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Transformer explodes near Eastern and Tropicana avenues

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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

April 21, 2016 - 5:55 pm

A transformer exploded near Eastern and Tropicana avenues around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, setting fire to several trees near an apartment building, Clark County Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Buchanan said.

No one was injured and the fire department has no estimate of the damages caused by the fire yet. However, about 50 people were left without power in the immediate area after the explosion, according to NVEnergy’s outage map.

Ex-UNLV quarterback enjoys ‘poetic ending’ with USC in Las Vegas Bowl

By Callie Fin / RJ

December 28, 2024 - 3:50 pm

Quarterback Jayden Maiava, who played at Liberty High School and UNLV, led USC back from a 17-point deficit against Texas A&M on Friday in the Las Vegas Bowl.

3 Las Vegas Bowl takeaways: Ex-UNLV QB leads USC to dramatic win

By Adam Hill / RJ

December 28, 2024 - 12:08 am

Former UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava returned to Allegiant Stadium and led a game-winning touchdown drive for USC on Friday night in the Las Vegas Bowl.

Graney: Las Vegas Bowl director eyes CFP game at Allegiant Stadium

By Ed Graney / RJ

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Sharp bettors cause line move in Las Vegas Bowl between USC, Texas A&M

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The Aggies are consensus 3-point favorites over the Trojans in the Las Vegas Bowl on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium, while the total is 53½.

Ex-UNLV QB ‘super grateful’ to return with USC for Las Vegas Bowl

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Graney: Las Vegas Bowl coaches say transfer portal needs to change

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