Las Vegas health and tourism officials are tracking developments with the omicron variant of the deadly coronavirus, including its potential impact on travel to Las Vegas. But the unknowns outweigh the knowns for now, chiefly the transmissibility and …
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Athletic commission opens probe into UNLV fraternity boxing death
The Nevada State Athletic Commission is opening an investigation into a fraternity charity boxing event a week after a UNLV student who participated in the event died from blunt force …
This holiday season, be prepared to pay more for a Christmas tree in Las Vegas
Families, if they already haven’t done so, will be seeking a new seasonal decoration for their living room — the pine-scented, memory-evoking Christmas tree, soon to be decked in twinkling lights, glistening tinsel and bulbous ornaments. And those tre…
Home of Marilyn Manson searched in abuse investigation
Authorities searched the home of rocker Marilyn Manson on Monday after allegations of physical and sexual abuse by several women.
Boebert in call refuses to apologize for anti-Muslim remarks
Days after firebrand conservative Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado was harshly criticized for making anti-Muslim comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat whom she likened to a bomb-carrying terrorist, the two spoke by phone.
Appeals court to weigh Trump arguments to withhold records
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will try to persuade a federal appeals court to stop Congress from receiving call logs, drafts of speeches and other documents related to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol led by his supporters.
Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago
Testimony is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of ex-“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who prosecutors say staged a homophobic and racist attack in Chicago but whose defense attorney says is “a real victim” of a “real crime.”
LSU hires Kelly away from Notre Dame to be Tigers next coach
LSU is hiring Brian Kelly away from Notre Dame, a stunning move by one of the most accomplished coaches in college football jumping from the sport’s most storied program to a Southeastern Conference powerhouse.
In shadow of Texas gas drilling sites, health fears escalate
At a playground outside a North Texas day care center, giggling preschoolers chase each other into a playhouse. Toddlers scoot by on tricycles. A boy cries as a teacher helps him negotiate over a toy.
LA begins enforcing strict mandate requiring proof of vax
Enforcement began Monday in Los Angeles for one of the strictest vaccine mandates in the country, a sweeping measure that requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses from restaurants to theaters and gyms to nail and hair…