Las Vegas native Ivette Barajas started her career in banking, which she said ultimately laid a strong foundation for her to eventually become an entrepreneur.
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Noah Hanfin ‘finds game’ in Golden Knights win over Utah Hockey Club
With a goal and two assists, Saturday was a game that Noah Hanifin needed all season…
Cassidy not panicking with Golden Knights still winless on road
Following a 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, the Vegas Golden Knights fourth road loss in the first month of the season, coach Bruce Cassidy said the team’s road struggles need to be addressed.
D.J.’s residency: Hometown basketball star Thomas stays loyal to UNLV
As one of the best point guards in the nation—and one with three years of college eligibility remaining—D.J. Thomas could have chosen to enter the transfer portal over the summer and hand-picked his next destination.
For over 30 years, Matachines de Ciudad Juárez have kept cultural heritage alive through traditional dance
Established in 1991 in North Las Vegas by the Perez family, this native Mexican and American dance group carries the cultural legacy of its ancestors and blends Indigenous rituals with Catholic tradition.
Nevada officials and voting rights advocates tackle threats to voting and democracy
Agencies will need to be extra vigilant this year according to a bulletin issued by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security early this month.
How mail ballot processing works in Clark County
The Clark County Election Department has provided this handy guide, and you can visit clarkcountynv.gov/vote for more information about Election Day.
Nevada officials brace for legal contests in the wake of Election Day
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar says an outbreak of lawsuits equates to an attempt at sowing disinformation.
UNLV professor says R-J wrongly suggests she backs Trump’s economic plans
A headline initially used in a Las Vegas Review-Journal online story implied that a UNLV professor was endorsing Donald Trump for president …
Clark County to enhance 2 parks with Department of Interior funding
Clark County received $67 million of the funding, county officials said. Almost $63 million will be for two Clark County parks ….