Former President Barack Obama is encouraging voters to elect Democratic governors in Virginia and New Jersey in races this Tuesday to rebuke Donald Trump 10 months into his second presidency …
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UNLV football falls to New Mexico for second straight defeat
The UNLV football team forced New Mexico into a third down on the opening drive of the second half Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas unites to feed neighbors as SNAP benefits lapse amid shutdown
The phones at Three Square Food Bank have been “ringing off the hook” from potential volunteers as the organization prepares for an influx of Nevadans …
Golden Knights drop Nevada Day game to Avalanche
Tomas Hertl and Mitch Marner each had a goal and an assist for the Golden Knights, and rookie goalie Carl Lindbom stopped 22 shots.
Where to get emergency food in Las Vegas as SNAP benefits end
Clark County residents facing food shortages due to the federal government shutdown can obtain emergency food supplies Saturday at four sites across the Las Vegas Valley.
Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them
President Donald Trump’s decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation’s commerce.
Federal grant sets up Nevada charter schools to broaden access, reimagine learning
The Charter School Program, run by the U.S. Department of Education, supported Nevada over the past five years with more than $22 million.
Raiders’ Brock Bowers returns to full speed, ready to produce against Jaguars
The only time this season the Raiders’ offense looked at least somewhat formidable was in their opening 20-13 victory at New England.
Trump administration limits number of refugees to 7,500 and they’re mostly white South Africans
The administration published the news Thursday in a notice on the Federal Registry. ..
Winning ways: Las Vegas Aces’ success and popularity emblematic of the growth of women’s sports
The Aces have cemented themselves as the city’s most decorated team and elevated women’s sports from the sidelines to the center of the conversation.