About 60 college basketball games have been canceled in the initial six weeks of the season because of COVID concerns …
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Raiders, Broncos both have backs against the wall at Allegiant Stadium
The Raiders have reached a point of the season where the next game is always the biggest game. And in the biggest games …
Charter school forming in Las Vegas aims to empower girls
Whitney McIntosh says the girls of east Las Vegas deserve a quality education, and she wants to give it to them at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy.
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby fulfilling his potential in 3rd year
Crosby leads the NFL with 17 quarterback knockdowns, is seventh with 25 quarterback hits, and is tied for 10th with 36 quarterback pressures.
NHL postpones 14 games; won’t resume play until Tuesday
The NHL pushed back its return from an already extended holiday break an extra day by postponing its entire 14-game Monday schedule for COVID-19 testing reasons.
Airlines cancel Xmas flights due to COVID staffing shortages
Airlines canceled hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
What happens if you test positive for COVID during your holiday travels?
Many of those travelers are grappling with the question: What if I test positive even though I’m vaccinated and get stuck somewhere far from home?
A popular gift for Nevadans to get themselves this holiday season: Vaccination
The line for COVID-19 vaccines this week at the storefront clinic inside the Galleria mall in Henderson was, at times, longer than the line for pictures with Santa Claus. It’s Christmas week, and along with the last-minute shopping, residents were als…
Raiders, Broncos cling to slim playoff hopes
The paths for Denver and Las Vegas have been somewhat similar this season with 3-0 starts followed by rough patches that have both in the same spot heading into the stretch run.
Nevada governor: Time to get vaccinated is now
The best time to get vaccinated against COVID-19 was yesterday, Gov. Steve Sisolak said. “The second best time is today,” he added.