Aron Baynes, who suffered a spinal cord injury after a freak fall while playing for the Australian national team in the Tokyo Olympics last summer, has resumed his career and will be working out for NBA teams Friday in Las Vegas.

Baynes was in hospitals in Tokyo and Brisbane for nearly two months last summer as he learned to walk again. He returned to playing basketball only in January after grueling weeks regaining his strength through daily physical therapy and is now ready to show teams his progress.

Baynes was knocked unconscious last July 28 when he fell in the bathroom where he'd gone during the fourth quarter of Australia's Olympic pool play game with Italy. When he came to, he had numbness in his limbs and couldn't walk. He was rushed to the hospital where scans showed internal bleeding was putting pressure on his spine.

"It's a remarkable comeback and a testament to all the hard work he's put in," Daniel Moldovan, Baynes' agent, told ESPN.

Baynes, 35, has played nine seasons in the NBA and averaged 6.1 points and 5.2 rebounds with the Toronto Raptors during the 2020-21 season. He won an NBA title with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014 and was part of Australia's bronze-medal team last summer, the country's first Olympic medal.

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The Las Vegas Raiders have positively revamped their roster this offseason, but do they have the worst roster in the AFC West?

It has been a very successful offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders, a team that won ten games in 2021 and made their second appearance in the playoffs in the last five years. Of course, it was also their second appearance in the last 20 years as well, as they have only made the playoffs in 2016 and 2021 since the 2002 season.

Overall, there was a lot to like about what went on between the white lines, as the team battled through a very strange season off the field. With a new head coach and general manager at the helm this offseason, the team got better, but some do not feel it will be good enough in a tough AFC West division.

Recently, Cody Benjamin from CBSSports.com put out his ranking of all 32 rosters heading into training camp, and the Raiders came in at No. 12 overall. That is a solid ranking considering the holes they still have along the offensive line, and on defense, but it came in as the worst in the AFC West.

Does Las Vegas really have the worst roster in the division? This after adding All-Pro talent in Davante Adams and Chandler Jones?

Truth be told, the Chiefs lost a lot of talent this offseason, and while Los Angeles is seen as a darling by most media outlets, they have accomplished nothing with Justin Herbert at quarterback. Denver will be much better now that they have a capable quarterback, but they also have a new head coach and issues up and down the roster.

Overall, the Las Vegas Raiders roster will be one of the best in the AFC, and whether or not that translates to wins will really be up to the coaching staff. The Raiders have veteran leaders up and down the roster as well, so when all is said and done, their roster could prove to be the best in the division.

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Man refused to listen to commands, police say

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) A driver is accused of ramming other cars, flashing a gun, and then spitting on officers during an arrest earlier this week, Las Vegas police said.

Police said they were called to an area near the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Carson Avenue on Sunday for a report of a driver who was ramming vehicles and waving a gun, they said.

The driver, identified as Francisco Dutchover, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, refused to listen to officers commands, they said.

Dutchover pulled over near the on-ramp to U.S. 95, police said. Officers noted a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, they said.

While at the Clark County jail, Dutchover refused to listen to officers commands and kicked a chair at one, police said.

He also reportedly spit at officers and threatened staff, police said.

Dutchover faces charges including of DUI, disobeying a police officer while DUI, and assault on a protected person.

He posted bail and was due in court in August. A booking photo was unavailable.

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In what is likely to be a fairly significant letdown to fans who were looking forward to seeing the Spurs new rookies in Summer League, one will not be available: 9th overall pick Jeremy Sochan, who tested positive for COVID just days after arriving in San Antonio. While he is back with the team, the Spurs decided it wasnt worth the injury risk for him to play after missing all the practices for reconditioning.

Joe Wieskamp has also been ruled out after suffering a sprained ankle in practice on Tuesday and had been wearing a boot. He was drafted 41st overall by the Spurs in 2021 and signed a two-way contract last season, which was later converted to a regular NBA contract March. The Spurs have since extended him a qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent for San Antonio. Hopefully missing out on Summer League wont hurt his chances at finding a permanent spot in the league next season, be it with the Spurs or elsewhere.

Despite the letdown absences, there will still be plenty of reasons to watch the Summer Spurs. With the starting guard position suddenly in flux thanks to the trade of Dejounte Murray, now will be a good time to see how much 2021 lottery pick Josh Primo has grown according to Gregg Popovich, his maturity level is uncanny as well as see what their other two first round picks in Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley are all about.

The Spurs kick off Summer League tomorrow in Las Vegas at 4PM CT against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which can be viewed on NBA TV.

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The local Thai community is the focus of the next iteration of the popular "Cultures of Las Vegas" television and podcast series.

Cultures of Las Vegas: The Thais is airing on Clark County Television (CCTV) throughout May, which is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Guest moderated by Patranya Bhoolsuwan, a former KLAS TV reporter who is owner and founder of Patranya Media LLC, the half-hour interview show focuses on the history and growth of the local Thai community, Thai cultural influence on the younger generation and Thai food, then and now.

"Now more than ever, Asian Americans are calling Southern Nevada home and that includes the growing Thai community," said Bhoolsuwan. "We all have different reasons for wanting to live here, but at the same time, we also share a common thread. Thai culture is rich and you see that in our arts, language, and of course food! I am thankful that through this show "Cultures of Las Vegas", Clark County is giving us the space to share our unique story through the wonderful people in this community".

Joining Bhoolsuwan for the show are John Zeigler, president of the Las Vegas Children Foundation, Nevada Assemblywoman Cecilia Gonzales, Attorney Ranee Samerthai, Onpreeya Long and Claudia Nipakorn Long of the Pong Lang Las Vegas Dance Group, Dr. Christian Giovanni of the Thai Culture Foundation, Asian-Thai News Presenter Santhana Foster, Suntharee Balthazor of Suns Beef Jerky, Pitch Pukdee of Suns Thai Food and Mark Padoongpat, author and director of Asian and Asian American Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Besides appearing on CCTV, the show also may be viewed on Clark Countys YouTube channel at http://www.YouTube.com/ClarkCountyNV. A direct link to the show: https://youtu.be/6u_n6WWxeEg. The special will also appear on the Countys social media channels.

Further, the discussion is available on Clark Countys Cultures of Las Vegas podcast available for iPhones and Androids.

The show will appear on CCTV throughout May, including Thursday, May 5 at 1 and 6 p.m.; Friday, May 6 at 4:30 a.m., 3 and 11 p.m.; Saturday, May 8 at 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday, May 9 at 1 and 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 11:30 p.m. CCTVs schedule may be found at http://www.ClarkCountyNV.gov.

