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Tom Brady’s Agent Responds to Bombshell ESPN Report

January 9, 2018 - 9:08 am

Tom Brady’s Agent Responds
to Bombshell ESPN Report Don Yee didn’t necessarily offer a rebuttal to an ESPN report that describes tension between the legendary quarterback and head coach Bill Belichick, as well as team owner Robert Kraft. Don Yee, (NFL Network) It is said that Belichick is not on good terms with Brady’s business partner and fitness coach Alex Guerrero, who’s been given a high level of access to team facilities and players. Furthermore, the report states that Belichick was unhappy about being told to trade possible Brady successor Jimmy Garoppolo after Brady revealed to both he and Kraft that he wished to remain playing for years to come. New England will start their 2017 playoff run on Jan. 13 in the AFC Divisional Round.

Raiders to introduce Jon Gruden as next head coach

September 6, 2018 - 1:08 pm

The Raiders will reportedly introduce Jon Gruden as their next head coach on Tuesday. The news was first reported by Steve Corkran of RaidersSnakepit.com and confirmed by ESPN shortly thereafter. Gruden, who currently works as an ESPN analyst, previously served as the Raiders’ head coach from 1998 to 2001. Gruden will broadcast Saturday’s playoff game between the Titans and Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Gruden will replace Jack Del Rio, whom the Raiders dismissed on Dec. 31 following a 6-10 season.

Tax plan means bonuses for some employees

January 8, 2018 - 2:08 pm

Over 100 companies giving ‘Trump Bonuses’ after the federal tax overhaul, according to the Washington Examiner South Point became the first Nevada gaming company to join that list Thursday The casino will dole out more than $1 million in bonuses for 2017 to its employees, doubling the amount of bonuses for 2016 In a letter to employees Dec. 21, chairman and CEO of WynnResorts Ltd. Steve Wynn praised the tax cuts, but did not promise any bonuses or raises at the time.

Doctors say Nevada’s new opioid law is causing them pain

September 13, 2018 - 12:08 am

It’s been only three days since Nevada’s new opioid prescription law took effect, and doctors already are venting about its impact on their practices. Several doctors said the law makes unreasonable paperwork demands, while the proposed regulations don’t specify the types of conduct that could lead to penalties or even the loss of their medical licenses. Doctors also are worried that the threat of discipline will funnel patients from specialists to primary care physicians to pain management clinics. Others are worried the law and proposed regulations will drive away doctors who are considering moving to Nevada, a concern in a state that faces a severe doctor shortage. Under the law, doctors must limit initial prescriptions to two weeks and perform a patient risk assessment before writing a script. If prescriptions are extended, doctors must enter into a written patient agreement, in which the patient consents to random drug testing and provides a list of other drug use or states where they’ve received a controlled substance prescription.

What Is a Bomb Cyclone?

September 15, 2018 - 3:08 am

What you need to know about the northeast’s ‘bomb cyclone’ If you live on the East Coast you are probably feeling the effects of a massive winter storm that is being labeled as a ‘Bomb Cyclone.’ What is it exactly? A bomb cyclone is formed when the air pressure at the center of a storm drops very rapidly. The lower the pressure,
the stronger the storm. The barometric pressure must drop by at least 24 millibars in 24 hours for a storm to be called a bomb cyclone. The ‘bomb’ verbiage originates from the term ‘Bombogenesis,’ which is the technical term that the meteorologists use to define the cyclone. Bomb cyclones can carry hurricane-force winds
and cause heavy snow.

Dry start to winter prompts ugly forecast for Colorado River

September 12, 2018 - 6:08 am

A new forecast for the Colorado River says the outlook for the coming year is bleak. The National Weather Service predicts the river will flow at about 54% of its average volume from April to July. That’s when the river usually swells with snowmelt from the Rockies and other ranges, but precipitation this winter has been well below normal across the region. There’s still plenty of time for conditions to improve. The river basin tends to accumulate much of its snowpack in January, February and March. Lake Mead ended 2017 almost 2 feet higher than a year ago, as use of Colorado River water by Nevada, Arizona and California hit its lowest level since 1992. The lake can use all the help it can get. Its surface has dropped more than 130 feet since drought started in 2000. Projections for the lake are almost certain to get worse.

