Las Vegas mother pleads guilty by reason of insanity to 3-month-old sons death – KLAS – 8 News Now

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) A mother who investigators said killed her 3-month-old son by throwing him from a staircase pleaded guilty by reason of insanity in court Friday.

Xin Liu killed her son, Stanley Shah, on Sept. 1, 2020, at a home near Desert Inn and Fort Apache roads, police said.

Liu pleaded guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter by reason of insanity and child abuse, according to a court spokesperson.

The Clark County Coroner had said Stanley had a squishy skull with crepitus, meaning the baby had multiple skull fractures.

According to the initial arrest report, a woman had called 911 saying Liu had intentionally dropped her baby from the second floor of a home to the first floor and that the baby was not breathing.

Family members told police Liu suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts of killing Stanley and herself. The report said they tried to get her help and even hired a nanny to watch the baby.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for May.

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Raiders Will Be Without Key Defensive Lineman In Wild Card Matchup Against Bengals – Sports Illustrated

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

CINCINNATI Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon suffered a torn patellar tendon on Sunday against the Chargers and will miss the rest of the season according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Philon was a key piece of Las Vegas' defense. He had four tackles (one for loss) and one pass defensed against the Chargers.

Everyone knows about edge rushers Maxx Crosby and Yannick Ngakoue, but Philon could made things tough on the interior of the Bengals' offensive line, which has been a weakness this season.

He had 27 tackles (five for loss), two quarterback hits and two sacks this season.

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The prettiest new restaurants that opened in Las Vegas in 2021 – Eater Vegas

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

Local restaurants and bars alike debuted beautiful new spaces in Las Vegas over the past year, and many embraced original artwork and murals to anchor them. Restaurants found ways to incorporate trees indoors, pay homage to the Amalfi Coast, and even add some plants in the form of cacti, whether live or on the wallpaper. Creative uses of LED remained a powerful Vegas motif, as did lush colors and fabrics for chair and banquette design. Read on to see some of the prettiest new restaurants to open in Las Vegas in 2021, both on and off the Strip.

Opened: February 2021

The Look: Emporium Arcade Bar opened at Area15 in February filled with two floors of classic arcade favorites, pool tables, pinball, foosball, basketball, and more spread over 10,000 square feet. Co-founder Daniel Marks tapped local art consultancy Unravel Artistic Consulting to bring on 13 artists, mostly from Las Vegas, to decorate the space with murals. Works feature UNLV students Brian Martinez, Sam Rose, and Sonny Tsoi, as well as UNLV graduate Chris Mempin and adjunct professor Erik Beehn. Other Las Vegas artists include Pasheone, Krie, Cerissa Lopez, Mr. Gums, Bronson Taylor, and JW Caldwell. Two notable non-local artists, Allison Bamcat and Rif Raf Giraffe, also have work at the venue.

Opened: March

The Look: The new 9,000-square-foot steakhouse at Virgin Hotels practically blends into the casino floor with an inviting open entrance, dreamy lighting in the lounge that morphs colors through the night, and a handsome dining room with distinctly feminine touches to give it a whimsical air. One Steakhouse features a stunning LED light over the lounge with more than 3,000 pieces of glass that gradually change from white to pink to purple and more. The dining room melds handsome woods with whimsical pieces of art, including cloches with mystical pieces inside.

The Dramatic Lights Inside One Steakhouse Will Keep Diners Mesmerized for Hours

Opened: May

The Look: Celebrity chef Bobby Flays Italian seafood restaurant at Caesars Palace takes its inspiration from his trips to the Amalfi Coast. The restaurant, Amalfi by Bobby Flay, spans 9,000 square feet right off the casino floor. Flay tapped Olivia Jane Design & Interiors to create the look of Amalfi with a natural palette and touches of greenery throughout. Organic fabrics, stone, and wood materials decorate the four spaces inside. Flays favorite touch, though, is the 30-seat bar and 40-seat lounge area that practically glow with a limestone mosaic floor and teak wood beams. Dont miss the Amalfi Coast-inspired blue and white chairs in the lounge, which are a nod to the swarms of striped umbrellas and chairs sprawled across the beaches there, he says.

Opened: June

The Look: Stadia Bar at Caesars Palace pays homage to basketball, football, and baseball with room for 120 in a 2,186-square-foot space designed by Rockwell Group. The floor uses recycled basketball court wood, while five VIP domes come wrapped in leather that looks like a vintage leather football helmet. The domes are lined with a metal mesh and artwork by San Francisco-based artist and mural painter Apexer. Other sports-inspired design details include net-like chandeliers, sconces that look like deconstructed baseballs, and glove-like leather banquettes.

Opened: June

The Look: Brezza, Italian for breeze, embraces that ambiance with a patio with room for 100 overlooking the Las Vegas Strip at Resorts World. The restaurant features mosaic tile flooring imported from Italy and olive trees on the terrace salvaged from the Stardust, which once stood on this spot. Inside, the restaurant features rustic stone walls and floor-to-ceiling windows with views from the 200-seat main dining room. A small patio at the indoor entrance offers a prime view for people-watching.

Opened: June

The Look: Celebrated Los Angeles chef Ray Garcias Mexican restaurant Viva! at Resorts World used Celano Design Studio to create the look of the space in conjunction with local architect Marnell Companies. A large mural by artists Chalk & Brush anchors the indoor patio, while outside, diners can sit on the people-watching patio that overlooks Las Vegas Boulevard. Some of the beautiful touches to the space include an exploding flower infinity mirror that doubles as an art installation. Behind the main bar sits a bottle display influenced by the architecture of ancient ruins around Mexico. Anchoring the dining room, a dazzling driftwood sculpture resembling a tree in bloom. On the indoor patio, a vibrant mural designed by Miami-based Chalk & Brush, inspired by the culture, landscape, architecture, and patterns of Mexico, acts as a backdrop for the bar. A private dining room showcases Viva!s exclusive tequila and mezcal collection.

A Dramatic Driftwood Tree Anchors the Mexican Dining Room at Ray Garcias Viva!

Opened: July

The Look: One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2021 offers a stunning design that transports diners to an opulent 1950s supper club. Delilah, from L.A.s H.wood Group at Wynn Las Vegas and Eater Vegass Eater Award winner for design of the year, brings a decadent supper club that tips its hat to the golden era of entertainment and dining. Todd-Avery Lenahan, president and chief creative officer of Wynn Design & Development, created the look of Delilah, taking cues from the original location in Los Angeles, regal supper clubs of the past, and a safari trip to Africa. At the front, Little Bubble Bar, a 34-seat intimate lounge with settees upholstered in vintage Herms fabric. A sweeping set of staircases adorned with bronze sculptures that were commissioned for Delilah funnel down to the Anchor Bar with its view of the stage, brass palms trees, and vintage feel. Overhead, the ceilings use more than 30 hand-finished plaster molding segments. Seating uses embossed silk velvets, French linens from Pierre Frey and Hermes Rich, piano-finish walnut burl with ebony inlay on the walls, and more than three dozen commissioned paintings and sculptures along with vintage cubist works from around the world. Outdoor courtyards use lanterns for lighting and 75-year-old magnolia trees.

Opened: July

The Look: Money, Baby! at Virgin Hotels combines a sportsbook with food from Food Network star and culinary director chef Beau MacMillan and an experience courtesy of industry veterans and co-founders Justin Massei and Mikis Troyan of Clive Collective. Davis Ink created the look of the 15,000-square-foot space that serves as an adult playground with a mid-century modern style. Customers walk through a tunnel adorned with hexagon lights before reaching a magical pink tree forest with custom cutout leaves, happy face graffiti, funky geometric fencing, and a graphic ceiling. The space features a 5,500-square-foot patio overlooking the propertys resort pools. Diners can play cornhole and lawn games or sit by the firepits.

Opened: August

The Look: Restaurateur Tony Nguyen and chef Louross Edralin, who appeared on Season 4 of Hells Kitchen, offer vegetarian dishes at Chinatowns Saffron. The atmosphere brings together serenity and stability in the 90-seat dining room with a private dining area. A pond flowing through a hand-made basin anchors the room, crowned with a statue made in Vietnam exclusively for the restaurant. East Asian wood-carved accents and large murals decorate the space.

