Tesla on track for Nevada but behind in production goals
 
Tesla on track for Nevada but behind in production goals

Tesla is on track for its hiring and tax incentive goals in Nevada despite lagging in meeting production goals.
Nevada awarded Tesla a tax incentive package in 2014 amounting to $1.2 billion in tax breaks to make a $3.5 billion capital investment in Nevada by 2024. Nearly three years in, the company has made an almost $2.7 billion capital investment. Tesla’s third quarter balance sheet shows the company lost $671 million in the past year and added more than $5.2 billion in liabilities. “Tesla has met all of its benchmarks and exceeded the state’s goals… Tesla’s incentives are performance-based, and the governor is confident in its ability to deliver.” Mari St. Martin, spokeswoman for Gov. Brian Sandoval

Trump lifts ban on importing heads of hunted elephants
 
Trump lifts ban on importing heads of hunted elephants

The Trump administration will allow legally hunted elephant trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia to be imported to the United States. The decision reverses a ban put in place by the Obama administration in 2014. According to ABC News, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife official confirmed the proposed rule change. a spokesperson said. Savanna elephant populations declined by 30 percent between 2007 and 2014, according to the Great Elephant Census published last year.

Pedestrian fatalities hit an all-time high in Clark County
 
Pedestrian fatalities hit an all-time high in Clark County

With six weeks remaining in 2017, Clark County has already logged its deadliest year on record for pedestrians. So far, 62 walkers were fatally struck as of Thursday, eclipsing the previous all-time high of 60 killed in 2015. Between 2013 and 2016, 24 people were fatally struck by vehicles along Boulder Highway, Southern Nevada’s deadliest stretch of roadway. Andrew Bennett, traffic safety office spokesman

Las Vegas Strip gunman’s house in Mesquite
 
Las Vegas Strip gunman’s house in Mesquite

Strip gunman Stephen Paddock owned a house in Mesquite, some 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas. A probate case filed after the Oct. 1 mass shooting could set a sales process in motion. Some buyers may not care that the home was owned by a mass murderer, especially if it’s listed at a discount. But others might not want it, and at least one real estate agent says he wouldn’t want the listing.

14 more lawsuits filed over mass shooting in Las Vegas
 
14 more lawsuits filed over mass shooting in Las Vegas

14 more people are seeking damages following the Oct. 1 mass shooting. The lawsuit includes people attending the Route 91 festival and at least one person working the event. According to the lawyer filing the suit, the 14 cases include a wrongful death suit and many people hurt by shrapnel or during the escape. The lawsuit was filed against MGM Resorts International, music festival organizers, and a bump stock manufacturer. One of the lawyers said even more lawsuits are likely to be filed.

Crate and Barrel to open Thursday in Downtown Summerlin
 
Crate and Barrel to open Thursday in Downtown Summerlin

Crate and Barrel fans rejoice! The first location in Nevada will open Thursday. The store is located in Downtown Summerlin near Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar. Crate and Barrel is a popular home store focused on modern European style. Currently, much of the store is focused on holiday decor and entertaining. Crate and Barrel will open to the public Thursday at 10 a.m.

Nellis commander fired over superior’s ‘loss of confidence’
 
Nellis commander fired over superior’s ‘loss of confidence’

A Nellis Air Force Base commander has been fired over his superior’s “loss of confidence.” Lt. Col. Jearl C. Allman was relieved of duty as commander of the 99th Security Forces Squadron by Col. Paul J. Murray, commander of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis. The 99th Security Forces Squadron provides anti-terrorism protection, police services and flight-line security for Nellis and Creech Air Force bases. Staff Sgt. Jason Couillard confirmed the news but would not elaborate. Maj. John Hart assumed command of the squadron on Oct. 17.

Artist draws portraits of 58 Las Vegas shooting victims
 
Artist draws portraits of 58 Las Vegas shooting victims

An artist in Ohio has drawn portraits of the 58 victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Ron Moore Jr. flew to Nevada Monday to hand-deliver the last three portraits, including one of Metropolitan Police Department officer Charleston Hartfield. Over 25 days, Moore dedicated nearly 175 hours to drawing portraits of the victims. Moore was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2004. He prayed that if God would give him the ability to draw again, he would use his talent to bless others. Moore also surprised Las Vegas police with a painting of an eagle. The painting and Hartfield’s portrait will remain on display inside the Las Vegas police headquarters’ main lobby.

7 cases of Legionnaires’ disease tied to Las Vegas’ Rio hotel
 
7 cases of Legionnaires’ disease tied to Las Vegas’ Rio hotel

7 cases of Legionnaires’ disease are now tied to Las Vegas’ Rio hotel. 29 more cases are suspected. In addition, there have been 56 suspected cases of Pontiac fever at the hotel. The outbreak was first reported in June. The hotel’s water system continues to be cleaned and tested. Legionnaires’ spreads when water droplets in the air containing the Legionella bacteria are inhaled. Prompt treatment with antibiotics usually cures Legionnaires’, but left untreated it can be fatal.