The newcomers

September 13, 2018 - 1:08 am

The demographics of Southern Nevada are growing increasingly young, diverse and wealthy. “The diversification of the types of companies in Las Vegas has created a larger workforce pool,” said Jason Bruckman, vice president of workforce recruitment in Las Vegas for national staffing company Eastridge Workforce Solutions. “I’ve seen the demographic trend skew to a younger workforce.” The transplants making Las Vegas their home today are also younger and bringing in higher median household incomes. “Two early causes for the higher wage appear to be higher wages in the geographies of origin and the fact that we are attracting a workers to fill higher wage positions,” Aguero said.

Chiefs flag buried under Raiders stadium site in Las Vegas

January 4, 2018 - 2:08 pm

One of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries has literally taken on new depth. A man buried a Kansas City Chiefs flag near what is expected to be the 50-yard line of the new Raiders stadium going up on the Strip. Chiefs fan Chris Scherzer posted a photo of his friend wearing a white hardhat and dark glasses and holding a red and gold Chiefs banner with the inscription “Chiefs Kingdom” on his Facebook page. The Facebook post read, “Flag buried in dirt, encased in concrete, with a stadium built on top of it. Chiefs 1, Raiders 0. Las Vegas.” Scherzer says his friend was at the stadium site when another acquaintance snapped the photo. The plan was to bury the flag where they presumed the 50-yard line would be. The Raiders’ Las Vegas stadium is set to be completed by the 2020 season.

Las Vegas Valley gets its first winery

January 5, 2018 - 4:08 pm

Las Vegas now has its first winery! Grape Expectations, the Nevada School of Winemaking, opened Vegas Valley Winery in early December. Previously, Nevada law didn’t allow for wineries in the Las Vegas valley. The law has since changed, paving the way for Vegas Valley Winery to open in Henderson. The law still doesn’t allow for selling wine by the bottle, but Vegas Valley Winery offers 5 wines by the glass. A grand-opening celebration is set for January 20.

The Wynns hit Trump’s club; Wynn’s club rocks with The Chainsmokers, Usher

January 4, 2018 - 1:08 pm

Steve and Andrea Wynn hit President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort on NYE Wynn was once a Trump rival Now he is a power player in the Republican Party Meantime, The Chainsmokers invited Usher to stage at Wynn’s XS Nightclub Usher’s performance of “Confessions” was unbilled and thrilled the crowd Celine Dion was among the Strip headliners to perform on national TV on NYE EDM superstar Tiesto has signed through 2020 with Hakkasan Bruno Mars hit The Bank Nightclub on NYE after headlining The Park Theater Pia Zadora welcomed celebs Charles Barkley, Ed “Too Tall” Jones and Nicolas Cage to her show at Piero’s Owner Freddie Glusman, of course, was also on the scene.

Hoda Kotb Joins Savannah Guthrie as ‘Today’ Show Co-Host

January 4, 2018 - 11:08 am

Hoda Kotb Joins Savannah Guthrie as Co-Host of NBC’s ‘Today’ Kotb is now officially co-host of the popular morning show after temporarily filling in for Matt Lauer who was fired in November over sexual harassment claims. This has to be the most popular decision that NBC News has ever made. Hoever, Kotb isn’t a completely new face as she co-hosted the fourth hour of the show with Kathie Lee Gifford since 2008. I am pinching myself,” Kotb said. “I think we should send some medics to Alexandria, Virginia, where my mom has likely fainted after hearing the open of that show.” Having two female co-anchors is rare in morning news with the first instance occurring from 2006-09 when Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts co-anchored ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

2 Las Vegas hotel security guards shot to death

September 15, 2018 - 3:08 am

The string of holiday season killings in the Las Vegas Valley continued Saturday morning when two security guards were gunned down inside a hotel room at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur hotel-casino.

Las Vegas deaths of 2017

January 3, 2018 - 3:08 pm

They left us in 2017 and might be gone, but will never be forgotten. Here’s a look back at some of the people with ties to Las Vegas who we lost in 2017.