Opened: August

The Look: Jeffrey Weiss transformed Valencian Gold into a posh Spanish tapas restaurant filled with ornate gold features and vintage accents. He stokes the fires with holm oak, almond, and orange woods ignited by a rifle-shaped flamethrower for the restaurants paella. Artists from Las Vegas-based ISI Group and Valencian street artist Xolaka, a notable muralist who traveled from Spain to Las Vegas just for the commission, created the murals. Diners can find the visage of Salvador Dal through, along with paella pan art by local Las Vegas artist MoreEnvyOne.

Opened: September

The Look: Peyote, a 2021 opening in Downtown Las Vegas from Corner Bar Management, brings a laid-back vibe, desert modernism, and pastel pops of color that seem like theyre right out of a psychedelic version of Coachella-esque Southern California. The patio comes dotted with more than 200 cactus and succulents, light mint green tables, bubblegum pink chairs, and the centerpiece: a firepit surrounded by a semi-circle of pink seating and wooden Adirondack chairs. A custom 3D-mapped LED bistro-light installation created by San Francisco-based artist Keegan Arthur Olton brings the patio to life by night. Inside, the 3,400-square-foot interior brings together a neon sign that says, Youre a daisy if you do, a fashionable phrase that dates back to the late 1870s. An eclectic collection of paintings from artists such as Brazilian artist Rafael Silveira and French contemporary artist Bruno Pontiroli decorate the walls with a cyclops carrying a woman, a hippo practically swallowing a person, a blank mans face with a pink flamingo, a tree with parrots, a woman with blue hair and flowers on her face, and more. More boxes with succulents, floral displays, a mosaic tile under the bar, exposed vents, and metal and wood stools outfit the space.

Opened: September

The Look: Walking through Superfrico feels like a trip to a museum. The new Italian-American restaurant at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas combines the wit of Opium, the show next door from Spiegelworld, and the imagination of a supper club. Art consultant Heather Harmon worked with Superfricos creative team to expand Spiegelworlds art collection and fill the restaurants walls, reflecting the companys circus roots and its passion for handcrafted, repurposed, and one-of-a-kind works. Inside the Artery, a collection of art includes Adehla Lees Psycho Pop Party, a candy-colored acrylic painting and the first work to be commissioned for Superfrico. Paranormal Activity by Tiza serves as a neon companion piece to the Purple Lodge, the Twin Peaks/Lynchian-inspired entrance to the Opium Theatre next to Superfrico. Diners can also find more than 20 action figures created by Morgan Philips (also known as The Sucklord) based on the Opium characters.

Opened: November

The Look: Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails from Top Chef alum Elia Aboumrad-Page, Christian Page, and Tony Angotti brings a fun pop of the desert to Henderson. Evolve Interiors Corri Backman, longtime friend of the married chefs Aboumrad-Page and Page, designed Boom Bangs interior with vibrant cactus wallpaper and a palette of green, orange, and bright yellow. A green ceiling makes the space feel full and finished while dialing in on that cactus green color. A long, cushioned banquette lines the perimeter to soften the space with bare wooden tables and wood floor, and Aboumrad-Page covered the tabletops in buttons from her fathers haberdashery in Mexico City,

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Best Road Trips From Las Vegas: Weekend Getaways to Visit by Car – Thrillist

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

Dixie National Forest | Photo by Hage Photo

There are certain advantages to living in the middle of the desert during winter. You've got great scenery, the temperatures are mild, and there's no chance of getting stuck in the snow during an overnight traffic jam. That means you're free and clear to leave the bright lights of Las Vegas and hit the highway for a road trip and weekend getaway. From ski destinations to quirky desert towns and everything else in between, the following towns and cities are calling your name for a quick and easy vacation.

Editors note: Information listed here may be subject to change depending on the developing situation with COVID-19's Omicron variant. Please check for the latest updates available or contact each establishment directly for more information.

Phoenix, Arizona

Distance from Vegas: 4 hours, 30 minutesIt's the perfect time of year to exchange one big city for another. Both Las Vegas and Phoenix are known for dry desert heat in the summer, but Arizona's largest destination has a slightly less miserable winter season. So drive south and check out everything Phoenix has to offer. The grid-like street system is easy to navigate, especially when exploring the awesome new downtown restaurants that opened last year. Make sure to stop by the Pemberton, a mixed-use space for outdoor drinking, dining, art, and shopping. Old favorites deserve your attention as well, including Chris Bianco's iconic Pizzeria Bianco, which isn't just one of the best pizza joints in Phoenix, but in the entire country. Mill Avenue in Tempe (near Arizona State) continues to have a reputation for entertainment, restaurants, and nightlife, but don't overlook the growing party scene in downtown Gilbert. Prefer something more serene? Take advantage of the mild temperatures and hike Camelback Mountain (named after its hump-like peak) with sweeping views of the city as your reward.Find an amazing Airbnb near Phoenix

Ogden, Utah

Distance from Vegas: 6 hours, 30 minutesOgden is an enticing ski destination for road warriors looking for an engaging winter escape. The town, just north of Salt Lake City, is a hub for three ski resortsPowder Mountain, Snowbasin, and Nordic Valleyand is often compared to what Park City was like 50 years ago. Translation: it's overloaded with charm without being completely overrun by tourists. Ogden has a fascinating history of mob activity, crime, and speakeasies, which thrived during the Prohibition era while the rest of the squeaky-clean state went in the opposite direction. Today, Ogden has transformed into a family-friendly destination, but continues to relish its own distinct identity as the most diverse city in Utah with compelling arts, drinking, and dining scenes. Spend plenty of time at the art galleries and live music venues on 25th Street to balance out all those hours on the slopes.Find an amazing Airbnb near Ogden

Tonopah, Nevada

Distance from Vegas: Three hoursWith Omicron on the rise, getting lost in the desolate central regions of Nevada may have more appeal than usual. Camping out near one of the state's many historic ghost towns probably isn't the answer, so find the right balance with a visit to Tonopah. The small town has two very different overnight accommodations to choose from: a creepy Clown Motel (next door to a cemetery) or the historic Mizpah Hotel. Both places are said to be haunted. Just make sure to visit the Tonopah Historic Mining Park (an outdoor museum dedicated to Nevada's gold and silver rush) and load up on beer and barbecue at Tonopah Brewing Company. Yet half the fun of visiting is the road trip itself. Stop along the way in Goldfield, often described as a "living" ghost town with historic Old West architecture and the International Car Forest, a bizarre art installation of beat-up automobiles sticking out of the ground.Find an amazing Airbnb near Tonopah

Cedar City, Utah

Distance from Vegas: 2 hour, 45 minutesCedar City is an ideal jumping-off point for exploring the great outdoors in Southwest Utah. The largest town in Iron County is close to Brian Head, one of the most convenient ski resorts to Las Vegas with a high elevation that ushers in the season quickly. Drive through the scenery of Dixie National Forest to reach the colorful cliffs and sweeping views of the Cedar Breaks National Monument. Hikers also love the Kanarra Creek Slot Canyon, which leads to two waterfalls. Cedar City itself has a college town vibe (thanks to the presence of Southern Utah University) and calls itself "Festival City, U.S.A." due to its schedule of big events, although you'll have to wait until summer for the Utah Shakespeare Festival.Find an amazing Airbnb nearCedar City

Tecopa, California

Distance from Vegas: 1 hour, 30 minutesThe heat and bugs in Tecopa are unbearable during the summer, but once the temperatures drop in fall and winter, it's a perfect time to check out the quirkiness of this tiny California destination. Just outside Death Valley, Tecopa isn't quite a ghost town, but you'll see signs of its history as an old supply route and railroad community. Just take a peek inside the bars of a rundown jail. Las Vegans come here to disconnect. There's no cellphone service and hardly any landlines. It has the most breweries per capita in the United Statesas long as you understand it's two breweries for about 60 people. Tecopa Brewing Company has killer BBQ. Death Valley Brewing is next to Steaks and Beer, which serves charred ribeyes and local organic sides (with no website or social media). Yet the most popular attractions in Tecopa are the natural hot springs at two resorts (Delight's and Tecopa Hot Springs) and the China Ranch Date Farm, home to a small museum and bakery.Find an amazing Airbnb near Tecopa

