Nevada Democrats say their state is the only presidential primary applicant that checks every box the Democratic National Committee has set for an early nominating contest — and they want to go first.
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Can X-rays save your EV battery? A UNLV professor is extending the life of tech
A UNLV professor is looking to an unlikely source to extend the life of the lithium-ion batteries that have become a part of everyday life: X-rays.
Green Valley Ranch debuts refreshed convention spaces as part of $200M overhaul
Green Valley Ranch Resort has opened redesigned meeting and convention spaces as part of its ongoing $200 million transformation, including a new outdoor venue called The Lawn.
Who’s the Vegas retiree with the big offer for Greenland?
Three weeks ago, police officers in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, went on high alert after an older American man, dressed in a sharp black suit, was spotted on the streets trying to get Greenlanders to sign on to a peculiar petition.
From the risk room to the combat arena, fighting never stops for Nick Kalikas
“When I was watching my son fighting, it all woke up a fire I didn’t know I had in me,” Nick Kalikas said. …
Nick Garritano built a baseball powerhouse at CSN. Can he do it at UNLV?
Nick Garritano, who compiled a 632-271 record in 16 seasons at the College of Southern Nevada, was announced as the Rebels next coach on Friday, the university said in a news release.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses
Even if the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes did not stand out as the cream of the crop in the NHL during the regular season, they have clearly been the best during the playoffs.
Caesars Entertainment to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6 billion deal
The Caesars board of directors has unanimously approved the transaction and is recommending that shareholders adopt and approve the merger …
Screen-free summer: Don’t let your devices get in the way of family fun
When there’s no school and it’s 110 degrees outside, it’s easy for kids and teens to get sucked into their phones and tablets.
Teen shop owner, artist and activist Kumei Norwood looks to the future
As the 17-year-old entrepreneur prepares to enter a new stage of life—graduating from high school—we sat down to talk about the future of Tofu Tees and how building it has shaped her.