Las Vegas Lights FC introduces first head coach
 
Las Vegas Lights FC introduces first head coach

Las Vegas’ new soccer team introduced its head coach Tuesday. José Luis Sánchez Solá, better known as “Chelís”, will put together the Las Vegas Lights FC for 2018. Owner Brett Lashbook said Chelís fit with the attacking style of play he wants the team to be. Chelís previously coached Puebla in Liga MX and was the coach of Major League Soccer team Chivas USA. Chelís is currently an analyst with the ESPN Deporters’ daily soccer show Futbol Picante.

Southern Nevada’s most in-demand jobs
 
Southern Nevada’s most in-demand jobs

Southern Nevada’s most in-demand jobs: 1. Managers 2. General and Operations Managers 3. Software Developers 4. Business Operations Specialists 5. Registered Nurses

Las Vegas Lights FC announce José Luis Sánchez Solá as first head coach
 
Las Vegas Lights FC announce José Luis Sánchez Solá as first head coach

Las Vegas’ United Soccer League team has announced it’s first head coach José Luis Sánchez Solá, commonly referred to as “Chelis,” will lead Las Vegas Lights FC in its inaugural season I am extremely excited to build a spectacular team for a spectacular city. I am grateful to Las Vegas Lights FC for the opportunity to excite this city with the most beautiful sport in the world. Chelis coached Puebla in Liga MX in Mexico from 2006-10 and also was the head coach for Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA in 2013 The Lights FC will begin play in 2018.

GQ names Colin Kaepernick ‘Citizen of the Year’
 
GQ names Colin Kaepernick ‘Citizen of the Year’

The GQ ‘Citizen of the Year’ goes to Colin Kaepernick. GQ wrote in news release Kaepernick pioneered kneeling protests during the national anthem Now, dozens of other players have followed in his footsteps a year later. The protests garnered nationwide recognition, and even prompted President Trump to chime in: “This was work. This is work that he’s doing.” – GQ article

Plane diverted after woman catches her husband cheating
 
Plane diverted after woman catches her husband cheating

A Qatar Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing on Sunday after a woman found out her husband was cheating on her mid-flight. The passenger, who police said had been drinking, used her sleeping husband’s thumb to unlock his phone and read his messages. The woman then started hitting her husband, and since the crew were unable to calm her down, the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Chennai, India, where the couple was kicked off the plane.

Where to donate to Las Vegas shooting victims and their families
 
Where to donate to Las Vegas shooting victims and their families

There are several ways to donate: — GoFundMe Direct Impact Fund: www.gofundme.com/HelpLasVegas — Online at www.NationalCompassionFund.org — By mail. Make checks payable to the National Compassion Fund Las Vegas and send to: — National Center for Victims of Crime, ATTN: National Compassion Fund Las Vegas, 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 480, Washington, DC 20036

What is a hyperloop?
 
What is a hyperloop?

The Hyperloop mode of transit was designed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk It has the potential to cut the travel time between Las Vegas and Los Angeles to about 30 minutes Cargo and passengers are slated to travel at over 700 mph “You take an autonomous vehicle pod, you put it inside a tube, you take the air out of a tube … then you use a linear motor … and passive maglev (magnetic levitation), and you put it in a horizontal line and it goes fast” — Nick Earle, Hyerploop One’s senior vice president of global field operations

Ax-throwing attraction opens at Neonoplis in downtown Las Vegas
 
Ax-throwing attraction opens at Neonoplis in downtown Las Vegas

Axehole has opened at the Neonopolis shopping center on Fremont Street. It’s the second ax-throwing range to open in the Las Vegas Valley this year. Customers pay $25 for an hourlong session throwing axes at targets. The original Axehole opened in Edmonton, Canada, three years ago.

Russell Westbrook receives richest NBA contract ever
 
Russell Westbrook receives richest NBA contract ever

Russell Westbrook will be staying put in Oklahoma City for a bit longer after he agreed to a 5-year, $205 million contract extension with the Thunder. Westbrook is coming off a record-setting, MVP season in which he averaged a triple-double. The trio of Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony will begin their quest to the NBA Finals on Oct. 19 against the Knicks.

Bats take flight at Las Vegas airport
 
Bats take flight at Las Vegas airport

Mexican freetail bats took up residence about 25 to 30 years ago at McCarran International Airport’s employee parking garage. They roost within 2-inch nooks behind concrete panels lining the southern end of structure. “They don’t fly in your hair, they stay away from the airplanes and they tend to stay out of your way.” There’s no official count of McCarran’s bat population, but they could number in thousands. The bats primarily eat insects. They’ve been spotted feeding on bugs flying around the light beam shooting from Luxor. “They seem to be doing quite well at the airport.”

