Ray Brewer
Managing Editor
Story Archive
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SportsFarewell to Fleury: Fans 'grateful for the impact' goalie made with Golden Knights
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the most beloved — if not the most beloved — sports figures in Las Vegas history.
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Las VegasLas Vegas Strip video billboard to show Bezos space launch
Monday, July 19, 2021 Space enthusiasts will be watching Blue Origin’s first crewed suborbital flight today that will take American billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos and three crew members to space in an 11-minute trip. If you happen to ...
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News'Heat a different animal' for Las Vegas homeless
Monday, July 12, 2021 When homeless resident Doug Cullins arrived Sunday afternoon at the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center in downtown Las Vegas to get out of the scorching summer heat, he noticed paramedics were at the entrance tending to someone who had become ill because of the elements. A few hours later, and with temperatures well over 110 degrees, Mullins saw ...
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A&EBackstreet Boys returning to Planet Hollywood for holiday shows
Monday, July 12, 2021 They previously played the theater in 2017 and 2018 with the “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” residency.
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SportsNIAA does right by student-athletes in changing eligibility standard
Monday, July 12, 2021 The NIAA’s change will bring athletes back on a probationary status if passing all of their classes after a three-week grade check. And during that three-week period ...
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BusinessRenovations at Caesars Palace will enhance main entrance, gaming floor
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Construction will begin this month and is scheduled to be mostly completed by the end of the year ...
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UNLV'All about winning': Royce Hamm Jr. embracing leadership role with UNLV basketball
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Royce Hamm Jr. collected the loose ball near the free throw line, took one dribble toward the basket and elevated high for a dunk. A defender tried to get in his way, but the athletic 6-foot-9 forward easily soared over his outstretched arms for a two-handed dunk ...
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WeatherStay safe from heat as the sizzling Las Vegas summer begins
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Workers painting the exterior of Centennial Hill Hospital this week will arrive on the job site at the crack of dawn to get started. The goal is simple: Conclude the shift around ...
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NewsThis summer, kids’ classes are a little bit school, a little bit camp
Sunday, June 13, 2021 Summer school is usually reserved for credit retrieval, targeting students who fell behind during the regular year or those who are working toward early high school graduation. The “Summer Acceleration” program is different ...
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NewsUNLV scholar to discuss how Chinese Americans helped shape Las Vegas
Sunday, May 23, 2021 When Sue Fawn Chung arrived in Las Vegas in the mid-1970s, there weren’t many other Asians in the valley.
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Breaking NewsUNLV: Incoming students urged to take placement tests to complete enrollment
Friday, May 7, 2021 Steve McKellips arrived at Marquette University with four years of Spanish on his high school transcript. When it came time to get placed in a first-year college Spanish course, admission officials used that background to determine ...
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SportsVegas Golden Knights get children, families excited for trip to the library
Monday, May 3, 2021 A father and his young son arrive at the Clark County Library on Flamingo Road decked out in Vegas Golden Knights gear. The library staff knows exactly why they are visiting. The boy sees a cutout of Chance, the Golden Knights mascot, and quickly makes his way to a table where staff has assembled a team-themed swag bag. It includes a ...
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SportsFive years ago, Rhamondre Stevenson was home in Las Vegas with no prospects. Now he’s a Patriot
Sunday, May 2, 2021 In the few minutes from the phone call from the New England Patriots to hearing his named called in the NFL draft, Rhamondre Stevenson couldn’t help but think about the journey.
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NewsUNLV: AD Desiree Reed-Francois receives four-year extension
Friday, April 30, 2021 Desiree Reed-Francois has hired coaches, advocated for student-athletes and enhanced community relations since arriving in Las Vegas in 2017 as the athletic director at UNLV. Her next ...
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A&EBrighter Lights: A new partnership could bring fresh success to Las Vegas’ professional soccer team
Thursday, April 29, 2021 The Las Vegas Lights begin their fourth United Soccer League season May 5 with a different—and likely better—on-the-field product.
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NewsNorth Las Vegas Catholic school, a fledgling player in prep sports, finds early success
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 When Cristo Rey St. Viator soccer players arrived at the field for their final game of the season, they noticed something different. Classmates had created signs of encouragement and attached them to the field’s fence. They stood from a distance, cheering.
