Ever the prankster, Brooks walked over to the side of the stage, out of most of the audience’s sight. “Ladies and gentlemen,” the recognizable voice said over the Colosseum’s sound system. “Please welcome the greatest artist I’ve ever known: Garth Bro…
Monthly Archives: May 2023
EDC’s scale difficult to imagine until you experience Las Vegas festival
It’s about 3 a.m. Saturday, and the scene at the Kinetic Field at the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Speedway is, well, kinetic. Marshmello has just finished a set lasting about 85 minutes with pounding, thumping, high-energy tunes …
Financial literacy slope gets slipperier with each generation
The financial preparedness of new generations of adults in the United States has steadily declined since Generation X—the age group that preceded millennials—first came onto the scene, says Matt Bees, a Las Vegas-based senior financial adviser at Well…
Cristo Rey multisport athlete’s impact on community earns Standout recognition
Joyce Calimag’s logic to volunteering is simple: She’s paying it forward. “I’m giving back because they gave to me,” Calimag said. “Growing up, we were impoverished and needed resources from community groups. I want to help people facing …
Haney retains lightweight titles with unanimous decision over Lomachenko
Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney retained his titles Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden, but not without a controversial decision …
Las Vegas assemblywoman’s bill would allow open enrollment in state’s public schools
Since her daughter was in first grade, Cecia Alvarado has moved around Las Vegas to ensure she lived in the attendance zones for the highest-achieving schools that would best challenge her child.
Hammon-less Aces open title defense with rout
as Vegas was without Hammon following her two-game suspension by the league earlier this week following an investigation into former Aces player Dearica Hamby saying she had …
Golden Knights, Stars collide in Western Conference showdown
It’s Vegas’ fourth trip to the Western Conference Final in six seasons of existence, starting in 2018 when the expansion club topped the Winnipeg Jets as part of an improbable run …
Spring to success: Five focuses for the Raiders’ defense during the current stretch of offseason practices
Many downplay the significance of this stretch of spring practices, considering it nothing more than a chance for players to learn terminology and work with new teammates for the first time. But, coming off a 6-11 season under new coach Josh McDaniels…
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