LOCAL NEWS

Cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia eyes Las Vegas, undisputed glory

September 11, 2026
A bouncy southpaw with Samoan roots, a steel chin and a point to prove, Opetaia defends his lineal throne Saturday against WBC champion Noel Mikaelian at T-Mobile Arena.

Raiders vs. Dolphins predictions: RJ staffers pick winner of Sunday’s game

September 11, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and editors make their picks for the Raiders’ season opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

A morning commute became a 9/11 escape from Lower Manhattan

September 11, 2026
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Paul Pearson, now executive producer of the Review-Journal’s 7@7, recalls the smoke, panic and flight from Lower Manhattan.

On the trail of fall foliage

September 11, 2026
Golden cottonwood glow and scarlet maple magic soon should be on display along a stunning fall foliage trail about three hours from Las Vegas.

Summer of recalls exposes holes in nation’s food safety net

September 11, 2026
The recalls have focused attention on the decision to cut funding and staff at several public health agencies.

Las Vegas events honor victims, fallen heroes on 25th anniversary of 9/11

September 11, 2026
Several events are taking place across the Las Vegas Valley to remember those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Next man up: Mayer to see larger role for Raiders with Bowers sidelined

September 11, 2026
With Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers out for the season opener Sunday, Michael Mayer is poised to see more targets against the Miami Dolphins.

UNLV vs. North Texas predictions: RJ staffers pick winner of Saturday’s game

September 11, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and editors make their picks for UNLV’s football game at North Texas on Saturday.

Switch spends $196M on another huge stretch of Southern Nevada land

September 11, 2026
The data-center owner has gobbled up land in Southern Nevada and borrowed billions of dollars over the past few years.

Former FBI deputy director testifies in Las Vegas trial over app

September 11, 2026
Dan Bongino provided combative testimony in a Las Vegas trial over the ouster of social media app Parler’s CEO .