James Schaeffer

Reporter & MMJ The Las Vegas @reviewjournal 📹 2x Emmy/SPJ finalist 📺 Fill-in anchor for 7@7 🎤 Reporting breaking news, politics & business 📚@UNLV

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

BTS ARMY DESCENDS ON VEGAS: The #BTSARMY was in full force at @Bellagio for the fountain show premiere of #bts. Las Vegas locals brought cutouts of the band to celebrate their debut. Follow for more coverage at @reviewjournal #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

LAS VEGAS FIRE: A massive fire in the southwest caused a plume of smoke that could be seen across the Las Vegas valley Tuesday afternoon, causing traffic delays. Clark County Fire says no occupants were inside at the time of the fire. #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

KNIGHTS BECOME CHAMPIONS: Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup making them the seventh team in NHL history to win in its first six seasons. Watch the crowd reactions here. #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

“THE NEXT LOGICAL STEP”: The Local 1977 Carpenters, @CommishJGibson, and around 15 others are gathered for a legislative hearing on Senate Bill 509 regarding the Oakland A's. A “six component presentation” is also being shown discussing construction and planning. @reviewjournal

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

RUGGS TO PLEAD GUILTY: Former Raiders player Henry Ruggs is expected to plead guilty in connection with a DUI crash that left a 23-year-old woman dead. Ruggs was initially planned to appear for preliminary hearing Thursday. Watch this clip from the RJ’s live coverage . #RJNow

[Taylor Lane @Tmflane]

The digital team at the RJ searched for fight accounts associated with 104 CCSD middle and high schools and found over 80 public fight accounts across TikTok, Twitter and Instagram (though more may be out there). (Short 🧵)

https://t.co/3TVhaxFVrZ via @reviewjournal

[Briana Erickson @ByBrianaE]

Update: The lead investigator of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas criticized the FBI on Thursday after the federal agency released new documents about the gunman’s final days.

https://t.co/oMgFrfETXZ via @reviewjournal

[Steve Sebelius @SteveSebelius]

Hey, Henderson Ward 1 residents! Early voting in the special election is underway! The @reviewjournal's @MarkCredicoII has been tracking the candidates. Check his work here:
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[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

“THE EPICENTER OF GAMBLING”: @MattressMack, Jack Binion and Doyle Brunson are inside for a roundtable to discuss the @HorseshoeVegas brand, @WSOP, and sports betting. @RickVelotta will have more tonight. #RJNow #HelloHorseshoe

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

“A PROMISE TO THE GAMBLER”: The opening celebration has begun at @HorseshoeVegas. Guests getting to play and enjoy in the newly refurbished casino, formerly Bally’s. Full story on @reviewjournal tonight. #HelloHorseshoe #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

HORSESHOE GRAND OPENING: The 2,812-room Las Vegas Strip property has officially a new name and style. We are expecting @MattressMack, @CommishJGibson, Jack Binion and high stakes gambler Doyle Brunson to speak during opening ceremonies at 5:30pm. #HelloHorseshoe #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

BIDEN FINISHES VEGAS REMARKS: @POTUS is leaving @unlv College of Hospitality. Expect closures shortly along Maryland parkway from Tropicana to Russell and the airport connector for half an hour, according to previous @LVMPD info. #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

BIDEN IN VEGAS: We are at the @unlv College of Hospitality where @POTUS has just made it on stage, planning to discuss lowering prescription drug prices. Biden starts his address with a question, “Any nurses in the house?” #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

FORMER RAIDERS CASE MOVES AGAIN: Henry Ruggs appeared for a hearing today deciding the judge for his fatal DUI case. We will be covering every step of this case as it continues live. #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

ALLEGED SCHEME TARGETING MORMONS: It was an investment opportunity pitched as a nearly risk-free opportunity to earn annual returns of 50% aimed at members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There was just one problem.

None of it was real.
#RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

PIPELINE LEAK HAS NO “IMMEDIATE IMPACT”: A pipeline that supplies fuel to California and Nevada shut down Thursday after a report of a leak. According to a report the leak was “contained” and an investigation will be conducted. #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

SEAMAN RUNNING FOR MAYOR: @VictoriaDseaman has officially announced she’ll be running for mayor of Las Vegas. “We must continue growing our community as the crown jewel of the west,” Seaman said. Follow @rickytwrites for more. #RJNow

[James Schaeffer @jamesmschaeffer]

REDUCE CRIME BY 10%: Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill laid out his goals to reduce crime by 10 percent this year and build bridges between communities to reduce crime and possibly recruit residents. #RJNow