Returning to Pittsburgh for one final farewell just felt right for Marc-Andre Fleury. Fleury stopped all eight shots he faced during the third period of his final game …
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Locals trade sidelines for frontlines in Las Vegas Grand Prix’s marshal program
Marshals help keep the track safe for drivers and fans alike. They’re easily spotted in orange jumpsuits and brightly colored vests, wearing headsets and positioned at yellow-marked access points along the racetrack.
CCSD seeks community input on proposed 30-minute delay to start times
The Clark County School District has opened a three-week community survey to gauge public opinion on a proposal to push back all school start times by 30 minutes …
Nevada removed from federal list of sanctuary jurisdictions
The Department of Justice is removing Nevada from a list of sanctuary jurisdictions, the DOJ said today in a news release announcing an agreement …
Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rejecting Democratic demands on health care as unserious but says a government shutdown is still “avoidable” despite sharp divisions ahead of Wednesday’s funding deadline.
Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the US since 1979, dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence …
From Ralphie to Uga, live animal mascots inspire fans and create deep connections with their teams
The newest star for the Colorado Buffaloes loves molasses-based treats, drinking straight from the water hose at her ranch and galloping in front of a stadium full of fans.
HCA’s Las Vegas training hub builds confidence that nurses can carry into patient rooms
This week, HCA Healthcare opened the HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement — the state’s first simulation and training center of its kind designed specifically for nurses.
Hope for a Runnin’ Rebels revival heats up
If the players he’s recruited are any indication, new coach Josh Pastner appears to be embracing that fast-paced tradition that once defined UNLV basketball. You can’t help being enticed.
Adventure, education and virtual reality collide in news UNLV Dreamscape center
J ayden Barr and Elijah Davis are deep in an “Indiana Jones”-style adventure at the UNLV Lied Library searching for a pearl protected by an ancient curse …