First it was the Super Bowl, then Formula One’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. As the valley attracts more of these megaevents, Clark County announced today that it will create a sports and special events department to manage the influx of big spectacles.
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Historic: After two decades, Culinary Union has its first contract with Venetian, Palazzo on Strip
The tentative five-year agreement, which still needs to be ratified by the 4,000 unionized hospitality workers at the two properties, ends more than two decades of union efforts being stonewalled …
UNLV wide receiver White earns preseason honor from AP
UNLV football wide receiver Ricky White III is one of the nation’s finest players at his position, according to the Associated Press. White was named a second-team preseason All-American …
Like Uber for landscaping, app connects consumers to workers
GreenPal co-founder Gene Caballero describes his envisioning of GreenPal, which offers users a one-stop shop for booking landscaping professionals to take care of their lawn, as a “light bulb moment.”
Aces bounce back with win over Los Angeles Sparks
A’ja Wilson had 34 points and 13 rebounds to lead the way for Las Vegas, while Kelsey Plum followed with 18 points, shooting 4-of-7 from 3-point range.
Bishop Gorman football wins opener against Kahuku of Hawaii
Bishop Gorman quarterback Melvin Spicer rolled out of the pocket midway through the first quarter, looked down field and let loose on a pass attempt.
UNLV defense eyes redemption: Toughness, attitude key to overcoming late-season struggles
The UNLV football team was “tough enough” on defense for most of the 2023 season. But a 9-2 record was quickly spoiled by three consecutive losses: to San Jose State in the regular-season finale; Boise State in …
Aces’ Olympians return to practice court eying home game with Liberty
Memories of the Olympic Games in Paris have been “compartmentalized” for six Las Vegas Aces players jumping back into the thick of the WNBA season.
Fact check: Crime data paints a picture disparate from Republican narrative
National statistics show violent crime decreasing by 15% from January to March of 2024 in comparison to the previous year.
Homeward bound: Aces return focused on three-peat after Olympic break
After a monthlong hiatus, Aces basketball is back in Las Vegas.