Days after he was charged in one of the NBA’s biggest gambling scandals, a Mississippi man was back on social media, offering up betting advice to his tens of thousands of followers.
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New UMC telemedicine center aims to help fill critical health gap in Laughlin
Laughlin, a vibrant Colorado River town known for its casinos and riverfront recreation, is stepping into a new era of health care.
Airlines juggle flight cuts as shutdown hits air travel
Major airports appeared to be working largely as normal Friday as airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the United States, but widespread concern that the situation could worsen brought home the effects of …
Friday night roundup: High school football scores in Las Vegas
The playoffs enter their second week tonight, giving athletes a stark reality: Many will be turning in their pads for the final time tonight.
Kucherov scores twice in third period as Lightning beat Golden Knights 6-3
Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of third-period goals and added an assist on a late empty-netter as the Tampa Bay Lightning pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
Clark County reports first measles case since 2018
The child, who was too young to receive the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, was hospitalized but has since been discharged and is recovering, according to a health district news release.
Canceled flights and disruptions hit Las Vegas travelers as air traffic cuts begin
At least 35 flights were canceled at Harry Reid International Airport on Friday, the first day of federally mandated air traffic reductions.
Las Vegas airport vendors face strike threat as contract talks falter
Almost 400 workers across 20 outlets at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas are preparing to go on strike if their employers and Culinary Workers Union Local 226 can’t reach a contract deal by the end of next week …
Heat deaths nearing 300 for the year in Southern Nevada
Heat deaths in Southern Nevada this year are nearing 300, Clark County reported this week, and it’s still possible the count could rise further. Officials reported Monday that they have investigated 279 deaths so far where heat was a factor. This numb…
Nevada’s Rosen confronts Ohio senator in heated exchange over alleged privacy breach
The tense exchange quickly became the focus of the hearing, surfacing deep divisions over privacy, safety and the ongoing government shutdown.