First former felon to work for Nevada Department of Corrections
 
First former felon to work for Nevada Department of Corrections

After his father died, Michael Russell struggled for years with drug addiction. When he finally decided to change for good, he got sober and worked for years to help others. Now he is the first former felon to be hired by the Nevada Department of Corrections. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @rookie__rae

Three Square helps TSA workers
 
Three Square helps TSA workers

Three Square Food Bank donated over 400 care bags to TSA workers affected by the government shutdown Wednesday, filled with food, personal hygiene products and water.

Mount Charleston Gets Heavy Snow, Fog
 
Mount Charleston Gets Heavy Snow, Fog

Mount Charleston saw heavy snow today, and fog in lower elevations as a cold front swept across the Las Vegas Valley. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Rain At Red Rock Canyon
 
Rain At Red Rock Canyon

Rain falls at Red Rock Canyon and over the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Eric Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Snowstorm Brings 7 Inches To Lee Canyon
 
Snowstorm Brings 7 Inches To Lee Canyon

A snowstorm brings seven inches to Lee Canyon with more expected throughout the week. (Lee Canyon Resorts)

Krystal Whipple arrested in Arizona
 
Krystal Whipple arrested in Arizona

Krystal Whipple, charged in the killing of a Las Vegas nail salon manager over a $35 manicure, is expected to return to Nevada to face a murder charge.

Holocaust survivor on acceptance
 
Holocaust survivor on acceptance

Holocaust survivor Celina Karp Biniaz, who was the youngest person on Schindler’s List, talks about the most important message for people to understand from her life and experiences.

Holocaust survivor speaks about telling her story
 
Holocaust survivor speaks about telling her story

Holocaust survivor Celina Karp Biniaz, who was the youngest person on Schindler’s List, tells of opening up about her experiences during Sunday’s event at Temple Sinai.

Jesus Jara State of the Schools address
 
Jesus Jara State of the Schools address

Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara delivers his State of the Schools address on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. (Amelia Pak-Harvey/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Michael Naft sworn in to Clark County Commission
 
Michael Naft sworn in to Clark County Commission

Michael Naft, chosen by Gov. Steve Sisolak to be his replacement on the Clark County Commission, was sworn into office on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. (Shea Johnson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

CES Opening Party in Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace
 
CES Opening Party in Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace

CES conventioneers packed Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace, and let loose as they danced to DJs into the night. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Las Vegas police piecing together details of fatal shooting
 
Las Vegas police piecing together details of fatal shooting

Six hours after the fact, Las Vegas homicide detectives worked to reconstruct the scene of a shooting early Jan. 7 that left one man dead in the southeast valley. (Rio Lacanlale/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Death row inmate Scott Dozier found dead in his cell
 
Death row inmate Scott Dozier found dead in his cell

Nevada death row inmate Scott Dozier is dead. Dozier’s death ends his legal odyssey, which began in 2007 when he was convicted in the 2002 murder of Jeremiah Miller, but does little to clarify what’s next for Nevada’s death penalty.

I-15 southbound near Primm closed after ‘major crash’
 
I-15 southbound near Primm closed after ‘major crash’

A rollover crash Saturday morning involving at least nine vehicles on southbound Interstate 15 near Primm caused an hourslong traffic delay. Traffic was backed up to Sloan, live traffic cameras show. (Rio Lacanlale/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Death Valley visitors deal with shutdown
 
Death Valley visitors deal with shutdown

Visitors staying at the Furnace Creek Campground were forced to move from the campground following health and safety concerns due to lack of resources during the partial government shutdown at Death Valley National Park in Calif., on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph

Half of homicides in Henderson for 2018 domestic violence related
 
Half of homicides in Henderson for 2018 domestic violence related

Lt. Kirk Moore of the public information office of the city of Henderson police department speaks to the Review-Journal in Henderson, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Henderson saw a slight increase in homicides in the past year. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Certificates for renewing wedding vows in Clark County
 
Certificates for renewing wedding vows in Clark County

The Marriage License Bureau in Clark County began issuing a Certificate of Vow Renewal to married couples who are renewing their wedding vows on Jan. 3, 2019. (Shea Johnson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas flu season better than last year (so far)
 
Las Vegas flu season better than last year (so far)

Dr. Fermin Leguen, chief medical officer and director of clinical services at the Southern Nevada Health District, said there were 24 flu-related deaths at this point in the flu season. No deaths have been reported so far this year. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

The Las Vegas Valley’s First Baby of 2019
 
The Las Vegas Valley’s First Baby of 2019

The first 2019 baby in the Las Vegas Valley was Melialani Chihiro Manning, born at 12:10 a.m. at Henderson Hospital. (Briana Erickson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas NYE Fireworks – VIDEO
 
Las Vegas NYE Fireworks – VIDEO

The full show: A spectacular view from the rooftop of the Trump International Hotel as 80,000 pyrotechnics illuminated the Las Vegas Strip at the stroke of midnight. Fireworks by Grucci choreographed launches from the Stratosphere, the Venetian, Treasure Island, Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, Aria and MGM Grand.

Highlights from New Year’s Eve on Fremont Street
 
Highlights from New Year’s Eve on Fremont Street

Nearly 40,000 people packed Fremont Street to enjoy America’s Party Downtown. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman counted down the clock on the 3rd Street Stage, alongside her husband and former mayor, Oscar Goodman.

Sources: Henderson Constable may face more charges
 
Sources: Henderson Constable may face more charges

Henderson Constable Earl Mitchell may face additional charges … stemming from his spending of county funds, sources said. Mitchell was indicted earlier this month on five felony theft and fraud charges … after a Las Vegas Review-Journal story questioned his spending. But grand jury records show even more extensive spending including … an $800 dinner at steakhouse … nearly 200 atm withdrawals mostly at gambling establishments … and even Disneyland tickets. But his attorney plans to ask a judge to dismiss the charges.

Las Vegas NYE Restrictions and Enhanced Security
 
Las Vegas NYE Restrictions and Enhanced Security

If you are planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Las Vegas Strip or Fremont Street, be aware that you are not allowed to bring backpacks, coolers, strollers or glass. There will also be an increase in security to ensure safe celebrations across town.

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