A’ja Wilson scored 29 points on Sunday night to help the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces beat the seventh-seeded Seattle Storm 102-77 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series.
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Las Vegas 10-year-old’s mended heart opens door to movie magic
Tony Daly is an active 10-year-old who enjoys sports so much that he has six favorites. He also has a new activity: acting.
Supreme Court ruling ignites new wave of fear among immigrants in Las Vegas
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for federal agents to stop and detain people based on race, language or even where they work …
Democratic socialist events in Las Vegas canceled over threats following Charlie Kirk murder
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.”
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 …
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 …