“This is such an important issue for Nevada,” Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., said. “Because the clean energy projects and the work that we have done over the years to bring resources into Nevada for these projects has created jobs.”
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Las Vegas man gets 46 months for threatening Sen. Rosen
John Miller left multiple threatening voicemails in October 2023 to Rosen and another member of the U.S. Senate, according to court documents.
To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration
Liberal strategists, organizers and some politicians are urging Democrats to focus on the economy in this year’s elections rather than on immigration. Some argue …
The best player in the WNBA now has her own shoe. It took a long time.
A’ja Wilson, a center for the Las Vegas Aces, is widely acknowledged as the best player in the WNBA. She is something like the league’s on-court answer to LeBron James or Michael Jordan.
Las Vegas faithful flock to Mass celebrating US-born Pope Leo XIV
Las Vegas Archbishop George Leo Thomas didn’t know what to expect ahead of Sunday’s Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the newly anointed Pope Leo XIV, the first American ever selected to lead the …
Tourism board plans for marketing spending boost
Las Vegas’ tourism board is planning to boost spending on marketing and sales for the upcoming financial year in the face of slipping room tax revenue and gaming fees …
Golden Knights blanked by Oilers, face 3-1 series deficit
The Vegas Golden Knights will return to T-Mobile Arena Wednesday for Game 5 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers with no room for error.
Rookie guard Deja Kelly waived by Las Vegas Aces
Deja Kelly’s initial stint in the WNBA is over.
Zillow: Income needed to afford rent in Las Vegas soars 36% since 2020
Las Vegas residents now need to earn over $72,000 annually to comfortably afford rent, according to a new analysis released today by Zillow.
Nevada Democrats push for first-in-nation primary status, citing diverse population
Before they can name their next presidential nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first.