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Feds: Las Vegas man accused of making threatening, antisemitic remarks toward U.S. senator

Monday, Oct. 30, 2023

None of the court documents made available Monday identified the target of the threats, but a source close to U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., confirmed they were aimed at her …

Western High, at 0-9, has plenty of reasons to celebrate making playoffs

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023

John Norton, the Western High School athletic director, was walking the hallways on campus a few years ago looking for players to join the school’s football team. He recalls ...

Golden Knights rally to beat Flyers in final minute, extend win streak to 7

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023

The Golden Knights in the third period scored two unanswered goals to finish with a 3-2 victory, extending their record for consecutive regulation wins to open a season to seven ...

Odom flipping the script, and UNLV’s football future looks promising

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023

When he was hired last December, Barry Odom made sure to stress the UNLV football program wouldn’t be in the typical rebuilding mode of a first-year coach. “I feel the urgency to win and win now,” Odom said at his introductory news conference.

Basic looks to end Green Valley’s dominance in annual Henderson Bowl matchup

Friday, Oct. 13, 2023

Basic High assistant football coach Dan Cahill in 1991 coached in the first game of the series, which was created when Green Valley opened as Henderson’s second high school ...

Upcoming events to fetch billions in revenue for Las Vegas, tourism agency reports

Organization’s CEO acknowledges issues with setup surrounding F1

Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023

Tourism chief Steve Hill made sure to stress that tourism officials and resort leaders aren’t slowing in their approach to book new events.

Best offense in the state? Foothill continues to pile up the points

Friday, Oct. 6, 2023

When the Falcons fell behind by one point in the third quarter Friday night against visiting Green Valley, Brown didn’t hold back in calling Mason Dew’s number ...

Report: Average sales price of homes $450K in September in Las Vegas

Friday, Oct. 6, 2023

The median sales price of an existing single-family home sold in Southern Nevada was $450,000 in September ...

Raiders’ Davis, helping to build a brighter future, donates $1M to UNLV

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

Raiders owner Mark Davis walked through the entrance of UNLV’s Fertitta Football Complex on Tuesday afternoon and couldn’t help noticing four mannequins ...

Las Vegas Culinary Union says it won’t hesitate to strike without new contracts

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023

Tens of thousands of union members flooded the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday for the strike vote, overwhelmingly approving the last-resort measure by a 95% vote, Culinary officials said. The union, which represents about 53,000 workers ...

Dean of Southern Nevada high school sports scene leaves big shoes to fill

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023

Marc Ratner will retire in November as the commissioner of the Southern Nevada Officials Association, finally stepping away from a post he’s proudly served in since the early 1990s. He’s the liaison between game officials and ...

MGM room reservation system back online in recovery from cyberattacks

Friday, Sept. 22, 2023

The online room booking reservation system at MGM Resorts International is again functioning after nearly two weeks of being disabled in response to a crippling cybersecurity attack, officials said in a Friday evening social media post ...

Cybersecurity demands that businesses constantly evolve

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

Cyberattacks that victimized major resort companies on the Las Vegas Strip this month are a strong reminder to stakeholders to protect their operations ...

Lorenzi Park recognized nationally for building community through tennis

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023

here’s been numerous college scholarships earned at the 10-court complex on Washington Avenue near Rancho Drive, top-ranked junior players developed, and future professionals who ...

Cannizzaro to seek third term in Nevada Senate

Monday, Sept. 18, 2023

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro will seek a third and final term, she said today in announcing a reelection campaign. Cannizzaro, a Democrat, is the first woman majority leader in ...

Caesars: Driver’s license, Social Security data of loyalty members stolen in cyberattack

Report: Caesars paid a roughly $30 million ransom to hackers

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023

Data from members in the loyalty program at Caesars Entertainment was compromised this month when an unauthorized actor acquired a copy of the program’s database, including the driver’s license and Social Security numbers of members, the resort said in a report to the ...

Questions linger after ‘cyber issue’ shuts down MGM computer systems

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023

The targets of cybersecurity attacks are typically high-profile companies that face challenges getting back online, said Yoohwan Kim, a UNLV computer scientist who ...

