After years of planning and fundraising, the nonprofit organization finally has its own headquarters, “the first African American-owned and operated performing arts and education complex in Las Vegas.”
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Lowly Raiders need to place an emphasis on developing young players down the stretch of another lost season
Before the NFL’s trade deadline on November 4, a reporter asked Pete Carroll if the Raiders would be willing to minimize the interests of this season in hopes of building for the future if such a …
CCSD’s school start times survey reveals clash between student well-being and convenience
Conducted from Sept. 26 to Oct. 17, the online survey drew nearly 48,000 participants, including 26,000 parents and guardians, 16,000 district staff and 8,700 students …
Does Vegas need fixing? Exploring tourism and perception, and what might bring visitors back
A constructive conversation about Las Vegas with a panel of locals who deeply understand the destination and appreciate the crucial details that lie beneath statistics and headlines.
Nevada Democrats split over ending government shutdown
The funding package to end the government shutdown, passed out of the United States House of Representatives Wednesday night and now heading to President Donald Trump’s desk, has fractured Nevada’s Democratic delegation …
Nevada governor calls special legislative session with crime, film bills on agenda
Gov. Joe Lombardo is calling a special session of the Nevada Legislature set to kick off Thursday morning. The Legislature will consider the governor’s sweeping crime bill, which fell short at the finish line …
Closure planned for 215 Beltway in Summerlin for pedestrian bridge installation
Northbound lanes of the 215 Beltway will close overnight Thursday into Friday morning as construction crews install a new pedestrian bridge over the freeway, Clark County officials said in a news release.
Las Vegas tourism budget report shows mounting strain from visitor declines
With fewer people visiting Las Vegas, room tax receipts for the three months ending Sept. 30 were $73.9 million, down $12.3 million, or 14%, from the same period a year ago.
States that rely on the Colorado River miss deadline to agree on cuts
The seven states that rely on the Colorado River for drinking water missed a Tuesday deadline to agree on reduced shares as the river’s flow continues to decline dramatically.
High School Football Picks: Playoff semifinals in Nevada
The Open Division high school football playoffs in Nevada begin Friday with one game expected to be competitive and another projected as a blowout.