Mick Akers

Las Vegas

Reporter at Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas Grand Prix partners with casino that once sued race officials

6 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

The Las Vegas Grand Prix has entered into a partnership agreement with a casino that was formerly suing the Formula One event. Ellis Island, located just next to Grand Prix Plaza on Koval Lane just north of Harmon Avenue, entered into a partnership with the grand prix to become an official venue of the race.
Athletics games to be televised in Las Vegas this season

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

Up to 15 Athletics games will air live on over-air-TV in Las Vegas this season. The select games will be simulcast from NBC Sports California on Fox 5 and their sister station, the Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network, the A’s announced Wednesday. Here’s the first 10 games slated to air on Fox 5. Additional games will be announced during the season:— Seattle Mariners, 12:35 p.m. Wednesday. — Los Angeles Angels, 12:35 p.m. May 22. — Houston Astros, 11:10 a.m. May 28.
Zoox temporarily halted its autonomous vehicle testing operations after a robotaxi crashed in Las Vegas

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

Zoox issued a voluntary software recall for 270 of its autonomous vehicles and temporarily halted self-driving testing last month following a crash in Las Vegas involving one of the company’s robotaxis. The Amazon-owned Zoox, has been carrying out self-driving testing operations in Las Vegas since 2019, as the company ramps up toward the launch of its commercial ride-hailing service in Southern Nevada. The company operates out of a 190,000-square-foot headquarters located in the southwest valley.
Real IDs now required to fly domestically in the U.S.

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

Federal Real ID requirements kicked in Wednesday, marking the first day airports around the country, including Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, began requiring the enhanced driver’s license to pass through security checkpoints. After years of delaying the deadline, which adds the extra security measures set forth by the Real ID Act of 2005 in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, travelers are now required to possess the federally compliant state-issued license.
Las Vegas Aviators will become ‘Belly Busters’ for ‘What If’ promotion

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

The Aviators next “What If” night will serve as an ode to a Las Vegas legend: the all-you-can-eat buffet. For their May 16 game against the El Paso Chihuahuas at Las Vegas Ballpark, the Aviators will become the Las Vegas Belly Busters, a quirky play off the results of excess eating that buffets have provided for nearly 80 years. The buffet first started in Las Vegas in 1946 at the El Rancho, and the dining experience became a staple at many Las Vegas resorts.
Golden Knights-Edmonton Oilers ticket prices on secondary market

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

Ticket prices on the secondary market for Game 1 of the Golden Knights’ second-round NHL playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers aren’t as high as other series starting this week. The least expensive ticket for Game 1 on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena is $110 on no-fee secondary ticket marketplace TickPick. The average listing price of the nearly 3,000 tickets available on TickPick was $325, as of Monday afternoon.
Henderson targets dangerous e-dirt bike use; Clark County weighs regulation

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

Henderson passed a new ordinance in an effort to crack down on the reckless use of electric bikes in city parks and trails. The ordinance, passed in December, will see new signage installed at Henderson parks noting that the use of all e-bikes with throttles is banned in city parks and trails, officials announced Monday.
Clark County added a Boulder Highway median fence to deter jaywalkers on dangerous stretch

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

Officials have taken an unconventional approach to keep pedestrians from jaywalking across one of the most dangerous roads in Nevada: placing a chain-link fence in the median of Boulder Highway between Flamingo Road and Nellis Boulevard. The fence was installed in October by Clark County at a cost of $41,285, after a request from the Metropolitan Police Department. The goal is to study whether the fence will deter jaywalkers along a 1,500-foot stretch of highway, a county spokesperson said.
Need Real ID? Las Vegas Valley DMVs are expanding walk-in service

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

Nevada residents who have a flight within the next 45 days and do not yet possess a Real ID can walk into four Las Vegas Valley Department of Motor Vehicles offices any day to obtain one starting next week. Starting Monday, the DMV will allow those who need to secure a Real ID to fly in the near term visit the select offices between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday to get the updated identification card without an appointment.
Grand Prix Plaza opens in Las Vegas with karting, virtual racing, interactive exhibit space and restaurant

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Mick Akers

A line of Formula One fans extended out the door Friday morning to be among the first inside Grand Prix Plaza as the space opened to guests for the first time. The first two fans rushed into the flagship F1 retail store, which is among the first spaces guests see when walking into the building, and went straight for some of the limited-edition Snoopy Las Vegas Grand Prix collaboration merchandise.