Matriarch of Thomas family, pioneers of Vegas banking industry, dies at 97

Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

Those two years turned into many memorable decades for the family — and for Las Vegas residents.

Off-Strip casino Ellis Island finds itself in the middle of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Locals venue situated in area dubbed ‘Turn 4’ for F1 race action

Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023

Visitors flock to the off-Strip property on Flamingo Road and Koval Lane, in part, for their steak special, karaoke nights and craft beers. Come Nov. 16-18 ...

Weather officials warn of potential historic flooding in Las Vegas

Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

Trevor Boucher, lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Nevada, pointed to a digital map showing purple over northwest Arizona and southeastern Nevada. It’s the first time the service has used purple ...

Prep football: Scores, cancellations from the first week of games in Las Vegas

Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

Another season of high school football games is finally here. We begin a new slate of games tonight in similar fashion ...

Eldorado High School names soccer field for longtime leader Pentsil

Coach changed students' lives both on and off the pitch

Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

Many of those who were coached by Gerald Pentsil returned to Eldorado High School's east Las Vegas campus Wednesday to celebrate the man they say was more than a championship-winning coach ...

A wave of Aloha: Las Vegas community turns out en masse to support Maui

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

The phone at 2 Scoops of Aloha Las Vegas Drive Inn has been constantly ringing since Thursday from residents with a similar question: How can we help? The restaurant on South Las Vegas Boulevard has become donation headquarters for Southern Nevada residents bringing supplies to aid families affected ...

Henderson Little League beats Utah 10-0 on way to World Series

Friday, Aug. 11, 2023

For Nolan Gifford, it’s all about keeping his composure on the mound. And on Friday, he sure looked composed on national television. The Henderson Little League pitcher was dominant in the ...

Art Marshall, Las Vegas retail pioneer and Nevada gaming regulator, dies at 93

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023

Art Marshall operated under the handshake philosophy, his son recalled, saying “my father had a tremendous amount of integrity. He was one of the original handshake guys in that his word meant everything to him.”

F1 race permits don’t yet include construction of view-obstructing barriers

Sunday, July 30, 2023

The parent company of the Las Vegas Grand Prix has received nearly 20 permits from Clark County to enhance surfaces and infrastructure on the Las Vegas Strip ...

Formula One seeks payments from Las Vegas Strip venues with views of race

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Formula One is threatening to block the views of Strip venues overlooking the Las Vegas Grand Prix course unless they pay a licensing fee, according to reports. The Nov. 18 race will shut down the Strip and some surrounding side streets for the ...

Whataburger coming to the Las Vegas Strip

Monday, July 24, 2023

Whataburger is coming to the Las Vegas Strip this fall and will adjoin the Waldorf Astoria at the Aria complex, the chain announced this morning. The expansion into Nevada ...

AD excited about trajectory of UNLV’s sports programs

Saturday, July 8, 2023

A wide-ranging conversation with Erick Harper, the UNLV athletic director, touched on many topics, from the upgrades to the basketball roster to UNLV’s efforts in realignment ...

Having beaten cancer, Arbor View freshman quarterback tackles next big challenge

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Thaddeus Thatcher is looking forward to high school for more than competing with the football team. When classes begin next month, it will be the first time since ...

Gorman football earns No. 2 spot in MaxPreps preseason rankings

Thursday, June 29, 2023

A preseason high school football poll released this week by MaxPreps has defending state champion Bishop Gorman ranked as the No. 2 team in the nation.

New bar debuts as part of Green Valley Ranch renovations

Friday, June 23, 2023

A new casino bar, Polaris, debuted today at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, the first of many upgrades planned this year for the Henderson property, officials said.

Nevada GOP officials testify before grand jury about fake elector scheme

Friday, June 23, 2023

Nevada Republican Party Chairman Michael McDonald and state GOP official Jim DeGraffenreid each testified before a federal grand jury last week about a coordinated ...

