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Native American nonprofit creates first endowment at Boyd School of Law

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

A new scholarship fund established at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law marks a first in the school’s history: the inaugural endowed scholarship created by a Native American nonprofit ...

Sports are just part of Special Olympics Nevada's mission

Monday, March 23, 2026

As CEO of Special Olympics Nevada, Thornton is many things — but on this morning, walking through the basketball gym at Legacy High School for the group’s March 14 regional, he looks every bit like ...

Southern Nevada temperatures threaten triple digits in rare March heat wave

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Southern Nevada and the surrounding region are bracing for historically hot temperatures this week, with readings projected to run 25 to 30 degrees above the mid-March average ...

The Hat, other favorites to bring taste of California to Las Vegas

The great food migration: California transplants get a taste of home as favorite chains expand

Monday, March 16, 2026

For the uninitiated, The Hat is more than a sandwich shop; it’s a San Gabriel Valley institution that has resisted expansion outside of California since 1951. At the corner of South Rainbow Boulevard and Sobb Avenue, the ...

NV Energy places controversial demand charge on shelf until October

Friday, March 13, 2026

NV Energy is delaying the rollout of its controversial new daily demand charge until Oct. 1, pushing back a major change in how Southern Nevada customers are billed for electricity by six months. The charge had been scheduled ...

Federal judge orders Las Vegas Review-Journal to keep printing the Sun, sets new hearing date

Thursday, March 12, 2026

A federal judge has ordered the Las Vegas Review-Journal to keep printing and distributing the Las Vegas Sun under the Joint Operating Agreement that binds the two daily newspapers together.

Nevada rises to ninth for eco-friendly commercial space

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Powered by the expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada ranked among the nation’s top 10 states for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) commercial space per capita, the U.S. Green Building Council announced ...

Chicken Salad Chick coming to Las Vegas

Monday, March 2, 2026

Chicken Salad Chick is heading to Nevada for the first time, signing a six-unit franchise agreement in the Las Vegas area as the fast-casual chicken salad chain continues its push into the Southwest ...

NV Energy to issue $63M in refunds to multifamily customers after billing errors

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

NV Energy President and CEO Brandon Barkhuff said in a statement that the mistake caused frustration and financial impact for customers. “I am truly sorry for that,” he said.

Sun vows to fight on after Supreme Court declines to weigh in on long-running feud with R-J

Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to hear an appeal by the Las Vegas Sun to reverse a decision of a lower federal court that is part of the Sun’s long-running ....

Teachers union forecasts no layoffs despite CCSD surplus list

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

The Clark County Education Association is moving quickly to reassure its members after the Clark County School District announced it had identified more than 1,200 employees for potential reassignment or layoff ...

Potent veterinary sedative surfaces in Southern Nevada street drugs

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

Southern Nevada health officials have detected medetomidine — a veterinary sedative also known as “rhino tranq” — in the local illicit drug supply, warning it can cause prolonged sedation and complicate overdose response even when naloxone reverses an opioid ...

Nevada’s Rosen calls for US commerce chief to resign over Epstein ties

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., is calling for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s resignation following his admission to Congress that he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012.

Lombardo, Amodei press for ICE reforms after fatal shootings

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Gov. Joe Lombardo and U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, the state’s two most prominent Republican officeholders, joined a growing number of Republicans urging accountability and changes ...

Las Vegas tourism down 7.5% in 2025 with 38.5 million visitors

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Annual hotel occupancy averaged 80.3%, down 3.3 percentage points from the previous year, the authority said. Average daily room rate fell 5% ...

Las Vegas offers ways to help homeowners with water leaks, lead-based paint hazards

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

The city of Las Vegas is offering two assistance programs for qualifying homeowners to address water leaks and lead-based paint hazards in residential properties ....

Paul Anka coming to Las Vegas for show at the Palms in May

Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Singer and songwriter Paul Anka will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms, officials said this morning in a news release.

Nominations are now open for 2026 Sun Standout Awards

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026

The Las Vegas Sun Standout Awards — the ESPYs of Las Vegas preps — return May 18 to the South Point Showroom. We need your help making it special.

Rio workers ratify four-year contract after strike threat

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Workers at the Rio have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement that includes a 15% wage increase and enhanced benefits, the Teamsters Local 986 announced this morning.

Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto proposes shifting ICE funds to community police

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Nevada’s two Democratic U.S. senators are escalating their criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a new bill that would strip the agency ...

New chair announced for Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board

Monday, Dec. 22, 2025

Gov. Joe Lombardo appointed retired Major General Ondra L. Berry as the new chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, the state announced today.

Guest turns $105 video poker bet into $1.2 million at Resorts World Las Vegas

Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

A California guest won $1.2 million at Resorts World Las Vegas last night after hitting three Royal Flushes on a video poker machine.

Durango Resort adds high-limit slots, more parking in expansion

Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

Durango Resort will open a new high-limit slot room and parking garage at 5 p.m. today as part of its south property expansion, officials said in a news release.

Golden Knights changing stations for radio broadcast

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

The Vegas Golden Knights will have a new radio home starting Dec. 18, moving its game broadcasts to 94.7 FM, the franchise announced.

Allegiant Stadium named top-grossing US venue by Billboard for second consecutive year

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Live music and entertainment events at Allegiant Stadium brought in $281 million in gross revenue during the magazine’s reporting period, stadium officials said in a news release.

