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2 killed in high-speed boat crash on Lake Havasu
Two people were killed in a high-speed Lake Havasu boat crash that left the boat upside down on land Saturday night.
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Week Ahead in Washington: September 13
Congress returns to Washington for its final full week before the midterms, and President Donald Trump hits the campaign trail. This is your Week Ahead in Washington for the week of September 13.
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Elementary school students work to get postcards from all 50 states. Here’s how to help
Students at a Missouri elementary school are working to collect postcards from all 50 states in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
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LIVE UPDATES: Raiders, Dolphins set to square off in season opener
The Las Vegas Raiders kick off their season Sunday when they host the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
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Guest wins $374K on less than $5 bet at Las Vegas casino
A lucky guest at a Las Vegas casino turned a bet of less than $5 into a jackpot of more than $374,000 this weekend.
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$374k slot jackpot hits at Las Vegas Strip casino
A tourist from Illinois turned the cost of a cup of coffee into a major win at Westgate Las Vegas Saturday.
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Newly unveiled Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters
A brand-new statue of Charlie Kirk unveiled earlier this week was vandalized.
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Athlete dies after medical emergency during Ironman 70.3 An athlete died after a medical emergency during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 in Madison, Wisconsin, officials said.
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Microreactor tests at Nevada security site fuel promise, questions
A facility at the Nevada National Security Site outside of Las Vegas has been used to perform testing on key components for very small nuclear reactors.
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Graney: Maxx Crosby enters 8th season with same goal — to win
Maxx Crosby, the star edge rusher of the Las Vegas Raiders, hasn’t change his mindset about the franchise finally becoming contenders.
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Raiders vs. Dolphins: What channel is NFL Week 1 game Sunday
The game marks the Raiders’ regular-season debut under coach Klint Kubiak. Veteran Kirk Cousins is expected to start at quarterback as the Raiders begin a new era at Allegiant Stadium.
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Wind returns Sunday
South-southwesterly wind gusts return Sunday in Las Vegas.
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Lyft driver’s late-night ride turns dangerous as he chases down hit-and-run suspect
A Lyft driver witnessed a hit-and-run and chased down the suspect, who he alleges hit the victim three times.
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2 charged after 11-year-old boy locked in cage for hours at a time, court docs say
Two people are facing charges after an 11-year-old boy told authorities he was locked in a cage for hours at a time.
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Stranger sets woman pumping gas on fire, leaving her with serious burns, police say
Authorities say a woman was hospitalized with major burns after a stranger set her on fire while she was pumping gas into her SUV.
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One person hospitalized after crash near Sunset and McLeod
Two-vehicle accident reported near Sunset and McLeod in Las Vegas
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More wind ahead
The red flag warning we have been under will expire at midnight Saturday.
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Rookie burlesque performers get mentorship from Vegas legends
Golden Legends Champion Challenge keeps Las Vegas burlesque tradition alive
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Las Vegas police host youth forum to teach teens their rights
Police, attorneys walk students through real scenarios
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Two hospitalized after crash at Main Street and Bonneville Avenue
Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at South Main Street and East Bonneville Avenue.
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Pedestrian hit by vehicle at Washington Avenue and Torrey Pines in Las Vegas
Officers responded to a crash involving one vehicle and one pedestrian at West Washington Avenue and North Torrey Pines Drive Saturday at 8:06 p.m.
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3-vehicle crash shuts down lanes on Sunset Road
Officers responded to reports of a vehicle accident involving three vehicles, according to police.
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Golden Knights sign captain Mark Stone to two-year extension
Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Sept. 12 that the team has signed team captain Mark Stone to a two-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season worth an average annual value of $9 million.
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US women advance to FIBA World Cup final, face France for title
Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces had 12 points, five rebounds and four assists to help the U.S. beat Spain and advance to the final of the women’s FIBA World Cup.
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Mariners pound 5 home runs, 23 hits in shellacking of Athletics
Randy Arozarena hit one of Seattle’s five home runs against the Athletics on Saturday night in the Mariners’ biggest ever margin of victory.
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Jai Oeptaia retains lineal crown, setting up meeting with David Benavidez
Jai Opetaia protected his lineal 200-pound throne by stopping Noel Mikaelian on Saturday in the co-feature to Ryan Garcia’s title defense against Conor Benn.
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The Road to Las Vegas: Review-Journal’s Week 2 CFP projections
Each week, the Review-Journal will project which teams will make the CFP semifinals and have a chance to meet at Allegiant Stadium to determine the national champion.
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Non-gaming entertainment brings huge tax revenue to Nevada
The state of Nevada is reporting a nearly 400% increase in tax revenue that can be traced to a surge of live events and shows across the Las Vegas Valley.
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Sports on TV in Las Vegas
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
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LETTER: Police body cams have proven helpful
In the vast majority of cases, they show officers doing difficult jobs.
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LETTER: Trump promises
Economic malaise and a war?
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LETTER: A retro way to open doors
The return of the handwritten note.
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VICTOR JOECKS: The difference between liberty and license
The Founding Fathers who fought for liberty wouldn’t recognize how people define the word today.
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VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: The Democratic chicken — or the socialist egg?
The socialists did not swallow the old Clinton Democrats; those Democrats were already gone.
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COMMENTARY: Here’s why college tuition so high in America
Congress enacted new caps on graduate borrowing in 2025, with the new limits taking effect in 2026.
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COMMENTARY: The real target of 9/11-style terrorism is American values
The people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, could just as easily have been any of us.
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EDITORIAL: Don’t besmirch school police for policing
Bad things can happen when racial disparities are taken as de facto proof of systemic racism.