Previous iterations of the series have focused on the Chinese, https://youtu.be/wSXlaLr20eA; the French, https://youtu.be/l53oPCatW7k; the Germans, https://youtu.be/a7EerPFA954; the Indians, https://youtu.be/oh2J9AFzQXk; the Irish, https://youtu.be/Fu5OcnTlGy4; the Italians, https://youtu.be/FA-X8QB_c3A; Mexico, https://youtu.be/jyl96aqwjUk; the Native Americans, https://youtu.be/jDbBr0cCi0k; and the Poles, https://youtu.be/UOz5qjA6jNA. CCTV has also produced similar shows, including, Celebrating Latino Contributions, https://youtu.be/6OcrX1ywDHw; Influences of Asia and the Pacific, https://youtu.be/8X3EIlvufME; and The Legacy, The History: Celebrating Black History Month, https://youtu.be/1hmHSrqooyA. Clark County plans to continue the series, focusing on the contributions of local ethnic groups.

CCTV is available in the Las Vegas area on Channel 4 on Cox cable and on CenturyLink on Channels 4 and 1004 as well as in Laughlin on Channel 14 via Suddenlink. Live streaming of CCTV programming is available at https://www.youtube.com/user/ClarkCountyNV/live. CCTV is also available in Boulder City on Channel 4 and in Moapa Valley on Digital Channel 50.3. One may watch CCTV on streaming devices such as Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV via the YouTube app.

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Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nations 11th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.3 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2019). Included are the nations 7th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the states largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.

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Teamsters Local 631 Members Authorize Strike After Weeks of Contentious Negotiations; Contract Expires May 31

(LAS VEGAS) More than 1,200 members of Teamsters Local 631 in Las Vegas voted to authorize a strike at Republic Services last night. The vote to strike was overwhelming, with 95 percent of participating members voting in favor, and comes after weeks of contentious contract negotiations with the company.

We have been dedicated workers throughout the pandemic, serving on the frontline to keep Las Vegas clean and safe. This has meant putting our health and well-being at risk. We deserve better than this, said Samuel Bronson, an 18-year commercial driver at Republic Services and Local 631 member. The company calls me and my colleagues heroes, but they dont treat us that way on the job. In fact, they dont even treat us with common human decency. We cannot put up with this treatment anymore. This vote reflects our belief that we deserve better. Republic Services must be held accountable. Its time for this company to bargain in good faith and negotiate a fair contract.

Bronson and his co-workers service communities and businesses throughout Las Vegas, including McCarran International Airport, casinos and other major tourist attractions. If a contract is not ratified soon, the city could see a major disruption in waste hauling, impacting tens of thousands of residents, tourists and businesses.

The overwhelming vote sends Republic Services the clearest possible message of how insulted and disrespected our members are by this company, said Tommy Blitsch, Local 631 Secretary-Treasurer. These workers will not hesitate to strike if things dont change in the next three weeks.

Local 631 and the company will return to the negotiating table later this month. The current contract expires on May 31.

Republic Services will stop at nothing to bust the union. Their behavior during negotiations with Local 631 shows they have learned nothing the past year. Republic workers are fed up. Theyve had enough. All across the country, our members are fighting back and telling this company theyre not going to take it anymore, said Chuck Stiles, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division. This is our biggest unit at Republic, and we will not allow the company to gut this contract. If we dont stop this from happening in Vegas, theres no doubt that this company will continue these tactics in other locations. The Teamsters arent going to stand for it. We are going to be vigilant.

On Dec. 9, 2021, more than 400 sanitation workers employed by Republic Services in Orange County, Calif., went on strike in response to the companys unfair labor practices committed during contract negotiations. A week after the Orange County strike, more than 400 San Diego County workers commenced a month-long strike against Republic following similar disputes in contract negotiations.

Republic Services CEOs total compensation totaled over $12 million in 2020154 times the pay of an average Republic worker. The company reported 15 percent growth in total revenue for 2021. Rather than investing profits into higher wages or new trucks, the company has spent more than $736 million buying back its stock. Meanwhile, workers continue to fight for better working conditions, and waste and recycling collection remains the fifth most dangerous job in America.

Republic Services has made billions at the expense of its workforce and saw record profits during the pandemic, said Sean M. OBrien, Teamsters General President. Its clear that they arent going to appreciate us until we demand that they recognize the role we play in achieving their success. We will strike if necessary. Local 631 members are ready, and they have the backing of more than one million Teamsters across North America.

This Sunday, OBrien, Stiles and Blitsch will be holding a national call for all Teamster members at Republic Services to discuss strategy and begin preparations for a possible sanitation strike in Las Vegas.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents more than 7,000 Republic Services workers across the United States.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit http://www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/teamsters.

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Thursday, May12

SPORTS: LAS VEGAS AVIATORS VS. SALT LAKE BEESThru 5/14 7 p.m., (& 5/15, noon), Las Vegas Ballpark,ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS7:30 p.m., House of Blues,concerts.livenation.com.

PARTY: ARCTIC MOON10 p.m., Commonwealth,elationlv.com.

MUSIC: POST NCWith The Crimsons, Elephante King, 8 p.m., SoulBelly BBQ, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: DILLON FRANCIS10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

MISC: CLOWN BAR 2Thru 5/29, times vary, Majestic Repertory Theatre,majesticrepertory.com.

PARTY: CONDUCTA10 p.m., We All Scream,weallscream.com.

MISC: CIRQUE DU SOLEILS MAD APPLE (preview opening) Thru 5/26, times vary, New York-New York Theater,newyorknewyork.mgmresorts.com.

MUSIC: THE LIFE OF STEPHEN SONDHEIMThe beautiful musical tribute to Stephen Sondheim was one of many Academy Awards moments you might have missed or forgotten from the because of, you know, that thing. But now its Las Vegas turn to honor the composer and lyricist who reinvented the musical. The Space has long been one of the best places in the city to celebrate Broadway, and this night will feature some of Sondheims most impactful songs performed by local favorites like Anne Martinez, Michelle Johnson, Phillip Officer, Chris Lash, Frank Lawson and Annette Verdolino along with the venues operators, Mark Shunock and Cheryl Daro. Plus, all proceeds benefit the Actors Fund, which supports performing arts workers in Nevada and across the country. 8 p.m., $30-$50, thespacelv.com. Brock Radke

MUSIC: SILK SONIC9 p.m., & 5/14, 5/17, Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: STEVE AOKI10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

MISC: LAS VEGAS FILIPINO-AMERICAN FESTIVAL5/13-5/15, times vary, Craig Ranch Regional Park, lasvegasfilipinoamericanfestival.com.

