Following the acquisition of forward Ivan Barbashev from the St. Louis Blues on Sunday morning for 2021 first-round pick Zach Dean, Vegas appears to have made its significant deal before the deadline at noon on Friday.
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Dilapidated schools send rural Nevada officials to Legislature in search of $60 million
David E. Norman Elementary and White Pine Middle schools are plagued by asbestos, antiquated heating and cooling systems, cracked foundations, water damage and …
State treasurer’s plan aims to help break long-term cycle of poverty in Nevada
New legislation being proposed by Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine aims to close the wealth gap for the state’s poorest residents by throwing a lifeline to those in need of it most.
UNLV signee Rob Whaley’s transformation into a top recruit
Two years ago, Rob Whaley weighed in at more than 320 pounds, leading most Division I programs to question his discipline, his work ethic and whether he’d ever be able to keep up with pace of the college game. As a result, his recruiting interest drie…
Boring tunnel station could be making a stop at UNLV
UNLV wants to sell 1.3 acres of land near the Thomas & Mack Center to Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to build a new stop for the Vegas Loop. The university will be seeking approval from the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents at their q…
Vegas Inc’s C-Suite Honors recognizes Southern Nevada’s leaders
The C-Suite Honorees represent an elite class of executives from a wide range of industries, all of which are integral to the community of Southern Nevada.
Heavy stakes: Jon Jones returns to the octagon for his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane
Combat sports often use phrases like “long-awaited” and “years in the making” to promote prizefights, so much so that such hype has essentially lost its meaning. But in the case of the UFC 285 main event set for March 4 at T-Mobile Arena …
Boaters, businesses try to adapt to Lake Mead’s low water level
Lake Mead is the fifth most-visited national park in the country, welcoming more than 7 million annual visitors.
Anti-vax posturing on social media a grave disservice to memory of UNLV lineman
The sorrow I was feeling Monday for someone I never had the pleasure of meeting turned to disappointment and anger early Tuesday when scrolling social media. Ryan Keeler’s death hit the national news cycle, and some social media users attributed his d…
Father, son open their 17th McDonald’s location in Las Vegas
Ron Smith would frequently tell his son that if he didn’t do well in school, he would be forced to settle for a job at McDonald’s. Christopher Smith wound up getting a master’s degree, and yet he’s still working …