The Las Vegas chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) canceled an event Friday in downtown due to what it calls “credible threats from right-wing extremists.”
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Clark County School District issues free speech warning following staff comments on Charlie Kirk’s murder
The issue of speech, and specifically in the context of Kirk’s death, led to CCSD putting out the memo today on free speech and consequences.
Friday night roundup: High school football scores in Las Vegas
A showdown between the Liberty and Desert Pines football teams still carries significance. Sure, it’s not the late 2010s when …
Lombardo: 90% of Nevada’s websites back online after cyberattack
Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles is “100% back online,” the Republican governor said during a news conference. The state’s public notice website is also …
Retiring goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to suit up for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a preseason game
Marc-Andre Fleury is ending his NHL career back where it began. The veteran goaltender, who officially retired last spring following a 21-year career, signed a professional tryout contract …
A’ja Wilson’s incredible season earns her a second straight AP Player of the Year award
A’ja Wilson followed up a historic season with another incredible one to earn AP Player of the Year for the second straight time. The Las Vegas Aces …
Wagers on touchdowns, strikeouts and even penalties: States eye limits on prop bets
As a bankruptcy attorney, New Jersey Assemblymember Dan Hutchison said he sees clients “all the time” whose betting on football and baseball quickly leads to …
Education Department scraps minority-serving grants; UNLV, Nevada State and CSN affected
The Trump administration has pulled $350 million in federal grants from some of the country’s most diverse colleges, a move that will strip Nevada institutions …
Canelo vs. Crawford: Will this be one of the biggest fights in Las Vegas history?
Even in a city known for staging some of boxing’s greatest fights, the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford match stands nearly alone.
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty struggled in his NFL debut, but expectations remain high
Few rookies face higher expectations than Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, and there was great anticipation about his NFL debut this past Sunday.