MUSIC: ERIC CHURCH8 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

COMEDY: NATE BARGATZE8 p.m., & 5/14, Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: KEM & KENNY BABYFACE EDMONDS8 p.m., the Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MUSIC: STEVE MILLER BAND8 p.m., & 5/14, Venetian Theatre, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: MIKE ATTACK11 a.m., Wet Republic, events.taogroup.com.

PARTY: CHOP VEGASWith Timaya, Niniola, Kamo Mphela, TXC, 11 a.m., Daylight Beach Club, daylightvegas.com.

MUSIC: ROD STEWART7:30 p.m., & 5/14, 5/18, the Colosseum,ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: CARRIE UNDERWOOD8 p.m., & 5/14, 5/18, Resorts World Theatre, axs.com.

PARTY: KYGO10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub,wynnsocial.com.

MUSIC: THE DOOBIE BROTHERS8 p.m., & 5/14, 5/18, Zappos Theater,ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: MAJID JORDAN10:30 p.m., Light Nightclub, thelightvegas.com.

MUSIC: JENNY DONT & THE SPURSWith Dog Party, The Devils Duo, 9 p.m., SoulBelly BBQ, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: HIVE MIND TAKEOVERWith Jasperse , Dantes Inferno, Wilhelm, Skolits, midnight, Terrace Afterhours,terraceafterhoursvegas.com.

MUSIC: D.I.With El Escapado 9 p.m., Evel Pie, evelpie.com.

PARTY: MACHINE GUN KELLYWith DJ Ruckus, 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com. (Courtesy/Mark Seliger)

MUSIC: MASTODONTwenty-plus years, eight albums and one Grammy in, the era of Mastodon continues on unrelentingly. The Atlanta-based metal band has rocked hard through four presidencies, seven Star Wars movies and the entirety of dubstep without compromising its sound or doing anything too goofball. (And if the band did anything goofball, like the theme song to the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie or the straight-up clowning video for Show Yourself, it has leaned into it as hard as its leaned into its concept albums and face-melting live shows.) Latest album Hushed and Grim both builds on and celebrates a legacy of sludgy, thought-provoking and outright badass stoner metal whose impact may not outlast the Pleistocene Epoch, but itll sure come close. Witness it with your own eyes and ears. With Khemmis. 7:30 p.m., $45-$80. House of Blues, livenation.com. Geoff Carter

MUSIC: PHOEBE BRIDGERSThe wait is over! Indie singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers finally makes her Las Vegas solo debut, at the Amp at Craig Ranch. (Shes played here once before, as half of Better Oblivion Community Center alongside Conor Oberst.) Bridgers, whose songwriting chops have bagged her four Grammy nominations since the release of 2017 debut album Stranger in the Alps, displays all the signs of a runaway success. She leans wholly into the fabled sad girl summer, penning profound stories of melancholic dysfunction and anxiety on her sophomore album Punisher, subverted by a dry, signature wit. And she sings well beyond her 27 years, reaching into an abyss of feelings and twisting them into a shape all her own. Its beautiful music, haunting at times, and well worth your attention. With Sloppy Jane, $43-$70, etix.com. Amber Sampson

MUSIC: LOVERS & FRIENDSThru 5/15, 11 a.m.-midnight, Las Vegas Festival Grounds,loversandfriendsfest.com.

ARTS: NEVADA BALLET THEATRE 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA7:30 p.m., Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com.

MISC: LAS VEGAS DAYS PARADE10 a.m., Downtown Las Vegas, lasvegasnevada.gov.

MISC: LAS VEGAS DAYS FESTIVAL11 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Fifth Street School, lasvegasnevada.gov.

PARTY: KASKADE11 a.m., Wet Republic,events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: SNOOP DOGG & ICE CUBEWith Warren G, Justin Champagne, 7 p.m., Michelob Ultra Arena, axs.com.

FOOD & DRINK: WALLYS TEQUILA & MEZCALFestival 6 p.m., Resorts World, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: MARSHMELLO11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

SPORTS: LAS VEGAS LIGHTS VS. OAKLAND ROOTS7 p.m., Cashman Field,lasvegaslightsfc.com.

PARTY: ILLENIUM11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, events.taogroup.com.

PARTY: TISTO11 a.m., Ayu Dayclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: ROCK N RUN CONCERTCelebration With Otherwise, Scott Russo, Unwritten Law & more, 6 p.m., Fremont Country Club, seetickets.us.

PARTY: THE CHAINSMOKERS10 p.m., XS Nightclub,wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: ZEDD10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub,zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: JAZZ IN THE PARK: DOWN TO THE BONE6 p.m., Clark County Amphitheater, seetickets.us.

PARTY: LUDACRIS10:30 p.m., Light Nightclub, thelightvegas.com.

MUSIC: UB40 FT. ALI CAMPBELL9 p.m., Mandalay Bay Beach,ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: CARNAGE10:30 p.m., EBC at Night,wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: ALESSO10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: TANTRICWith Lovesick Radio, Crashing Wayward, Raven Tree, 7 p.m., Rockstar Bar & Grill, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: LIL JON10:30 p.m., Hakkasan Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

ARTS: OPERA LAS VEGAS: THE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANSIn the Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Bremen Town Musicians, four animalsa cat, a dog, a donkey and a roosterflee their family farms for the free town of Bremen before they can be put out to pasture. Before they get there, however, they happen upon a cottage belonging to a gang of robbers and take it for their own through cunning and trickery, making it their retirement home. Its the kind of story that deserves to be sung, and thanks to arranger John Davies, it can be: He has fitted the story to music by Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, Jacques Offenbach and others, creating a 50-minute, fully staged version for Opera Las Vegas to perform. This family-friendly production has two great lessons to teach young viewers: We can go farther working together, and opera is more than just a sound that 7-Eleven stores can play through outdoor speakers to scare loiterers away. Its both a musical and storytelling form, and this is a great way to begin fostering an appreciation of it. 3 p.m., $15. Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, operalasvegas.com. Geoff Carter

MUSIC: COUNTRY IN THE PARK: CHRIS LANEWith Priscilla Block, Dillon Carmichael, Ryan Griffin, 11 a.m., Water Street Plaza, cityofhenderson.com

MUSIC: BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS5 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena,mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com.