Nevada has massive first month of marijuana sales
 
Nevada has massive first month of marijuana sales

Nevada’s first month of recreational pot sales raked in nearly twice as much money as other states. Nevada dispensaries made more than $27 million. Colorado and Oregon each sold about $14 million in marijuana during their respective first months of sales. “We came out of the gate like a shotgun.” Matt Morgan, CEO of Reef Dispensaries. Nevada’s first month of sales generated $3.6 million in taxes.

Whole Foods has been hacked and customer payment information compromised
 
Whole Foods has been hacked and customer payment information compromised

Whole Foods has become the latest company to be hacked. The Amazon-owned grocer said that customer payment information from credit and debit cards used at in-store restaurants was exposed to hackers. There is no word on which of the company’s stores were hacked. The hack did not affect those who shopped on Amazon.com or from the main-checkout.

Las Vegas police bust fake marijuana store
 
Las Vegas police bust fake marijuana store

Las Vegas police have busted a fake marijuana store. Elevate Medical Pharmacy never had a license to sell, according to police. Clayton Bernard, 36, was arrested on suspicion of illegally selling marijuana, a felony. Bernard told police that Elevate “had nothing to do with marijuana sales.” He also said he did not understand his rights because he wasn’t a U.S. citizen and was trying to start his own country. It’s unclear how long Elevate was in operation.

6 coffee Instagram accounts to follow on National Coffee Day
 
6 coffee Instagram accounts to follow on National Coffee Day

If your obsession for coffee is REAL, you must follow the following six Instagram accounts! Drift Mag Coffee cups of the world Barista daily Kaffe lab Timothy b hill Dear Coffee, I Love You.

Air Force Academy’s superintendent addresses racial slurs
 
Air Force Academy’s superintendent addresses racial slurs

Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria was quick to act after several Air Force Academy students were victimized by racist speech. In a viral video circulating on Facebook, Silveria addressed his cadets, saying “If you can’t treat someone from another race or different color skin with dignity and respect, then you need to get out.” According to CNN affiliate KRDO, the message “Go home,” followed by the N-word, was written in black marker on the message boards of five black cadet candidates. The academy reported it will conduct an investigation. “This is our institution, and no one can take away our values.”

Elon Musk’s new vision: Anywhere on Earth in under one hour
 
Elon Musk’s new vision: Anywhere on Earth in under one hour

“If we are going to places like Mars, why not Earth?” In addition to unveiling his ambitious plans to send humans to Mars by 2022, Elon Musk also revealed at the International Astronautical Congress in the South Australia that SpaceX is building a “BFR—Big [expletive] Rocket” that will carry people between Earth’s major cities in under one hour, starting in 2024. Musk said a journey from New York to Shanghai can be done in about 30 minutes. He also said that the cost per seat The “BFR” would contain 40 cabins capable of transporting 100 people at a time.

Royal Caribbean is using a cruise ship to deliver supplies to Puerto Rico
 
Royal Caribbean is using a cruise ship to deliver supplies to Puerto Rico

Royal Caribbean has canceled its upcoming Adventure of the Seas trip in order to use the ship to help the people of Puerto Rico. The ship is delivering supplies and will help evacuate stranded tourists and people in need. The ship will also stop at St. Croix and St. Thomas. It will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday.

New rock fall at Yosemite injures 1 a day after climber killed
 
New rock fall at Yosemite injures 1 a day after climber killed

A massive new rock fall hit Yosemite National Park on Thursday injuring one and sending huge plumes of white dust surging through the valley floor below.
Climber Ryan Sheridan had just reached the top of El Capitan when the rock slide let loose below.
The slide came a day after a giant slab of granite plunged from the same formation, killing a British climber.
The last time a climber was killed by a rock falling at Yosemite was in 2013.

UNLV’s Marvin Menzies linked to Louisville job
 
UNLV’s Marvin Menzies linked to Louisville job

A highly speculative story linked UNLV’s Marvin Menzies to the potential opening at Louisville, but the chances of him leaving for the Cardinals are remote. Louisville’s Rick Pitino was placed on leave in the wake of an FBI investigation into recruiting practices. Pitino’s attorney said he was “effectively fired.” Midmajormadness.com mentioned Menzies as a possible candidate for the job. The site did not say Louisville is interested in Menzies or if he would consider leaving UNLV to take over the Cardinals. Menzies was an assistant under Pitino from 2005 to 2007. He is heading into his 2nd season at UNLV.

Archery range and store opens in Henderson
 
Archery range and store opens in Henderson

AJ Hanagata and Ryan Sidor opened Aces and Arrows, a store and 22-lane range, in August. Sidor, who’s lived in the valley for over 10 years, said a small but loyal local archery community exists. “When you’re passionate, it shows,” Hanagata said. “We’re cultivating a community of our own.”

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