Beatty, Nevada

Distance from Vegas: 1 hour, 45 minutesAt first glance, there doesn't seem like there's much going on in Beatty. Sure, the chili at the Happy Burro is a must-try and the Sourdough Saloon is good for a stiff drink, but the old railroad town is a great starting point for a drive through Death Valley National Parkmuch more bearable this time of year after the scorching heat of summer. Drive in deep enough, and you'll reach Badwater Basin, the lowest, driest, hottest point in North America. You'll also stumble across otherworldly rock formations, sand dunes, Star Wars filming locations, and the salt formations left behind by an evaporated lake at Devil's Golf Course. Aside from Death Valley, Beatty is close to the ghost town ruins of Rhyolite and the weirdness of the Goldwell Open Air Museum. With a travel time of less than two hours, Beatty is a great day trip from Vegas, but if you want to spend the night, check out the renovated rooms at the Stagecoach Hotel & Casino.Find an amazing Airbnb near Beatty

Mt. Charleston, Nevada

Distance from Vegas: One hourHere's a road trip that's quick and easy, but still feels a world away from Las Vegas. Mt. Charleston, the highest peak in the Spring Mountains, is just northwest of Sin City. The elevation is a welcome change of pace from the desert valley floor any time of year, but the colder months are when business picks up. The Lee Canyon ski and snowboard resort is in peak season with chair lifts providing gorgeous views of the surrounding Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The loss of Mt. Charleston Lodge in a recent fire hit the community hard, but plans are already in the works to build the restaurant back better than ever in 2022. Its on-site cabin rentals were unaffected. You can also book a room at the Retreat on Charleston Peak (formerly the Resort on Mt. Charleston), which has a bar and restaurant.Find an amazing Airbnb near Mt. Charleston

Sedona, Arizona

Distance from Vegas: 4 hours, 30 minutesThe winter months are perfect for visiting Sedona. It's far less busy and crowded, allowing you to social distance to the fullest with more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails. Sedona is known for its Native American history, bed-and-breakfast accommodations, and art galleries. The town also carries a certain sense of mysticismsaid to be in a vortex with the energy of nature especially strong in four locations: Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Boynton Canyonall easy to reach without shelling out cash for a tour guide. Just south of Sedona is the Verde Valley, where the old mining towns of Cornville, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, and Jerome each have their own charm and character. Follow the "wine trail" with 25 tasting rooms between them.Find an amazing Airbnb near Sedona

Laughlin, Nevada

Distance from Vegas: 1 hour, 30 minutesDescribing Laughlin as a mini-Vegas on a river isn't entirely off base. Both townsless than a hundred miles apartare famous for casinos, entertainment, and bright neon lights. But Laughlin is less chaotic, with a small town feel and employees who actually do recognize regulars by name year after year. The dining and nightlife is lowkey and low pressure. Yet the character of the town is best shaped by its location along the Colorado River, which separates Nevada from Arizona. Aside from a few outdoor concerts at the Laughlin Event Center, the town gets a little more quiet in the winter. Not much action on the river, but you can still take water taxis from one hotel to another and board guided boat tours and dinner cruises. The drop in temperatures makes hiking a little easier, especially beyond Christmas Tree Pass at Grapevine Canyon, where you can explore a dried river bed and examine petroglyphsdrawings on stone walls left behind by Native American tribes hundreds of years ago.Find an amazing Airbnb near Laughlin

Distance from Vegas: 4 hoursWhile the Grand Canyon is often associated with summertime family vacations, the largest hole in America takes on an engaging mystique when sprinkled with snow during the winter months. It's easiest to visit from Las Vegas by helicopter, although the bumpy four-hour road trip to the West Rim is considerably less expensive. It also allows you to explore on your own time frame, whether learning about the Hualapai Tribe's Indigenous history or sticking around to stargaze after the sun goes down. No visit is complete without testing your anxiety on the Skywalka bridge with a see-through bottom that hangs over the edge of the canyon. Spend the night in your own cabin or glamping tent.Find an amazing Airbnb near the Grand Canyon

Distance from Vegas: 4 hoursWhen someone says road trip and Las Vegas, in the same sentence, nine times out of ten, they're talking about Southern California. So hop in your car and start driving southwest on Interstate 15. Youll hit Baker (stop for gas), Barstow (stop for Starbucks), San Bernardino (keep going) and finally, Los Angeles. But what makes the trip worth the drive is going all the way to Santa Monica to finally see the coast. Of course, you can always play tourist in Hollywood, check out the L.A. restaurant scene, or just see what's going on over the weekend. Half the fun in driving to SoCal is seeing all the weird roadside attractions along the way, like the World's Tallest Thermometer or Lake Dolores (a creepy abandoned water park that will give any ghost town a run for its money).Find an amazing Airbnb near LA

Distance from Vegas: 45 minutesA quick drive from Vegas, Boulder City is the closest town to the Hoover Dam and has a small tourism industry based around the engineering masterpiece. (Tours are on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, but outdoor viewing areas recently reopened. So check in for the latest details before visiting.) Boulder City is also one of the few Nevada communities where gambling is illegal. So if you need a fix, stop while driving down on U.S. 93 and play a few slots at the Hoover Dam Lodge. However, the casino-free Boulder Dam Hotel (with a Hoover Dam museum in the lobby) offers a more satisfying sense of history. Boulder City is a great homebase for hitting the water at Lake Mead, although experienced hikers may prefer to trek through Gold Strike Canyon to reach the hot springs near the Colorado River (which were closed during summer, but are now back open for the milder seasons). For outdoor fun, hang out with the bighorn sheep at Hemenway Park or grab a seat on the patio at Milo's Cellar for wine, the Dillenger for burgers, or Jack's Place to drink a beer and watch a game.Find an amazing Airbnb nearBoulder City

Distance from Vegas: 1 hour, 30 minutesMesquite, about 95 miles northeast of Las Vegas, tends to market itself as a more laid-back alternative to Sin City, but it's really a casino town for the party animals who live right across the border in Utah. A vintage vibe is felt in the tableside food presentations at Katherine's Steakhouse or the seven golf courses squeezed within a few miles of each other. Interact with exotic animals at Camel Safari or go off-roading with an ATV. Yet half the fun of a road trip to Mesquite is getting there. Detour off Interstate 15 and take one of America's most scenic drives through the Valley of Fire State Park before reconnecting later. The bright, dramatic sandstone formations almost appear to be on fire when the sun hits them just right. Hence the name. The red sand at Rainbow Vista creates a life-on-Mars feel, so it's no wonder parts of Total Recall were filmed there back in the 80s.Find an amazing Airbnb nearMesquite

Distance from Vegas: 7 hoursDespite its proximity to Reno, Lake Tahoe is deserving of a road trip all by itself. After a summer full of boating and watersports, the largest alpine lake in North America eagerly shifts into winter-mode with the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America. Much of South Lake Tahoe is built around the Heavenly ski resort with a gondola taking guests up the mountain from Heavenly Villagea shopping, dining and entertainment district by the main road. North Lake Tahoe is more residential, especially Incline Village, where exclusivity is part of the charm. The best way to play tourist is by booking a room at the Hyatt Regency, which feels like the world's largest log cabin with a private beach and fire pits by the pool for roasting s'mores. Skiers will be more interested in the nearby slopes of Mt. Rose or Diamond Peak. Royal Gorge is the largest cross country ski resort in the United States, although you may be happy to just snowshoe in Chickadee Ridge in Tahoe Meadows, where you can bring birdseed and let chickadees eat straight from your hand.Find an amazing Airbnb nearLake Tahoe

St. George, Utah

Distance from Vegas: Two hoursSt. George is the first place Las Vegans run into after cutting through the northwest corner of Arizona and crossing the border into Utah. The city combines a charming downtown area with a thriving art scene, and proximity to four state parksincluding the bright red sandy beaches of the Sand Hollow reservoir. But outdoor explorers will be most excited to know St. George is the largest city outside Zion National Park, and one of the most colorful examples of rock formations, sweeping cliffs, and waterfalls in Utah. The infamous Angels Landing is a 2.5-mile hike with steep and narrow pathways. It comes with a warning sign that mentions the number of people who have died on the trail, just make sure to apply for passes, which are available via a lottery system until January 20. Balance out all that outdoorsy stuff with the independent restaurants, art galleries, and shopping of downtown St. George. The Painted Pony and Wood.Ash.Rye. are the top spots for dinner and drinks.Find an amazing Airbnb near St. George

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Justin Herbert after OT loss to Las Vegas Raiders: I had never been rooting for a tie more in my life – OregonLive

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

The Los Angeles Chargers entered Sunday night with a simple mission: Win or tie against the Las Vegas Raiders and make the NFL playoffs. Neither of those outcomes happened, as the Raiders kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime as time expired to end the Chargers season. The Raiders are in, instead.

