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Las Vegas afternoon update for Friday, April 28th — VIDEO

Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 28, 2017 - 3:19 pm

• A 26-year-old woman is dead and a man is injured after a shooting in North Las Vegas. No arrests have been made.

• A small plane went off the runway at the Jean airport. Three people were on board.

• About 2,000 tropical fish were rescued after a truck caught fire on Highway 95. The cause of the fire is unclear.

• A dome theater has opened at Container Park downtown. The attraction offers five shows with tickets starting at $5.

• Joyce Helens has been named president of Great Basin College. She starts August 1.

• A ‘Walking Dead’ zombie attraction will open on Fremont Street in July. Planning remains in the early stages.

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Chinese toy company brings 1st Nevada store to Las Vegas Strip

By Erin Edgemon / RJ

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The popular chain, which has 450 stores in over 30 countries, is known for its collectible figurines.

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Mirage announces official closing date

By John Katsilometes / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 12:30 pm

The Mirage’s expiration date officially has come into view. The landmark Strip resort is shutting to be remade as Hard Rock Las Vegas.

Men pose for a photo during the land auction at the Clark Las Vegas townsite on May 15, 1905. M ...

Almost 120 years ago, settlers bought modern Las Vegas at a land auction

By McKenna Ross / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 7:35 am

A land auction on May 15, 1905, established the modern layout of downtown Las Vegas.

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Variety show moving into iconic downtown Las Vegas hotel

By John Katsilometes / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 8:38 am

“Mavericks” is an open-ended engagement, the latest version of a show that played Fremont East in 2022.

A U.S. Forest Service sign announces the Mary Jane Falls Trail is closed in the Spring Mountain ...

‘Just unsafe’: Some Mount Charleston trails to stay closed after storm damage

By Alan Halaly / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 7:45 pm

Officials are still encouraging hikers to come to open trails in the Spring Mountains. But the consequences of braving a closed trail could be deadly.

A trailer with slot machines on the property of the former Moulin Rouge hotel-casino in Las Veg ...

Moulin Rouge site gets 8 hours of gambling 69 years after heyday

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 5:00 pm

To preserve the land’s nonrestricted gaming license, the Moulin Rouge has a temporary opening 69 years after becoming the city’s first desegregated casino.

A Terrible's convenience store is seen in this file photo. (Courtesy Terrible's)

Terrible’s hosting job fair to fill over 200 positions in Las Vegas

Samantha Segura / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 12:44 pm

Terrible’s is hosting a job fair later this week as it looks to fill hundreds of salaried and hourly positions within the company.

Summerlin neighbor showed genitals before shooting, shooter’s wife tells police

By Brett Clarkson / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 9:45 am

A 32-year-old man was arrested after he was accused of shooting and killing his neighbor, according to Las Vegas police.

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Want EDC tickets? There are still some left for sale

By Taylor Lane / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 12:02 pm

The Electric Daisy Carnival is coming to Las Vegas this weekend, and general admission tickets are still on sale on several resale websites.

An aerial photo shows homes near Buffalo Drive, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Bizu ...

Clark County launches new eviction protection program

Samantha Segura / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 11:34 am

Clark County announced this week that it has expanded its rental assistance programs to now include funding for those who may be facing eviction, but have not yet received an eviction notice.