The series this weekend marks the first time the A’s have returned to the Bay Area since the John Fisher-owned franchise left Oakland after 57 years after last season ….
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Nevada cultural programs and institutions struggle after Trump slashed funding
Nevada Humanities drew roughly 75% of its $1.5 million annual budget from the funds that have been terminated.
The Strat’s dance spectacular ‘iLuminate’ set to close
The technology and dance-centric production will take the stage for the last time at the Strat Theater on May 31.
Your guide to a ‘Fallout: New Vegas’ real-life scavenger hunt as the hit video game celebrates 15 years
One of the greatest role-playing adventures of all time handled the history, landmarks and icons of Las Vegas and the surrounding landscape with care and great detail.
House Republicans advance budget package with Medicaid changes
This issue has been a flashpoint of contention between Democrats and Republicans for months, with the GOP-controlled Congress insisting they would only eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse” from the Medicaid program.
Nevada treasurer announces attorney general bid
Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine, a Democrat, is throwing his hat in the ring to be the state’s next attorney general. He is seeking to replace fellow ..
Nevada among few states seeing rise in overdose deaths
Nevada saw a small increase in drug overdose deaths in 2024, bucking the national trend that showed the largest one-year decline ever recorded. Across the U.S., an estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year …
Extensive water damage spurs $5 million fundraising drive at Las Vegas safe haven
During the repair efforts, it became clear that the building’s dewatering system was not functioning and the plumbing system was on the verge of complete failure …
WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is fueled by the Aces falling short last season
A’ja Wilson went into last season trying to prove she was indeed the WNBA’s best player even if MVP voters thought otherwise in 2023.
Evander Kane’s physicality helps Oilers push Golden Knights to brink of elimination
This isn’t the first time Evander Kane has been a pain to the Golden Knights, and he has helped bring a physicality to the Edmonton Oilers ….