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Despite progress, the variant-fueled surge continues to challenge the state’s hospitals. Nevada Hospital Association data show occupancy rates are …

Jerry Runyon repeatedly says “opportunity” when he refers to his volunteer position delivering life-saving blood to area hospitals. Once a week, he can be spotted outside the Las Vegas headquarters of the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada …

For years, Las Vegas has been billed as an “anything goes” kind of destination. But these days, heightened safety measures and their more conspicuous presence make a different statement to tourists.

In the Notes: Kyle Morishita, W. West Allen, Stephanie Rosol, Ed Bowling, Aaron Berger and more …

Earlier this summer, Las Vegas travel agent Frank Nardiello helped a group of 10 arrange a trip to Mexico.

Boulder City’s new city manager, Taylour Tedder, is stepping into the job amid broader, challenging turnover for the city’s leadership. The city in June agreed to settlements with its former city manager and city attorney totaling $560,000, after the …

Andy Hang wants his classmates to know that suicide is not the answer. After facing a mental health challenge his freshman year, the now-junior at Spring Valley High School wanted to lend the kind of support that could make all the difference between …

First responder Tim Velasquez has been to so many drug-related emergencies in the Las Vegas Valley over the past 15 years that he finds it impossible to quantify …

Disasters cascading across the country this summer have exposed a harsh reality: The United States is not ready for the extreme weather that is now becoming frequent as a result of a warming planet.

Maybe you lost your job. Maybe your hours were cut. Or maybe you had to take over caregiving responsibilities. If your income fell precipitously in the past 18 months — even if things have gotten better — it is an uncertain time.