Western Youth Leadership, Engagement, and Empowerment Middle School, or WYLEES, is one of the valley’s newest schools. It’s unique not just as a charter school that only teaches grades 6-8, but because it occupies …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Federal funding fight hits home for families afflicted by rare diseases
Nevada has an estimated 300,000 people living with a rare disease, which includes genetic disorders like Liam’s as well as other conditions such as cancer, said Annette Logan-Parker, CEO of Las Vegas-based Cure 4 the Kids Foundation …
Searing heat draws visitors to Death Valley, where it’s tough to communicate the risks
Ray Estrada’s 11-year-old grandson is used to Las Vegas’ scorching summers, but he’d always wanted to experience the heat in one of the Earth’s hottest places
Boise State favored to win Mountain West as conference prepares for major changes
Change is coming to the Mountain West, but this season will feel like so many others. No. 25 Boise State was picked to win the conference.
A’ja Wilson scores 30 points to lead Aces over Mercury 86-83 for sixth straight victory
Jackie Young had 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Las Vegas (20-14). Gray also had a season-high nine assists.
Nevada congressional candidate open about felony status
After being sentenced to two years in prison for wire fraud and finding himself on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, Republican Bobby Khan isn’t shy about his history.
Got the sniffles? Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
The number of people seeking medical care for three key illnesses — COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV — is currently very low.
Game day: High school football starts tonight in Las Vegas
The wait is over. High school football kicks off across Nevada today as teams take the field with championship dreams.
Clark County’s plan to develop a supplemental airport is again preparing for liftoff
The three-year Environmental Impact Statement process will lay the foundation for a project that wouldn’t be complete until well into the 2030s, but an official says the airport is needed “to support the long-term growth of our community and economy.”…
World of pizza: The Las Vegas scene is defined by delicious diversity and authentic craft
There’s a lot of personality in Vegas pizza—not every city has a multitude of restaurants cranking out authentic renditions of Neapolitan, Detroit or Brooklyn-style pies.