Man accused of taking flamingo from Strip resort says he drank 30 to 40 beers
The 34-year-old contractor was in Las Vegas to speak at a construction convention. He and his friends arrived a day early and they “let loose,” he testified.
NBA, sportsbooks agree to ban certain bets, parlays used in betting schemes
Bettors won’t be able to place prop parlays on the under on the same player’s statistics, bets featured in federal cases involving NBA players, per a league memo sent to…
Another state to intervene in Nevada’s legal fight with the feds over Lake Mead
The federal government’s plan to slash the Colorado River allocations of Nevada, California and Arizona still remains unpopular amid historic drought.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak discusses Week 6 contest against Bills
The Raiders, who are coming off their worst loss of the season, return to Allegiant Stadium on Sunday to take on the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills.
Raiders vs. Bills predictions: RJ staffers pick winner of Week 6 game
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and editors make their picks for the Raiders’ game against the New England Patriots on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Governor praises local who ‘heroically’ helped end mass shooting at Oregon school
Officials are lauding the actions of a local who they say chased down and shot a teenage gunman who killed three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school.
Police say former Chicago cop, Las Vegas federal investigator killed 8-year-old 65 years ago
More than 65 years after Gloria Kowalewicz’s death, Chiccago cold case detectives have determined who they believe killed her: Thomas Francis McInerney, a Chicago police officer who was 24 years…
‘Nevadans need to step up’: 2 weeks of early voting starts Saturday
Early voting begins Saturday in Nevada as mail ballots reach voters statewide. Officials urge residents to cast ballots early and verify election information.
NIAA reaches agreement with new executive director
The NIAA chose Cate Sgroi to be the new executive director, and there’s an agreement in place this time after the board’s initial candidate fell through.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after a rocky start
Her short tenure has been defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.