On April 26, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Las Vegas to speak at the Las Vegas NAACP chapter’s Freedom Banquet. Though the passing decades have left those who attended with sketchy memories of exactly what was said, Esther Langston still remembers the power of the man and his message. (Andrea Cornejo/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Morning Update – Saturday, March 31, 2018
Elaine Wilson and Rachel Crosby discuss the logistics that it will take for a memorial to be created for the victims of the October 1 shooting.
Rick Townsend, president of the Columbine memorial board, discusses the loss of his daughter Lauren during the Columbine school shooting on April 20, 1999.
Victor Joecks talks about Easter and the historical validity of The Bible.
Mitch McClellan and John McDonough talk about their property in Southern Highlands.
Friday’s headlines: 3 teens killed by suspected DUI driver, LVCVA focused on damage control, and Jerry Lewis’ home up for sale
Review-Journal reporters Adam Hill and Heidi Fang talk UFC 223 live via. SKYPE with Ufc Interim Lightweight Champion Tony Ferguson on his main event clash with number 1 contender Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Victor Joecks discusses Democrats trying to keep their positions secret and barring press from events.
Las Vegas Morning Update – Thursday, March 29, 2018
Bryan Salmond, David Schoen and Steve Carp recap the Golden Knights loss to the Arizona Coyotes, including what the Knights need to do before the playoffs roll around.
Bryan Salmond recaps the Golden Knights 3-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart, and Matt Holt go over their picks for the NCAA final four.
Nevada Politics Today with host Victor Joecks and in studio guest Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Brent Jones.
Fixing Nevada’s education system starts with educating yourself on how the system actually works.
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond has a one-on-one interview with Alex Tuch about his favorite food, Ryan Reaves and who is the best dressed player on the team.
Las Vegas Morning Update – Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Fixing Nevada’s education system starts with educating yourself on how the system actually works.
Brandon McCoy was expected to be a one-and-done player when he committed to UNLV. McCoy was named the Mountain West’s Freshman of the Year, setting conference freshman records for scoring (16.9 points per game) and rebounding (10.3) He finished third in the nation among freshmen and 11th overall with 18 double-doubles, which led the league. He averaged 1.7 blocks and made 55 percent of his shots for a UNLV team that finished 20-13, ending its season with a loss to UNR in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament.
Tuesday’s headlines: Las Vegas parents caught off guard as school, day care abruptly close, Downtown Las Vegas outlet mall to charge for parking, Golden Knights clinch playoff berth in first season (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond, Golden Knights beat reporter Steve Carp and David Schoen go over the Golden Knights clinching the playoffs after a successful victory against the Colorado Avalanche.
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond go over the Golden Knights victory over the Avalanche and the expansion team clinching a playoff berth.
UMBC’s upset over Virginia means free Little Caesar’s pizza. 16-seed UMBC upset one-seed Virginia, the first time a one-seed was upset in the first round of the men’s NCAA Tournament. Little Caesar’s is capitalizing on the crazy by offering a free pizza lunch. The “If Crazy Happens” promotion offers a free lunch combo to every customer, which includes one personal, four-slice deep dish pizza and one 20-ounce Pepsi drink.
Tim Tebow is slated to start in Double-A, MLB.com reported Monday. The Mets have advanced Tebow, 30, quickly through their system, which means that the former football player could make an appearance with the 51s this season. In his first season in the minors, Tebow slashed a combined .226/.309/.347 with eight home runs and 52 RBIs. In February, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told reporters he thinks that Tebow “will play in the major leagues.”
Michael Gehlken reports from the NFL Meetings in Orlando, including what the Raiders are doing there as well as what Jon Gruden meant by “throwing it back to 1998.”
Fatal McDonald’s shooting, a man and a woman shot in the head, and a deadly shooting at an apartment complex.