I had never been rooting for a tie more in my life, Chargers star quarterback Justin Herbert said in his press conference after the game. Thats the unfortunate part of being so close.

The Chargers trailed by 15 points in the fourth quarter before bolting back (pun intended) with two touchdown passes from Herbert, including one from the former Oregon Ducks star to wide receiver Mike Williams as time expired in regulation, to tie the game and force overtime.

Each team hit field goals in overtime. The Raiders had the option to play for a tie or go for the win. A tie would have sent both teams to the playoffs and left the Pittsburgh Steelers out.

But after a 7-yard run from running back Josh Jacobs, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley called a timeout with 38 seconds left in overtime. The timeout from the first-year head coach sparked a whirlwind of discussion on social media. Staley said after the game he called it to get the right grouping in on defense to stop the run.

The Raiders responded with a 10-yard run from Jacobs after the timeout, which set up the game-winning 47-yard field goal from kicker Daniel Carlson.

NBC cameras caught Herbert mentioning a tie on the sideline in the middle of the chaos. In the video below, you can see him say, Ive never wanted a tie so bad right after the timeout.

In the end, the timeout didnt burn the Chargers. They couldnt stop the run and it hurt them Sunday. Jacobs finished the game with 132 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries.

-- Aron Yohannes

ayohannes@oregonian.com; @aronyohannes

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Las Vegas out of running for 2024 Republican National Convention as list of finalists released – KLAS – 8 News Now

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) Las Vegas didnt make the cut for potential sites for the 2024 Republican National Convention.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Friday released a list of finalists: Milwaukee, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Salt Lake City.

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman said in September that Las Vegas was interested in being the host city.

The Republican National Committee is grateful for and appreciative of the overwhelming interest from cities across the country to host the 2024 Republican National Convention. Well continue the process, review bids, and communicate with potential hosts to hear more about what their cities have to offer, said RNC Chief of Staff Richard Walters.

The RNC met with interested cities on Oct. 26 in Washington D.C. before narrowing the list.

In September, Goodman said, No one does conventions and conferences better than Las Vegas does, and our community is ready for this major economic boost.

The three-day convention is expected to bring an economic impact of about $200 million to benefit the host city as delegates and media converge for the high-profile event.

Committee staff will be traveling to the four finalists to confirm that these cities are viable to host and will narrow the selection down to three cities, according to an RNC statement Friday.

Goodman, a Republican, said Las Vegas should be considered as a site for the Democratic National Convention, too.

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Patriots 2022 opponents: New England will visit Green Bay, Las Vegas next season; 7 of 17 games against playo – MassLive.com

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

The end of the NFL regular season means that the Patriots list of opponents is set for next year.

New England will play eight home games and nine road games next season after hosting nine games at Gillette Stadium this year. Among the highlights are the Patriots first-ever trip to Las Vegas to face the Raiders and their first trip to Green Bay since Nov. 2014.

In addition to their six games against divisional opponents, the Patriots will battle the AFC North and NFC North in 2022. That group of games includes trips to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Green Bay and Minnesota and home dates with Baltimore, Cincinnati, Chicago and Detroit. New England will also face off with three teams that finished second in their divisions: the Colts (home), Cardinals (road) and Raiders (road). The matchup with Arizona is the extra 17th game that was introduced this year.

In total, the Patriots will play seven of their 17 games against teams that made the playoffs in 2021, including five on the road. Theres also the possibility they play a home game in Germany, according to multiple reports.

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EXCLUSIVE: Las Vegas teen looks forward to 2022 while recovering from rare J&J vaccine reaction – KTNV Las Vegas

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) Emma Burkey has been on a miraculous road to recovery after so much uncertainty. The Las Vegas teenager is improving leaps and bounds while recovering from a rare but devastating side effect of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

Burkey suffered seizures and blood clots after taking the one-shot J&J vaccine in March of last year. The odds were suddenly stacked against her.

"I had three brain surgeries along with some other surgeries, and all of the doctors said I shouldn't have made it," Burkey told 13 Action News.

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But Burkey persevered through months of treatment and physical therapy at Loma Linda Hospital in California. She has since regained some movement in her legs and hands, now able to do simple things herself.

"Taking off my jacket was a really big deal," she said. "I just want to be able to do more things that normal people wouldn't really think about."

Burkey's mother Kathy says the family has had to make huge adjustments, including taking out another mortgage for a new home to accommodate her daughter's mobility. But week by week, Kathy says, Emma gets better and better.

"She has our 100 percent attention," Kathy Burkey said of Emma. "We are living for her at this point in time. We want to get her 100 percent."

Burkey's case was one of half a dozen similar reactions that prompted federal regulators to suspend the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for 10 days in mid-April, before a review determined the benefits outweighed the rare risk of blood clots. As of December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed 54 similar cases out of more than 15 million J&J doses administered.

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What happened to Emma has shaken confidence in the vaccine for the Burkey family. The believe the J&J vaccine should be taken off the market.

Burkey herself says she believes each individual should make their own decision about getting the shot.

"Don't feel like, because you have to," Burkey said. "Get one because you feel it would help you and your family. Make sure you don't have any health problems involved."

With a new year underway, Burkey has some goals in mind.

"Walk different places," she said. "Get a job would be really nice. That way, I could just feel more independent, like I was before."

Her family and her faith have kept Burkey grounded, with support from her church. A GoFundMe has already raised tens of thousands of dollars to help with medical costs.

"I'm thankful for everyone on how they've helped me get better and donated to me and sent me kind words," Burkey said.

Pastor Heiden Ratner says hes optimistic about Burkeys future.

Theres a scripture in the book of Genesis that what the enemy meant for evil, God can turn for good, he said.

If youre interested in helping out the Burkey family in continuing with her recovery, find a link to their GoFundMe page here.

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The most-anticipated restaurant and bar openings in Las Vegas in 2022 – Eater Vegas

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

Just call 2022 the year of the celebrity chef whether a celebrity, a chef who is famous, or a former NFL football player. Nearly every big opening on the Las Vegas Strip involves a name that could easily flash in neon from a casino marquee Martha Stewart, Bobby Flay, Nobu Matsuhisa, and thats just at Paris Las Vegas. Off the Strip, its about new buildings bringing a roster of chefs, whether at a food hall, in a renovated post office, or at a new hotel. Even the Palms plans to make a comeback in 2022, but has not released its lineup of restaurants, or whether any of the places such as Marc Vetris Vetri Cucina, Michael Symons Mabels, Greene St. Kitchen, Bobby Flays Shark, or others will return.

In the meantime, 2022 front-loaded the calendar with no less than 26 big restaurant openings spanning cuisines such as Japanese omakase, pub fare, Mexican, Italian, and so much more. So strap in for a wild ride through the 26 biggest restaurant openings in 2022.

Dominique Ansel Las Vegas

The Player: Dominique Ansel

Projected Opening: Summer 2022

Las Vegas gets its chance to order Cronuts rolled in sugar, stuffed with cream, or topped with glaze when pastry chef Dominique Ansel opens the first outpost of his eponymous bakery at Caesars Palace next to Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill in summer 2022. Dominique Ansel Las Vegas plans to serve the DKA (Dominiques kouign-amann), a caramelized croissant with flaky layers inside and a caramelized crunchy crust outside; the Cookie Shot with a warm chocolate chip cookie shaped like a shot glass and filled with Madagascan vanilla milk for a riff on milk and cookies; and Frozen Smores with a center of Madagascan vanilla bean ice cream covered in crispy chocolate feuilletine and then wrapped in honey marshmallow and torched to order.

Emmitts Las Vegas

The Player: Emmitt Smith

Projected Opening: 2022

Former Dallas Cowboys running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith plans to open his own restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022. The 30,000-square-foot Emmitts Las Vegas takes over space at the front of Fashion Show mall, filling the former Sugar Factory American Brasserie space. The restaurant plans to offer space for large private and corporate events and will showcase Smiths Pro Football Hall of Fame career throughout the venue.

