Bishop Gorman’s Noah Westbrook tore his knee so badly in the fall of 2021 that it required surgery and a year of rehabilitation. Westbrook had 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting and 9 rebounds in the Class 5A state championship game against Coronado …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Tool’s immersive experience satisfies Las Vegas audience
Maynard James Keenan wasn’t feeling good. He admitted as much Sunday to the audience at the comfortably packed T-Mobile Arena, the final stop on the “Tool Winter Tour 2024.” If Keenan wasn’t feeling good though, the crowd sure was …
Lady Rebels look stronger than ever as they prepare for another Mountain West title run
Junior point guard Kiara Jackson says the team is aiming to go further than the past two years, when it was eliminated in its opening game of the NCAA Tournament, and that they’re better equipped to make it happen.
Vegas Inc celebrates exemplary executives with the 2024 C-Suite Honors
This year’s C-Suite honorees represent nonprofits, sports, gaming, government and other industries critical to the success of the cities we call home. Each honoree displays leadership and innovation in his or her field while elevating their employees …
Las Vegas battles fentanyl-related overdose deaths with increased awareness and availability of Narcan
The FDA approved naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, but the emergency treatment could cost around $50.
Travelers at Las Vegas airport give thumbs-up to robot manicurist
The calming quiet of Xpres-Spa at Harry Reid International Airport provided a refuge from the chaos of the terminal outside, as employee Sarah Mikel demonstrated the store’s newest amenity — a robotic manicure.
Biotech startup aims to make big impact in Las Vegas and nationwide
Heligenics has partnered with Roseman University to work out of the nearly 70,000 square feet of wet lab and office space at its Summerlin campus ….
Tech leader: Understanding customer preferences is vital for innovation in hospitality
Robert Rippee has been a central figure in the development of the Black Fire Innovation Hub since its inception. He is responsible for guiding the hub’s programming and curriculum …
UNLV loses late lead, falls to UNR
With five minutes left in UNLV’s Saturday night showdown against UNR, the Scarlet and Gray were tied for first place in the Mountain West standings. By the time the final buzzer sounded …
UNLV’s Project Wellness gains national reputation, helps students cope with shooting
The idea to enhance mental health resources on campus was realized in the fall of 2022 during a mental health town hall at the university that brought about 30 nonprofits in the wellness field to Las Vegas …