PARTY: DIPLO10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub,wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: DAVID GUETTA11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: GALANTISNoon, Ayu Dayclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

FOOD & DRINK: SOULBELLY BBQ ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY5 p.m., SoulBelly BBQ, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: NIC FANCIULLI10 p.m., Moonbeam at Ayu Dayclub,zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: KARLA BONOFFWhats better than watching a songwriting legend perform, and feeling like theyre singing just to you? Karla Bonoff might make you feel that way. The folk-rock musician wrote hits for stars like Home (1977) recorded by Bonnie Raitt, the title track for Wynonna Judds 1993 album Tell Me Why and one of the top wedding songs of all time All My Life (1988), taken to No. 1 by the combination of Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville. More recently, Bonoff recently released full-length album Carry Me Home (2019) and 2021 single Night Full of Rain. Prepare for your heartstrings to be plucked. 3 p.m., Summerlin Library, free, lvccld.org.Shannon Miller

PARTY: ROGER & ROCO10 a.m., Azilo Ultra Pool, azilolasvegas.com.

MUSIC: GOATWHOREWith Sheer Cold, Foul Deformity, Hiding Outside, Volterrum, 8 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billards, seetickets.us.

PARTY: DJ E-ROCK10:30 p.m., Jewel Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

COMEDY: K.T. TATARAThru 5/22, 8 p.m., L.A. Comedy Club, bestvegascomedy.com.

MISC: LANE NISHIKAWA FILM FESTIVALMay is AAPI Heritage Month and to educate locals about Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture, Clark County Library will host a two-day festival featuring the films of Japanese actor, filmmaker and producer Lane Nishikawa. Day 1 will screen Only the Brave (2006), which was produced and directed by Nishikawa and tells a fictionalized story of the real 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War IIa unit created when 1,400 Japanese-American soldiers petitioned the U.S. government to allow them to serve in the war, rather than be detained in Japanese internment camps. Day 2 will screen Nishikawas 2019 documentary Our Lost Years, which commemorated the 75th anniversary of the executive order to incarcerate Japanese Americans in internment camps during the war. After each film, Nishikawa will discuss his experience making them, what he learned, and cultural representation in todays film industry. May 17-18, 6:30 p.m., Clark County Library, free, lvccld.org. Shannon Miller

MUSIC: LORD HURON6 p.m., the Amp at Craig Ranch Park, etix.com.

SPORTS: LAS VEGAS ACES VS. PHOENIXMercury 7 p.m., Michelob Ultra Arena, axs.com.

PARTY: NGHTMRE10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

PARTY: EXODUSMidnight, On the Record, ontherecordlv.com.

MUSIC: FOR KING & COUNTRY7 p.m., Orleans Arena, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: BASTILLEWith Alice Merton, 7:30 p.m., the Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MISC: DEREK HOUGH7:30 p.m., Venetians Summit Showroom, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: DOM DOLLA & JOHN SUMMIT11 a.m., Marquee Dayclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: SANTANA7 p.m., House of Blues,livenation.com.

MUSIC: CLINT HOLMES7 p.m., Myrons,thesmithcenter.com.

PARTY: PARTIBOI6910 p.m., Discopussy, discopussydtlv.com.

MUSIC: STAND ATLANTICWith Confidence, Cemetery Sun, 7ru7h, 7 p.m., the Space,thespacelv.com.

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) As the realities of a water shortage set in, valley residents are developing a healthy intolerance for water waste.

After 8 News Now reported on a new park being built in North Las Vegas, a resident shared pictures from the site showing a sprinkler that ran unattended after construction crews had left for the night. Other pictures showed puddles of water in the dirt, caused by leaky hoses and equipment.

Its a lot of water. You talk about water people use on their yards its a lot of water, said the resident, who walks with her husband in the area. She asked us not to use her name. She said she has called the water waste hotline to report the site, and she has also contacted the North Las Vegas City Council. Shes skeptical that shell see anything done about it.

The Tule Springs Regional Park construction site is in the northern valley, just southwest of where Revere Street crosses the northern 215 Beltway.

She and her husband have been able to shut off the water at the hydrant, but shes wondering if the public should even have access to the hydrant.

We checked with cities to see if they are fielding a lot of complaints from people about water waste. Heres what they said:

North Las Vegas: Five to 10 calls per dayHenderson: 28 calls per day on averageLas Vegas: 16 calls per day on average.

Report water waste online by clicking the city name in the list above to get to a report form, or visit snwa.com for phone numbers.

Sometimes, I think people that report water waste expect to see the issue resolved very quickly, and I can understand that. But the reality is that these investigations can take a little bit of time, said Bronson Mack, who handles public outreach for the Las Vegas Valley Water District and the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

For instance, if someone reports water waste that occurring on a Monday at 4 a.m., we then set up an investigation for the following Monday at 4 a.m. Our investigators then visit the property on that same day of the week at the same time to document the waste as it is occurring, Mack said.

And the number of calls are really just the tip of the iceberg.

Mack said water waste investigators are on the street 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and they find more violations than the public reports. And each violation might lead to multiple investigations.

According to Mack, more than 2,000 reports led to a total of more than 5,000 investigations.

At the Tule Springs construction site, the resident keeps checking for a remedy.

Theyre not policing it at all, she said.

Were in a crisis situation youd think theyd try to minimize the water.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, may be known for its casinos and glamour, but it's also the place I grew up.

From hidden gems to the local food scene, here are some surprising things about living in this tourist hub:

Spanning South Las Vegas Boulevard, the Strip, which was featured in "The Hangover" (2009), is one of the most recognizable parts of Vegas.

Though for some locals, visiting the Strip is too much. The traffic can be awful and the area isn't all that integrated into your daily life unless you work in tourism.

Many restaurants, clubs, and shows will offer discounts for residents, but the boom in local culture and entertainment has provided a sanctuary for those of us who want to relax and avoid resort fees and belligerent tourists.

Meow Wolf's Omega Mart is an interactive art installation. Katie Skinner

People who've driven through Las Vegas have probably seen the whimsical, mysterious billboards for Meow Wolf's Omega Mart, an interactive art installation set up as a surreal supermarket.

I saw so much advertising that I thought it had to be too good to be true, but you have to experience it to believe it.

Located inside the AREA15 building, Omega Mart is a local favorite that I think more tourists should check out. It's sort of a hybrid of an art gallery, museum, and escape room. Plus it has giant, indoor slides.

In my experience, many locals still like to unwind and enjoy Vegas, even if they stay away from the Strip. The city is sprinkled with resorts that boast fine dining, shows, and other attractions specifically catered to residents.

Plus if you visit a mall, grocery store, or gas station, you'll likely find a good amount of slot machines. Gamblingis still a fun pastime for locals.

