Jonathan Marchessault scored 49 seconds into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Monday night for their third straight win. Pavel Dorofeyev also scored and …
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Transportation officials bullish on development of EV infrastructure
Shailen Bhatt, federal highway administrator and a top official in the U.S. Department of Transportation, is emphasizing the importance of implementing an infrastructure for charging electric vehicles …
Home decor entrepreneur plants roots of business without being rooted to location
Las Vegas local Kim Nguyen opened her business, Base Roots, as an online storefront on Amazon about six years ago. Since then, the home decor shop has virtually grown nonstop, giving shoppers the opportunity to make their home their own, using ceramic…
Artificial intelligence to be used to help improve safety of Las Vegas crosswalks
Las Vegas will pilot the project around the Fremont Street corridor, which attracts more than 26 million visitors per year and includes the Fremont Street Experience …
Organizers: Candidate forum important for nonpartisan voters in Clark County
Vote Nevada, a nonprofit civic engagement group founded by a group of Las Vegas women, is determined to find solutions to help strengthen the community. Their previous forum …
Las Vegas chef James Trees doubles down on his beloved hometown with a new Esther’s Kitchen
Trees knew that Las Vegans were ready for the kind of dining he knew in LA—neighborhood spots with relaxed vibes and ingredients from family-run ranches and farms.
Wildlife experts work on conservation, public awareness as migratory birds flock to Southern Nevada
Recently, a yellow-billed loon—one of the 10 rarest birds that breeds in the continental U.S.—made international news by landing in the Bellagio’s lake.
Freshman phenom got up to speed quickly for UNLV women’s basketball team
The UNLV women’s basketball program has never advanced past the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but the team has one player with Final Four experience—freshman guard Amarachi Kimpson.
Betting the bracket: Analyzing the odds on the Final Four
Brackets are due before the start of the NCAA Tournament, but the betting window stays open.
Legislation to address drug smuggling at southern border signed into law
A bill was signed into law today by President Joe Biden requiring the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to review field operation policies and handbooks …