T wo years ago, Las Vegans woke up to the news that Pete DeBoer was the new coach of the Vegas Golden Knights. Given a contentious history between the coach and this city’s NHL franchise …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Playoff drought will end for either Raiders or Bengals
The Raiders and Bengals will do the honors of opening the 2021-22 NFL playoffs this afternoon. One prolonged drought without a postseason win is guaranteed to end in the process.
NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hired
The NFL has taken several steps to improve diversity among leadership positions, yet Mike Tomlin is the only Black head coach after Brian Flores and David Culley were fired this week.
Biden supporters ‘apoplectic’ one year into his presidency
Just over a year ago, millions of energized young people, women, voters of color and independents joined forces to send Joe Biden to the White House. But 12 months into his presidency, many describe a coalition in crisis.
Nevada water advocates dispute BLM’s assessment of Utah water pipeline plan
A federal agency’s preliminary determination that a proposed water pipeline in southwest Utah would have minimal effects on Nevada has some water activists and hydrologists crying foul.
Goodbye ‘godsend’: Expiration of child tax credits hits home
The monthly tax credits were part of Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package — and the president had proposed extending them for another full year as part of a separate measure focused on economic and social programs.
Harry Reid buried in family ceremony in Searchlight
The late Sen. Harry Reid was buried Thursday at a desert cemetery in his hometown of Searchlight following a week of ceremonies in Las Vegas and at the U.S. Capitol …
Golden Knights’ Mark Stone, Alex Pietraneglo named to All-Star team; Pete DeBoer to coach
The NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas next month will have plenty of local flair. Golden Knights captain Mark Stone and defenseman Alex Pietrangelo were named to the Pacific Division All-Star team on Thursday, joining Pete DeBoer, who will coach the team…
Nevada to distribute over 500,000 at-home COVID test kits
Nevada is getting over 500,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits to distribute to residents, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced today. Paid for by federal COVID relief funding, the …
Nevada candidate seeks Trump’s favor with Florida TV spot
In a campaign ad, Nevada gubernatorial candidate Michele Fiore steps out of a Ford F-150 with a handgun holstered on her hip and tells viewers she was one of the first elected officials to endorse Donald Trump …