The hiking trails are scenic. Katie Skinner

Las Vegas's local hikes are a must-try for fans of the outdoors. They are beautiful, scenic, and friendly to people of all experience levels.

If you're not looking to work up a sweat, there are plenty of pleasant walks with incredible scenic views. But if you're in search of a challenge, check out Turtlehead Peak to feel on top of the world or Mount Charleston for an option with more shade.

With all of its gaudy gold pillars, fountains, and buffets, Las Vegas would seem like a city that produces a lot of waste. Fortunately, it actively makes an effort not to.

It's locally known that almost all of the water in the hotels and pools including the classic Bellagio fountain gets filtered, cleaned, and reused. Plus some of the food waste from downtown dining gets shipped over to local pig farms.

As far as preparation goes, Las Vegas' city planning is pretty spectacular.

The grocery stores have an impressive variety of produceconsidering the city's in the middle of the desert.

The locals I know didn't even notice shortages of toilet paper , COVID-19 tests, and other groceries during the most turbulent times of the pandemic. I think Las Vegas worked overtime to be tourist-friendly and keep the city stocked.

There are great murals in the Arts District. Katie Skinner

Even though Sin City has been known for its accommodation to tourists, its recent growth in local amenities has been a real treat to resident Las Vegans.

The city has hidden gems off of the main tourist-trodden path, such as free concerts in the park, food-truck events, and the impressive Arts District.

Established in 1998, the Arts District is one of my favorite spots in all of Vegas. It has art galleries, trendy restaurants, and plenty of gorgeous landscapes and murals for photoshoots or events.

The Strip boasts some amazing food from famous chefs I love Hell's Kitchen at Caesars Palace and LAVO at the Venetian but the local foodie scene shouldn't be slept on.

If you are vegan, carnivorous, all organic, or nothing of the sort, the locally owned food scene in Sin City is universally diverse and exciting.

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Mystery poles have appeared in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip near the Welcome To Las Vegas sign.

If youre just driving by the sign, you might not even notice them especially with the palm trees and keeping an eye on the cones, pedestrians and other traffic.

But viewer Kurt saw them, sending in an email asking, Do you know what this is? I watch you guys every morning and I dont recall this being discussed.

Kurt, the folks from Clark County say those are Smart Poles. Theyre combination light poles that have room to become cell phone sites.

Kurt, thanks for writing in. Well update with more info as we get smarter about those smart poles.

Buckle up, drive carefully and, please put down that phone

If theres something driving you crazy, email me: traffic8@8newsnow.com.

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DJ Mustardis a newly single man, and he did exactly what most bachelors do in his position party in Las Vegas!

The uber-famous producer was spotted at downtown Las Vegas hotspot Circa Resort & Casino just days after pulling the plug on his marriage. As always DTLVs newest property was packed with celebrities, including the newly single musician.

Mustard true to his name took in the hotels notable steakhouse, Barrys Downtown Prime, for a fill-up before hitting the party scene. The producer, who has worked with Tyga, 2 Chainz, Kid Ink, Jennifer Lopez, T-Pain, and Fergie praised the mouth-watering experience tagging celebrity chef Barry S. Dakake, saying, Great place, Ill be back ASAP!

The same weekend, undefeated bantamweight, Aljamain Sterling, rolled up to Circa in style sporting his famed UFC championship belt. He kicked off his fun-filled evening at Barrys with his lovely fianc, Rebecca. He was also joined by fellow UFC bantamweight, Merab Dvalishvili. The three chowed down on the restaurants signature dishes, including fan favorite, the whole Maine lobster mac n cheese. Coincidentally, Merab and the Funk Master ran into yet another UFC great, lightweight Clay Guida (who is no stranger to his go-to dining spot).

A couple more recognizable faces joined the group for a photo op. Two-time light middleweight world champion, Ronald Lamont Winky Wright, and former MLB player/current sports agent, Gary Sheffield, were spotted satisfying their appetites at Vegas celebrity magnet of a steakhouse. Circa casino executive, Richard Wilk, showed the group an unforgettable time at the popular resort and made sure they enjoyed a top-notch dinner that far exceeded their expectations.

Alijamain was the lucky one in the bunch, he received a full tour of the establishment by Chef Barry. The co-owner even took him backstage to the place where all the magic happens the kitchen! There, he browsed all of the stations, taste-tested a few cookies, and slapped his championship belt around the boss.

Funk Master was spootted upstairs hanging at the longest indoor bar in Nevada (spanning a record-breaking 165 feet), Mega Bar, where he met with Circa CEO/owner, Derek Stevens. The Las Vegas businessman is an MMA fanatic, so he and Aljamain were catching up on all things UFC, including his most recent victory at UFC 273. The champ also showed Mr. Stevens some of his signature moves (in the least intimidating way possible.)

We broke the story, Circa played host to several of this years top NFL draft picks including one who took in the huge news while hanging out at the properties Stadium Swim. The incredible sports themed pool has played host to some of the biggest stars in the world.

As for the singles party, we reported DJ Mustard ended his marriage after documents were filed in the L.A County Courts. The producer and his wife split after only 1 year of marriage.The former couple, who shares three children together, got engaged back in 2018. In the filing, Mustard is asking for joint custody of the kids.

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A Las Vegas-based author with ties to a UNLV writing program penned an essay earlier this week about plagiarizing her debut novel, only for more plagiarism to be uncovered in the essay.

In a personal essay for the website Literary Hub, writer Jumi Bello said her debut novel was set to publish this summer when she came clean to her publisher about plagiarizing parts of the book.

I didnt want a version of the book to come out that wasnt true to my own work even if it meant losing the book contract, Bello wrote, according to a cached version of the essay, which has since been deleted. The publisher canceled the book, only doing what was best to ensure they didnt publish plagiarized material.

Hours after Bellos essay was published by Literary Hub, it was retracted, according to a statement posted by the website Monday.

Earlier this morning Lit Hub published a very personal essay by Jumi Bello about her experience writing a debut novel, her struggles with severe mental illness, the self-imposed pressures a young writer can feel to publish, and her own acts of plagiarism, the website said in its statement. Because of inconsistencies in the story and, crucially, a further incident of plagiarism in the published piece, we decided to pull the essay.

An editor with Lit Hub told The Associated Press that the plagiarism concerned passages in the essay about the history of plagiarism.

Bello started as a doctoral candidate in nonfiction at UNLVs Black Mountain Institute in the fall of 2021, according to her website. Before coming to Las Vegas, she taught high school in Taiwan and mainland China before studying fiction at the Iowa Writers Workshop.

The Black Mountain Institute did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday about the matter. UNLVs website listed her as a graduate assistant in the English department.

