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A'ja Wilson signs biggest supermax deal in WNBA history to stay with Aces

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A’ja Wilson is staying in Las Vegas after signing the largest contract in WNBA history, according to ESPN. The fully guaranteed supermax deal with the Aces spans three seasons ...

Keith Urban to headline ACM Awards Week beach bash in Las Vegas

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Keith Urban is set to bring country star power to Las Vegas’ ACM Awards Week, headlining “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Mandalay Bay Beach.

Plaza gets first shot with new Bluberi slot machine

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Plaza in downtown Las Vegas will become the first Las Vegas property to feature Bluberi’s new Smokin’ Train video slot game when it debuts April 22 ...

Next week is free movie night at Las Vegas drive-in theater

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

West Wind Drive-In will host its bi-annual Free Movie Night at the Las Vegas Drive-In with gates opening at 6 p.m. and movies beginning at dusk on April 23 ...

July shutdown set for 2 minimum-custody correctional facilities in Nevada

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Nevada Department of Corrections is closing two minimum-custody institutions known as conservation camps, with both set to cease operations by July 1, officials said in a news release.

Resorts World releasing 100,000 ladybugs for Earth Day tradition

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Resorts World Las Vegas will mark Earth Day with its annual ladybug release, a tradition the resort has maintained since opening in 2021 as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts ...

Usher, Chris Brown bringing The R&B tour to Allegiant in September

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Usher and Chris Brown will bring their co-headlining stadium tour to Allegiant Stadium for two nights in September, Live Nation announced today. The R&B Tour will stop in Las Vegas on Sept. 5 and 6 ...

Two poker players hit jackpot at Flamingo over the weekend

Monday, April 13, 2026

Three Card Poker turned out lucky hands for two players who hit jackpots just hours apart at Caesars Palace on Saturday ...

Las Vegas Metro officer charged with eight counts of stalking

Monday, April 13, 2026

A Metro Police officer has been arrested and charged with eight counts of aggravated stalking according to a news release from the department ...

Nevada Secretary of State warns taxpayers about fake preparers as deadline nears

Monday, April 13, 2026

Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is warning Nevadans to be aware of fraudulent tax preparers ahead of the Wednesday, April 15 tax filing deadline. Red flags can include those who offer a “rapid refund” or ...

Rosen visits Nevada nuclear site, pushes against resuming explosive testing

Monday, April 13, 2026

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., visited the Nevada National Security Site last week to observe how scientists certify the nation’s nuclear stockpile without detonating weapons ...

Number of active voters in Nevada down by nearly 100,000 in March

Registered Republicans outnumber Democrat voters in state

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Nevada lost nearly 100,000 registered voters in March, according to a release from Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar. The total number of active registered voters in the state ...

WWE taking over Las Vegas chapels to make 'tag teams for life' with 'WWEdding'

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Five couples will trade vows for a very different kind of “I do” this month, as ESPN hosts a first-ever WWE-themed wedding experience in Las Vegas ahead of WrestleMania 42 ...

DoorDash ranks Henderson restaurants as among country's most affordable

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Henderson ranks among the most affordable cities for restaurant prices, according to new data from DoorDash showing that local restaurant prices rose 1.7% over the past year — well below the national average of 3.2%.

Henderson accepting old electronics, batteries, other junk Saturday

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Las Vegas Valley residents looking to get rid of their junk will have an opportunity to do so Saturday at the Henderson Shines Community Cleanup, the city announced ...

Trump returning to Nevada to remind residents about 'no tax on tips'

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

President Donald Trump will travel to Nevada next week to tout his “no tax on tips” policy ahead of the April 15 federal income tax deadline ...

Clark County, statewide traffic deaths down in early 2026

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Road-related crashes and deaths were down in the first three months of the year from the same time last year, both in Nevada and in Clark County, according to ...

Bruno Mars joining ranks of Las Vegas legends with parade, street naming

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Bruno Mars will be celebrated with a parade down the Strip and a street renamed in his honor Friday, joining a storied roster of Las Vegas legends — Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. ...

Las Vegas business owner gets 4 years in prison for pandemic-era tax credit scheme

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

A Las Vegas woman was sentenced Monday to 54 months in prison for fraudulent claims totaling nearly $100 million in COVID-19 related employment tax credits ...

Raiders' expected No. 1 pick Mendoza won't be in Pittsburgh on draft day

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Fernando Mendoza won’t be in Pittsburgh when the Las Vegas Raiders call his name later this month in the NFL Draft. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback ...

Nevada unemployment rate rises slightly in January

But joblessness down for year in Las Vegas, other metropolitan areas

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Nevada’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.3% in January 2026, up 0.1 percentage points from December, according to a report released today by ...

Metro: Two dead at Las Vegas business in apparent murder-suicide

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Two men died after one shot the other and then himself at a local business Monday, according to a Metro Police news release. Officers responded to a report of a shooting ...

Las Vegas police: Man accused of killing wife in custody after shooting self in Arizona

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

A man is accused of fatally shooting his wife at their Las Vegas home before leading Arizona officers on a chase before he was apprehended after shooting himself, according to ...

Home prices down slightly from last year in Southern Nevada

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The sales price of properties in Southern Nevada dipped slightly from a year ago while the number of properties available for sale continued to grow last month ...

Duke, Florida betting favorites in Las Vegas to win 2027 basketball title

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Duke and Florida are the early favorites to win the 2027 NCAA men’s basketball national championship, according to the William Hill sportsbook.

Southwest’s Sonoma to Las Vegas service begins Tuesday

Monday, April 6, 2026

Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop service Tuesday between Las Vegas and Santa Rosa, Calif., giving Southern Nevadans a new direct route to Sonoma County and its wine region ...

Aaron Ford campaign for Nevada governor raises record $1.5 million

Monday, April 6, 2026

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford raised nearly $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2026 — the most ever raised by a nonincumbent gubernatorial candidate in the opening three months of ...

Housing affordability tied to developable land in Southern Nevada

Monday, April 6, 2026

Tina Frias has spent nearly two decades in leadership roles throughout Southern Nevada. She currently serves as CEO of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, where she leads ...

Attendance for CES in Las Vegas rose to nearly 150,000

Friday, April 3, 2026

The annual CES technology conference in Las Vegas attracted 148,392 attendees in January, marking another year-over-year increase for one of the world’s largest business gatherings ...

Southern Nevada Health District offering free lead testing for public

Friday, April 3, 2026

The Southern Nevada Health District will offer free lead testing for consumer products from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at 280 S. Decatur Blvd., officials said in a news release ...

Front desk workers at Park MGM ratify first union contract

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Front desk workers at Park MGM unanimously ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with a two-year contract covering 82 employees, Teamsters Local 986 said in a news release.

Home recognized as historical landmark for women's rights by Nevada

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

A historic Reno residence that once served as a refuge for unmarried mothers and their children has been officially recognized for its place in Nevada’s history ...

White Castle closing two Las Vegas locations

Monday, March 30, 2026

The closures include its restaurant inside Casino Royale on the Las Vegas Strip — which had been open for a decade — as well as a location on Marks Street in Henderson, near Sunset Road.

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.