Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, September 6th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, September 6th

1. A flight bound for New York made an emergency landing at McCarran this morning after one of its engines caught fire. Delta Flight 1057 departed from McCarran about 11:10 p.m. Tuesday night, before landing at 12:45 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the flight was expected to leave this morning.

2. The man accused of kidnapping a California woman was arrested Tuesday night, after the woman was found Monday night at Railroad Pass Casino. Virginia Paris’ ex-boyfriend Joseph Hetzel was arrested after police found a stolen vehicle from Mesquite near East Bruner Avenue. He was booked into the Henderson Detention Center and faces felony kidnapping and stalking charges.

3. Clark County commissioners voted to ban both possession and advertisement of marijuana at McCarran International Airport on Tuesday. The ban extends to all airport-owned property throughout Clark County, including parcels leased to private businesses. The ban does not apply to to vinyl-wrapped advertising on taxis and personal vehicles picking up or dropping off passengers.

Spotting a fix in sports betting
 
Spotting a fix in sports betting

Vice President of Data Integrity, Kenny White, discusses how to spot suspicious sports betting with NFL getting underway. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Find the Force nationwide treasure hunt
 
Find the Force nationwide treasure hunt

A marketing campaign for the upcoming Star Wars movie features a 3-D treasure hunt. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Coronado at Shadow Ridge highlights
 
Coronado at Shadow Ridge highlights

Best plays and touchdowns from Coronado at Shadow Ridge football game Friday night. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Murder suspect hits pregnant attorney in court
 
Murder suspect hits pregnant attorney in court

A Las Vegas murder suspect struck her pregnant attorney in court.

Shaunice McKinley, 25, faces murder and robbery charges in connection with the stabbing death of an 80-year-old man.

On Thursday she hit her attorney, Deputy Public Defender Kathleen Hamers, in the face.

Hamers, who is six months pregnant, said McKinley was removed from the courtroom.

Hamers was not seriously injured and did not require medical attention.

District Attorney Steve Wolfson will decide whether McKinley will face additional charges.

Hamers is no longer defending McKinley. The case was reassigned to Randy Pike.

Las Vegas Library on lockdown; police find man on roof
 
Las Vegas Library on lockdown; police find man on roof

The Las Vegas Library was placed on lockdown wafter police found a man on the roof.

Officers responded about 10:45 a.m. Friday to the library at 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

Police said they didn’t know why the man was up there or how he got there.

He reportedly told police he can’t get down.

Southbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard North were closed.

Las Vegas tourist killed with 1 punch
 
Las Vegas tourist killed with 1 punch

A man is charged with murder after a single punch led to a stranger’s death.

Luis Campos was struck in Las Vegas on April 30.

The father of five died four days later.

Campos and his brother were standing in line at Vanguard Lounge on Fremont Street.

Police say the suspect walked by and struck him.

James Beach, 27, is also charged with intimidating a witness.

Beach’s lawyer says his client will plead not guilty to the murder charge.

Las Vegas morning update for Friday, Sept 1st
 
Las Vegas morning update for Friday, Sept 1st

Friday’s Headlines: One-punch suspect to stand trial, Raiders Stadium could face construction delays, Man accidentally shoots, kills grandmother.

A passion for the opera
 
A passion for the opera

17-year-old Arianna Perroots is pursuing her dreams of becoming an opera singer. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Cocktail demo: X-Rated Passion
 
Cocktail demo: X-Rated Passion

A grapefruit flavored cocktail with a lemon twist. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

NHP dunks troopers for good cause
 
NHP dunks troopers for good cause

“Dunk a Trooper” event helps raise awareness on the importance of organ donation. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV welcomes safety upgrades for first day of school
 
UNLV welcomes safety upgrades for first day of school

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)

Project Neon opens to public in Fun Walk Saturday
 
Project Neon opens to public in Fun Walk Saturday

A quarter-mile stretch of Martin Luther King Boulevard was open to walkers Saturday morning ahead of its Labor Day weekend debut. The street redesign is part of a billion-dollar reconstruction project of Interstate 15 from Sahara Avenue to the Spaghetti Bowl. (Jessie Bekker/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Arbor View at Las Vegas highlights
 
Arbor View at Las Vegas highlights

Here are five highlights from the Arbor View and Las Vegas football game Friday night. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Co-owner of 2 Las Vegas Strip bars accused of sexually harassing employees
 
