Weekend travelers see Las Vegas as mostly concrete and water, but anyone who has lived in this Valley for more than a week knows it contains pockets of natural beauty.
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Hitting the jackpot: Becky Hammon backs up her record-breaking deal with title for Aces
Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis likes to aim big when it comes to hiring coaches, an ambition that paid off with his WNBA franchise. The successful courtship of former San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon proved to be the first domino to fal…
Save Red Rock raises money for a cloud seeding project amid the prolonged drought
Shooting dust into clouds to make them produce more rain or snow … does it sound like something from a science fiction movie?
Epic celebration on tap: Aces prepare for championship rally only Las Vegas could throw
Pop the champagne bottles, grab your favorite A’ja Wilson or Kelsey Plum jersey, help your kids make homemade signs and go support these amazing ladies who have so brilliantly represented our community.
As southern Nevada water levels drop, golf course managers adjust
Pat Putnam walked into the Red Rock Country Club on the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley for another round of golf. It’s an activity he loves—regardless of the amount of …
Raiders charged up for home opener against Cardinals
First-year Raiders coach Josh McDaniels called Allegiant Stadium “the best atmosphere” he’s ever been a part of in a preseason game earlier this summer. Now he gets to experience the 3-year-old, $2 billion venue in the regular season …
$52 million in upgrades slated for Las Vegas Academy’s campus
The oldest and most iconic public school campus in Clark County is gearing up for a $52 million, nearly 10-year-long overhaul with eight new buildings to replace nine that are past their prime.
Derek Hough reflects on bringing show home to Las Vegas as residency ends
The Sun sat down with Derek Hough to talk about his residency, visiting his mother in Las Vegas as a child, and what’s next for the professional dancer. The conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Deuces aren’t all that’s wild at Aerosmith’s Park MGM residency
With frontman Steven Tyler and his featured sidekick Joe Perry at front-and-center most of the night, Aerosmith delivered 90 minutes of songs from their heralded career.
Fighting words: Can the third fight between Canelo Álvarez and Gennady Golovkin deliver despite a clumsy lead-up?
Gennady “GGG” Golovkin sits on one side of the dais with perfect upright posture and a blank expression while Saul “Canelo” Álvarez hunches over on the other and scowls as he calls …