World Series of Poker to honor Doyle Brunson with public memorial

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The World Series of Poker will hold a public memorial for Doyle Brunson, one of the most notable poker players in the history of the game. Brunson died May 14. The celebration of ...

Brewer: Golden Knights live up to their 'Vegas Born' mantra

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Some three hours after the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup on Tuesday night, a man and his two young sons walked through Toshiba Plaza.

Golden Knights' journey to a championship

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

This all happened so quickly. One moment, Las Vegas is hoping to become home to a major professional sports franchise. The next, it’s home to the finest franchise in the NHL — and with some of the greatest fans in the league.

Home sale prices in Las Vegas bounce back slightly in May, still down from '22

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The median sales price of a single-family home sold in the Las Vegas area in May was $442,120, according to a report this morning from Las Vegas Realtors. That’s a 2.8% increase ...

Desert Oasis players’ support keeps memory of fallen teammate alive

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Twayne Hughes watched the flag football championship game nervously from the sidelines, worried the girls playing for Desert Oasis High School were putting too much pressure on themselves to win. They had dedicated their season ...

Southern Nevada’s finest prep stars honored for efforts on and off the field

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Sun Standout Awards on Monday celebrated the best in preps for the 2022-23 school year. And there was much from which to choose.

Cristo Rey multisport athlete’s impact on community earns Standout recognition

Monday, May 22, 2023

Joyce Calimag's logic to volunteering is simple: She’s paying it forward. “I’m giving back because they gave to me,” Calimag said. “Growing up, we were impoverished and needed resources from community groups. I want to help people facing ...

Unexpected journey led to lifetime of coaching, caring for troubled teenagers

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Probation officer Ed Cheltenham had worked with this troubled teenager for months at the Spring Mountain Youth Camp, sensing the child was reformed and ready to become a productive member of the community.

Gorman QB Alejado a dual-sport threat — and he might be a better bowler

Saturday, May 20, 2023

In January, Micah Alejado received notice confirming what many already knew: He was the best high school football player in Nevada. The Bishop Gorman quarterback was selected ...

How this philanthropy group is making a difference at St. Jude’s Ranch

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy awards $500,000 grant to help child sex-trafficking victims

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Each of the 126 members of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy gives $5,000 annually to be part of the organization. Those individual donations are then pooled to fund the group’s annual grant.

Las Vegas’ baseball dreams becoming a reality

Friday, April 21, 2023

The walk is comforting. In a way, it’s therapeutic. Approaching a Major League Baseball stadium brings back memories of our childhood, when we all dreamed of playing in the big leagues. Even if it was for just one game.

Liberty's Julian Strawther declares for NBA Draft

Monday, April 10, 2023

Julian Strawther, a junior at Gonzaga and product of Liberty High School in Henderson, is declaring for the NBA Draft, he announced this morning in a social media post. Some predictions ...

Nevada AG Ford urges calm after Trump indictment

Friday, March 31, 2023

Attorney General Aaron Ford stressed that the legal process must take its course, saying the former president’s comments mirror those made ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection ...

Centennial's Weitz, Gorman's Rice coaching in McDonald's All-American game

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Centennial High School boys and girls basketball coach Karen Weitz has long been considered one of the nation’s elite prep coaches.

What a career: Desert Pines grad's college hoops journey includes brief pro stint

Monday, March 20, 2023

Capri Uzan finished his college basketball career this month at Westcliff University in Irvine, Calif., with a unique distinction: The Las Vegas native is one of a few players to ...

Veteran Metro Police lieutenant walks the walk in building trust with minorities in Las Vegas

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Lt. Charles Jenkins of Metro Police was on a routine traffic stop in Las Vegas when the driver of the vehicle made a comment that didn’t sit well with the longtime Las Vegas law enforcement officer. Jenkins is Black. Same for the driver of the vehicle. “You are a sellout,” Jenkins recalled the person saying. “Can you believe that? It’s 2023, and that logic still exists.”

Las Vegas airport gets $31 million grant for baggage systems

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

The baggage systems in two terminals at Harry Reid International Airport will be upgraded through a $31 million federal grant. The money comes from the bipartisan ...