There was some novelty to Thursday’s preseason game, in that it was in Salt Lake City, a locale that had hosted only lower-level hockey in the past.
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Record night for Mercury in Game 2 rout over Aces
Diana Taurasi scored a playoff career-high 37 points and the Phoenix Mercury overwhelmed the Las Vegas Aces 117-91 on Thursday night to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at a game apiece.
Food trucks and cosplay: Assorted fandoms set to converge at Unicon
Imagine the Las Vegas Strip covered in cheese — gooey sheaths of muenster and pepper jack descending over the famed casinos and High Roller. Look no further than Stripchezze’s take on the iconic skyline emblazoned on the side of its food truck …
School board group asks U.S. for help policing threats
A group representing school board members around the country asked President Joe Biden on Thursday for federal assistance to investigate and stop threats made over policies including mask mandates, likening the vitriol to a form of domestic terrorism.
California regulators warn of dry reservoirs, restrictions
California’s reservoirs are so dry from a historic drought that regulators warned Thursday it’s possible the state’s water agencies won’t get anything from them next year, a frightening possibility that could force mandatory restrictions for residents.
Ban on ‘surprise’ medical bills on track for Jan. 1 rollout
The Biden administration on Thursday put final touches on consumer protections against so-called “surprise” medical bills. The ban on charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments is on track to take effect Jan. 1, offici…
Britney’s father is out, but scrutiny of him just beginning
Britney Spears and her attorney successfully drove her father from the conservatorship that has run the singer’s life and controlled her money, but they say they are not done scrutinizing him …
Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown
With only hours to spare, President Joe Biden on Thursday evening signed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3. Congress had passed the bill earlier Thursday …
The Southern Nevada Officials Association needs help with high school events—regardless of experience
One person reached out on a Monday night seeking to get started with the association and was working as a varsity football line judge a few days later.
Tapas & Beyond: Las Vegas suddenly has a splashy Spanish food scene
Small plates are calling at EDO, Valencian Gold, Jamón Jamón and elsewhere.