CCSD Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky gives his final State of the Schools address at Legacy High School.
Austin police confirm that a suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that left the Texas capital on edge for nearly three weeks died Wednesday morning. As law enforcement closed in on the 24-year-old man, he detonated a device inside his car. The blast injured a SWAT officer. Another officer fired his weapon. Austin police caught a break when the suspect shipped an explosive device via FedEx on Tuesday. A search warrant was obtained based on video from the FedEx distribution center and other store receipts.
Police were able to inspect the suspect’s Google search history, ultimately tracking his location. Authorities do not know if the suspect worked alone. They also don’t know his motives.
Idan Udi Edry, CEO of Trustifi, a cybersecurity company specializing in email encryption services and security, speaks about his new company at his office in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Tuesday’s headlines: Reno student suspended after call to Nevada congressman, Police looking for suspect in downtown Las Vegas shooting, 3 injured, including gunman, in Maryland high school shooting.
What was already a dry winter on the Colorado River has gotten worse in recent weeks, but Lake Mead is expected to stay out of record low territory for another year.
What was already a dry winter on the Colorado River has gotten worse in recent weeks, but Lake Mead is expected to stay out of record low territory for another year.
ShopTalk, the world’s largest conference for retail and ecommerce innovation, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center on Monday, March 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye
One person was sent to the hospital after a rollover Monday morning on Flamingo Road near Jones Boulevard. An SUV rolled over, hit a light pole and caught fire. Clark County firefighters helped Las Vegas police clear the scene. Police could not say if speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.
Big League Weekend, the Golden Knights, Tape Face, and Bon Jovi are just a few of the things happening this weekend.
The 1996 BMW 7 Series that Tupac Shakur was shot in is on display for the first time since his death. Celebrity Cars Las Vegas authenticated the car and is now asking $1.5 million for it.
At the urging of President Donald Trump, Republican Danny Tarkanian is dropping out of the U.S. Senate race to make another run for Congress.
Friday’s Headlines: Pedestrian dies after being dragged half-mile in North Las Vegas, Clark County DA Steve Wolfson kept quiet about aide’s theft, Golden Entertainment to invest $140M in Stratosphere
Betters lined up to place their bets on the basketball games of the NCAA Tournament at the Westgate sports book Thursday, March 15, 2018. Former NBA player Darrell Griffith hosted the watch party. Superbook director Jay Kornegay said the big crowds were expected and he is ready to handle all the bets. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Thursday’s headlines: Students in Las Vegas area walkout to protest gun violence; Donor to pull $14M donation from UNLV after president says he will leave; Toys R Us to close or sell all of its US stores (Madelyn Reese/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
No one was injured Thursday morning after a taxi caught fire in the central valley.
The fire was reported at 3:50 a.m. on Paradise Road near Desert Inn, according to Metro’s traffic site.
Students at Las Vegas Academy gather on the steps at the entrance to the school after walking out of class Wednesday, March 14, 2018, to mark the one-month anniversary of a shooting at a Florida school. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal
United Airlines Flies Kansas-Bound Dog to Japan KCTV reports that Kara Swindle and her two children expected to receive their German shepherd upon arriving in Kansas City, Missouri Tuesday. However, the family received a Great Dane instead There’s no word on when the dog will arrive in Kansas City. The news comes after a dog died while stashed in an overhead bin on a Houston-to-New York flight.
Las Vegas Academy students participated in a walk out Wednesday afternoon to protest gun violence and remember victims of school shootings.
Students at Desert Oasis High School discuss why they walked out of school Wednesday and whether they feel safe at school.
A new $100 million attraction is coming to the LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas.
The Southeast Asian-themed attraction will be called Kind Heaven. It will combine food, shopping, and live music. It’s expected to open in August 2019.
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The Raiders plan to meet with Jordy Nelson.
The Green Bay Packers released the wide receiver on Tuesday.
A source says the Raiders will be his first such visit. Should he be signed, it’s expected to spell the end of Michael Crabtree’s tenure.
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For the second year in a row, Las Vegas is named the worst U.S. metro area for affordable rental housing for the poor.
Las Vegas has 10 affordable rental units for every 100 extremely low-income households. The national average is 35.
Officials say the problem may get worse if Southern Nevada’s population continues to grow.
‘National Geographic’ Acknowledges History of Racist Coverage In the magazine’s upcoming 2018 issue, they did a deep dive into race in both the outside world and in the magazine itself. They hired John Edwin Mason, a professor with a background in the history of Africa and the history of photography, to look over ‘Nat Geo’s’ history. Susan Goldberg, Editor-in-chief of National Geographic Susan Goldberg, Editor-in-chief of National Geographic According to Goldberg, they felt is was important to examine the magazine’s own history with race before examining others. Susan Goldberg, Editor-in-chief of National Geographic
3.5 miles — length of just-finished extension. $2 million — extending the trail from Alexander Road to Centennial Parkway. 5 years — duration of the next stage of construction. 7 miles — City of Las Vegas trail from Centennial Parkway to Decatur Boulevard. $17 million — cost of the 7-mile extension, including several bridges. 8 miles — North Las Vegas trail from Decatur to Range Road. $22 million — cost of 8-mile extension, including a bridge over the 215 Beltway that will cost $2.5 million.
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s art galleries offers artists a more relaxed vibe for showing their work. (John Przybys/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV students march on campus in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, as part of a nationwide protest against gun violence. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye
Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Middle School is one of 42 CCSD schools with solar panel installations, saving approximately $514,000 per year in energy costs.
A Las Vegas casino owner has bet $363,000 on the first round of the NCAA tournament.
For the second straight year, Derek Stevens wagered $11,000 to win $10,000 on each of the 32 opening lines.
Stevens owns Golden Gate and the D Las Vegas.
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A white man is accused of robbing a Strip casino in blackface in January.
26-year-old Cameron James Kennedy is charged with robbery in the armed holdup of a casino cage at New York-New York.
Kennedy allegedly cut off his GPS monitoring bracelet to commit the crime.
He’s due in court March 26.
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U.S. Senate candidate Danny Tarkanian’s real estate firm owes $16 million.
Last year Tarkanian testified during his sister’s divorce trial that his real estate business faces debt from a development project.
He says his company is profitable and the issue is false news.
Dee Wirth overcame her substance abuse disorder at the Westcare Women’s and Children’s campus and worked her way up to become the Director of the facility.
The Regional Transportation, American Heart Association and elected officials go on a bike ride through historic West Las Vegas to promote healthy living and learn about cycling in the city. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal