Few rookies face higher expectations than Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, and there was great anticipation about his NFL debut this past Sunday.
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Las Vegas Weekly’s Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide
From music festivals and stage productions to foodie festivities and visual art highlights, these are the seasonal events you won’t want to miss across the Vegas Valley.
A drop in international tourism presents an economic threat to Mexican Independence Day in Las Vegas
Amid the tourism slowdown and an increase in federal immigration enforcement, officials from the Mexican Consulate of Las Vegas have noticed fewer citizens seeking passport or visa services in recent months.
NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games
The NCAA banned three Division I college basketball players by permanently revoking their eligibility on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.
Amazon’s Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas with free rides
Visitors to the Las Vegas Strip now have a futuristic new transportation option: fully autonomous robotaxis with no human driver behind the wheel. The boxy, gray vehicles have been spotted …
Terence Crawford knows what Saturday night’s fight against Canelo Alvarez could mean for his legacy
Terence “Bud” Crawford doesn’t need anyone to bolster his confidence or reinforce his swagger. He certainly doesn’t need another fight to accentuate his résumé.
Extreme heat drives push in Congress for additional backup buses in Las Vegas
The Bus Utilization for Fleet Flexibility and Emergency Resilience Act, or BUFFER Act, would allow transit agencies operating in regions that regularly experience extreme weather events, like …
Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump’s 2020 fake electors
Before the abandoned federal attempt to prosecute Donald Trump for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss, state and local prosecutors brought cases against his fake electors.
Las Vegas tourism board officials tout strong response to ‘Fabulous’ ad campaign
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” advertising campaign debuted to a rough start last week due to negative sentiment from …
Judge hears arguments in Mountain West’s motion to dismiss lawsuit by Pac-12 over ‘poaching fees’
A federal judge in California has heard arguments in the Mountain West Conference’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Pac-12 over $55 million in “poaching fees.”