RPM Italian

The Players: Giuliana and Bill Rancic along with Lettuce Entertain You

Projected Opening: Winter 2022

A new Italian restaurant from celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic along with Lettuce Entertain You restaurant partners R.J., Jerrod, and Molly Melman plans to open at the Forum Shops at Caesars in early 2022. RPM Italian takes over the very short-lived Slanted Door space at the front of the shopping center on Las Vegas Boulevard. Pasta with dishes from Guilianas mother Mama DePandi, who appeared often on Bill and Giulianas reality show makes up a bulk of the menu with more than a dozen made in house daily; think Mama DePandis bucatini, Maine lobster ravioli, spicy king crab with squid ink spaghetti, and lobster fra diavolo.

Flight Club

Projected Opening: Spring 2022

Flight Club plans to open near Grimaldis Pizzeria at the Grand Canal Shoppes in spring 2022. The London-based company features traditional games of darts in semi-private playing areas and adds automatic scoring for groups of six to 400. Flight Club offers a menu of yuzu guacamole, mini beef barbacoa tacos, Bavarian pretzel sticks with pimento cheese spread, mini shrimp tacos, and Kung Pao cauliflower. Loaded fries, flatbreads, Buffalo chicken sandwiches, burgers, and desserts like cotton candy and cronuts feed hungry customers.

Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux

The Players: Drew Brees, Brandon Landry, and Hash House A Go Go CEO Jim Nyberg

Projected Opening: Late January

Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux comes to the Las Vegas Strip in early 2022. Walk-Ons plans to take over the former Toby Keiths I Love This Bar & Grill at Harrahs Las Vegas with a sports dining venue. Brandon Landry and Walk-Ons teamed up with Hash House A Go Go for the opening. Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a part-owner. The Harrahs location will be the first to offer breakfast as well as the Walk-Ons menu of crawfish etouffee, duck and andouille gumbo, and Krispy Kreme bread pudding. This will be the first Walk-Ons to offer breakfast.

Boss Cafe

The Player: Buddy Valastro

Projected Opening: Early 2022

Cake Boss Buddy Valastro opens a new restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022. The star of the TLC series Cake Boss gets ready to open the Boss Caf by Buddy Valastro at the Linq in early 2022. Valastro, who already has Buddy Vs Ristorante and Carlos Bakery at the Venetian and PizzaCake at Harrahs, goes casual with Boss Cafe, serving fare reminiscent of neighborhood delis and markets he frequented in New Jersey and New York. Baked breads, Italian sandwiches, pizzas, a house-made fresh mozzarella bar, and a variety of sweets and pastries make up a bulk of the menu. At the restaurants Mozz Bar, customers can grab fresh mozzarella served with warm rustic bread and a choice of toppings like basil pesto, roasted peppers, tomato-olive relish, or tomato, fresh basil, and aged balsamic. Valastro tapped his father-in-law to head up the Mutz Masters, who will pull the mozzarella in an open kitchen.

Nellies Southern Kitchen

The Player: Kevin Jonas Sr.

Projected Opening: May

Nellies Southern Kitchen and its Southern cooking head to Las Vegas, opening as soon as spring in the former Hecho en Vegas space at the MGM Grand. Kevin Jonas Sr., the father of the Jonas Brothers, opens an ode to his grandmother Nellie and her biscuits. The 11,000-square-foot restaurant features a menu of chicken and dumplings, pulled pork smoked over pecan wood and stuffed on sandwiches, chicken and gravy, and a Southern meatloaf, and plans to have live entertainment as well.

Wakuda

The Players: John Kunkel of 50 Eggs Hospitality and Tetsuya Wakuda

Projected Opening: June

Restaurateur John Kunkel of 50 Eggs Hospitality delves into Japanese cuisine when Wakuda opens at the Palazzo. Chef Tetsuya Wakuda earned accolades at his two-Michelin-Star Waku Ghin at Marina Bay Sands Singapore and his popular Tetsuyas in Sydney, Australia. In Las Vegas, Wakuda promises his first high-end Japanese restaurant with an approachable omakase experience, touching on some of his classic dishes such as ocean trout confit, perhaps his best-known dish, along with yakitori and dishes cooked over binch-tan. Kunkel promises a restaurant unlike any other Japanese dining on the Strip. Truly next level.

Bobbys Burgers

The Player: Bobby Flay

Projected Opening: March

Bobby Flay opens another outpost of Bobbys Burgers at Paris Las Vegas, making it a trio of burger restaurants in Las Vegas. The burgers feature traditional ingredients such as bacon and cheese on the Palace Classic Burger and the Bobby Blue + Bacon Burger, while a Crunchburger comes topped with cheese and chips. Side options include French fries, fries with toppings such as cheese and bacon, sweet potato fries, and buttermilk onion rings, while a lineup of milkshakes rounds out the menu.

Martha Stewart Restaurant

The Player: Martha Stewart

Projected Opening: Unknown

Celebrity entrepreneur, television personality, and culinary tutor Martha Stewart will debut her first restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip at Paris Las Vegas sometime in 2022. Parent company Caesars Entertainment released no information on the potential restaurant or what Stewart could offer, but the resort allocated an estimated budget of $100,000 to selectively demolish an existing space on the Strip property to make way for the new restaurant.

Nobu

The Player: Nobu Matsuhisa

Projected Opening: Winter 2021

Nobu Matsuhisa and his Nikkei-influenced cuisine that melds traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients arrive at a third Las Vegas location in early 2022 at Paris Las Vegas. While the chef already has Nobu at Caesars Palace, attached to his very first hotel that opened in 2013, and Nobu at Virgin Hotels, his newest location takes over the former Sekushi space on Le Boulevard next to Caf Americano and across from the hotel elevators. Matsuhisas indelible mark on the culinary world includes his signature dishes such as miso-marinated black cod, rock shrimp tempura, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeo, and king crab tempura, many of which can be found on any high-end Japanese menu now.

Vanderpump Paris

The Player: Lisa Vanderpump

Projected Opening: Winter 2022

Lisa Vanderpump of Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fame announcing her Vanderpump Paris opening at Paris Las Vegas. The new lounge is a follow-up to Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace with whimsical cocktails and a lush Parisian-inspired decor from Nick Alain. The bar promises a French wine list as well as the Vanderpump Familys signature branded ros, Chardonnay, and Cabernet, along with a special dessert cocktail menu. Vanderpump Paris will be located next to the Paris Las Vegas front desk.

Nusr-Et Steakhouse

The Player: Restaurateur Nusret Gke aka Salt Bae

Projected Opening: Winter 2022

Restaurateur Nusret Gke, aka Salt Bae, is moving quickly to bring his first Nusr-Et Steakhouse to Las Vegas. Famed for his outlandish salt sprinkling presentations, 32 million Instagram followers, and a menu capped by a $1,000, 24-karat gold-coated wagyu tomahawk steak, the polarizing chef will make the Strip his latest expansion for the international chain. First revealed in December 2019, the two-story Nusr-Et Steakhouse will move into vacant space D5 at The Park and fill 12,535 square feet, equipped with kitchens on both floors, two dining rooms, plus the option of patio and balcony seating.

Top Round

The Players: Anthony Carron and Steven Fretz

Projected Opening: Spring

Top Round from Anthony Carron of 800 Degrees Pizza fame and Steven Fretz, who worked with Carron at Mina Group, takes over the former Bruxie space at the Park, anchored by T-Mobile Arena, with fast-casual fare. Top Round, which enters the Nevada market for the first time, features roast beef marinated and then slow-roasted for 10 hours, as well as breaded chicken sandwiches, curly fries, and frozen custard. Roast beef sandwiches come in five regionally inspired renditions, including the Beef on Weck with the chains Atomic Horseradish and a caraway and sea salt bun, or the Horse & Hole, topped with St. Louis-famous Provel cheese, horseradish cream, and roasted mushrooms. The Beef & Cheese features Cheese Wizz made in-house and proprietary Round Sauce.

Ballo

The Player: Shawn McClain

Projected Opening: Spring

Shawn McClain, the James Beard Foundation winner for Best Chef Midwest in 2006, plans to open a new Italian restaurant on the north end of the Strip. Ballo, Italian for dance, features light Italian cuisine when McClain opens the restaurant with his business partners, Richard and Sarah Camarota, at the Sahara. Simple ingredients highlighting vegetables form the base of menu that takes its cues from the coastal regions of Southern Italy. An open kitchen lets diners see their food as its made, while a pasta window offers a glimpse inside the process. McClain and his team plan to offer fire-roasted meats and fish, Roman pizzas, a deli window, as well as an eclectic Euro-centric wine list, desserts featuring espresso liqueurs, and an apertivo cart. The space plans to feature contemporary Italian art with smaller spaces for people to gather.

