Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory ahead of economic impact expectations
 
Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory ahead of economic impact expectations

The Tesla Gigafactory’s economic impact on Nevada has exceeded projections, bringing in more than 7,000 jobs. In 2014, Nevada agreed to give the automotive and energy company $1.3 billion in tax abatements. In return, Tesla promised to meet certain requirements in areas like employment and capital investment. As of June, Tesla has brought in a total of $6.05 billion in capital investment, surpassing the $4.95 billion projection. The original contract gave the company until 2024 to make $3.5 billion in capital investments in Nevada. Derek Armstrong, deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

Deryk Engelland at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
 
Deryk Engelland at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was a new experience for Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland on Wednesday night. He said he was looking forward to spending time with family and going for a skate, as well as lighting the Christmas tree for fans.

Golden Edge: Ryan Reaves will face no further penalty for hit
 
Golden Edge: Ryan Reaves will face no further penalty for hit

The Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves will not be suspended following a hit on the Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson on Tuesday night. David Schoen and Adam Hill report from team practice at City National Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights Christmas Display
 
Vegas Golden Knights Christmas Display

In the Las Vegas Valley, the chances of getting a white Christmas are slim. But this year, you can have a “Knight” Christmas. A Henderson resident has a Christmas lights display that is synchronized to the entrance music for the Golden Knights. GG Misa’s Knights light show is played every 30 minutes from 5 to 10 nightly. His light show consists of two songs: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and the entrance music, “Le Castle Vania,” from the movie “John Wick.” The display is located at 730 Bollons Island St. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Reivew-Journal)

Ian Alexander accepts academic scholarship to Northwestern University
 
Ian Alexander accepts academic scholarship to Northwestern University

Clark senior forward Ian Alexander was awarded a full scholarship Monday, but not for basketball. Alexander is going to study bio-medical engineering at Northwestern, thanks in part to a non-profit organization called QuestBridge that aims to send low income students to high academic universities. Alexander, a straight-A student, discovered QuestBridge while recovering from a torn ACL he sustained in the Region Championship game against Bishop Gorman. Through QuestBridge, he spent the summer studying the business of sport at Penn. He was cleared to return to the court in August, and made his season debut for the Chargers basketball team on Saturday.

Vegas Nation: Raiders sign C.J. Anderson
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders sign C.J. Anderson

Raiders beat reporter Michael Gehlken lists the multiple players heading to the injured reserve list, the Raiders signing three new players to the active roster, and the new drills the running backs are running in practice.

Denis details his plans, goals for Nevada education – Nevada Politics Today
 
Denis details his plans, goals for Nevada education – Nevada Politics Today

The top priority for Nevada education is overhauling the Nevada Plan. There isn’t going to be a tax hike to fully implement weighted funding, and Read by 3 needs to be modified. That’s all according to Sen. Mo Denis, who will chair the Senate Education Committee. Denis also said he doesn’t now support extending $20 million in tax credits for the Opportunity Scholarship program.

Pearl Harbor survivor struggles in her senior years
 
Pearl Harbor survivor struggles in her senior years

Winifred Kamen, 77, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor as an infant, works a 100 percent commission telemarketing job to make ends meet. (K.M. Cannon Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders vs Steelers Preview – Vegas Nation Mailbag
 
Raiders vs Steelers Preview – Vegas Nation Mailbag

The Oakland Raiders will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Vegas Nation Mailbag host Elaine Emerson and sports columnist Ed Graney answer all of Raider Nation’s burning questions about the upcoming game.

The Mob Museum
 
The Mob Museum

Housed in an old post office and courthouse building in downtown Las Vegas is The Mob Museum. (Mat Luschek/Review-Journal)

Saddle bronc rider Joey Sonnier earns spot at NFR after overcoming years of drug addiction
 
Saddle bronc rider Joey Sonnier earns spot at NFR after overcoming years of drug addiction

Joey Sonnier started saddle bronc riding at 18, but at 20 he began using methamphetamine to cope with the work of the rodeos and became addicted. At 39, after years of addiction and a low point that pushed him to rehab, he’s qualified for the National Finals Rodeo. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Man shot in Las Vegas traffic stop had knife, police say
 
Man shot in Las Vegas traffic stop had knife, police say

Police said the man fatally shot by an officer during a traffic stop in downtown Las Vegas had a “homemade knife.” Demontry Floytra Boyd, 43, died Saturday at University Medical Center from multiple gunshot wounds after officer Paul Bruning, 48, shot him during a traffic stop. Bruning pulled Boyd over on suspicion of driving recklessly at 7:41 a.m. near Sunrise Avenue and 18th Street.

Roy Choi on cooking for Park MGM employees
 
Roy Choi on cooking for Park MGM employees

As he prepares to open his new restaurant Best Friend later this month at Park MGM, celebrity chef Roy Choi took the time to cook for the resort’s employees Tuesday. (Al Mancini/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Best Friend Menu Reveal Wednesday
 
Best Friend Menu Reveal Wednesday

Chef Roy Choi tells us what to expect from Wednesday’s Facebook Live Menu Reveal for his new Park MGM restaurant Best Friend. (Al Mancini/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Core Arena opens at the Plaza downtown in time for NFR
 
Core Arena opens at the Plaza downtown in time for NFR

Core Arena, downtown’s first permanent outdoor equestrian center, opens to the public at the Plaza. The arena will be used for events throughout the year, including the 10-day 2018 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas

Golden Knights License Plate Sales
 
Golden Knights License Plate Sales

Twenty-Five year Las Vegas resident, Bernard Turner, loves the Golden Knights and couldn’t wait to get the team-inspired specialty license plate on his new vehicle. Over 11,000 of the plates have been ordered since becoming available in October, according to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

NFR Preps Livestock for the Limelight
 
NFR Preps Livestock for the Limelight

NFR’s Jed Pugsley discusses the care that goes into preparing the rodeo’s livestock for Las Vegas’ big event.

T-Mobile Tech Experience Truck parks in Toshiba Plaza at T-Mobile Arena
 
T-Mobile Tech Experience Truck parks in Toshiba Plaza at T-Mobile Arena

The Tech Experience Truck is a state-of-the-art showroom on wheels, with demonstrations that put connected drones, smart cities, augmented/virtual reality and smart tracking. The exhibit shows new wireless technology – including 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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