Nuclear waste dump explodes
 
Nuclear waste dump explodes

A video released Thursday by the Nevada Division of Public Safety shows white smoke and explosions that preceded a fire Sunday in a state-owned, low-level radioactive waste dump at the US Ecology site. The video of the soil-capped Trench No. 14 was taken from a berm atop Trench 11 at the landfill site, 10 miles south of Beatty, Nev.

Woman ends her life by shootout with police
 
Woman ends her life by shootout with police

LVMPD Undersheriff Kevin McMahill discusses details of October 15, 2015 officer involved shooting of 50-year-old suspect, Linda Lush.

Man testifies against brother in murder trial
 
Man testifies against brother in murder trial

Robert Sitton takes the stand to testify against his brother Will Sitton, and Jacquie Schafer, who are facing multiple felonies including murder, robbery and burglary.

Tim McGarry, UNLV soccer chat
 
Tim McGarry, UNLV soccer chat

Tim McGarry, a member of the new UNLV soccer foundation board of directors, chats about where the Rebels men’s soccer team has been, and where it is going under coach Rich Ryerson. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Ride Comparison
 
Ride Comparison

Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Rick Velotta tests out the services of Uber, Lyft, and taxi cabs.

Trial opens for gunman accused of fiery Strip murders
 
Trial opens for gunman accused of fiery Strip murders

Over two and a half years after the shooting and fiery crash on the Las Vegas strip that left three people dead, accused gunman Ammar Harris faces a trial by jury which could result in the death penalty.

Desert Oasis Junior Defies Odds, Disability to Play Varsity Football
 
Desert Oasis Junior Defies Odds, Disability to Play Varsity Football

Born with a dysfunctional left arm from his shoulder down, 16-year-old Donald Lombard, a Desert Oasis junior, grew up playing sports with the use of just one upper limb. Now, Lombard is making a name for himself–halfway through the season, he’s competing for a spot on Diamondbacks’ varsity football team.

Sports Betting Spotlight Week 6
 
Sports Betting Spotlight Week 6

Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Tony Miller give their picks for NFL and college football for week six.

Rubio on internet gaming
 
Rubio on internet gaming

Presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, speaks with the RJ on internet gaming.

Bellagio craps dealer pleads guilty
 
Bellagio craps dealer pleads guilty

Former Bellagio craps dealer James R. Cooper Jr., one of four men who bilked the Bellagio of over one million dollars in a two year long craps scheme, pleads guilty to one count of felony theft.

Hillary at Culinary Union Workers Protest
 
Hillary at Culinary Union Workers Protest

Hillary was a surprise guest speaker at the Culinary Union Workers’ protest in front of the Trump Tower Monday, Oct. 12, 2015.

Rubio about government land in the west
 
Rubio about government land in the west

Presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, speaks with the RJ about government control of land in the west.

Rubio on the national debt
 
Rubio on the national debt

Presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, speaks with the RJ on the national debt.

Rubio on birth control
 
Rubio on birth control

Presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, speaks with the RJ on birth control.

Rubio on gun control
 
Rubio on gun control

Presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, speaks with the RJ on gun control.

Rubio on trust in the government
 
Rubio on trust in the government

Presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio, speaks with the RJ on the loss of trust in the government.

Sports Betting Spotlight Week 5
 
Sports Betting Spotlight Week 5

Matt Youmans, Kelley Stewart and Tony Miller give their picks for NFL and college football for week five.

Vegas Stripped: “No Excuses”
 
Vegas Stripped: “No Excuses”

Restaurateur-Chef Natalie Young is a highlight of the success of the Downtown Project, owing nothing to luck. Her newest restaurant, Chow, is a testament to her unfailing work ethic, employee loyalty, and her ability to pursue one of many creative concepts.

Pedestrian stuck by vehicle
 
Pedestrian stuck by vehicle

Maryland Parkway was closed in both directions between Richmar and Gary avenues after a man was struck and killed Wednesday morning. The female driver of the car that struck the men was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Paint It Red
 
Paint It Red

UNLV students and athletes paint the Fremont Cannon red Monday morning in front of the Student Union. UNLV took possession of the trophy after beating UNR 23-17 on Saturday in Reno in the Battle for the Fremont Cannon.

Sports Betting Spotlight Week 4
 
Sports Betting Spotlight Week 4

Matt Youmans, Kelley Stewart and Tony Miller give their picks for NFL and college football for week four.

Vegas Stripped: Radically Superb
 
Vegas Stripped: Radically Superb

Marcus Henderson, Anthony Burnett, Rashawn Young, and Latazsha Reese make up the group BARS, or “Brothers Are Radically Superb”. They combine turfing, bone breaking, popping, and anything that inspires them to put on a improv-based theatrical show of raw self-expression.

House Burglary
 
House Burglary

Two burglary suspects broke into a Las Vegas home the night of Sept. 12 and 13.

Sports Betting Spotlight Week 3
 
Sports Betting Spotlight Week 3

Matt Youmans, Kelley Stewart and Tony Miller give their picks for NFL and college football for week three.

LVMPD’s message: Secure your firearms
 
LVMPD’s message: Secure your firearms

Captain Richard Fletcher briefs the media on responsible gun ownership and gun safety at the LVMPD headquarters building. From January 1, 2015 to September 5, 2015, there have been 1,694 firearms that have been reported stolen in LVMPD’s jurisdiction.