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SportsAllegiant Stadium to hire 2,200 workers for Raiders game days
Monday, April 26, 2021 Allegiant Stadium will hire 2,200 new part-time workers in positions such as ticketing, custodial and food service for ...
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SportsFormer 49er brings football acumen, NFL expertise to UNLV program
Saturday, April 24, 2021 Football players on the UNLV defense are in a film session when the video suddenly reverts to old San Francisco 49ers practice film. They are talking about technique, using an example from a former NFL linebacker they are quickly embracing ...
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SportsKids 'in awe': Raiders open Allegiant Stadium for prep football practices
Friday, April 23, 2021 Members of the Centennial High football team patiently waited in the tunnel that leads onto the field at Allegiant Stadium. Ever since they learned a few weeks ago that the program was pegged to conduct a practice at the Raiders’ home stadium ...
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Breaking NewsIn hiring Kevin Kruger, UNLV lands a coach whose heart is in Las Vegas
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Kevin Kruger repeatedly says that the UNLV program belongs to the people of Las Vegas. After all, the home court edge with them filling the Thomas & Mack is worth a few extra wins each season ...
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NewsParler co-founder sues over ouster, alleging 'orchestrated theft' of stake
Monday, March 22, 2021 John Matze, a Henderson resident and one of the founders of alternative social media site Parler, is suing the company for wrongful termination after being dismissed from ...
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FeaturesDespite its Final Four loss, UNLV’s ’91 team remains one of history’s absolute best
Thursday, March 18, 2021 That year’s Rebels were untouchable, bringing an undefeated record into the tournament and outscoring opponents by nearly 30 points on average.
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NewsGatherings in Nevada can reach 50% capacity starting Monday
Friday, March 12, 2021 Nevada is allowing gatherings, including conventions and trade shows, to operate at 50% capacity starting Monday, officials announced Friday. Organizers wishing to ...
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A&E
Las Vegas Lights to be affiliated with LAFC; season coming in May
Friday, March 12, 2021 Partnering with LAFC will significantly upgrade the on-the-field product for the Lights, which in two seasons have struggled with consistency and not reached the playoffs.
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PoliticsDan Rodimer failed to reach U.S. House in Nevada; now he's trying in Texas
Friday, March 5, 2021 Rodimer is saying he was instructed by former President Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to join to race to replace the late Rep. Ron Wright
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Hockey'This feels amazing': Golden Knights fans bring energy back to Fortress
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Matt Helfst arrived at T-Mobile Arena five hours ahead of the 7 p.m. game time Monday to start waving his Golden Knights flag. The black and gold flag, attached to a pole that expands up to 17 feet, were visible from blocks away, seesawing in the air as fans approached the arena. Helfst is not ...
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CommunityRaiders' extensive charitable giving wins over Las Vegas community
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 The Raiders are quickly immersing themselves in the community, where the philanthropic efforts of the Raiders Foundation have helped those with food insecurity, youth programs, law enforcement, health care workers and more ...
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SportsLas Vegas boxer with championship dreams needs help getting to his next fight
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 Borrero, who has no promotion company or manager, is own his own to pay for travel and other expenses. He’s already got a plane ticket for the initial part of the journey. The rest is unaccounted for ...
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SportsWhile rest of Nevada starts prep sports, Clark County expected to remain closed
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 The NIAA will be tasked with coming up with the framework to relaunch, which Sisolak says must included weekly testing for players and coaches ...
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SportsRemembering a legend: Pioneering UNLV coach Wayne Nunnely dies
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 A late-September college football game featuring two winless teams was one of the more meaningful contests in NCAA history. UNLV beat Ohio University 26-18 in 1988 for its first win of the season — a result that arguably was secondary. It was the first time in Division I history both teams had ...
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BusinessHenderson Chamber plan helps businesses save on health care
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 Trish Nash of Signature Gallery of Homes in Henderson runs a small business of about 10 staffers. Whenever she hires a new worker, there’s a self-imposed pressure to land a strong employee who will make an impact on the company.
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Breaking NewsLiving the dream: 41-year-old ready to participate in tryouts to become a UNLV walk-on
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 Jeremy Lam is majoring in communications. But he’s attending college later in life mostly in hopes of doing the impossible and earning a walk-on spot on the UNLV football team. A wide receiver, Lam knows his quest could be considered a long shot — he hasn’t played a down …
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Breaking NewsLas Vegas ‘hero’ attending Super Bowl says now it’s your turn to be a hero
Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 Las Vegas doctor Charlotte Adrian is honored to be in Tampa, Fla., today, one of four health care professionals hand-picked to represent the Raiders at Super Bowl 55.