Top 10 Las Vegas news stories of 2017

January 3, 2018 - 12:08 pm

The top 10 Las Vegas news stories of 2017
10. Mannequin used to catch suspect in killings of two homeless men 9. Controversy over plans to develop homes on open spaces like golf courses 8. The execution of Scott Dozier was scheduled, then canceled 7. O.J. Simpson released from prison 5. Trials and acquittals in the Bundy case 4. A rising number of sex arrests among CCSD employees 3. Recreational marijuana sales start in Nevada 2. CCSD uncovers $60 million budget deficit and makes hundreds of staff cuts 1. The Route 91 Harvest festival shooting leaves 58 dead and more than 500 people injured

Woman arrested after parking lot hit-and-run kills 79-year-old

September 12, 2018 - 2:08 pm

Police arrested Nichole Zimmerman after a woman was struck and killed in a Henderson Walmart parking lot on Thursday.

Nevada sports books suffer record $11.4M loss after World Series

September 12, 2018 - 1:08 am

Nevada sports books lost a record $11.4 million on baseball in November after bettors cashed on the Astros beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 and on futures wagers on Houston to win the World Series. It was the largest baseball loss ever suffered in a month by the state’s sports books, according to Michael Lawton, the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s senior research analyst. The books’ previous record baseball loss was $6.2 million in November 1999, when bettors cashed their winning tickets on the New York Yankees following their World Series sweep of the Atlanta Braves. The state’s casinos won $909 million overall, including $274.7 million on penny slots.

‘Do not disturb’ signs get another look after Las Vegas shooting

December 31, 2017 - 2:08 pm

Disney isn’t alone in reevaluating its Do Not Disturb policies following the mass shooting. The Orleans Hotel and Casino on the Strip changed its policy on the Do Not Disturb signs and will now check on guests if they have the signs up for two consecutive days. Wynn Resorts Chief Marketing Officer Michael Weaver said in a statement to the Review-Journal in October that Wynn Resorts implemented a 12-hour policy “shortly after the recent tragedy.” Steve Wynn, chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., described the policy to Fox News in October, as “a room goes on ‘Do Not Disturb’ for more than 12 hours, we investigate.”

‘Terroristic threat’ at Star Wars movie

December 30, 2017 - 2:08 pm

A “terroristic threat” led to an arrest after a showing of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on December 15 at AMC Town Square 18 on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas’ top 10 business stories of 2017

September 13, 2018 - 12:08 am

Las Vegas’ top 10 business stories of 2017 10. SpeedVegas crash brings lawsuits and an OSHA fine 9. Construction on Resorts World Las Vegas gets busy 8. McCarran International Airport on pace to shatter record of 47 million passengers 7. More Strip hotels join the pay-for-parking bandwagon 6. Wynn Resorts snaps up 38 acres on the site of the Alon project 5. Fontainebleau finally sold, new owner calls work in progress Project Blue 4. Caesars Entertainment emerges from 2-year odyssey through bankruptcy court 3. Faraday Future abandons planned site of manufacturing plant at Apex 2. Raiders formally announce move to Las Vegas, conduct groundbreaking Nov. 13 1. Oct. 1 shooting leaves 58 dead, causes short-term uneasiness in tourism industry while long-term effects remain uncertain

Two hurt in violent Las Vegas home invasion, Tesla stolen

December 29, 2017 - 6:08 pm

Three men armed with knives attacked a Las Vegas couple. The home invasion robbery happened just after midnight in a southwest Las Vegas neighborhood. The robbers stole a 2017 Tesla Model S, and the homeowner was hit by the car as the robbers escaped.

Dead cougar found in luggage in Las Vegas

September 6, 2018 - 2:08 am

A man had a dead cougar in his luggage at McCarran International Airport. TSA agents found the carcass Tuesday night.

