The Democratic Party on Saturday approved reordering its 2024 presidential primary, replacing Iowa with South Carolina in the leadoff spot as part of a major shake-up meant to empower Black and other minority voters critical to its base of support.
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Report: ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor accused of grooming Indigenous girls appears in North Las Vegas court
Former actor and alleged cult leader Nathan Chasing Horse made his first appearance in court on charges including sexually assaulting, trafficking and abusing Indigenous girls and women and instructing his “sister” wives to use suicide pills in the ev…
Changing the game: The NFL turns its annual Pro Bowl into multiple events in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby learned about the rugged physicality and macho mentality often needed for success at the highest levels of football from an early age growing up in Texas.“Once you hit the second grade, you were allowed to sta…
Downtown wine bar, five Las Vegas chefs nominated for Beard awards
Finalists in each category will be announced March 29, and winners will be celebrated at the annual ceremony June 5 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Eyes on the capital: What to expect during Nevada’s upcoming legislative session
From education to election reform, here are five areas to watch as the 120-day session unfolds.
Southern Nevada continues pushing to diversify its economy
“Most communities lean on advanced manufacturing when talking about ways to diversify … because of the impact it creates across a city and a region,”
Golden Knights captain Stone out indefinitely after 2nd back surgery
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is out indefinitely after undergoing back surgery for the second time in less than a year, the team announced today. The injury occurred Jan. 12 when …
Mission to help Vegas families achieve independence is personal for nonprofit exec
Terry Ruth Lindemann was only 5 years old when the state of California determined she would be headed to foster care. “That introduced me to what it feels like to not be in your own home,” said Lindemann, who has turned her childhood experiences into …
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia’s four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship game on Sund…
Signatures tossed for undisclosed reasons doomed CCSD breakup
It’s unclear why the petition supporting the most recent attempt to potentially break up the Clark County School District didn’t get enough valid signatures to put deconsolidation legislation …