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Review 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. 18 is sentenced to prison for a fatal crash. We have the latest. Thanks for joining us on seven at seven tonight. I'm Lena Blitz. We begin with top stories brought to you by Apex Armory, the Valley's premiere firearms dealer. 18 will spend three to 20 years in prison for the DUI crash that killed a 10-year-old boy. On Monday, District Judge Mary K. Holtz sentenced 17-year-old Henry Norberto who pleaded guilty to a felony DUI count in February. In June, Noberto was driving a pickup truck into oncoming traffic on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas motor speedway when he crashed into a truck. The child, Brandon Martinez, died at the scene. Test show Norberto's blood had nearly seven times the legal limit for the main mine altering chemical in marijuana. The furloughed TSA agents that

Harry Read International Airport can file for state unemployment benefits according to Dieter's website. The agents haven't been paid in a month due to the partial government shutdown and the lack of pay is causing increased numbers to quit or take unscheduled leave. However, TSA agents would have to pay back any benefits they receive once they are reimbursed their back pay. It's only March and the Valley is facing an extreme heat wave and there are concerns it could catch residents off guard. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning through the weekend and as forecasters say the valley has a 10% chance of seeing 100 degrees on Thursday and a 50% chance on Friday. Public health officials recommend parents of young children, the elderly and high-risk groups like recreational drug users and unhoused people should keep an eye on warnings. Clark County operates cooling centers that allow the public to get some relief from extreme heat. In weather sponsored by Star Nursery, your garden's partner for every blooming thing.

Clear skies are on the forecast tonight. Temperatures will drop to the lower 70s around midnight, reaching an overnight low of around 65 degrees by 6 a.m. Taking a look at your Wednesday, the extreme heat warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. sunny skies with temperatures in the mid 90s with a low of 65 degrees for the evening. We heat up on Thursday with a high of 98 degrees and a low of 67. Friday we say hello to the first day of spring with a high of 99 and low of 68. In business brought to you by G Bank Your Best Banking Experience ever. First sports books in Nevada and across the country, March truly brings the madness. Americans will make $3.3 billion of legal bets on the NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments this year, according to the American Gaming Association. That's almost twice the amount that was bet on last month's Super Bowl. Here in Nevada, more than $460 million was wagered on March Madness last year, according to the Gaming Control Board. That's more than three times what was bet on last year's Super Bowl.

And if you're watching on YouTube hit the like button and subscribe to our channel. The Las Vegas Review Journal has partnered with Clark County for its Find My Forever campaign, helping highlight kids who are ready to be adopted. This month we're highlighting a young boy who loves sports and video games. Meet David. For brings David Joy, he likes watching or playing basketball or football. He likes to be around his sibling when he gets the opportunity, his brother. If I could teach my family, my former family, what they'd about me, it would be I like to boot me against. Even my first interaction, he was very sociable, which I was surprised because most people when they meet strangers they're not as sociable. He was very old, he opened up. The competition's over. I'm horrible.

I'm horrible. The most impressive thing I see about David is when he really locks in and he can accomplish tasks. Just recently he brought up all his grades. The hardest thing in my life would be probably farsher care, because he's just going into different people's houses that you don't know. Thanks for who been with me. Please help me from a forever home. Now for Vegas Nation and your update on the Raiders. I'm Don Rick Lava, Max Crosby speaks out in the latest episode of his podcast, The Rush with Max Crosby. The star defense event spoke about the process behind the trade to the Ravens that never was. Crosby said he never met with Ravens GM Eric DeCostum when he met with head coach Jesse Minter. The energy was off. He said finding out the trade was not going through left him frustrated and confused. In addition, Crosby revealed that he got straight back to work at 5 a.m.

at for coming back to town after midnight. For an excited breakdown read Adam Hills article at vagastation.com. In neon lifestyle sponsored by Silverton Casino Lodge, this is Lodge Vegas. If you're looking for unique ways to experience the great outdoors in and around Las Vegas, the sky's the limit with a half dozen aerial adventures offered in the valley. Neon reporter Christopher Lawrence tells us about the most sought-after Grand Canyon experience offered by a local company. The folks at Papillon helicopters invited us along for their popular King of Canyons tour. It's a 45 minute flight over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. Then a half hour on the ground at Grand Canyon West, 3200 feet below the canyon rim where you can have snacks and a champagne toast and it's 45 minutes back including stunning views of the Las Vegas strip. If you're looking for something a little more adventurous, gunship helicopters offers open air rides where participants can shoot guns at mountain targets

or at sky combat ace you can fly your own stunt plane zero flying experience necessary. For all of the adventures around Southern Nevada check out the full list at neon.lbrj.com In health brought to you by Centerwall Senior Primary Care, Discover Primary Care, focused on you. A local hospital celebrates some tiny leprechauns this St. Patrick's Day. Take a look at these photos of some of the babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Mountain View Hospital. These tiny patients are dressed up in green as they search for their pot of gold. The hospital says the photo shoot was designed to bring a little extra luck, laughter and comfort to families who can't celebrate at home on this special day. Sports brought to my sage casinos STN Sports, download the app today. With sources saying the NBA is expected to vote to look at Las Vegas in Seattle as expansion markets, who are some of the potential ownership groups for the franchise in Vegas. NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and his group The Magi threw their hat in the ring a month ago

after speaking with Governor Jolombardo. Fenway Sports Group, which includes LeBron James, is also interested. So is a group that includes Golden Knight's owner Bill Foley. The NBA still has to vote to move forward with expansion and the team's arena is still up in the air. The 2028-29 season is eyeed as the first season for the franchises. Should league expansion be approved? For continued updates, visit LVRJ.com. In neon entertainment sponsored by Arizona Charlie's with live entertainment every weekend at both locations, go to ArizonaCharles.com to see who's playing. A rock and roll legend adds more dates to his residency on the Las Vegas Strip. Here's John Catselmias with the details. This night sings Tonight's The Night and more, much more. We're talking about Rod Stewart, who has extended his encore shows at the Coliseum by six performances in August. The 81-year-old rock legend surpassed 200 shows in March of 2025. He premiered in the venue in 2011. That means Stewart's 15-year run predates every current headliner,

Caesar's Palace, except star comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Stewart has played the Coliseum more than any other venue and says, I still get terribly excited each time I return. I love this theater. You know where you will find theaters to love? Go Guide, the free entertainment calendar at neon.lvrj.com. Check us out for more than 3,000 shows and events like Las Vegas. It's open 24-7. Thanks for watching 7 at 7 tonight. Watch 7 at 7 twice a day Monday through Friday and search review journal to follow us on your favorite streaming platform. See you tomorrow for more 7 at 7.

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