A spokeswoman at UNLV said Tuesday she did not immediately have a comment about Bellos essay.

Bello described her struggles with mental health throughout the essay, discussing her plans to attend a doctoral program in Las Vegas, where she would continue writing about mental illness.

The Black Mountain Institute is a literary arts center at UNLV that gives $9,000 a year to its doctoral fellows for the first three years of their studies, according to its website.

Faylita Hicks, who is listed as a current fellow, wrote on Twitter on Monday that Bello should not be publicly condemned for holding herself accountable for the plagiarism.

She attempted to take full responsibility in a very public way, Hicks wrote. That is all we can ask of people who plagiarize accountability.

Contact Lorraine Longhi at 480-243-4086 or llonghi@reviewjournal.com. Follow @lolonghi on Twitter.

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Retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Officer Ashton Packe, who helped respond to the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in October 2017, revealed what he carries in his bag to stay prepared during the most unexpected of events.

Packe spoke about the heroism he saw the day of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, the strength of the LVMPD and the importance of establishing positive relationships between police and community members at CrimeCon 2022, a true-crime conference held in Las Vegas between April 28 and May 1.

"At the end of the day, we don't know what the universe is going to throw our way. There are some things we can't control. There are some things we can. But situational awareness, safety training. I carry a tourniquet in all my vehicles. I have several one for me and one for the person who's hurt. It's just like a medical kit. I just have it. It's ready to go. It's like having a fire extinguisher in your house," Packe, who served on the LVMPD's Counter-Terrorism Section, said.

Retired LVMPD and Hope for Prisoners Executive Director of Law Enforcement Engagement Ashton Packe at CrimeCon 2022. (Fox News)

In his bag, he "always" carries a firearm, a knife, a tourniquet and a handcuff key.

"You never know who might try to grab you and take you out, but I don't think the average everyday citizen has to worry about those things," he said. "But a medical kit and a tourniquet and a way to stop a sucking chest wound was very, very important."

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Aside from physical tools, Packe also emphasized the importance of staying physically active, eating healthy and taking time to pray or meditate on a regular basis to keep the mind and body sharp in the event of a crisis. "Situational awareness," he said, is just as important as having the right tools in one's bag.

He recalled a display of heroism on the day of the Harvest Festival shooting that left 58 people dead and more than 800 injured after Stephen Paddock opened fire on concertgoers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel before killing himself.

Las Vegas police investigate a side street near the Las Vegas Village after a lone gunman opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker)

"I highlight the story of Mike Gracia. He is a Southern California police officer who was at the festival. He was shot in the head. He went down. I won't go too graphic on the injury and how bad it was initially, but his wife basically put it back together, and then she got shot, and then she just had enough situational awareness to go and grab some cowboys and say, 'My husband's a police officer, please get him to help he needs.'"

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Gracia's wife then his fiance tracked his phone to a trauma center and showed up "with a compressionwith her own injuries," Packe explained. The couple now has a child together.

"You saw civilians at the after incident turn into first responders, the heroes, the heroics of that night. I always say I did nothing heroic that night other than show up," Packe said. "The real heroes are the men and women who sprung into action. Some of them just, you know, everyday citizens. But knew that their fellow man needed that immediate help."

Concertgoers rush to save a victim at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival at the Las Vegas Village on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker)

The retired officer is now the national director of law enforcement engagement at Hope for Prisoners, a nonprofit that provides support services for the formerly incarcerated to successfully reenter society. The organization also aims to establish strong relationships between community members, mentors and law enforcement officers. Just 6% of former inmates reenter correctional facilities after taking part in the program, according to Packe.

"Everyone who goes through our session meets police officers, learns their stories, shakes hands with cops, and at the end of the day, you build a rapport. You have a relationship with someone. And so down the road, that is going to keep police safe and it could be a you know, 'I'm getting stopped. Okay. I know cops, I've met them. They're cool,'" Packe said, adding that the organization also teaches people how to file complaints against officers they take issue with.

Packe also believes the key to ensuring a strong police department with positive community ties is having a good "culture."

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Dan McGrath wears a shrouded badge as he attends the funeral for LVMPD Sgt. Henry Prendes. (Ethan Miller)

"It's not just a policy because policy gets eaten by the culture for breakfast. They'll eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Culture drives police organizations. You can have all the great policies in the world, but if your culture is the opposite of the policy, they're going to fail," Packe explained.

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The LVMPD, which is said is among the best in the world, was one of the first to embrace body cameras and the first to "convict an officer for oppression under the color of office for the use of body camera footage."

"Not everyone is perfect. We know. We train them. We say, Police will make mistakes. You just have to know when you made the mistake and then correct it. You know, we don't expect you to be perfect. As you're doing it for the best intentions and you have a good hear, I think, you know, your police career will be fine," the retired officer said.

Hope for Prisoners graduates more than 450 formerly incarcerated people every year. The organization is based in Las Vegas but hopes to expand to other correctional and police facilities across the country.

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(Las Vegas, NV) May 9, 2022 The Las Vegas Aviators professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, today announced that right-hander Parker Dunshee was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week (May 2-8). Parker marks the first time that

(Las Vegas, NV) May 9, 2022 The Las Vegas Aviators professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, today announced that right-hander Parker Dunshee was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week (May 2-8).

Parker marks the first time that a Las Vegas player has been named PCL Pitcher of the Week in 2022!

Dunshee defeated the Sacramento River Cats, 5-0, on Wednesday, May 4 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif. He pitched 6.0 shutout innings and allowed one hit, walked one and struck out 6 batters on 73 pitches (48 strikes). The River Cats lone hit off Dunshee was a single in the fifth inning by second baseman Isan Diaz. The game also marked the first shutout of the season for the Aviators.

On the season, Dunshee has appeared in six games (started four) and has posted a 1-1 record with a 3.25 ERA. He has allowed 16 hits and struck out 19 batters in 27.2 innings pitched. He leads the PCL in opponents batting average (.168) and WHIP (0.94).

The Aviators, 17-13/first place in the West Division, will host the Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, in a six-game homestand from Tuesday-Sunday, May 10-15 at Las Vegas Ballpark.

Dunshee, who played four seasons at Wake Forest University (2014-17), is scheduled to pitch in game two of the series on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:05 p.m.

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) From litter to lack of upkeep and vandalism, some residents are concerned and have reached out to 8 News Now about maintenance at parks across the valley.

At Jaycee Park near Eastern and Sahara, we saw just a sample of the problems at parks around the valley.