Toca Madera

The Players: Noble 33

Projected Opening: Spring

Los Angeles hospitality group Noble 33 plans a spring debut for its first foray to the Las Vegas Strip, importing a speakeasy, live theatrics, and a menu inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine. Toca Madera will move into the former home of Todd English P.U.B., known simply as the Pub since the celebrity chefs departure in 2017, at the Shops at Crystals with its entrance next to Aria. The Las Vegas expansion will become the brands flagship, featuring a lounge connected to the main dining room, an open kitchen, and a hidden speakeasy. As a preview of the high-energy environment, future diners can tune in to the venues soundtrack mixes on Soundcloud, but will need to visit in person to encounter fire-breathers, dancers, and musicians comprising part of the live entertainment.

Pepper Club

The Player: Todd English

Projected Opening: February

Chef Todd English opens a hotel and restaurant in the Arts District in 2022. The chef, who has The Beast Food Hall at Area15 and Todd Englishs Olives at Virgin Hotels, teamed up with Z Life Co. on the $30 million project that brings The English Hotel and The Pepper Club with sushi and oysters to a restaurant with a patio and glass-enclosed chefs table at 921 S. Main Street near Coolidge Avenue. English describes the cuisine as a fusion of Japanese and Mediterranean food styles.

201 Las Vegas Boulevard S.

Projected Opening: 2022

Dapper Cos., the real estate development company from J Dapper, takes over 43,913-square-foot office and retail building and 85,429-square-foot parking garage taking over the former Nevada Savings and Loan Association Building at 201 S. Las Vegas Boulevard in Downtown Las Vegas. The building will be home to four restaurants, along with a USPS facility on the first floor and workspace on the second and third floors. San Diegos Broken Yolk Cafe opens its second location on the northwest corner of the building. Taco Reforma with street-style tacos, the French-inspired Baguette Caf with its third location, and Pachinko Pub from FukuBurgers Colin Fukunaga and Mark Evensvold taking space on the ground floor of the six-story parking garage. Dapper says the building has room for a rooftop restaurant and bar with a retractable roof, originally planned for a restaurant from Fukunaga and Graffiti Baos Marc Marrone.

Anima

The Players: Francesco di Caudo, Oscar Amador, Roberto Liendo, and Joseph Mikulich

Projected Opening: January

The team behind Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine plans to open a new restaurant, this time combining progressive Italian and Spanish cuisines with Asian ingredients. Anima, Spanish for soul, takes a different approach with a little more daring menu. Francesco di Caudo, the former executive chef at Ferraros Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, joins Edos executive chef Oscar Amador in the kitchen, with Roberto Liendo from Edo as manager and partner and Joseph Mikulich as sommelier and partner. Liendo describes the cuisine as borne of the daring restaurants of Barcelona, where Amador once had four. Think risotto with Carabineros shrimp from Spain with yuzu. Bikini sandwiches, named for Bikini Concert Hall in Barcelona, where street vendors sell pressed ham and cheese sandwiches, make the trek from Edo. At Anima, they plan to use brioche pressed with soppressata and Mahn cheese, a cows milk cheese named after the port of Mahon on Spains Minorca island, for a reinvented take on the dish. A thinly sliced carpaccio comes with puri bread from India and payoyo cheese from Andalusia, topped with a black truffle vinaigrette. Pastas and some tapas make up the menu, as well as large-format dishes, but Liendo says Anima will not be a tapas restaurant.

Unnamed Michael Mina restaurant

The Players: Michael Mina and Adam Sobel

Projected Opening: Sometime in 2022

Chef Michael Mina plans a restaurant off the Strip at UnCommons, the $400 million mixed-use property under construction over 40 acres south of the 215 Beltway at Durango Drive. So far, Mina and his management company Mina Group havent announced what the restaurant will be, only to say that it will be fast-casual, developed with partner Adam Sobel, and combines East Coast nostalgia with premium ingredients.

Also opening:

Urth Caffe

Urth Caffe opens its first Las Vegas location off the Strip at UnCommons. The company uses coffee beans from some of its own exclusive sources in Africa and South America, all 100 percent pesticide-free to produce organic coffee. The cafe part of the restaurant offers farm-to-table fare made with sustainable ingredients; options include acai bowls, omelets, pancakes, French toast, panini, brunch dishes, breakfast pizzas, and more.

Platform One

UnCommons also plans to host the two-story, 18,000-square-foot Platform One food hall with 20 local vendors.

Teaspoon

Famed for generating long lines of customers on opening days, in addition to its beverage menu, Teaspoon features snow ice, shaved into ribbons, in flavors including nutty taro, strawberry, mango, kumquat, and the banana, mochi, Nutella, and almond flake Donkey Kong dish.

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3200 Las Vegas Boulevard S. , Las Vegas, NV 89109

3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-693-5090

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The most-anticipated restaurant and bar openings in Las Vegas in 2022 - Eater Vegas

Just give me the keys: Several cars, $11,000 stolen in Las Vegas-area carjacking spree – KLAS – 8 News Now

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) Three people have been arrested in connection with a robbery crime spree in the valley, Las Vegas Metro police said.

Police arrested Avian Wells, Kyree Thomas, and a minor connected with the spree.

Police said the trio is involved in four armed robberies, including one incident at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.

On Nov. 24 around 4 p.m., a person reported to police that his vehicle was stolen by several men while he was pumping gas at the Terribles gas station at 4701 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

The victim told police that he drove his daughters car to get gas. When he started to clean the windows, four males between the ages of 18-21 years old approached him, he said. One of them asked if he had any money.

The victim told the suspect that he did not have any money. A second suspect approached him from behind, reached into his front pocket, and took his car keys.

The males got into the victims vehicle and drove off.

At approximately 8 p.m., an unmarked LVMPD vehicle observed the car parked across the street from 900 Doolittle Street.

Police detectives started following the car. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop at Las Vegas and Lamb boulevards, the suspects refused to comply and a pursuit began.

The pursuit continued north on Las Vegas Boulevard to I-15. Speeds reached over 100 miles, police said.

The car exited onto Cheyenne, heading west and then south on Revere. The pursuit ended in front of 1733 N. Curran Way. All three suspects fled the vehicle, and officers initiated a foot pursuit.

The first suspect, Avian Wells, and the second suspect, a 16-year-old male, were taken into custody. The third suspect ran off.

A lanyard with a Mercedes car key was found nearby, where the second suspect was arrested.

During a search of the area, police found also found a couple of handguns and several rounds. The lanyard and key were confirmed to a victim whose car was robbed from MGM a day prior.

On Nov. 23, a person had called police, saying she was robbed at gunpoint of her vehicle while she was on the third floor of MGM Grand Hotel and Casino parking garage.

The victim told police that she parked her vehicle and walked around to the passenger side when she was approached by one of the suspects.

The suspect said to the victim, Just give me the keys! The victim and the suspect wrestled over the keys before the man took out a black revolver and put it at her back. One of the suspects then called over the others to help wrestle her to the ground before taking her car keys and fleeing in the car.

Later that day, police found the car with its engine running and all four doors open on the east side of Doolittle Park, located at 1950 J St.

On Nov. 21, a victim called police saying his vehicle had been stolen at gunpoint at 1327 H St.

The victim told police that he and his nephew were approached by three males, two with handguns. The other had a black revolver and was told to get out of his vehicle while their mother made a Door Dash delivery.

On Nov 24., a victim walked out of the Subway restaurant at 1735 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas when one of the suspects came from behind and showed a revolver. The victim doesnt speak English, but understood he was being robbed.

The victim told police that they stole his Louis Vuitton satchel. The pouch is worth $2,500-$3,000. The bag had many things in it, including $11,050 in cash, Dolce Gabbana sunglasses, condoms, and several credit and gift cards.

After his arrest, Wells told police that he played basketball at Fountain Park with Thomas and two unnamed males on Nov 24. Later in the day, Wells, Thomas, and the juvenile walked to the Terribles gas station and planned to rob someone.

Wells claimed they picked the car because the driver pumping gas appeared not to be paying attention.

Wells and the 16-year-old suspect were arrested on Nov. 24. Thomas was arrested the next day for his alleged involvement in the serial robbery spree.

All three of them were re-arrested on Dec. 15 in connection with the North Las Vegas robbery.

