Three rare Nevada species may warrant protections under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said.
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Golden Knights look to end Eastern Conference struggles against Hurricanes
Despite having one of the best records in the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights have struggled against Eastern Conference teams, with a 6-8-1 record against them. They’ll look to improve upon that record when they take on the …
Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the mid-1980s, an Associated Press analysis shows. The Eaton and Palisades fires that erupted …
Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered Afghans
A Florida jury on Friday found that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about people paid to rescue endangered Afghans following the Taliban takeover of that country. It was an unusual ruling against a media outlet in a defamation case. Li…
Las Vegas police: Suspect in stabbing found dead with self-inflicted wounds
A suspect in a stabbing was found dead in an apartment from self-inflicted wounds, according to Metro Police. The stabbing was reported about 2:10 a.m. today in the …
New Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley ‘hits the ground running’
The Weekly sat down with Berkley to discuss her priorities for 2025, issues like homelessness and regional development and more.
Bring them back: Five free agents the Raiders should re-sign
A day before he was ultimately fired as the Raiders’ coach, Antonio Pierce described one upcoming meeting as “critical” to set the team on the right path heading into the offseason.
The annual Sin City Classic and local sports organizations strive to make a more inclusive playing field
Competitions spread far and wide as players from across the country flock to local schools, parks and courts and recreation centers to compete in everything from kickball and indoor rowing to pickleball and ultimate frisbee.
Denying access to competition betrays the soul of every athlete
Politicizing sports has never really worked out for the athlete, but it certainly exacerbates the complexities that already exist.
Nevada Gov. Lombardo prioritizes health care, housing and education reforms in State of the State
Gov. Joe Lombardo laid out his agenda for the upcoming legislative session Wednesday in his State of the State address and called on lawmakers of both parties to be responsive …