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CARTOON: Just don’t
Nike loses its spot on the SP100.
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RICH LOWRY: Are we getting dumber?
Falling test scores raise interesting questions.
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What’s next for Ryan Garcia after blasting Conor Benn to retain his title?
Ryan Garcia dropped British challenger Conor Benn in the second round Saturday and now is positioned for marquee bouts against the welterweight division’s other champions.
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Hotter temperatures and breezy winds hit Las Vegas
Southern Nevada faces windy conditions and temperatures in the low 100s while a red flag warning remains in effect until midnight.
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With no help from offense, UNLV’s defense succumbs in 2nd half
Strong in the beginning of Saturday’s defeat to North Texas, the UNLV defense found it difficult to keep up after halftime.
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UNLV’s late-half mistakes are becoming a troubling trend
While a late second-quarter score might not have changed the outcome Saturday, it still tells a story that has been present in each of UNLV’s three games.
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‘Bad football’: 3 takeaways from UNLV’s lopsided loss at North Texas
There was little good to say about the Rebels’ performance Saturday in a loss at North Texas. It was the first time since 2021 that UNLV was held without a touchdown.
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‘We’re not going to fold’: Nevada election chief pushes back on Trump administration scrutiny
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar said that the Trump administration’s scrutiny of the state’s election process is an effort to intimidate officials and suppress voting in November.
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4 officers hurt after car drives into crowd
Four police officers were hurt after a disturbance in Green Bay early Saturday morning.
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Hill: It’s worth hearing other side of the Protect College Sports Act debate
There is something unsettling about not hearing dissenting opinions on the current bill being pushed as a fix to curb some of the chaos in college sports.
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‘Genius of Jeanty’: Fantasy owner’s bet on Raiders RB goes viral
Gerald Kimble went viral for selecting Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 1 pick in his work fantasy league. He argues it’s not such a reach.
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3 killed, including 12-year-old child, in crash involving semitruck
Three people were killed Friday night after a semitruck left the roadway and collided with a large tree.
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UNLV football wilts in Texas heat in blowout loss to Mean Green
The UNLV football team made several mistakes on offense and couldn’t hold up defensively in a lopsided loss at North Texas on Saturday that dropped the Rebels to 1-2.
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Son of legendary MLB manager hoping to get back to majors with Giants
Darren Baker, the son of legendary manager Dusty Baker, is playing with the Sacramento River Cats in Triple-A.
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Police officer fired for allegedly misusing Flock camera system
A Georgia officer has been fired after an investigation found he improperly used the Flock camera system.
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Bug and Hawk fire survivors may now apply for SBA disaster loans
Physical damage loan deadline is November 10 EIDL deadline is June 2027
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Henderson’s 9/11 service day brings hundreds together to honor lives lost
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Henderson service day honors first responders through unity, remembrance and community service.
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Henderson marks 25 years since 9/11 with community day of service
For 25 years, September 11 has been a day of remembrance, but in Henderson it’s also a day of action.
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Ryan Garcia can validate himself as legitimate champion in first defense of welterweight belt
Ryan Garcia enters Saturday night’s showdown with Conor Benn carrying the WBC welterweight championship, but understanding that winning the belt and establishing himself as a legitimate champion are different accomplishments.
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Raiders sign tight end Michael Mayer to a 3-year, $45M extension
The Las Vegas Raiders signed a contract extension with tight end Michael Mayer on Saturday.
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Vegas Golden Knights extend Mark Stone for 2 more years
The Vegas Golden Knights and Mark Stone have agreed on a two-year contract extension.
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A lone juror blocked Lindsay Clancy from being acquitted, insisting he wouldn’t find her not guilty by reason of insanity despite saying during deliberations that he had reasonable doubt, the jury’s foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday.
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Judge Judy to retire from on-camera work after 30 years on TV
After 30 years on TV, Judge Judy is passing the gavel to her son.
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Dolly Parton's 1st posthumous song released
The song comes just two weeks after Parton passed away following a brief battle with cancer on August 25.
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Raiders' Klint Kubiak and Dolphins' Jeff Hafley make NFL head coaching debuts in season opener
Since becoming the Las Vegas Raiders ' coach in February, Klint Kubiak has never made it about himself. And he wasn't about to change on the verge of his debut as the leader of an NFL team.
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Las Vegas firefighters and families march downtown to honor 9/11
A “Remember and Honor” tribute in downtown Las Vegas drew hundreds of uniformed first responders, their families, and community leaders, like Governor Joe Lombardo.
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NV Energy defends daily demand charge comparison tool
NV Energy announced the daily demand charge in 2025 to correct an “imbalance” between solar and non-solar customers.
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LVMPD investigating a shooting in northeast Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police responded to a shooting in the northeast valley near the intersection of Mt. Hood Street and Owens Avenue. The shooting occurred around 7:30 pm Friday, according to LVMPD. The victim was transported to the hospital in unknown condition. 8 News
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Las Vegas employee alleges sex discrimination, harassment by her manager at KB Home
A federal lawsuit filed against a major Las Vegas homebuilder alleges years of sexual harassment by a former manager and company retaliation that limited the earnings potential of a sales representative.
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25 years after 9/11, Palo Verde High School remembers teacher Barbara Edwards
Palo Verde High School is remembering one of its own on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Barbara Edwards was a world language teacher at Palo Verde and a passenger on American Airlines Flight 77, the plane that crashed into the Pentagon.
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2 arrested after robbery suspects crash following police chase onto I-11
Two people were arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly robbing a person, then leading police on a chase that ended with a crash on I-11.