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0:00Review journal seven at seven presenting sponsorship brought to you by Nockby injury law. You're watching seven at seven powered by the Las Vegas Review Journal, the largest news team in Nevada. This morning Las Vegas honored the lives lost nine years ago today at the one October mass shooting. This is seven at seven. I'm Lena Blitz. We begin with top stories. It's been nine years since the one October mass shooting took the lives of dozens of people attending the route 91 harvest festival. Cynthia Puga was at this morning's sunrise ceremony and tells us more about the event. It was a very somber morning as many people gathered here at the Clark County Government Center to remember the lives that were lost during that tragic event and it's always so incredible to me to just see the community coming together to support one another. We've all needed someone to talk to in the year since. The humanity we offer one another simply priceless. Today marks the ninth anniversary of the mass shooting on

1:01the strip that killed 58 people in the immediate aftermath and two more later. Three survivors who traveled from California to Vegas for the festival say the memory is still vivid telling me another attendee told them to run during the attack and we did. We lead up at her hotel cold towers but with people strangers that we scooped up the long way that we shut down the city and we had they stayed overnight with us. We're lucky to be here right at least to support the families that are suffering the loss. All three of them told me they've been coming to remembrance events since the shooting and they gathered in California during the pandemic. A groundbreaking for the forever one memorial will take place tomorrow to honor those affected by the tragedy. Reporting for the Las Vegas Review Journal, I'm Sardipuga. The hope for Prisoner's CEO is indicted on a slew of new charges but finding a judge for the case has been difficult due to conflicts of interest.

2:04John Ponder's sexual assault case now involves additional accusers and new allegations and his bail was increased to $1 million. The case eventually landed in justice of the peace norin de Montes courtroom but questions have arisen about whether she should recuse herself. Demonte had previously attended Hope for Prisoners graduations and received an endorsement from Ponder. However, legal experts have said that endorsements and even campaign contributions are not an automatic disqual fire. Demonte's campaign manager said the conflicts of interest were properly disclosed and she could remain impartial on this case. In weather sponsored by Star Nursery or Gardens Partner for every blooming thing, we'll be cooling down to the 70s after midnight tonight with clear skies and dropping to an overnight low of 75 degrees around 6am. Three beautiful and sunny days to close out the work week and enjoy all weekend so make sure to get outside and no need to worry about the rain. Looking at a high of 96 and low of 76 for both Friday and Saturday

3:07and heating up just a little more on Sunday, rounding out the weekend with a high of 97 and low of 75. In business brought to you by Brown and Brown, insurance, risk management and employee benefits for growing businesses. A summerland area, Casino, celebrates its transformation with the help of a celebrity. Mark Wahlberg made a surprise appearance Tuesday night at the newly renovated Sun Coast. The Oscar nominated actor has a business relationship with Boyd Gaming, which serves his Fletcher-Azul Tequila at its properties across the country. The ongoing transformation at Sun Coast has already produced a new stadium-style sports book, a new bingo room and a new food hall. Renovations of the Hotel Rooms and Bowling Center are expected to be completed this year. And if you're watching on YouTube hit the like button and subscribe to our channel. Biggest nation brought to you by station casinos STN Sports. Download the app today. I'm Heidi Fang. Max Crosby knows how important the match up between the Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs is this Sunday, as both teams put their three-o-no record on the line.

4:10The Star Defensive Inn explains how the silver and black view their recent success. It's good and bad, you know. I feel like it's so early. You know, you don't want to take the cheese and fall into the trap of, you know, oh my god, we made it. We figured it out. We're here now. It's like, no, you have to be focused on what the what the mission is. And, you know, I've said it, you know, multiple times, but you don't make the playoffs a three wins. Kick off for the AFC West Showdown at Allegian Stadium is set for 125 pm. In Lifestyle sponsored by Silverton Casino Lodge, this is Lodge Vegas. A fan favorite is returning to T-Mobile Arena and it's not a hockey player. The Golden Knights and Levy restaurants are bringing back the Prime Rib sandwich after a three-year absence. Prime Rib is also available in the form of nachos. Another option is the Chop Cheese Sandwich featuring ground steak, lettuce, tomato and onion on a hoagie roll. And if you're watching a game in the Tower Club, your options include everything from popcorn parfait to caviar service. Sports sponsored by the

5:11Vegas Golden Knights join us for season 10 and catch all the action inside the fortress. Take us on sale now at VegasGoldenNights.com. I'm Dominic Vois, the Golden Knights, honoring those who serve the community. The VGK hosting a closed practice for first responders and their families Thursday with the team, recognizing them on the ice. And in a meet and greet afterwards, sending autographs and taking photos with local heroes. Just being able to talk to some of the first responders today and get some of the experiences that they went through is definitely eye-opening. We're honored to have such a great group of people helping the community out and doing everything they can. Following practice in the meet and greet Golden Knights head coach Ryan Craig said that since 1 October, the people of Las Vegas have shown how they look out for one another. In your health news, research shows many of the older Americans who take aspirin on a daily basis should stop doing so. For those who have already had a

6:12heart attack or other cardiac event, studies have shown low dose aspirin lowers the risk of another one. But clinical trials have shown it doesn't work as a primary prevention method for those who have not had a cardiac event. In fact, aspirin raises the risk of issues like gastrointestinal bleeding. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found aspirin use for primary prevention dropped from 2011 to 2023, but more than a third of those 70 and older were still taking it. Now for your update on the A's in Vegas. Changes to the Athletics Coaching staff, a team announcing Thursday quality control coach Marcus Jensen and hitting coach Chris Cron will not return to the major league staff next season. The ball club says their replacements will be announced prior to the 2027 season. In neon sponsored by Arizona Charlize with live entertainment every weekend at both locations, go to Arizona charlie.com to see who's playing. A country superstar is getting ready to open his own place on the strip. John Catzumides tells us what fans can expect.

7:14When I talk to country star Luke Combs back in March about his new honky Tonkin Las Vegas he told me when this place open, I know people are going to say wow. October 15th is the wow date for category 10 Las Vegas at the Flamingo. This is a country themed live music venue and eatery. The venue is two levels 34,000 square feet with seating for 800, a 3000 square foot rooftop overlooking the strip. And music daily we also have free line dancing lessons. The venue includes such comb favorites as Carolina smoke ribs, shrimp skewers and a smoky mountain chicken sandwich. You know what else inspires line dancing go guide the free entertainment calendar at neon.elvrj.com check us out for nearly 5,000 shows and events like Las Vegas. It's open 24 or 7. Thanks for watching 7 at 7 tonight. Before you go taking a quick look at the new parking garage in the arts district. It offers parking for $3 an hour as well as subsidized parking for arts district employees for $10 a month. Watch 7 at 7 twice a day,

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