LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — On Wednesday morning four Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers were called down to the briefing room at the department’s headquarters. The officers faced a line of cameras and reporters prepared to take questions on their recent police work. About two minutes into this lookalike press conference, a person dressed as a giant Dunkin’ Donut came from the back holding a Vegas Golden Knights hockey stick. The officers were confused at first ,and then representatives from Dunkin’ Donuts Las Vegas explained the press conference was a sham, and that the officers would be going to Game two of the Stanley Cup final on Wednesday night. It turns out that Dunkin’ Donuts Las Vegas had some tickets to the game, but rather than giving them to an executive, they spread the hockey love to Metro. All of the officers were very excited. Officer Mark Mulligan, has been with the department for two years, says this is his very first hockey … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Metro Officers surprised with free Stanley Cup Final tickets
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Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, March 6 — VIDEO
1. Residents of Las Haciendas Apartments in North Las Vegas have been evicted. A spokesman for the city said the majority of people living there were not paying rent, their leases had expired, there were fraudulent leases, or they were squatters. He also said the building is known for gang activity, drug activity, and prostitution. The city identified several code issues with the property. 2. A family-owned company has filed a lawsuit against Republic Services of Southern Nevada. Simple ESG alleges that Republic is actively trying to push Simple ESG out of business by charging a premium to use the only landfill in the Las Vegas metro area — which Republic owns. Republic has an exclusive franchise agreement with all municipalities in Southern Nevada. 3. It’s been about a month since Steve Wynn stepped down as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts. Nevada’s Gaming Control Board announced it will strengthen regulations on sexual harassment policies. And two lawsuits against … [Read more...] about Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, March 6 — VIDEO
Las Vegas chamber offers course for executives new to area
Boyd Nelson is vice president of strategy and corporate development at Southwest Gas, shown at his office building on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye Boyd Nelson is vice president of strategy and corporate development at Southwest Gas, shown at his office building on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye A chunk of Southern Nevada’s population boom is made up of executive-level talent. A group of Southern Nevada executives, most new to Las Vegas, will get the scoop next month on navigating the local business community. At least 71,254 people moved to Nevada in 2017, according to state driver’s license surrender data. And a chunk of those people, like Boyd Nelson, came to the state for a job opportunity. “When coming in from the outside, you want to know what are the issues that matter? What’s the inside story in a number of areas?” … [Read more...] about Las Vegas chamber offers course for executives new to area
Las Vegas chamber president headed to DC to push for I-11 funding
Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye On the heels of a summit aimed at furthering construction of Interstate 11, the head of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce is traveling to Washington D.C. to push for federal funding for the freeway. Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of the Las Vegas chamber, will meet on Monday and Tuesday with Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., and representatives from the White House and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Specifically, Sewald said she wants I-11 to receive a chunk of President Donald Trump’s $1.5 billion infrastructure package, which calls for federal funds being leveraged with state and local dollars, along with private sector partnerships. Construction is underway for the first 15-mile segment of I-11 from Henderson to Boulder City, set to open by the end of this year. On a larger scale, I-11 is envisioned as a cross-border trade route from the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas chamber president headed to DC to push for I-11 funding
Las Vegas police lieutenant pleads not guilty in exploitation case
Las Vegas Metro Police officer, Lt. James Melton, center, appears in court at the Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in Las Vegas. Melton faces 14 felony counts, including theft, grand larceny auto, perjury and exploitation of an older person. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye Las Vegas Metro Police officer, Lt. James Melton, center, appears in court at the Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in Las Vegas. Melton faces 14 felony counts, including theft, grand larceny auto, perjury and exploitation of an older person. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye Las Vegas police Lt. James Melton leaves the courtroom at the Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in Las Vegas. Melton faces 14 felony counts, including theft, grand larceny auto, perjury and exploitation of an older person. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye April Parks appears in court at the Regional … [Read more...] about Las Vegas police lieutenant pleads not guilty in exploitation case