Karen Weitz is this year’s Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement recipient. The award, given to Weitz during Monday’s Sun Standout Awards show, recognizes outstanding contributions to high school athletics in Southern Nevada …
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Horsford looks for an opening to address housing crisis
With President Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans holding majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, there are few opportunities for congressional Democrats to make their mark on the federal budget …
Sierra Vista coach’s approach instills confidence in wrestlers, sets team on championship path
Brett Terry knew transforming the Sierra Vista High wrestling team into a respectable program would require significant effort …
Competing plans test priorities for Nevada schools
A Democrat-backed education proposal that maintains educator pay raises and tightens hiring processes for key school administrators will have its initial hearing Monday at the Nevada Legislature. …
Egg prices slide as Nevada law and federal action ease supply strain
Egg prices across the United States have fallen significantly in recent months, with Nevada consumers seeing an even steeper decline …
Sierra Vista student DJs drop beats for EDC-bound passengers at Las Vegas airport
Las Vegas is full of electronic music this weekend, from the stages at the Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to the baggage claim area of Harry Reid International Airport …
US cable giants Charter and Cox, under assault by streaming services, pursue $34.5 billion merger
Charter Communications has offered to acquire Cox Communications, a $34.5 billion merger that would combine two of the top three cable companies in the U.S.
Training session planned for high school football referees in Las Vegas
This is exclusively a classroom training event — meaning no on-field drills. You don’t need to come in your referee uniform.
A rare warning from Walmart during a US trade war: Higher prices are inevitable
Walmart, which became the nation’s largest retailer by making low prices a priority, has found itself in a place it’s rarely been: Warning customers that prices will rise for goods ranging from bananas to car seats.
Judge dismisses Hamby lawsuit against WNBA alleging mistreatment; she can pursue claim against Aces
The judge determined Hamby proved enough to move forward with her discrimination claim against the Aces and partially with her retaliation allegations.