The announcement last week was made in true Las Vegas fashion, boldly and loudly in the heart of the Strip.
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Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
Raiders coordinator Patrick Graham embraces learning from Pete Carroll’s defensive expertise
Carroll is a defensive-minded head coach known for creating the famed Legion of Boom in Seattle that was pivotal to the Seahawks …
Nevada lawmakers OK lifeline for crumbling schools in rural districts
Legislation to help repair or replace deteriorating schools in rural Nevada counties is awaiting the governor’s signature.
Blue Man Group celebrates 25 weird, wild and influential years in Las Vegas
The long-running Luxor show is funny, interactive, unpredictable and loud, and it’s clever in a way that makes you feel smarter for following along with it.
Early practices only increasing expectations for Raiders rookie running back
The passing game is almost always the focus of NFL teams’ initial, pre-training camp practices as part of offseason activities in late May and early June.
Nevada Legislature approves recognizing the Fruit Loop as historical landmark
The commercial area located around Paradise Road has been a hub of the Las Vegas LGBTQ+ nightlife scene since the queer hangout Club Black Magic opened there in 1954.
Smoke-free casinos? Some shareholders want to study financial impacts
While recent efforts are unlikely to garner a favorable majority of casino company shareholders, advocates for nonsmoking policies in casinos are optimistic the topic will be revisited soon.
Nevada’s congressional Democrats slam Trump tariffs over tourism toll, housing costs
Nevada’s five congressional Democrats are urging the Trump administration to end its global trade war, writing to President Donald Trump that his tariffs are severely undermining tourism to Las Vegas.
Kendrick Lamar, Sza ride high on energy, emotion in Allegiant Stadium show
Concert special effects and props being what they are today, the slick, black coupe that serves as a centerpiece attraction for Kendrick Lamar and Sza’s “Grand National Tour” is …