The number of heat-related deaths in Clark County in 2024 reached 491 as of today, county officials said.
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Consumers hunting for value in holiday shopping season
Economists in Wells Fargo’s 2024 Holiday Sales Outlook have predicted that the holiday sales season will be weaker than last year, rising just over 3% in November and December compared with the same time in 2023.
UNLV football jumps two spots in rankings to No. 19
The stakes are high for the showdown against Boise State, with the winner potentially earning a spot in the inaugural, 12-team College Football Playoff.
Carolyn Goodman reflects on her time as Las Vegas mayor: ‘It’s been the best job’
The 25-year Goodman legacy running the city will end Wednesday when Mayor-elect Shelley Berkley assumes office, giving the …
Proposed Nevada bill aims to ban teachers from ‘grooming’ students
Nevada lawmakers have preliminarily introduced a bill to ban teachers from “grooming” students. Senate Bill 59 is sponsored by the Senate Committee on Education …
Golden Knights suffer biggest home loss in franchise history
It was the most lopsided loss at T-Mobile Arena in the franchise’s 8-year existence.
Game day: Raiders, Chiefs renew rivalry in Black Friday game
When the NFL released this season’s schedule in May, Raiders at Chiefs felt like a natural choice as a pick for Amazon’s new, now second-annual standalone Black Friday game.
Consider a holiday gift to help a Las Vegas charity or nonprofit group
Las Vegas has many organizations working to make our Valley a better place to live, and your donations could support their mission year-round.
Youth homelessness is on the rise, but a system-wide approach is in the works
The eighth annual Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit, held earlier this month, aims to go beyond just creating more exposure for a population frequently described as invisible or voiceless.
Perfect presents: Wrap up last-minute gift shopping at these Las Vegas stores
Find unique and thoughtful gifts at some of our favorite local businesses.