Horse skull found in 1930 turns out to be 13,000 years old

September 11, 2018 - 8:08 am

A horse skull found in Gypsum Cave in mountains east of Las Vegas in 1930, was so well preserved, it was thought to be a modern horse or burro. It sat tucked away on a museum shelf overlooked until recently. It turned out to be 13,000 years old and scientifically significant: the most complete skull ever found of a “New World stilt-legged horse.” Eric Scott, an ice age horse expert at California State University, San Bernardino.

2017 All-State Football Team

December 27, 2017 - 2:08 pm

Here is the Review-Journal’s 2017 all-state football team. First Team Offense: QB Cade McNamara, Damonte Ranch (6-1, 196) First Team Offense: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Bishop Gorman (6-3, 195) First Team Offense: RB Abel Carter, Carson (5-10, 195) First Team Offense: RB Jayden Perkins, Virgin Valley (6-0, 200) First Team Offense: RB Tawee Walker, Mojave (5-8, 190) First Team Offense: RB Aubrey Washington, Legacy (5-9, 170) First Team Offense: WR Dru Jacobs, Damonte Ranch (6-2, 180) First Team Offense: WR Dakota Larson, Spring Creek (6-2, 175) First Team Offense: WR Jalen Nailor, Bishop Gorman (6-0, 180) First Team Offense: WR Marquez Powell, Liberty (6-4, 185) First Team Offense: TE Brevin Jordan, Bishop Gorman (6-3, 245) First Team Offense: OL Eric Brown, Green Valley (6-5, 335) First Team Offense: OL Jacob Isaia, Bishop Gorman (6-2, 280) First Team Offense: OL Ryan Madole, Damonte Ranch (6-2, 185) First Team Offense: OL Isaiah Palelei, Sierra Vista (6-0, 310) First Team Offense: OL Beau Taylor, Bishop Gorman (6-4, 270) First Team Offense: ATH Deago Stubbs, Arbor View (6-1, 180) First Team Defense: DL Crishaun Lappin, Liberty (6-1, 265) First Team Defense: DL Adam Plant, Bishop Gorman (6-5, 250) First Team Defense: DL Eric Schmitz-Moran, Reed (6-1, 220) First Team Defense: DL Charles Tuavao, Reed (6-5, 295) First Team Defense: DL Elijah Wade, Arbor View (6-6, 245) First Team Defense: LB Daniel Bellinger, Palo Verde (6-6, 210) First Team Defense: LB Siaosi Finau, Reno (6-0, 245) First Team Defense: LB Amere Foster, Legacy (5-8, 225) First Team Defense: LB Palaie Gaoteote, Bishop Gorman (6-2, 235) First Team Defense: LB Brandon Kaho, Reno (6-3, 220) First Team Defense: DB Octavian Bell, Liberty (6-0, 185) First Team Defense: DB Isaiah Herron, Arbor View (6-2, 180) First Team Defense: DB Jordan Lee, Bishop Gorman (5-11, 185) First Team Defense: DB George Moreno, Reed (5-11, 180) First Team Defense: DB Allan Mwata, Liberty (5-11, 180) First Team Defense: K/P Derek Ng, Bishop Gorman (5-8, 175) Second Team Offense: QB Cameron Emerson, Reed (6-1, 190) Second Team Offense: QB Kenyon Oblad, Liberty (6-3, 190) Second Team Offense: RB Taariq Flowers, Del Sol (5-8, 185) Second Team Offense: RB Brandon Kaho, Reno (6-3, 220) Second Team Offense: RB Aubrey Nellems, Shadow Ridge (6-1, 205) Second Team Offense: RB Jason Painter, Spring Creek (5-10, 175) Second Team Offense: WR Tai Allison, Damonte Ranch (6-3, 185) Second Team Offense: WR Dalton Kincaid, Faith Lutheran (6-5, 200) Second Team Offense: WR Cedric Tillman, Bishop Gorman (6-3, 210) Second Team Offense: WR Cervontes White, Liberty (5-10, 180) Second Team Offense: TE McCallan Castles, South Tahoe (6-5, 228) Second Team Offense: OL Vehekite Afu, Reed (6-2, 220) Second Team Offense: OL Ben Dooley, Churchill County (6-5, 260) Second Team Offense: OL Troy Fautanu, Liberty (6-5, 275) Second Team Offense: OL John Keeley, Reed (6-3, 270) Second Team Offense: OL Ryan Miller, Bishop Manogue (6-3, 225) Second Team Offense: ATH DiaMante Burton, Canyon Springs (5-8, 150) Second Team Defense: DL Lorenzo Brown, Desert Pines (6-3, 230) Second Team Defense: DL Zach Elefante, Arbor View (6-2, 240) Second Team Defense: DL Kenneth Holbert, Legacy (6-1, 265) Second Team Defense: DL Logan Hutcherson, Reno (6-0, 209) Second Team Defense: DL Chandon Pierre, Bishop Manogue (6-4, 240) Second Team Defense: LB Kyle Beaudry, Liberty (6-1, 210) Second Team Defense: LB Richie Garcia, Damonte Ranch (6-2, 205) Second Team Defense: LB Jahssiah Maiava, Sierra Vista (5-10, 190) Second Team Defense: LB Logan Rollins, Sunrise Mountain (6-0, 225) Second Team Defense: LB Jeffrey Ulofoshio, Bishop Gorman (6-0, 220) Second Team Defense: DB TyRay Collins, Chaparral (5-8, 150) Second Team Defense: DB John Harper, Mojave (6-4, 155) Second Team Defense: DB Josh Hong, Faith Lutheran (6-1, 175) Second Team Defense: DB Kyu Kelly, Bishop Gorman (6-1, 155) Second Team Defense: DB Sean McCormick, Churchill County (5-9, 170) Second Team Defense: K/P Tanner Kalicki, Carson (6-2, 180) Coach of the Year: Abraham Gonzalez, Mojave Honorable Mention:

