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Las Vegas’ Atomic Museum rebrands and widens its appeal
Atomic history tends to fly under the radar in schools, and these lessons are too important to ignore.
Sugar and spice, sure, but also a mean right hook
The sounds made from gloves connecting with pads echoes through a facility where many youths train to box with Richard Barrientes Jr. A 9-year-old girl could be his most prized prodigy.
World of Concrete helps build solid foundation for Southern Nevada convention tourism to rebound in 2023
On the heels of what will likely be the largest trade show in Las Vegas this year, the city will host another big one before the month is out.
UNLV historian sees parallels between Jan. 6, uprising in Brazil
Extremist supporters of Brazil’s right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro attacked government buildings in the country’s capital, wrecking property and trashing offices of lawmakers, the president and the Supreme Court, in demanding …
Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54
Lisa Marie Presley, a singer, Elvis’ only daughter and a dedicated keeper of her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. She was 54. Presley’s death was confirmed by …
WNBA All-Star Game returns to Las Vegas for 3rd time
Las Vegas will host this year’s WNBA All-Star Game for the third time since 2019, the league announced Thursday. The game will be July 15 at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Players will …
Raiders’ Derek Carr: ‘It’s especially hard to say goodbye’
Carr, in a social media post this morning, commented for the first time since being benched as the Raiders quarterback for the final two weeks of the season, saying “it breaks my …
Behind promising young coaches and local recruits, UNLV’s men’s and women’s basketball programs are on the upswing
The women are favorites to win the league again, and the men stormed out to a surprising 10-0 start and have played their way into the at-large discussion for the 2023 tournament.
Universal announces year-round horror experience in Las Vegas
Fans of the horror film genre will have the chance to see their favorite scary stories come to life, as Universal Parks and Resorts announced plans for a year-round, immersive horror experience in Las Vegas. The attraction will be the anchor tenant in…