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- Compact city: For Las Vegas to grow sanely and sustainably, we need to build inwardon July 25, 2024 at 9:00 am
If this metro is to survive its growing pains, our piecemeal town must become a more realistic, more compact city. The key is urban infill.
- Solar panels over parking lots can help fight the urban heat island effecton July 25, 2024 at 9:00 am
The urban heat island effect is when cities experience higher temperatures than their surrounding areas due to having more heat-absorbing surfaces and less vegetation.
- Hard Rock donating Mirage artifacts to Neon Museumon July 25, 2024 at 9:00 am
The Neon Museum will receive the 17-foot-tall sculpture depicting Siegfried & Roy, among other Mirage signage and items.
- U.S. Aces: Six Las Vegas players off to Paris to compete in the Olympicson July 25, 2024 at 9:00 am
Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson developed a mild case of “senioritis,” in her words, over the last month of the WNBA season. The USA women’s basketball team revealed its Olympic roster on June 24, with Wilson included and immediately regarded as the leading force in the Americans’ quest to bring home the gold medal from Paris. She’s been ...
- ‘Gritty’ Liberty grad Troy Fautanu set up for big things with Steelerson July 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
Troy Fautanu still lives minutes away from Liberty High School and, as such, regularly experiences memories of his time with the Patriots rushing back when he visits or catches a glimpse of the football field. Almost all of the flashbacks are positive as the 23-year-old reflects on playing with his childhood friends and ...
- Group’s approach to fighting homelessness in Vegas incorporates youth leadership, volunteeringon July 22, 2024 at 9:00 am
According to Arash Ghafoori, CEO of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, about 12% of all youths experiencing homelessness in the U.S. resided in Nevada as of 2022.
- High school students in Las Vegas get a sneak peek at their future in scientific careerson July 22, 2024 at 9:00 am
High school students from around the state got a jump on things when they gathered at UNLV for two weeks for a program called Science Education For The Youth. Here, in addition to transferring the proteins into ..
- Liberty grad Strawther shines in NBA Summer League with Nuggetson July 22, 2024 at 9:00 am
Las Vegas native Julian Strawther has done what he said he was going to do in his second NBA Summer League season: dominate. The Denver Nuggets forward, in just ...
- Biden's decision to drop out crystallized Sunday. His staff knew one minute before the public didon July 22, 2024 at 3:01 am
At 1:45 p.m. Sunday, President Joe Biden’s senior staff was notified that he was stepping away from the 2024 race. At 1:46 p.m., that message was made public.
- Nevada leaders praise Biden's 'immense patriotism and selfless leadership'on July 21, 2024 at 8:16 pm
Democratic lawmakers in Nevada are praising President Joe Biden for the work he’s done the past three years, including his decision today to end his reelection bid.
- Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resignon July 21, 2024 at 7:38 pm
Biden’s announcement came after more than two weeks of Democrats urging him to withdraw from the race. Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. When he finally did, Democrats called it a selfless move.
- Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might workon July 21, 2024 at 7:16 pm
With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
- President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race, endorses Kamala Harrison July 21, 2024 at 6:03 pm
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts ....
- Advocacy group helping street vendors in Las Vegas meet licensing requirementson July 21, 2024 at 9:00 am
Theodora Tepetzi used to be a common sight at parks throughout the Las Vegas area, selling corn slathered in mayonnaise and cheese, bright red shaved ice and other Mexican snacks from her food cart.
- RTC continues push to protect riders from sun and heat at its bus stopson July 21, 2024 at 9:00 am
52-year-old Tuyet “Lisa” Phan, who works at a nail salon off Sahara Avenue, has been filling the cooler chained to the Route 203 East bus stop for about 30 years ...
- Global outage grounds flights in Las Vegas, affects other businesseson July 19, 2024 at 2:35 pm
Arriving and departing flights at Harry Reid International Airport have been affected by a global Microsoft outage that’s also disrupting banks and media outlets across ...
- Growing video game tournament EVO takes over the Las Vegas Convention Centeron July 18, 2024 at 9:00 am
As the annual Evolution Championship Series (EVO) descends on Las Vegas for the 18th time, fans from around the globe will witness history.
- Frozen custard is an essential Las Vegas summertime treaton July 18, 2024 at 9:00 am
The Las Vegas Valley hasn’t always had tremendous ice cream options, but for whatever reason, a few fantastic local businesses have been serving frozen custard in cups, cones, sundaes and shakes for decades.
- Camp competition: Seven position battles to watch as the Raiders prepare for the seasonon July 18, 2024 at 9:00 am
Continuity is one of the main reasons why the Raiders believe they can make a leap into the playoffs this season after a two-year absence. There aren’t many sweeping changes ...
- NBA Summer League fans in Las Vegas embracing Lakers Bronny Jameson July 18, 2024 at 9:00 am
Every time his name was uttered over the speakers at the Thomas & Mack Center or whenever he touched the ball, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James was quickly greeted with cheers.