What we found might surprise you: garbage, broken glass, damaged playgrounds, graffiti and dirty tables.

Elena Ledoux is a mom of a 9-year-old. She frequents many valley parks. She is noticing more problems recently. Parks are not as clean as they used to be.

Ledoux says it doesnt matter what area of town, or who runs each park. There is a lot of graffiti and debris.

Shelby McCulley, mom of a 10-year-old, said she agrees.

It doesnt matter what park you go to, youre going to find vagrants. Youre going to find trash. And they need to be more attentive, especially for our children, McCulley said. She has lived in Las Vegas for more than five years.

Both mothers say they would like to see all playgrounds being inspected and sanitized once a week.

If you find a problem at a park, report it.

Some parks do have numbers posted. If you cant find the number, reach out to your city of the county. They can also tell you if its a park run by an HOA.

We reached out to some of the people who maintain parks in the valley. Heres what they had to say:

All Clark County parks are cleaned daily. This includes trash pickup, graffiti removal and cleaning the restrooms.

Also, every County park has at least one sign that includes a non-emergency phone number and email address that park patrons may use to tell us about any issues or concerns at the park.

Park patrons may also submit concerns or requests at https://clarkcountynv.gov/fixit.

The city always appreciates heads up from residents, and they can report park maintenance issues through the city website at the report a problem link: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/Departments/Operations-Maintenance/Report-A-Problem, by calling 702-229-PLAY or by reaching out via the citys social media channels.

In addition, the city has many park and neighborhood cleanups with city staff working with community partners and neighbors to clean. We also have the pack in pack out program at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs where we encourage visitors to remove all the trash they bring with them into the park. We are even trying the new craze of plogging jogging and picking up trash at the same time. We have an event coming up that I have attached.

The City of Henderson takes great pride in its award-winning park system. Our Parks and Recreation Department works diligently to maintain all 68 parks throughout the city. If residents see any acts of vandalism or unsanitary conditions, they can easily submit their concerns online at contacthenderson.com. Should residents witness active vandalism, we encourage them to contact the police through the non-emergency line at 3-1-1.

The City of Henderson appreciates our communitys vigilance as we work together to keep our parks a safe and fun place for all.

The City of North Las Vegas is investing in its parks, and the results are showing. Outside Magazine named North Las Vegas one of its 2021 20 Most Livable Towns and Cities in America, placing in the top 10 thanks in large part to our parks and trails system. In 2021 alone, the City opened an all-new Hartke Parkin downtown North Las Vegas, which was relocated to accommodateconstruction of a new school, and spent over $2 million on upgrades to Cheyenne Sports Complex, Sandstone Park and Seastrand Park, with more than $3 million in additional upgrades coming to Cheyenne this year. Other projects are underway as well, and the City plans to provide various upgrades to all 33 of our parks in the coming years.

As for any concerns, park users can make a report bydownloading the Contact North Las Vegas app on their favorite mobile device, or by visiting the Citys website and selecting Report a Problem under the Quick Links section at the top of the page.

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A big part of dining on the Las Vegas Strip is the dining room itself. Your surroundings can have an enormous effect on the overall experience, and thats absolutely the case at NoMad Library. The name says it all: Its a large, four-walled room, populated by books which were collected from a wide variety of sources (including the David & Peggy Rockefeller Auction). All the books have been arranged by color (reds on one side, blues on the other) for a pleasant visual contrast, and all can be plucked from the shelves for reading enjoyment.

Adding to the relaxing feel of this space are the seating arrangements themselves. Red leather banquettes are extremely comfortable, and soft lighting from chandeliers only enhances the ambience. Add in amazing service and you have an experience youll be recommending to all your family and friends.

And we havent even gotten to the menu yet! Make sure to start your evening with one of the signature cocktails, from the Runyon Canyon (a tiki-ish delight made with Elyx vodka, vermouth di Torino, amontillado sherry, cranberries and lime) to the Gentlemens Exchange (a variation on the Manhattan with rye, Suze, Foro Amaro, vermouth Di Torino, coffee, absinthe and Angostura bitters).

The menu is loaded with tempting choices, but we definitely recommend the NoMad roast chicken, so succulent and flavorful, stuffed with foie gras, black truffle and brioche. Pair it with sides such as the dessert-like honeynut squash, served with sage and lemon ricotta, and Ridiculous mac and cheese, smothered with lobster and black truffle.

If youre in a seafood mood, few restaurants do branzino better. This version is served with grilled whole baby leeks, tomatillos and poblano peppers. Meat lovers will definitely want to try the American wagyu prime rib for two, rubbed with porcini and black garlic and served with horseradish cream, sauce bordelaise and pommes aligot.

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Amanda Brooks questions the what ifs about the night her boyfriend was gunned down in a random shooting outside a south Las Vegas convenience store.

What if the couple had not decided to give a formal relationship a try three days earlier? What if they had stayed home?

We almost didnt go, Brooks said in a recent interview, sobbing.

Just before Curtis Abraham was slain, the up-and-coming Las Vegas filmmaker had invited Brooks out for drinks. After dating on and off for a couple of years, they had finally decided to settle down.

Im not gonna talk about it, Brooks fondly recalled Curtis Abraham saying that day in early November. Im just gonna show you.

So he did.

Out on the Strip that night, Abraham led an impromptu new couples dance on the ledge of the fountains at the Linq Promenade. A man teased him about how bad he was making him look in front of his own girlfriend.

A photo from that night shows Abraham, 36, overlooking the water, his arms outstretched. Their wide smiles radiate in a selfie.

He was never afraid to hold my hand or show affection, which I really liked, said Brooks, 28. And that was his showing.

Abraham stayed with Brooks the next couple of days as they tried to figure out their future: Would they move in together, or go back and forth between homes?

We were just starting to talk about those things, Brooks said.

I was horrified

Early on Nov. 4, the couple drove to grab snacks at the nearby Short Line Express, 7730 S. Jones Blvd. They also had planned to go pick up tacos from Robertos.

Abraham waited in the passenger seat of her white sedan, turning up the musics volume.

As Brooks paid at the register, a staccato of gunfire erupted outside. Before she and the cashier could react, a gunman appeared at the entrance, firing more rounds in their direction.

The two women ran toward the back, and rounded a corner into a freezer.

I dont know if my brain went blank or what, but I dont remember hearing gunshots inside, she said. They waited in there for about 20 minutes, which felt like forever, said Brooks, who was only wearing a sweatshirt, shorts and flip flops.

Brooks stacked up a shield of tubs of ice cream to obstruct the shooters view if he had entered. She had left her phone in the car.

