Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll isn’t ready to panic over the performance of quarterback Geno Smith. His other option …
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The Strat: Livestreamer’s claim that SkyJump malfunctioned ‘completely false’
“This situation is nothing more than a baseless attempt to generate clicks using false information,” the spokesperson said.
Lombardo appoints Teach for America executive as Nevada’s new schools chief
Nevada’s new state superintendent of public instruction is Victor Wakefield, a Teach for America executive with Las Vegas ties. Gov. Joe Lombardo announced his selection …
Enchant Christmas returns to Las Vegas Ballpark with new Nutcracker theme
This marks the first time Enchant Christmas has featured the Night of the Nutcracker theme at any of its locations.
Game changer: Bally’s plans Strip resort alongside MLB ballpark
Bally’s Corporation plans to develop a resort on the Las Vegas Strip at the site of the demolished Tropicana Las Vegas, sharing a 35-acre campus with the planned Las Vegas Athletics stadium.
Underground research in Nevada may shape NASA’s search for extraterrestrial life
The Nevada System of Higher Education secured a $750,000 grant from NASA’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research for the study.
Dolly Parton delays her Las Vegas concerts due to ‘health challenges’
Dolly Parton announced Sunday that she would be delaying six concerts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas that were slated for December due to “health challenges.”
Academy grows LGBTQ+ political voices to better serve Las Vegas
Frankie Perez, a transgender man sitting on Metro Police’s Citizen Review Board, considers Silver State Equality’s LGBTQ+ Leadership Academy “a breath of fresh air” amid attacks on queer people in the United States.
From Native languages to Hispanic heritage, Nevada State Museum looks to expand its reach
Despite facing budget cuts, declining donations and federal attacks on historical institutions, the museum has been working diligently in recent months to expand its collection of Native American artifacts and exhibits.
Raiders hosting Bears looking to break two-game losing skid
The first interview Pete Carroll took for an NFL head-coaching vacancy earlier this year came with the Chicago Bears. He didn’t travel to Las Vegas to meet …