2017 All-State Girls Volleyball Team

September 15, 2018 - 3:08 am

Here is the Review-Journal’s 2017 all-state girls volleyball team. First Team: Sydney Berenyi, Silverado First Team: Whitley Brow, Foothill First Team: Kylie Gibson, Bishop Gorman First Team: Talyn Jackson, Douglas First Team: Karson Nakagawa, Reno First Team: Whittnee Nihipali, Shadow Ridge First Team: Mary Redl-Harge, Bishop Manogue First Team: Maggie Roe, Boulder City First Team: Kaila Spevak, McQueen First Team: Tommi Stockham, Bishop Gorman Second Team: Sasha Bolla, Coronado Second Team: Parker Buddy, Reno Second Team: Taylor deProsse, Bishop Manogue Second Team: Arien Fafard, Palo Verde Second Team: Madison Karcich, Coronado Second Team: Naomi Harris, Durango Second Team: Sarah Lychock, Bishop Gorman Second Team: Abby Olsen, Green Valley Second Team: Siara Roberts, Centennial Second Team: Kizzy Rodriguez, Shadow Ridge Coach of the Year: Amy Schlauder, Durango Honorable Mention:

Las Vegas New Year’s celebration will be ‘America’s Party’

December 26, 2017 - 9:08 am

What has 12 bands, more than 80,000 firework devices and some 330,000 guests from all over the world? “America’s Party” 2018. Las Vegas’ recurring New Year’s Eve bash is back and better than ever, officials say. Specifics for the event, which occurs on the Strip and in Downtown Las Vegas, were unveiled Thursday at Fashion Show mall. For the 11th year in a row Fireworks By Grucci is orchestrating the launching of fireworks across seven hotel-casino rooftops stretching from the Stratosphere to the MGM Grand. Beginning at midnight, pyrotechnics will light up the Las Vegas skyline for eight minutes. The explosions will be choreographed to songs by artists including Eric Clapton, Judas Priest and Bruce Springsteen.

Facts about Primm’s outlet mall

December 25, 2017 - 3:08 pm

An attraction when it opened in 1998 near the Nevada-California state line, Primm’s outlet mall has fallen on hard times.

Halt to domestic water wells could stop growth in Pahrump

December 24, 2017 - 3:08 pm

Nevada’s top water regulator puts a moratorium on domestic wells in Pahrump, where the water table has been in decline since the 1950s.