, and it was met with overwhelming ridicule. Adrenalin has redesigned logos at other colleges and for pro teams, most notably the NFL’s Denver Broncos and NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche. Even with all that work, the end result didn’t go over well when the logo was unveiled. It is noticeable in its absence at UNLV sporting events.
UNLV heads to San Diego on a three-game winning streak after a 81-73 win over Air Force. Tervell Beck has helped the UNLV frontcourt, scoring 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting against the Air Force Falcons. The Rebels haven’t won at Viejas Arena since 2013, and Aztecs fans usually make it a very difficult place for them to play. The game starts at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Grocery chain Haggen went bankrupt in 2015, but one former store in Las Vegas is still empty and boarded up. The store, in Boca Park, seems like a choice spot for retailers. It’s near affluent communities and a busy intersection. But big-box retail is on shakier footing, and there’s no shortage of competition nearby. “I don’t know specifically what the problem is. I’m befuddled by why it’s taken so long.” — Dan Adamson, founder of brokerage firm ROI Commercial Real Estate
Caesars Entertainment will check “Do Not Disturb” rooms daily, the company announced Friday. The company becomes the latest hospitality firm to adopt new room check policies after the Las Vegas shooting. “In light of recent tragic events and to further strengthen security, we intend to check rooms with ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs on the door every 24 hours,” spokeswoman Noel Stevenson said. The room checks will be conducted by security guards. Caesars is also considering giving panic buttons to its employees to enable them to quickly summon help if they are in danger or feel threatened.
FBI Failed to Investigate Tip About Florida Gunman According to reports, the FBI was contacted on Jan. 5 about Nikolas Cruz’s “gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, and disturbing social media posts, as well as the potential of him conducting a school shooting.” The FBI confirmed that the information from the caller should’ve been assessed “a potential threat to life.” FBI Christopher Wray, FBI Director on Friday Cruz killed 17 people on Feb. 14 in one of the deadliest school shootings in modern U.S. history. He was taken into custody shortly after the massacre and has been charged with all 17 murders.
Robert Mueller Announces 13 Indictments in Election Interference On Friday, Mueller said a grand jury has indicted 13 Russian nationals for the 2016 presidential election hacking. Statement from indictment Statement in indictment Three defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, according to news outlets. Five have been charged with aggravated identity theft.
The Lights FC will play Major League Soccer’s Vancouver Whitecaps FC at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Field. The Whitecaps were 15-12-7 last season and won a playoff game. The Lights looking for another sellout after 10,387 fans attended their first preseason game. The Lights are also hoping to score after losing 2-0 last Saturday. Coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola wants his forwards to move more to create chances. We need to have more options to pass in the second half of the field. More passes, more movement.
News reports of yet another mass tragedy, this time at a high school in Florida, may have set off a wave of renewed sorrow and stress across Las Vegas. Local psychologists say they’re ready to help Oct. 1 survivors and Las Vegans affected by the shooting on the Strip who exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress triggered by the killing of 17 students and staff in Parkland, Florida on Wednesday. Call volumes are increasing at the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center following the shooting in Florida, said Clark County Assistant Manager Kevin Schiller. “It’s definitely a trigger point, and it’s definitely causing an increase in a need for service,” Schill said. The reaction is normal, said Michelle Paul, director of The Practice, UNLV’s therapy clinic. “I would expect everybody to be triggered at some level,” Paul said. Many of those affected will feel a range of emotions, from sadness and anger, to flashbacks and difficulty sleeping and eating, Paul said.
Apple’s HomePod is discoloring people’s wooden tables, according to CNN Money. In an explanation posted Wednesday, Apple said the problem occurs with speakers that, like the HomePod, are equipped with a silicon base to minimize vibration. The company said the marks will often “go away” after a few days if you move the speaker somewhere else.
Las Vegas’ office market was left for dead during the recession as job losses soared and buildings emptied. Now, investor purchases are climbing fast. There were 94 office-property sales in Southern Nevada last year, more than double 2016’s tally. Employment is growing and vacancies are shrinking, making the once-battered office business a safer investment.
Last year Kurt Busch of Las Vegas finally won the Daytona 500 This year, younger brother Kyle hopes it will be his turn Kyle Busch is winless in the Great American Race in 12 starts The 2015 Cup Series champ has only three top finishes in the Daytona 500 Busch crashed out of last year’s race