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SportsLas Vegas recruits find college spots scarce as coaches focus on transfer portal
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Ja’Shawn Scroggins is one of the many lightly recruited prospects nationally who will be settling for a junior college roster spot or partial scholarship money at a lower-tier program because Division I schools have mostly shifted their recruiting to more established players in ...
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CommunitySign project highlights fellowship of Historic Westside in Las Vegas
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 Las Vegas City Councilman Cedric Crear was getting gas at the station on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Bonanza Road last week when a somewhat familiar face pulled up.
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NewsSisolak to feds: 'We need our fair share of vaccine doses'
Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 Nevada has received the second-lowest number of COVID-19 vaccines per capita in the United States, and that’s not sitting well with Gov. Steve Sisolak.
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SportsMore high school sports in Nevada won't be played because of COVID
Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 The Clark County School District informed schools this afternoon that all sports traditionally contested in the fall would be canceled because of the pandemic.
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A&EPhyllis McGuire, of popular 1950s trio McGuire Sisters, dies at Las Vegas estate
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 Phyllis McGuire of the famed McGuire Sisters loved her life in “the Beverly Hills of Las Vegas,” a term she coined for her 26,000-square-foot mansion in the Rancho Circle estates near downtown Las Vegas. The home includes a 45-foot version of the Eiffel Tower serving as ...
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CommunityLas Vegas native proud for part in ‘A Home for the Holidays’ specials, adoption successes
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 Karen Mack’s friends were attempting to adopt a child from overseas and running into logistical problems. Mack, a Las Vegas native, remembered thinking to herself that “these children are available to adopt in America. You don’t have to go to another country.” So, she decided …
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SportsHigh school sports need to be played — only when it’s safe from the pandemic
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 If the virus continues to spike or the impending vaccine doesn’t bring down the cases, then make a decision later to shed a season. But pulling the plug now simply takes away hope from teenagers who are waiting for a chance to compete — some for the last time ...
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SportsLas Vegas Bowl won't be played in 2020
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 The Las Vegas Bowl won’t be played this December because of the pandemic, officials announced today. Instead, they’ll focus on the 2021 edition, which will be the ...
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CommunityHow to lend a helping hand to hard-hit Las Vegas charities
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 The health and economic crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic has painfully impacted many Las Vegas residents. Local charities stand ready to provide continued support ...
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A&EPandemic jeopardizes Nevada Ballet Theatre's ability to enrich lives of youths
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 Jemoni Powe will spend hours perfecting a dance routine with the Nevada Ballet Theatre before a performance. He’s a perfectionist, even if it means some constructive criticism from instructors who he jokes give more corrections than compliments.
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News
Nevada: One resident is dying every 2 hours with COVID-19
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 Nevada logged a record 3,159 new cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, meaning 10% of the state’s total 142,239 cases have occurred in the past ...
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UNLVNo fans for final 2 UNLV football home games
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 With COVID-19 cases surging throughout Nevada, the remaining two UNLV football games at Allegiant Stadium will be contested without fans in ...
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A&ERio sets Dec. 22 reopening in Las Vegas
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 The Rio will reopen Dec. 22 following COVID-19 closures since mid-March, marking the final Caesars Entertainment property to return to business. Initially, the hotel ...
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PoliticsSisolak eager to work with Biden administration on pandemic
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 Gov. Steve Sisolak is eager to work with President-elect Joe Biden and his administration as Nevada navigates its recovery from the economic and health crisis ...
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SportsBetter days ahead for UNLV football, even after losing to rival
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 The UNLV defense needed one stop to get off the field early in the second quarter Saturday against UNR in the Fremont Cannon rivalry game.
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Sports
Fan cutout initiative announced for UNLV football at Allegiant Stadium
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 UNLV opens the new stadium Oct. 31 against UNR in the Fremont Cannon rivalry game. Orders received by Oct. 26 will be placed in time for ...
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BusinessCaesars Entertainment to bring back parking fees to Strip
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 Caesars Entertainment properties on the Las Vegas Strip will again charge for parking starting Oct. 30 for some visitors. Self-parking remains free for locals, registered hotel guests and Caesars Rewards loyalty members rated Platinum and above ...
