Crate and Barrel fans rejoice! The first location in Nevada will open Thursday. The store is located in Downtown Summerlin near Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar. Crate and Barrel is a popular home store focused on modern European style. Currently, much of the store is focused on holiday decor and entertaining. Crate and Barrel will open to the public Thursday at 10 a.m.
A Nellis Air Force Base commander has been fired over his superior’s “loss of confidence.” Lt. Col. Jearl C. Allman was relieved of duty as commander of the 99th Security Forces Squadron by Col. Paul J. Murray, commander of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis. The 99th Security Forces Squadron provides anti-terrorism protection, police services and flight-line security for Nellis and Creech Air Force bases. Staff Sgt. Jason Couillard confirmed the news but would not elaborate. Maj. John Hart assumed command of the squadron on Oct. 17.
An artist in Ohio has drawn portraits of the 58 victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Ron Moore Jr. flew to Nevada Monday to hand-deliver the last three portraits, including one of Metropolitan Police Department officer Charleston Hartfield. Over 25 days, Moore dedicated nearly 175 hours to drawing portraits of the victims. Moore was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2004. He prayed that if God would give him the ability to draw again, he would use his talent to bless others. Moore also surprised Las Vegas police with a painting of an eagle. The painting and Hartfield’s portrait will remain on display inside the Las Vegas police headquarters’ main lobby.
7 cases of Legionnaires’ disease are now tied to Las Vegas’ Rio hotel. 29 more cases are suspected. In addition, there have been 56 suspected cases of Pontiac fever at the hotel. The outbreak was first reported in June. The hotel’s water system continues to be cleaned and tested. Legionnaires’ spreads when water droplets in the air containing the Legionella bacteria are inhaled. Prompt treatment with antibiotics usually cures Legionnaires’, but left untreated it can be fatal.
Wednesday headlines: 7 Legionnaires’ cases confirmed at Rio, Boyd Gaming employees to enter ‘Do Not Disturb’ rooms sooner, police identify man shot by officer Saturday. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights forward David Perron talks about what went wrong in Tuesday’s 8-2 loss at Edmonton. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant discusses what went wrong in Tuesday’s 8-2 loss at Edmonton. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Byran Salmond recaps the game between the Golden Knights and the Oilers. Lagace was replaced during the third period by Dylan Ferguson. The Knights ended up losing 8-2.
Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken discuss the Raiders prep for Mexico City, their respect for the New England Patriots as well as a new Raiders store in Las Vegas.
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez on facing New Mexico after loss to BYU
The Gold Coast cocktail at Heart Bar at Planet Hollywood for the 10th anniversary. Jann aKarel Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lady Rebels coach Kathy Olivier after the win over UC Irvine
Adam Hill and Heidi Fang discuss Conor McGregor apologizing on Instagram for jumping in the cage, shoving a referee at Bellator 187, recap of Anthony Pettis vs. Dustin Poirier, preview Fabricio Werdum vs. Marcin Tybura as well as Michael Bisping stepping up on less than 30 days notice to fight Kelvin Gastelum in China.
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department held a briefing about an officer-involved shooting which contained graphic footage from a body camera that captured the incident. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill talks after the team’s morning skate at Rogers Place about being in the lineup against the Oilers on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas’ new soccer team introduced its head coach Tuesday. José Luis Sánchez Solá, better known as “Chelís”, will put together the Las Vegas Lights FC for 2018. Owner Brett Lashbook said Chelís fit with the attacking style of play he wants the team to be. Chelís previously coached Puebla in Liga MX and was the coach of Major League Soccer team Chivas USA. Chelís is currently an analyst with the ESPN Deporters’ daily soccer show Futbol Picante.
The Secretary of State’s office has determined that the recall against Sen. Joyce Woodhouse, D- Henderson, has qualified. But Democrats believe the law gives them a window to go to voters who signed the petition and get those voters to withdraw the signatures.
The Raiders held a groundbreaking event at the planned Las Vegas stadium site at Interstate 15 and Russell Road. The event included a tribute to the 58 people who died in the Oct. 1 mass shooting. “For the Raiders to be successful and ultimately win, it takes teamwork,” Raiders owner Mark Davis said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Gov. Brian Sandoval were the top dignitaries on hand. “Only in Vegas can you turn a groundbreaking ceremony into a show,” Goodell said “Well … now it’s real, right?” Sandoval said. “This is one of the most transformative moments in the history of Las Vegas.”
Buck Wargo interviews founding Dean of UNLV School of Medicine Barbara Atkinson.
Project Homeless Connect is a resource and service fair to assist homeless or at-risk individuals. Thousands came out Tuesday to receive a wide variety of services including mental health, hair cuts, housing and food.
The Silverton casino concept turns 20 this year and has gone through multiple renovations to become the attraction it is today. (Madelyn Reese/View)
Tuesday’s headlines: Raiders break ground on Las Vegas stadium site, former teacher’s assistant arrested for child abuse, last locally hospitalized Oct. 1 shooting patient discharged. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
At the Oakland Raiders groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas the team president and owner discussed how they will balance their fan base until they move and how they’re planning to deal with any issues they could encounter with the stadium construction.
Gilbert Manzano, Rick Velotta and Ed Graney recap the ceremony for the Raiders Stadium groundbreaking.
There’s still plenty of legal work to be done to make the team’s relocation to Las Vegas a reality, but Monday was all about owner Mark Davis’ desire to turn the Silver State into the Silver and Black State.
The Raiders moved the chains of public perception Monday with a dazzling groundbreaking event attended by about 600 invited guests at the planned Las Vegas stadium site at Interstate 15 and Russell Road.
The historic ceremonial event after sunset, which included a tribute to the 58 people who died in the 1 October mass shooting, was the team’s most visual display of committing to building a $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed football stadium and bringing the NFL to Southern Nevada.
During the Oakland Raiders groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas, Raiders owner Mark Davis spoke about how important it was to pay tribute to Las Vegas shooting victims at the event.
There’s still plenty of legal work to be done to make the team’s relocation to Las Vegas a reality, but Monday was all about owner Mark Davis’ desire to turn the Silver State into the Silver and Black State.
The Raiders moved the chains of public perception Monday with a dazzling groundbreaking event attended by about 600 invited guests at the planned Las Vegas stadium site at Interstate 15 and Russell Road.
The historic ceremonial event after sunset, which included a tribute to the 58 people who died in the 1 October mass shooting, was the team’s most visual display of committing to building a $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed football stadium and bringing the NFL to Southern Nevada.
Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt talks about facing the Oilers on Saturday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant talks about facing the Edmonton Oilers and reigning MVP Connor McDavid. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders organization opened the stadium groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas with a tribute to the Oct. 1 shooting victims and first responders. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
