Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is a prominent daily newspaper that has been serving Las Vegas, Nevada since 1909. It holds the title of the largest daily newspaper in Nevada and is one of the two daily papers available in the Las Vegas region, alongside the Las Vegas Sun, which is owned by The Greenspun Corporation and distributed with it. The Review-Journal is often viewed as having a libertarian viewpoint in its editorials. On November 12, 2010, the paper announced a leadership change, with Bob Brown taking over as publisher from long-time publisher Sherman Frederick, while editor Thomas Mitchell transitioned to a senior opinion writer role.

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Adults making under $80K can’t afford to live comfortably in any state: report

21 hours ago | reviewjournal.com | Brendan Rascius

A single adult earning less than $80,000 per year cannot afford to live comfortably in a single U.S. state, a new report found. The report, released by SmartAsset on June 4, also revealed that families of four must earn more than $200,000 to live comfortably in nearly every state.
Amid higher ed culture wars, UNLV climate change researcher doubles down

1 day ago | reviewjournal.com | Alan Halaly

In response to a climate change denier’s recent challenge to debate him, UNLV professor Ben Leffel had one condition: The debate had to be held “in the form of a WWE professional wrestling match.”It’s one of the many bold tactics that Leffel takes when confronted with the firehose of misinformation swirling around the internet. He’s well aware that 99 percent of peer-reviewed science supports the existence of human-caused climate change, with a direct connection to carbon emissions.
Questions still swirling over Tony Hsieh’s will after court hearing

1 day ago | reviewjournal.com | Eli Segall

The first court hearing in Tony Hsieh’s probate case since his will surfaced showed there are still plenty of questions about the surprising and bizarre turn of events. At a hearing Thursday before District Judge Gloria Sturman, no one explained why the will was only discovered more than four years after the Las Vegas tech mogul’s death, and no one shed any light on people named in connection with the document but whose identities remain a mystery.
Station Casinos to offer premium fireworks view areas at three Las Vegas resorts

1 day ago | reviewjournal.com | Richard N. Velotta

Station Casinos’ free Fourth of July fireworks displays at three of the company’s Southern Nevada resorts will have special viewing areas attendees would have to pay for. The company announced this week that it will charge $35 per person 12 and older and $10 for children 2-11 for admission to the special viewing areas at Red Rock Resort, Durango and Green Valley Ranch. Children under 2 are free. The Fireworks by Grucci displays are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. at each location.
New to Las Vegas grocer to cut prices this summer

1 day ago | reviewjournal.com | Emerson Drewes

A discount grocery store chain, which recently arrived in the Las Vegas Valley, has announced price cuts this summer to a quarter of its selection, saving customers over $100 million. Aldi is dropping prices of over 40o items by up to 33 percent percent at all of their over 2,400 stores, according to a press release from the company.
Lombardo signs extreme heat bill. Here’s how Southern Nevada could change

1 day ago | reviewjournal.com | Alan Halaly

Nevada’s biggest cities and counties must now incorporate protective extreme heat measures into urban planning because of a newly signed law. In a win for environmental groups, Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, signed Assembly Bill 96 following the veto of a similar bill in the 2023 legislative session. At the time, he suggested there was a lack of evidence of development leading to higher temperatures, and he raised concerns about how such a bill could raise costs for local governments.
‘It’s theft’: Consumers express concern over NV Energy rate hike

2 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Emerson Drewes

Ratepayers expressed outrage Wednesday over NV Energy’s proposal to raise rates by 9 percent. “NV Energy doesn’t need a rate hike. It needs a reality check,” said Jonathan Alvarado at Wednesday evening’s consumer session held by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada at the Clark County Government Center. “This isn’t economics.
$50M office complex redevelopment in Henderson gets approval

2 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Eli Segall

The proposed redevelopment of a Henderson office complex into a retail-and-dining property got the green light this week. The Henderson City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved plans for an open-air project called The Cliff. The developers want to bring boutique shops, restaurants, live entertainment, a central bar and other features to the 10-acre site along St. Rose Parkway just south of the 215 Beltway.
Review-Journal CFO Stephen Hall promoted to senior vice president

2 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Emerson Drewes

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has promoted Chief Financial Officer Stephen Hall to senior vice president. Hall’s promotion takes effect immediately. He will continue to serve as CFO, in addition to his new role as senior vice president. “Steve is a leader in national media finance circles, with a deep acumen in newspaper and financial matters,” Keith Moyer, the Review-Journal’s publisher and editor, said. “His efforts span across every aspect of our RJ operation, in only the most positive of ways.
Analyst notes weakening Las Vegas hotel rates in investor report

2 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Richard N. Velotta

A gaming industry analyst has noted a downturn in second-quarter hotel room rates in Las Vegas, a possible indicator of a softening market, but isn’t ready to buy in to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority theory that it’s due to consumer uncertainty. Barry Jonas, an analyst with Atlanta-based Truist Securities, noted rate weakness in a Tuesday report but said rates could be languishing due to typical downturns that occur when the weather gets hotter.