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Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 1, 2017 - 3:05 pm

A California man arrested in Las Vegas has pleaded guilty to killing his 5-year-old son after a family trip to Disneyland. Investigators have refused to say how the boy was killed.

A body found in Lake Tahoe is believed to be a missing UNR football player. Marc Ma went missing last year while paddle boarding with teammates.

Officials say a 78-year-old homeless man admitted robbing a Reno bank with a steak knife so he could return to prison instead of spending his last years out in the cold. Tommy Ray McAdoo faces 25 years or more behind bars.

Sammy Hagar arrives to a ceremony to receive the Key to the Las Vegas Strip at Cabo Wabo Cantin ...

‘I’ve got plans’: Rock legend has Las Vegas resort dreams

By John Katsilometes / RJ

October 5, 2024 - 6:43 pm

“Folks, embrace me on this!” Sammy Hagar wants to build a Cabo Wabo-themed resort in Las Vegas.

Crime scene tape is seen at Lewis Family Park in the east Las Vegas Valley, where the Metropoli ...

Man shot and killed near park full of kids, police say

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

October 5, 2024 - 3:58 pm

The killing happened Friday afternoon in the east Las Vegas Valley. Two suspects have been taken into custody.

State education department responds to CCSD letter outlining potential $20M deficit

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

October 4, 2024 - 7:58 pm

After CCSD revealed a $20 million budget deficit on Thursday, the state department said it was assessing how to move forward.

People clean up and burn debris left in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, ...

Nevada Task Force-1 working on hurricane recovery in Tennessee — PHOTOS

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

October 4, 2024 - 5:38 pm

Helene came ashore late Thursday, Sept. 26, and delivered widespread devastation to six southeast states as the most powerful hurricane since Katrina struck New Orleans in 2006.

Candidate Madilyn Leavitt Cole, left, and candidate Cynthia Dustin-Cruz are running for Las Veg ...

Attorney challenges former chief judge, incumbent for Las Vegas Justice Court seat

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

October 5, 2024 - 9:03 am

A potential newcomer to the bench is battling an incumbent and former chief judge for a seat at Las Vegas Justice Court on the ballot in November.

Pedestrian killed by collision with semi on I-15 identified

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

October 4, 2024 - 3:29 pm

The driver of the 2016 Freightliner remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Candidate for Justice of the Peace Las Vegas Township Department 8: Nancy Bernstein, left, and ...

Hearing master, attorney facing off for Las Vegas Justice Court seat

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

October 5, 2024 - 9:04 am

Hearing master Amy Ferreira and attorney Nancy Bernstein both feel they’re the right candidate for the Las Vegas Justice Court bench in Department 8.

Knife-wielding man shot, killed by officers east of the Strip, Las Vegas police say

By Noble Brigham and Tony Garcia / RJ

October 4, 2024 - 2:57 pm

The shooting occurred in the 200 block of East Tropicana Avenue, near Koval Lane, on Friday.

Local teen’s ‘Drive to Survive’ leads to granting of Las Vegas Grand Prix wish

By Mick Akers / RJ

October 4, 2024 - 8:29 am

While watching the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix with her dad last year, a moment early on in the race made Gabrielle Lowe, a local teen fighting cancer, become obsessed with the sport.

There are many trails in Southern Nevada that will allow you to bring your dog along, properly ...

5 Las Vegas area trails where your pup can come along

By Alan Halaly / RJ

October 4, 2024 - 6:01 am

Dogs aren’t allowed on many trails in the Las Vegas area. Here are five where you can bring your dog for a scenic hike through the desert, or on a mountain.