Police in Northern California were understandably perplexed when they pulled over a Waymo taxi after it made an illegal U-turn, only to find no driver behind the wheel …
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New adventure hubs to highlight Nevada’s landscapes, recreation opportunities
Boulder City is set to become a launching point for Nevada’s next big push in outdoor tourism, with work starting on the Nevada Adventure Center — a first-of-its-kind hub …
Remembering Oct. 1: Community to mark shooting tragedy’s anniversary
Eight years later, the community holds firm in remembering those who were lost and the families forever changed by that night, Oct. 1, 2017.
Raiders’ Pete Carroll stands by Geno Smith despite costly interceptions
Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll isn’t ready to panic over the performance of quarterback Geno Smith. His other option …
The Strat: Livestreamer’s claim that SkyJump malfunctioned ‘completely false’
“This situation is nothing more than a baseless attempt to generate clicks using false information,” the spokesperson said.
Lombardo appoints Teach for America executive as Nevada’s new schools chief
Nevada’s new state superintendent of public instruction is Victor Wakefield, a Teach for America executive with Las Vegas ties. Gov. Joe Lombardo announced his selection …
Enchant Christmas returns to Las Vegas Ballpark with new Nutcracker theme
This marks the first time Enchant Christmas has featured the Night of the Nutcracker theme at any of its locations.
Game changer: Bally’s plans Strip resort alongside MLB ballpark
Bally’s Corporation plans to develop a resort on the Las Vegas Strip at the site of the demolished Tropicana Las Vegas, sharing a 35-acre campus with the planned Las Vegas Athletics stadium.
Underground research in Nevada may shape NASA’s search for extraterrestrial life
The Nevada System of Higher Education secured a $750,000 grant from NASA’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research for the study.
Dolly Parton delays her Las Vegas concerts due to ‘health challenges’
Dolly Parton announced Sunday that she would be delaying six concerts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas that were slated for December due to “health challenges.”