Raiders' Henderson practice facility site has a colorful past

It was November 2007 and the economy was booming Developer Bill Plise planned a $2 billion project in Henderson with hotels, luxury homes, retail and high-end offices Then the economy tanked The project and developer went bankrupt Allegations followed of a “sham” divorce made to transfer assets and $139 million in unaccounted-for funds Today, the old City Crossing site is now split among multiple owners, including the Raiders. The Raiders bought about 55 acres there for $6 million and plan to move to Las Vegas from Oakland, California, in 2020. Matter Real Estate Group also aims to break ground on a 300,000-square-foot industrial project next to the practice site in the fourth quarter.