Co-owner of 2 Las Vegas Strip bars accused of sexually harassing employees

A representative of Bar Two LLC, which runs two locations of the New Orleans-style bar chain Fat Tuesday, is expected to appear before the Nevada Equal Rights Commission on Thursday to respond to accusations of sexual harassment. (David Guzman/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas morning update for Friday, August 25th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Friday, August 25th

1. The Mayweather-McGregor fight is tomorrow night, and airport officials are bracing for an influx of private jets. Private plane traffic usually jumps during major fight weekends, so this weekend pilots and plane owners are being asked to make reservations. Officials are hoping to avoid the traffic issues experienced during the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight when a taxiway had to be converted into a makeshift parking lot.

2. The driver arrested in the fatal crash that killed a Shadow Ridge student in February was sentenced to eight to 20 years in prison on Thursday. David Fensch pleaded guilty to DUI resulting in death in June, after admitting to police he had taken Xanax and consumed “four drinks” of Captain Morgan rum before plowing into the back of 16-year-old Jaelan Fajardo’s car. Fensch had 4 previous DUIs.

3. The man arrested after attacking a mannequin with a hammer downtown last year, was ordered to spend eight to 20 years behind bars on Thursday. Shane Schindler pleaded guilty to attempted murder in June, after police set up the mannaquin as a decoy to look like a sleeping homeless man. Detectives linked the attack to the deaths of two homeless men who were attacked while sleeping in the same area, but did not file charges. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The mermaids of Las Vegas
 
The mermaids of Las Vegas

The mermaids swim among the fish and interact with kids watching from the outside at the Silverton aquarium. These mermaids also twirl, flip, dance and do other fun stunts. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nurse call pilot program
 
Nurse call pilot program

A new nurse call line pilot program Las Vegas Fire & Rescue started last month for low-level medical calls. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, August 23rd
 
Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, August 23rd

1. 2 men were acquitted of all charges in the Bunkerville standoff case yesterday, avoiding decades in federal prison. Ricky Lovelien and Steven Stewart were acquitted of all 10 counts they faced, while jurors reached a split decision for 2 others. Jurors deliberated for a little more than three days before reaching the decision.

2. Ever wondered why you can’t play the Powerball in Nevada? The answer is simple: the gaming industry in Nevada doesn’t want the competition. A prohibition on the state lottery was placed in Nevada’s constitution at statehood in 1864. So, if you’re looking to cash in on the $700 million up for grabs with the Powerball, you’ll have to continue driving to California.

3. Good news burger fans. In-N-Out and Shake Shack have both announced additional locations in the Las Vegas Valley. In-N-Out will open a location on Sahara and Hualapai, and Flamingo and Sandhill. Shake Shack will be opening its fifth location in Southern Nevada at Las Vegas Premium Outlets North near downtown. Both franchises are expected to open their new locations next year. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Hawaiian luau at Doolittle Senior Center
 
Hawaiian luau at Doolittle Senior Center

Over 70 senior citizens attended a Hawaiian luau at the Doolittle Senior Center in Las Vegas. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas morning update for Monday, August 21st
 
Las Vegas morning update for Monday, August 21st

1. Entertainer Jerry Lewis died Sunday at the age of 91. Lewis performed alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin among others and was the national chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Lewis family confirmed that Jerry died in his Las Vegas home.

2. A geographical shift on Earth’s magnetic poles has prompted the FAA to redesignate two runways at McCarran International Airport. It might not seem like a big deal on the surface, but pilots and air traffic control rely on navigational aids based on magnetic headings. The FAA re-evaluates shifts every five years.

3. Cloud cover in the Las Vegas valley could block today’s view of the solar eclipse. Cloud coverage will range from 75 to 95 percent through the valley. The eclipse is expected to peak just before 10:30 a.m. today, with the moon covering just over 70 percent of the sun.

The lovesong of Lee Mallory
 
The lovesong of Lee Mallory

Lee Mallory, a Las Vegas poet, joins musician Lisa Mac for a fundraising performance called Love Wins Again, which benefits Opportunity Village. Part of his performance will be dedicated to his late daughter, who was also a poet. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

How to safely watch the eclipse
 
How to safely watch the eclipse

Astrophotographer John Mowbray shares his advice on how you can safely watch the eclipse Aug. 21. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

How to photograph the eclipse
 
How to photograph the eclipse

Astrophotographer John Mowbray shows you how to photograph the eclipse

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