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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 …
NCAA-bound Lady Rebels coach, like her father, fueled by competitive drive
Coach Lindy La Rocque is greeted with a text message when she picks up her phone after every UNLV women’s basketball game. The message is from her dad, Al La Rocque, and usually reads: “Nice win, coach” …
Homegrown hall of famer has seen, played a hand in Vegas gaming’s evolution
Tom Mikulich began working in the Las Vegas hospitality industry as a teenager as a desk clerk at his grandparents’ hotel on Fremont Street, the Ambassador.
The only rule for filling out your March Madness bracket this year: Don’t take it for granted
March Madness this year comes at a time of great uncertainty in college sports. In addition to eyeing potential 5-12 upsets …
Jack Eichel scores, lifts Golden Knights past Devils 3-1
Jack Eichel scored his 21st goal of the season and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Sunday. William Carrier and William Karlsson also scored for Vegas …
Christian Wilkins embodies the revitalized ‘Raider Way’
The Philadelphia Eagles became one of the best offensive teams in the league en route to a Super Bowl appearance two years ago but their success wasn’t immediate. The Eagles’ starting offense reportedly …