Shivering, her worry for Abraham intensified.

And I waited all that time, hoping and praying that he made it, she said.

The gunman walked away from the store shortly after he stole beer and wine, according to the Metropolitan Police Department, which arrested him hours later.

But more time would pass before Brooks knew her boyfriend was shot, and it was even longer before she found out he had not survived.

Abraham was the first person Brooks dated after she moved to Las Vegas seeking a different life a couple of years ago. She found him charming, and she quickly knew that he would at least be a lifelong friend.

She was in love by their third date.

We can finally decide to be together and start building a life together just for him to leave, she lamented from her home, tears welling. And it felt like a movie, if like we stopped right in the middle of everything.

Brooks had hung on to lingering hope when nearby bar patrons who had assisted Abraham told her that he was breathing when an ambulance rushed him away.

She remembers big, loving and kind personality, his sense of humor and almost embarrassing loud laugh, which reminded her of comedian Kevin Hart.

Abraham, who also was an actor, dreamed of one day being a star, something Brooks and his loved ones were certain he would have accomplished if his life had not been ended by a senseless act.

Brooks has struggled to admit that he is gone.

Their last conversation was about God, and how he had always watched over them despite adversities.

He cant be gone. He was working on so much. He had so much more life left to live, she said. He deserved to have so much life to live. And to die that way. He was such a good person, such a wonderful man. He should be here.

Aftermath

A Clark County grand jury indicted Jesus Javier Uribe, 22, this month on 27 felony charges, including murder, attempted murder, illegally discharging a gun and armed robbery, court records show.

A possible motive has not surfaced, and police allege he first shot into an empty car, then randomly targeted Abraham, Brooks, the cashier and another customer inside the store.

Tipsters, including the suspects family, contacted police after they released a photo of a gunman inside the store in a shooting stance. He had worn a tactical vest and a gun belt around his waist. He was arrested at his nearby home and booked into the Clark County Detention Center, where he awaits his next court hearing on Jan. 28.

Uribe, 22, denied being the shooter to detectives, who found a gun, tactical vest, gun belt and sneakers at his home. The weapon and gear resembled what the shooter wore in the stores surveillance video.

Brooks close friend, Ebby Lee, awoke the morning of the shooting to a plethora of missed calls, and picked Brooks up from the scene after sunrise. Brooks then stayed with her for weeks.

Lee said she was saddened by his passing and not getting to meet him.

The shooting has caused Brooks lingering trauma.

She can no longer fathom the thought of driving by the convenience store. She is easily startled and has nightmares of being chased by someone who wants to kill her. She believes Abraham saved the lives of those in the store because had the gunman not paused to shoot outside, they would not have been able to react.

Lee said her friend has not been the same since.

It was the most horrifying thing Ive ever been through my entire life, Brooks said. And sometimes I feel like people are insensitive to that. The world was not ready to handle my sensitivity.

Sometimes I just cant do certain things because Im not ready, she said.

Extreme acts of violence can lead survivors to have upsetting dreams, to avoid crime scenes and to no longer feel safe, UNLV psychology professor Stephen Benning said.

Loved ones of victims killed have some of the highest instances of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, he added.

But for her part, Brooks has begun coping and likes to instead think about joyful memories: how happy Abraham made her and how he continues to inspire her to be a better person with a strong work ethic.

I think Curtis will always be here, she said. I dont think its fair to say hes gone, gone.

She grieves in her own way.

Abraham left a pair of old sneakers at her place, which fit her.

I wear them every day to work, she said. Hes still going.

Contact Ricardo Torres-Cortez at rtorres@reviewjournal.com. Follow @rickytwrites on Twitter.

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In the dying seconds of Mondays game against the Golden Knights, the Capitals struggled to put any sustained pressure on Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner as the seconds ticked away.

But it wasnt the process that worried the Capitals. The results havent been there for the team the entire month as a 1-0 loss at Capital One Arena dropped the team to 23-11-9 on the year. And a large reason for the dip in play has been because their offense hasnt been up to snuff of late.

The Capitals are now 3-5-2 in the month of January as a tough offensive month continued against the Golden Knights, leaving them searching for answers.

We just got to get that confidence back, weve got to start scoring goals, getting secondary scoring, our power play has gotta get going, Conor Sheary said. When all those things click were a dangerous team. It seems right now its not going that way. I think well find it, I think we all have confidence in that. Hopefully next game is when it starts.

In January, the Capitals have tallied eight points but are 30th in the league with 2.3 goals per game, ahead of just the Kraken and the Flyers. Their defense and goaltending havent been the lone issues, as its smack in the middle of the league at 16th with 3.2 goals allowed per game.

But, the power play hasnt been much better as the teams 10.7% mark in January places them 29th in the league, ahead of only the Kraken, Blue Jackets and Coyotes. On the season, they are 30th in the NHL at 14.2%.

The Capitals had five power-play chances against the Golden Knights, including nearly a full two-minute five-on-three, but came away empty-handed. They had a few quality chances and put eight power-play shots on Lehner, but were turned aside on all eight tries.

That seems like the theme a little bit, good looks and no goal, Tom Wilson said. So, at the end of the day, one of us just has to put it in the net. That's our job, that's why we're out there. We've been generating a lot of good looks on the power play, just they're not going in so we've got to find a way to bear down and put it in the back of the net.

The numbers to back up the Capitals' reasoning are there, too.

This month, according to Natural Stat Trick, they rank 11th in shot attempt percentage (52.54%), 10th in shots for percentage (52.27%), 15th in expected goals percentage (51.81%) and 13th in high-danger chances for percentage (51.52%).

Meaning, the looks theyre getting arent necessarily bad chances, theyve just not been able to capitalize on them. Their 6.61% shooting percentage this month puts them 25th in the league.

We focus more on the process and how were playing the game and, for me, theres things that were doing that I think will lead to success, coach Peter Laviolette said. If we were getting outplayed, if we were playing poorly, if we werent ready, those are things that you worry about maybe a lull or things that youre concerned about. I think if the guys stay with it on the power play, I think if they stay with it 5-on-5, eventually goals will drop.

Still, the matter of fact is that the Capitals arent scoring enough at five-on-five and their power play hasnt been worth much of anything (for a myriad of reasons) this season.

And at some point, no matter what types of looks they're getting at even strength and on the power play, theyve got to find a way to get those shots to find the back of the net.

I can't really put my finger on it, per se, but it's got a lot of different guys moving around, moving in, moving out, but we're pretty confident with whatever group we're going out on the ice with, Wilson said. We've just got to find a way to get back to generating a little more offensively.

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