A poll commissioned by the AGA released last month found that 85% of respondents believe sports event contracts are gambling. The poll found similarly …
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Lighthouse Charities plants the seeds of new beginnings at its North Las Vegas farm
Once, growing vegetables here under the harsh Southern Nevada sun and in soil stripped of nutrients was nearly impossible. But with guidance from UNR Extension and the principles of regenerative farming, Lighthouse Charities has …
Memories of the 2000 UNLV football team still burn bright in Las Vegas
Today, 60 players from that team are expected at Allegiant Stadium to be honored at halftime of the Rebels’ game against Air Force, marking the 25th anniversary of that memorable season.
Pride week festivities in Las Vegas mix celebration with resistance
Las Vegas Pride was founded in 1992, but the first event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community happened in 1983 at UNLV …
Led by A’ja Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces have become a WNBA dynasty
The franchise won its third WNBA championship in four seasons, completing a sweep of Phoenix in the best-of-seven Finals on Friday night. Only Houston has …
Three of kind: Las Vegas Aces add to dynasty with third title in four seasons
The Las Vegas Aces completed a four game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury on Friday in the WNBA Finals with a 97-86 victory …
Friday night roundup: High school football scores in Las Vegas
Liberty, ranked No. 2 in the NIAA standings, faces No. 4 Desert Oasis in one of the games of the night. Undefeated Las Vegas has a huge test …
Rossi Ralenkotter, Las Vegas tourism icon, dies at 78
Rossi Ralenkotter, the marketing visionary who helped create the iconic “What Happens Here, Stays Here” Las Vegas advertising campaign, has died after a 16-year battle with cancer.
Generations gather to celebrate the unveiling of Las Vegas Filipino Town
It was a historic day for the community, which had been waiting years to see the designation of a Filipino cultural corridor in Southern Nevada …
Restaurant Week delivers record boost for Three Square in Las Vegas
The influx of cash comes at a critical time for Three Square, which has been sounding the alarm about federal cuts’ effects on food insecurity.