If you think the weather has been weird recently — a lot wetter and cooler than usual — it’s not just in your mind. This has been the rainiest start of the year since 2005. The average annual rainfall in Las Vegas is 4.19 inches; we already reached 4….
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What to expect from this monsoon season and beyond
If you think the weather has been weird recently — a lot wetter and cooler than usual — it’s not just in your mind. This has been the rainiest start of the year since 2005. The average annual rainfall in Las Vegas is 4.19 inches; we already reached 4….
Riot for Love: Remembering the 50th anniversary of Stonewall
June signals the beginning of many things—road trips, romantic flings and sweet summer afternoons. It also commemorates the beginning of a revolution.
Cryptozoology 101: What to know about legendary creatures, including Nevada’s own
Sometimes we see the things that go bump in the night, sometimes we don’t. But does that mean they don’t exist? For cryptozoologists, pondering the existence of mysterious creatures is a modus operandi.
How to maximize your open living space
Open floor plans are a desirable feature for many homebuyers. “People choose open floor plans because it exemplifies how they want to live—light, airy and not blocked into little rooms,” …
Station Casinos offer a lineup of summer festivities
Summer in Las Vegas means countless parties, concerts and performances every day of the week. With so many events happening across the Valley, choosing where to spend your time can be a tall order. But if you need a little something …
Salary cap issues still loom for Golden Knights despite strong draft
Vegas Golden Knights fans who hoped to come out of this summer’s NHL Entry Draft with more clarity on the team’s roster heading into the 2019-20 season were likely disappointed. Vegas still had as many questions at the conclusion of the draft June 22 …
Steak selecting 101: What’s in a grade, and is dry-aged worth the price?
Some steakhouses combine wet-aging and dry-aging, resulting in a tender, flavorful piece of meat with a manageable volume loss.
Your guide to the Las Vegas Valley’s many signature steakhouses
From the Strip to the suburbs, newbies to old-school standbys—everything else in between.
What you should know about measles
It begins with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and a sore throat—common enough symptoms. What follows is a more telltale sign—a blotchy red rash that spreads across the body.