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Shots Fired At Las Vegas Casino

... Georgia. Deal chief of staff Chris Riley said the president offered his “full support” to the state in releasing the $10 million. Feds giving Atlanta $10 million for I-85 bridge work. The feds are stepping in to help Atlanta in the wake of the I-85 bridge collapse.  On Friday, U. S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao directed federal highway officials today to award $10 million in Emergency Relief funds to help begin repairs on the bridge.   Secretary Chao spoke with Governor Deal within the hour to discuss the release of funds.  “The quick release of these funds will help to ensure the bridge is repaired safely and in a timely manner to prevent any further disruption to the hundreds of thousands of people who travel it on a daily basis,” Chao said in a statement. “I also commend the first responders who saved countless lives by taking swift and appropriate action at the onset of this incident.”  During Friday’s daily briefing, White House press ...

Las Vegas Cannabis Cup Ruined By Feds, Bad Weather

... over the weekend, but were ultimately obstructed by a threat of federal interference from Nevada’s U. S. Attorney coupled by a high wind weather alert , reports several news outlets. The event, which has gained popularity for allowing attendants to sample cannabis provided by exhibitors and vendors, was forced to restrict all event goers from using marijuana in any form after U. S. Attorney Daniel Bogden threatened to “enforce the Controlled Substances Act” if organizers followed the state’s legal marijuana initiative over federal laws. “We’ve removed the marijuana,” said event spokesman Joe Brezny. “There will be no smoking area, no edibles competition, no cannabis topicals or lotions.”. But while High Times went ahead to hold its first Cannabis Cup devoid of any actual cannabis for the first of its two scheduled days, the second day was ultimately canceled due to dangerous weather conditions stemming from wind gusts reaching as high as 60 mph. The depleted event led many vendors to cancel their appearance outright, ...

Cooler Temperatures, Possible Rain In Store For Las Vegas Valley

... the weather service said. Saturday should see a 20 percent chance for rain, and another storm system may head into the valley next week, the weather service said. Las Vegas Valley residents can look forward to cooler temperatures for the next few days and a chance for showers over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday morning brought light showers to the Spring Mountains, but the valley stayed dry with a forecast high of 72 degrees. Friday should warm up to about 75 degrees before the high returns to 72 on Saturday, the weather service said. Saturday should see a 20 percent chance for rain, and another storm system may head into the valley next week, the weather service said. Las Vegas Valley residents can look forward to cooler temperatures for the next few days and a ...

Las Vegas Oddsmakers Favor Chicago Cubs To Repeat In 2017

... Locher). A screen showing a Chicago Cubs spring training baseball game is reflected with other screens on a countertop at the Westgate Superbook sports book, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Las Vegas. Oddsmakers in Las Vegas predict the Chica. (AP Photo/John Locher). A screen shows a Chicago Cubs spring training baseball game at the Westgate Superbook sports book, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Las Vegas. Oddsmakers in Las Vegas predict the Cubs will successfully defend their World Series title. By REGINA GARCIA CANO. Associated Press. LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Chicago Cubs have already broken the curse and won a World Series. Now, oddsmakers in Las Vegas predict the team will become only the third in almost 40 years to win it a second straight time. The city's sports books like the team to win it all, with some making the Cubs a 7-2 favorite. Other favorites are the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox and ...

Winds Up To 60 Mph Expected Thursday In Las Vegas Valley

... Valley. A man, who didn't want to give his name, walks along the pond at Potosi Park on Wednesday, March 29, 2019, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye. By Lawren Linehan. Las Vegas Review-Journal. A high-wind warning will be in effect most of Thursday as a major windstorm moves through the Las Vegas Valley. Thursday’s high-wind warning will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., the weather service said. Winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts upwards of 60 mph are expected to pick up in the afternoon. Skies will be partly cloudy and the forecast high is 80 degrees. Winds of this strength can cause challenging driving conditions, reduced visibility due to dust and tree damage, meteorologist Jim Harrison said. He recommends securing loose items such as trash cans and lawn furniture and avoiding the ...

Nfl Owners Approve Raiders' Move From Oakland To Las Vegas

... moving Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. NFL owners are expected to vote on the team's possible relocation to Las Vegas on Monday or Tu. By BARRY WILNER. AP Pro Football Writer. PHOENIX (AP) - Invoking his father Al's name, and copying what the Hall of Fame owner did with the Raiders, Mark Davis is moving the franchise out of Oakland. NFL owners approved the Raiders' move to Las Vegas 31-1 at the league meetings Monday. Miami was the lone dissenter. "My father used to say the greatness of the Raiders is in the future," Davis said. "This gives us the ability to achieve that.". The vote was a foregone conclusion after the league and Raiders were not satisfied with Oakland's proposals for a new stadium, and Las Vegas stepped up with $750 million in public money. Bank of America also is giving Davis a $650 million loan, further helping to persuade owners to allow the third team relocation in just over a year. The Rams moved from St. Louis to Los Angeles in 2016, and in January the Chargers relocated from San Diego to LA. "You ...

No Apparent Reason' For Shooting On Vegas Strip Bus

... hotel-casino in Las. (AP Photo/John Locher). Las Vegas SWAT officers surround a bus along Las Vegas Boulevard, Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Las Vegas. Las Vegas police said the gunman in a fatal shooting on the Strip who barricaded himself inside the public bus has surrend. By SALLY HO. Associated Press. LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man sitting at the back of a public bus on the Las Vegas Strip opened fire "for no apparent reason" as passengers got off at a stop in the heart of the tourism corridor, police said Sunday. Gary Breitling, 57, of Sidney, Montana, was shot and killed Saturday before the gunman barricaded himself in the vehicle, shutting down the Strip for hours, the Clark County coroner's office said. He died at a hospital. Rolando Cardenas, 55, has been accused in the shooting, and he surrendered peacefully after a standoff inside ...

Power Slowly Being Restored To Customers, Schools

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