Just give me the keys: Several cars, $11,000 stolen in Las Vegas-area carjacking spree - KLAS - 8 News Now

Fire crews train with burning home in southwest Las Vegas – KTNV Las Vegas

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) If you see a smoke plume Thursday afternoon in the southwest part of town, it might be part of a live-fire training exercise with county firefighters.

Clark County Fire Department is doing the training at a home donated to the agency at 10165 Hinson Street, not far from Interstate 15 and Silverado Ranch Boulevard.

A class of 25 rookie firefighters undergoing Fire Academy training will participate in the exercises from 8 a.m. to around 3 p.m.

The entire house is expected to be set on fire around noon.

On occasion, we are fortunate to have community partners donate homes slated for demolition to us for training purposes, said Fire Chief John Steinbeck.

"This is an invaluable resource for our Fire Academy because it allows our firefighter recruits to get first-hand experience fighting fires under different conditions within a highly-controlled environment.

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Rich Bisaccia has earned the coaching job in Las Vegas – NBC Sports

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dook Domini

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It cant be official until the playoff run ends and an appropriate search occurs. Once that happens, the right answer for the Raiders has become obvious.

Rich Bisaccia should be the teams next head coach.

The 61-year-old has stabilized a franchise rocked by controversy and tragedy, from the Jon Gruden resignation to the Henry Ruggs situation. Bisaccia has, through the adversity, kept a steady hand and nudged the Raiders to the postseason with four straight wins.

Also on his permanent record? A win in a regular-season game that will be permanently remembered by anyone who witnessed it.

As Mike Golic said on Mondays PFT Live, sometimes the right answer is staring you in the face. Despite a suggestion that the Raiders may pursue a rock star via trade with another team, Bisaccia is the obvious choice. And it wont take draft picks to keep him.

If it doesnt work in 2022 or 2023, a change can be made then. For now, he has done too much to not get a chance to show when he can do with a whole year to prepare for and execute the job. The locker room surely wants it. The fans will want it, too. No matter what happens in Cincinnati on Saturday.

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Las Vegas Strip: Masks are gone, but is Sin City finally back?

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dook Domini

The CDC announced new guidelines on wearing masks inside for people who are fully vaccinated. USA TODAY

LAS VEGAS Is Las Vegas finallyback?

There's a new sense of optimism on The Strip, as tourists shed their masks and step into casinos where they no longer have to social distance andcover faces.

But is Las Vegas thedestination where people are looking to escape again?

The powers that be in Nevadas tourism industry believe so.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released a new ad this week pitching the glittering gambling and entertainment mecca as the place cooped up travelers are looking to go to enjoy freedom after 14 months of isolation.

The Reno Gazette Journal, which is part of the USA TODAY Network,talked with insider Billy Vassiliadis, CEO of R&R Partners the company behind "What happens here, stays here" tasked with getting peopleback to Las Vegas and asked him what's next for this town. The interview has been edited for length and c

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Is Vegas back?

People are really, really, really starting to look at travel. There is a sense ofI gotta get away settling in. We know from our research, thats what tourists are looking for. Theyre looking to escape. They need to escape, and they need to think about, dream about, hope for something that is life again and living again in full color with full sound and changing and wearing fun outfits and doing things they havent been able to do. I think Las Vegasoffers it right up to them.

What research are you looking at?

Listening on social media is a big one, but we specifically have been tracking for years but with a keener eye the last two, three months the intent to travel. The intent to travel to Las Vegas. Were seeing that on a steady climb. Were beginning to almost reach reach pre-COVIDdemand. What we need to do is now use that knowledge and then motivate and excite them to actually book it. Theirintent is to do it, theirintent for Vegas is high. We just need to activate it.

Whats the next landmark for Las Vegas tourism?

A spectacular Fourth of July. The return of live entertainment. The pieces are in place to activate that group that intends to come here andhave them book.

The Fountains at Bellagio on April 30, 2021.(Photo: Ed Komenda / Reno Gazette Journal)

After 14 months of pandemic living, how are you feeling now, being the guy tasked with brining people back to Las Vegas?

Like Ive got a new lease on life. Its what Im seeing. On the Las Vegas Strip right now and throughout Southern Nevada there is a jubilation. Theres an excitement. Theres an energy. The people who were coming here before, they were having fun. They enjoyed being away from their homes and being outsidefour walls, but it was with some caution. The shows werent open and the clubs werent open. While it was a great escape from their current situation, it wasnt the jubilation and excitement Las Vegas is known for. Im seeing that again. Im feeling that again.

Where do we go from here?

As we continue to get more comfortable with this horrible virus thats around us especially the people that are vaccinated there will bea sense of liberation that is pretty special. One thing to not underestimate is how ones environment effects ones intent to travel and how much fun they can have.

A woman watches the fountains at the Bellagio hotel-casino along the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2020.(Photo: John Locher/AP)

What do you mean by that?

Kids going back to school is normal. Fans back to a baseball park in their hometown is normal. When LAs numbers go down or Chicagos numbers go down and their rules begin to ease, the people who live there savor the idea of going to Las Vegas even more. Their comfort level is increasing and their idea of some sense of normalcy begins to reset. The decision to come to Vegas isnt as complicated and difficult as it was last December, when you had to rationalize a lot. There was a lot of thinking and rationalization that went into the decision. Now I think its Lets go.

Ed Komenda writes about Las Vegas for the Reno Gazette Journal and USA Today Network.

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Pilot dead after plane that took off from Nellis Air Force …

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dook Domini

A pilot was killed when a military plane crashed near Las Vegas after taking off from Nellis Air Force Base, the base said.

The pilot and plane were with Draken US, a Florida company. The plane crashed after taking off from the base, which is near North Las Vegas, around 2:30 p.m.

The name of the pilot was not immediately released, and there was no one else aboard, Draken US said in a statement distributed by the base.

No injuries were reported on the ground.

The plane was a Dassault Aviation Mirage F-1, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people and families affected by this event," Draken said in the statement.

The company is contracted with Nellis Air Force Base to provide "adversary air support," the base said.

NBC affiliate KSNV reported that the crash occurred about 3 miles south of the base.

Draken said it is cooperating fully with investigators to determine what led up to the crash.

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Las Vegas woman arrested and charged with illegally exporting goods to Iran – KTNV Las Vegas

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dook Domini

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) A Las Vegas woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to export goods from the United States to Iran, in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations.

According to the indictment unsealed today, Tina Chen, 47 aka Ya When Chen, Wen Tina Chen, Tina Dunbar, and Tina Dubner is the owner of Top One Zone, LLC, a company exporting electronic and computer components that Chen operates from her residence. As alleged, from about November 2015 to May 2019, Chen conspired with others to buy and export goods from companies in the United States, and then send those goods to individuals in Iran through companies in Hong Kong. Chen concealed the identities of the end-users, and she did not have a license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Chen is charged with one count of conspiracy to unlawfully export goods to Iran. Chen made her initial court appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe, who scheduled a jury trial for July 26. If convicted, Chen faces a statutory maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a $1,000,000 fine. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors

Assistant Attorney General John C. Demers for the Justice Departments National Security Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse of the FBI made the announcement.

The FBIs Las Vegas Field Office and the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement are investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Dickinson of the District of Nevada and Trial Attorney Matthew J. McKenzie of the National Security Divisions Counterintelligence and Export Control Section are prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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Watch: Elon Musks Other Company Tests Its Tesla Tunnel System in Las Vegas With Real Passengers – Robb Report

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dook Domini

Looks like the Las Vegas strip has some underground competition. The Boring Company, Elon Musks other brainchild, began offering free rides through its futuristic, neon-lit tunnel system in Sin City this week ahead of the official launch in June.

The company sent a few dozen Teslas along the twin tunnels that its constructed underneath the Las Vegas Convention Center. The complimentary rides, which were offered to Las Vegas residents last week, were designed to test the traffic capacity of the tunnels prior to rollout.

To recap, the Las Vegas Convention Center loop comprises roughly 1.7 miles of tunnels that are 30-feet deep. It has a total of three stops: The two stations at either end are above the ground while the middle stop sits below.

Frustrated with LA traffic, Musk established the Boring Company in 2016 to execute his vision of a fleet of autonomous vehicles that could be easily summoned via an app and soar through the tunnels at 150 mph. As a result, convention-goers will be able to navigate the grounds at speed. In fact, the company claims that eventually, the loop will turn a 45-minute walk into a two-minute ride.

