Troy Fautanu still lives minutes away from Liberty High School and, as such, regularly experiences memories of his time with the Patriots rushing back when he visits or catches a glimpse of the football field. Almost all of the flashbacks are positive…
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Liberty grad Strawther shines in NBA Summer League with Nuggets
Las Vegas native Julian Strawther has done what he said he was going to do in his second NBA Summer League season: dominate. The Denver Nuggets forward, in just …
High school students in Las Vegas get a sneak peek at their future in scientific careers
High school students from around the state got a jump on things when they gathered at UNLV for two weeks for a program called Science Education For The Youth. Here, in addition to transferring the proteins into ..
Group’s approach to fighting homelessness in Vegas incorporates youth leadership, volunteering
According to Arash Ghafoori, CEO of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, about 12% of all youths experiencing homelessness in the U.S. resided in Nevada as of 2022.
Biden’s decision to drop out crystallized Sunday. His staff knew one minute before the public did
At 1:45 p.m. Sunday, President Joe Biden’s senior staff was notified that he was stepping away from the 2024 race. At 1:46 p.m., that message was made public.
Nevada leaders praise Biden’s ‘immense patriotism and selfless leadership’
Democratic lawmakers in Nevada are praising President Joe Biden for the work he’s done the past three years, including his decision today to end his reelection bid.
Democrats hail Biden’s decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign
Biden’s announcement came after more than two weeks of Democrats urging him to withdraw from the race. Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. When he finally did, Democrats called it a selfless move.
Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race, endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts ….
Advocacy group helping street vendors in Las Vegas meet licensing requirements
Theodora Tepetzi used to be a common sight at parks throughout the Las Vegas area, selling corn slathered in mayonnaise and cheese, bright red shaved ice and other Mexican snacks from her food cart.