It was Peter DeBoer’s first game as coach. He was hired Wednesday in a stunning move, supplanting the first and only coach in Vegas history. DeBoer was at …
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Unpredictability, question marks make McGregor’s return to octagon difficult to handicap
The only punch fans have seen Conor McGregor throw over the past 14 months was a cheap shot against an elderly man in a Dublin pub. In August, TMZ released video of the assault, for which the 31-year-old UFC superstar eventually pleaded guilty.
Developer J Dapper continues remaking Downtown Las Vegas
He’s remade the Huntridge Center, he’s buying up Main Street properties, and he’s got big plans for the Huntridge Theater.
Nevada’s 60-year-old Desert Research Institute continues expanding its scientific exploration
Rooting our microplastics, calculating the impact of fire on soils, learning about early Nevadans and more.
Gallant out, DeBoer in as Golden Knights coach
The Golden Knights made a stunning move Wednesday morning, relieving coach Gerard Gallant and assistant coach Mike Kelly of their duties and …
Golden Knights start lengthy road trip with loss in Buffalo
The Golden Knights didn’t want to start their road trip like this. They played a better game than they had in their last three at home, but the result was the same. Vegas’ struggles continued …
Golden Knights hoping season-long road trip gets them back on track
Gerard Gallant was pretty clear about how he feels regarding the Golden Knights’ just-ended homestand that spanned a season-long seven games …
Autistic employees gain experience, life skills at Las Vegas Subway shops
Through the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Teenworks employment readiness program, Donna Curry has placed nearly 30 young adults with autism into Subway jobs or internships.
Retiring legislator showed courage, conviction in working to make life better for vulnerable Nevadans
Nevada Senator David Parks had three measures he wanted to see passed during his first legislative session as a Nevada lawmaker in 1997: a non-discrimination bill for LGBTQ residents seeking employment; state funding for HIV/AIDS programs; and the dec…
Golden Knights waste another opportunity at home; won’t be back until Feb. 8
The seven straight games at T-Mobile Arena was supposed to be a godsend for a Vegas team looking to create separation in a tight race for the Pacific Division …