Best plays and touchdowns from Coronado at Shadow Ridge football game Friday night. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The iconic Hard Rock Café neon sign at the corner of Harmon and Paradise is coming down. The cafe opened in September 1990 and closed December 31, 2016. The popular sign was featured in in films and television. After being dismantled, it will move to a its new home in the Neon Museum. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The budget crisis facing the Clark County School District was so easy to see coming, Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky predicted it just 19 months ago. (Victor Joecks)
Friday’s Headlines: One-punch suspect to stand trial, Raiders Stadium could face construction delays, Man accidentally shoots, kills grandmother.
Only in Vegas jobs: Range Safety Officer (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Having a supervisor approve pay increases is a basic accountability measure. No wonder so many Nevada politicians want to bypass the government-version of that, called the separation of powers. (Victor Joecks)
Gennady Golovkin is preparing for his Las Vegas debut against Canelo Alvarez. The Review-Journal was able to interview the GGG team and get a look at his training in Big Bear, Calif. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @rookie__rae
THURSDAY’S HEADLINES: DNA, forensics link women to murder, CCSD hiring freeze, new security at McCarran
Owner and artist Joe Riley of Inner Visions Tattoo discusses his idea to use his shop as a place to collect donated goods for Hurricane Harvey in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. Inner Visions is giving away gift cards to those who donate, and will ship the donations to Houston Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Eagles’ season in the 23rd of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Rams’ season in the 22nd of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Seahawks’ season in the 21st of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers shares his thoughts on the upcoming football season for the Rebels. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
17-year-old Arianna Perroots is pursuing her dreams of becoming an opera singer. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A grapefruit flavored cocktail with a lemon twist. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wednesday morning headlines: Fontainebleau sold, prostitution spike on Mayweather-McGregor fight weekend, Legacy Golf Course to stay open. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Ben Gotz talks to Western coach Tyler Tuiasosopo and quarterback Joseph Medley about the Warriors win over Rancho, what it means for the program now and how the team is handling success moving forward.
Michael Gehlken breaks down how the Raiders are finalizing their roster and who will make it on the team. He discusses Gareon Conley’s return to practice after being gone since June 13th. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez’s first news conference of the season. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“Dunk a Trooper” event helps raise awareness on the importance of organ donation. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith speaks at the Coast X Coast Foundation’s Ride for the Fallen on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Pkwy Tavern. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Redskins’ season in the 19th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sin City Opera and Cockroach Theatre Company ran through rehearsal Monday evening for their upcoming joint production in Las Vegas. The two groups will be performing Kurt Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins” and Arnold Schoenberg’s “Erwartung.” The collaboration will premiere at the Art Square Theatre in Las Vegas from September 2nd through September 10th. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @jajuarezphoto
Oscar De La Hoya, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin address the media during public workouts in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. (Gilbert Manzano/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart, and Johnny Avello look at the New York Giants in today’s sports betting spotlight at the newly redesigned Wynn Sports Book. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Discounts and rewards abound after Amazon finalized its purchase of Whole Foods Monday. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
1. 50-0. Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor by knockout in the 10th round Saturday night. McGregor impressed in early round with speed and flurries of punches, but stamina won the day and Mayweather hit his stride in the eighth round. Many celebrities were seen around the arena, including LeBrown James, Mike Tyson, Steve Harvey and more. The fight didn’t start without controversy. Several anxious customers complained when the UFC website went down and customers ordering pay-per-view couldn’t finalize their purchase. Showtime said they would delay the start of the fight, and the fight began shortly after 9 p.m.
2. A fire at the Westgate was quickly extinguished Saturday. Clark County fire responded to the scene around 5:50 p.m. and the Westgate reported that the fire was out by 6:30 p.m. Officials say the fire started on an electrical room on the 12th floor.
3. Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is known for always having a martini in hand. But what does that mean for taxpayers, who are funding a security team that’s often asked to bring Goodman his favorite drink? And does Goodman’s persona violate the Convention Authority’s drug and alcohol policy?
Bryan Salmond and Kelly Stewart are live from Vegas Nation studios bringing you the best tweets from the third Raiders preseason game. Be sure to tweet at @BSalSportsGuyRJ and @kellyinvegas to give us your thoughts on the Raiders.
About a dozen people gathered Saturday at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Historical Park to learn about Helen Stewart, a woman who moved to Southern Nevada in the late 1800s. (Kimber Laux/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Samantha Bivins, UNLV student government senator, explains the features of new emergency phones that have been installed on the university’s campus ahead of the first day of school. (Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal)