The Yellow Pine Solar Project is the first of six solar projects that could be covering the Pahrump Valley. For activists like Shannon Salter, renewable energy projects that aim to curb the planet’s warming also come with a heavy price of killing spec…
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Chamber orchestra based in Vegas to honor Ukraine in Sunday performance
The Las Vegas Sinfonietta, which is conducted by Ukrainian-born Taras Krysa, is hosting a benefit concert at 4 p.m. tonight at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E Flamingo Road.
Las Vegas production studio has chance to usher in new era of filmmaking, CEO says
In a recent Mercedes-Benz commercial, a glossy car reflects a city’s bright lights, its driver gazing out the window at the streets rushing by. But the car was not shot in a city …
Golden Knights fall 5-2 in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall began the day by saying he believes the pieces are in place for a long playoff run even if he opts not to be a major player at the trade deadline.
Jet’s Pizza, a popular Midwest chain, expanding to Henderson
Las Vegas pizza aficionados will soon be able to sink their teeth into pies from a popular midwestern chain making its way to the valley.
How will COVID end? Experts look to past epidemics for clues
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down.
All eyes on Eichel: Golden Knights’ new start gives a glimpse of his new capabilities
Since returning to the ice after nearly a year away, the 25-year-old Eichel has shown flashes of the ability that made him the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2015 and a three-time all-star in Buffalo. It’s already evident why Vegas was willing to part wi…
The Smith Center celebrates 10 years as a Las Vegas cultural institution
“It’s a beautiful building, but the heart and soul is the commitment this community has made.”
The neighborhood surrounding the Smith Center is becoming the live/work epicenter of a new Las Vegas
Two luxury apartment blocks have opened in the past year, and their developers understood the assignment: They’re contributing a vital component to what is functionally a second Vegas Downtown.
Sabres fans hot and cold on Jack Eichel’s return to Buffalo with Golden Knights
The three jerseys are easily spotted when walking into Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill. On the left is the sweater of Buffalo Sabres …