Report: Las Vegas home prices hit record high

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Despite the record prices, market indicators suggest growing opportunities for buyers, said George Kypreos, president of Las Vegas Realtors in a statement.

UNLV announces jersey patch sponsorship

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

UNLV athletics has secured what it’s calling the first official multisport corporate jersey patch partnership in NCAA history, inking a five-season deal ...

NoMad Las Vegas to become the Reserve at Park MGM

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025

The NoMad Las Vegas will shed its name later this month as MGM Resorts International rebrands the boutique hotel as the Reserve at Park MGM, the company announced this morning.

Multiagency DUI blitz results in 38 arrests across Nevada

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025

Law enforcement agencies across Nevada arrested 38 drivers on suspicion of DUI during a multidepartment enforcement campaign Saturday ....

Metro Pizza to shutter Tropicana location near UNLV

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Metro Pizza will close its flagship location on Tropicana Avenue this week, the restaurant said today in a social media post.

Las Vegas charities, with help of volunteers, work overtime to keep holiday tables filled

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

The spirit of generosity that defines this valley shines brightest during the holiday season, when residents open their hearts and wallets to support those who need it most.

UNLV football's Colandrea wins another Mountain West weekly award

Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea has matched a program milestone set four decades ago by one of college football's all-time greats. Colandrea earned his fourth ...

Nevada: Legal issues, not politics, behind withdrawn Boring Company citations

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Nevada workplace safety officials say more than $425,000 in citations against Elon Musk’s Boring Company were withdrawn due to legal deficiencies, not political pressure ...

Flight disruptions rise at Las Vegas airport despite progress in DC

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

At least 60 flights scheduled to land at or depart Harry Reid on Tuesday have been canceled as the Federal Aviation Administration’s emergency air traffic reduction order reached new levels ...

$30 million visitor center to open at Valley of Fire State Park

Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Nevada State Parks will celebrate the grand opening of the new Valley of Fire Visitor Center on Saturday at Valley of Fire State Park.

Airlines juggle flight cuts as shutdown hits air travel

Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

Major airports appeared to be working largely as normal Friday as airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the United States, but widespread concern that the situation could worsen brought home the effects of ...

Canceled flights and disruptions hit Las Vegas travelers as air traffic cuts begin

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

At least 35 flights were canceled at Harry Reid International Airport on Friday, the first day of federally mandated air traffic reductions.

Fremont Street Experience head moving on after five years in role

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Andrew Simon, president and chief executive officer of Fremont Street Experience, will step down from his role effective Nov. 21 to pursue a new opportunity, officials said today in a new release. He departs after more than five years leading ...

Pastner era begins with upset: UNLV falls to UT-Martin

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

The UNLV basketball team held a 10-point lead in the first half of its season opener tonight against UT-Martin at the Thomas & Mack Center in coach Josh Pastner’s Rebel debut. But the Rebels committed ...

Nevada officials warn of scams targeting residents during federal government shutdown

Monday, Nov. 3, 2025

Nevada’s Secretary of State’s Office is urging residents to remain vigilant against scammers who may exploit concerns surrounding the ongoing federal government shutdown.

UNLV receives $1.3 million grant to support future teachers

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

UNLV has secured a federal grant of $1.3 million to support underresourced students pursuing teaching careers, university officials said this morning in a news release

‘First taste of fall’: Wind, below-normal temperatures projected for Las Vegas

Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

The region will experience gusty winds today and Tuesday, marking the beginning of what forecasters are calling the “first taste of fall” for 2025.

Rossi Ralenkotter, Las Vegas tourism icon, dies at 78

Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

Rossi Ralenkotter, the marketing visionary who helped create the iconic “What Happens Here, Stays Here” Las Vegas advertising campaign, has died after a 16-year battle with cancer.

City: Las Vegas parking rates to increase starting Monday

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

The City of Las Vegas will implement new parking rates on Monday to mark the first adjustment to parking fees in six years, city officials said today..

Woman charged with posing as nurse, ordering insulin for CCSD students

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

Crystal Scott, 44, was arrested and booked on Oct. 1 for multiple felony counts including act as nurse without license, fill bogus prescription for dangerous drugs and furnishing dangerous drugs to a minor.

I-15 ramp closures planned in Las Vegas this month

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

Drivers navigating the Las Vegas Strip area should prepare for a series of overnight ramp closures on Interstate 15 throughout October as the Nevada Department of Transportation undertakes maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.

Enchant Christmas returns to Las Vegas Ballpark with new Nutcracker theme

Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

This marks the first time Enchant Christmas has featured the Night of the Nutcracker theme at any of its locations.

Metro: Teen charged in Las Vegas casino cyber attacks

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025

A teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with sophisticated cyber attacks that targeted multiple Las Vegas resorts two years ago, Metro Police said Friday.

Caesars Entertainment offering free parking to locals on Las Vegas Strip through Oct. 30

Nevada residents also get 25% discount on food and drinks

Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Free parking is back at Caesars Entertainment properties on the Las Vegas Strip — temporarily. And only for locals. The resort chain will offer locals free parking weekly from ...

Survivors and advocates renew call for action at Nevada gun violence roundtable

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Gun violence prevention advocates gathered Monday with some survivors of Nevada’s deadliest shootings in a virtual roundtable to call for sweeping reforms they say are long overdue.