The name change would be effective July 1, and Nevada State College officials believe it will increase enrollment by 5.2% of first-time students in the initial five years.
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How crunk king Lil Jon fell in love with Las Vegas and its teams
“Anything Vegas I’m gonna support, win or lose, because this is my second home. Everybody in this city is basically like my family.”
1st Black Vegas officer role model ‘for people of any color’
Metro Police credits Moody for helping improve policing standards at a time when there was no police academy and Black families were forced to live and work west of the railroad tracks.
Keith Urban, no matter the Strip venue, keeps his audience rocking
Who could sit while Keith Urban, the four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, and his band pounded out hit after high-energy hit during the nearly two-hour sold-out show?
Mastering the faux finish: Painter’s works on display for thousands on Las Vegas Strip
Rob Wilkerson has painted and repaired sky ceilings at Paris Las Vegas and his most recent project, the Miracle Mile Shops. He’s also worked on some soffits — material to cover the underside of roof overhangs — at Caesars Palace that he outfitted to l…
Deadline acquisitions adjusting to life — on and off ice — with Golden Knights
Forwards Ivan Barbashev and Teddy Blueger, and goalie Jonathan Quick, were Vegas’ deadline acquisitions, each with a specific role to help the Golden Knights try and get back to the playoffs this season.
Former Raiders’ QB Derek Carr heading to the Saints
Carr spent all of his nine-year career with the Raiders, where he holds most of the franchise’s passing records ….
Downtown-based wellness business Mike’s Recovery is soaking in fast growth
Maybe you’ve used a pleasant aromatherapeutic soap at your favorite local coffee shop or restaurant, and it left an impression.
In Selma, Biden says right to vote remains under assault
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many feel let down because of the lack of progress on voting rights …
Prince Harry contacted about coronation; attendance unclear
King Charles III’s office has been in touch with Prince Harry about the new monarch’s coronation, raising the possibility the prince will attend the historic ceremony despite tensions within the royal family.