Videos of the test runs have surfaced on social media, offering the first real glimpse at the literally groundbreaking infrastructure since the tunnels were opened to the press in April. By the looks of it, theres still a little fine-tuning required.

For the trial, the company enlisted an array of Tesla vehicles, including a handful of Model 3 sedans plus a few Model Y and Model X SUVs. Passengers didnt appear to use an app; instead, they just walked up to the next available Tesla. In one video, a test rider said they had to wait three to five minutes for a car, and there definitely appeared to be a little congestion.

Once aboard, passengers were shuttled between stations and most testers took between seven to 12 rides, as reported by The Verge. What they experienced, though still impressive, was not an autonomous fleet moving at high speeds. Instead, trained drivers piloted the EVs through the tunnels at limited speeds with the majority of clips showing the cars sitting at 40 mph. While this is a far cry from Musks end game, one video does appear to show a Tesla hitting 116 mph.

The goal of The Boring Companys $52.5 million project is to eventually transport 4,400 people per hour through the convention centers loop tunnels. The company has also expressed interest in building underground loops in several other major cities, including Miami. There are, of course, regulatory hurdles that the company must clear first. But if the Vegas trials are any indication, Musks dream appears to be at least one step closer to reality.

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Las Vegas Raiders: 3 reasons to be excited about the 2021 season – Just Blog Baby

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dook Domini

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The Las Vegas Raiders made plenty of moves to improve the roster heading into 2021, and here are some reasons to be excited.

It has been a busy offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders, who will welcome fans into Allegiant Stadium for the first time this Fall. The hope is that the Silver and Black can put a winning team on the field, this after blowing good starts to both the 2019 and 2020 NFL seasons.

Going into the offseason, there were plenty of question marks on the roster, including on the defensive side of the ball. Las Vegas has brought in talent on all three levels of the defense, and the offense should be one of the best in the league, even after revamping the offensive line.

Overall, they have enough talent to win ten games during the 17-game stretch in my opinion, and there is reason to believe that the roster is trending in the right direction. They have gotten out to strong starts the last two years, and hopefully, they can finally close out a regular season on a positive note, and punch their ticket to the playoffs.

There are many reasons why Raiders fans should be excited about the 2021 season. Here are three.

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Las Vegas holiday weekend highs will flirt with 100 – Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas Raiders: Quinton Jefferson is key to the defensive line – Just Blog Baby

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dook Domini

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in some new faces up front along the defensive line, and Quinton Jefferson could be the key to it all.

I know what youre thinking; youve heard this headline before. At nearly the same time last year, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that new free-agent acquisition Maliek Collins would be the key to the Raiders defense in 2020.

That statement was about as effective as his play, as Maliek Collins generated 0 sacks combined with 0 tackles for loss in 11 games started last season. Credit to Maliek, he was another casualty in a scheme with no discipline or seemingly any sort of structure under former defensive coordinator Paul Guenther.

Besides the point, Collins is still a young player, as he was 25 years old in his lone season with the club. Now compare that to the Silver and Blacks free-agent addition at defensive tackle this offseason, Quinton Jefferson.

Jefferson is 28 years old and is coming from one of the better NFL organizations today, the Buffalo Bills. His experience, combined with his proven ability to be a game-changer, is exactly what Las Vegas needs on the interior of their defensive line. Ultimately, his play will need to be consistent if the team wants to turn things around on the defensive side of the ball.

The Las Vegas Raiders have brought in former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as their own this offseason. Say what you will about the division rival, but Bradley had talented defensive backs during most of his tenure with the Chargers.

In contrast, the case can not be made for the Raiders in recent and present times. The majority of Las Vegas secondary currently has 3 years or less of NFL experience. Inexperience in Gus Cover 3 scheme will have some growing pains, but it can be mitigated with pressure.

Speaking of pressure, the new defensive coordinator in Sin City infrequently uses it. Last season, the Chargers only blitzed on 16.3% of their defensive snaps in 2020, a league-low. This means that it is crucial that the front 4 consistently generates pressure. Yannick Ngakoue and Maxx Crosby will undoubtedly provide pressure on the edges, and in theory, that will allow Quinton Jefferson to work inside without the threat of being double-teamed.

When left isolated with his matchup as a pass rusher, he shows the ability to win consistently.

In addition to winning his matchups, he will have plenty of opportunities to make game-changing plays that Raider Nation is very familiar with.

Above all, expect Jefferson to be a contributor more so than his recent counterparts at the position.

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Henry Ruggs and Johnathan Abram on the mind of Raiders fans – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dook Domini

The Raiders wrapped up the first week of OTAs on Thursday. After taking the weekend off, they will return to Henderson for another slew of workouts at the clubs practice facility.

As the offseason program continues to unfold and training camp creeps closer, Raiders fans have plenty of questions about the development and progress of the team.

Here is a sampling of the questions that arrived in this weeks mailbag:

elliot edelstein (@elliot_elraid66): How does the tandem of Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards look?

Vincent Bonsignore: Obviously, its very, very early. But both looked to be in great shape. Ruggs was noticeably bigger, in a good way. The Raiders stressed nutrition and weight room work for Ruggs this offseason, and he clearly took it to heart.

The next step is making the necessary refinements to enhance his route running, coming down cleanly with the ball including getting both feet down and playing with more confidence and explosiveness.

Edwards has looked the part of an NFL receiver from Day One of training camp last year, and he looked polished and effective throughout his first camp. An ankle injury in Week 3 last season set him back, but he finished the season strong. He looked good last week during OTAs.

The Raiders would like nothing more than for both young wide receivers to earn bigger roles.

Jesus Jimenez (@86Chuy68): If Johnathan Abram doesnt take the next step, do you see any of the recent drafts picks pushing him out?

VB: This is a big season for the Raiders third-year safety for several reasons. As a first-round pick in 2019, his fifth-year option season is closer than you think. The Raiders need assurances he is worthy of picking up that option. Delivering a big season this year would go a long way toward creating that comfort level.

The Raiders, cognizant of that looming decision, added safeties Trevon Moehrig and Tyler Gillespie via the draft. Moehrig is expected to be the Day One starter at free safety, with Abram playing the box safety position in new defensive coordinator Gus Bradleys system. So Moehrig actually complements Abram rather than threatens him.

On the other hand, Gillespie projects as a box safety as well. While the initial plan will be to slowly bring him along in the hope he can contribute situationally, it isnt far-fetched to assume he could be the replacement for Abram if Abram doesnt turn things around.

Ideally, Abram takes a decisive step forward and solidifies his long-range spot on the team, and Gillespie, Moehrig, and veteran Karl Joseph complete a deep and versatile safety room.

But first and foremost, Abram has to show he can be counted on.

Zud (@LLAMA12345666): If you could pick one of our young players to break out and be a Pro Bowler this season, who would it be?

VB: This is a great question. Predicting a Pro Bowl candidate is tough because so much of that vote is predicated on reputation based on past or most recent production. Aside from Darren Waller, Derek Carr and Josh Jacobs, the recent resumes of all other current players dont rise to that level.

More pertinently, the Raiders just need some of these young guys to show they can be counted on as reliable, consistent players.

Abram will be given every chance to tap into his skills in his new position as a physical presence operating in much smaller spaces while also getting dialed up in blitz packages. That could add up to the type of big plays the Raiders need.

Cory Littleton isnt so much a breakout candidate as he is a candidate to get back on track and be the player he was with the Rams. If so, hell garner plenty of attention from voters.

Jos Abraham Pia (@jabrahampina_1): How is Trevon Moehrig looking at practice?

VB: Definitely looks and acts the part of a highly touted prospect. Looking forward to seeing him when the lights get turned on a little brighter during the preseason.

TheRealOliverBeans (@oliver_beans): Is there going to be a concerted effort to get Henry Ruggs involved this year? His involvement last year was very disappointing and concerning.

VB: Yes, although its a two-way street. No doubt Jon Gruden and his staff need to figure out more ways to get him involved. Hes too good of an athlete not to put the ball in his hands seven to 10 times per game, if not more.

However, he has some responsibility in showing Gruden and Derek Carr he can deliver when called upon. The more he delivers, the more confidence the coaches and Carr will have in him.

Contact Vincent Bonsignore at vbonsignore@reviewjournal.com. Follow @VinnyBonsignore on Twitter.

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