UNLV junior quarterback Anthony Colandrea is the program’s first signal-caller to win three Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week awards in a career, the league announced Monday.
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‘First taste of fall’: Wind, below-normal temperatures projected for Las Vegas
The region will experience gusty winds today and Tuesday, marking the beginning of what forecasters are calling the “first taste of fall” for 2025.
‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens
States are doing what they generally do during a federal government shutdown: continuing to operate programs serving some of the neediest people.
Southern Hills Hospital provides a circle of care for moms and babies
Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s greatest joys, but also one of its biggest challenges.
Las Vegas EV advocates unfazed by federal policy shifts
The future of electric vehicles in the U.S. hangs in the balance as the Trump administration dismantles the goals and mandates established by previous administrations to boost EV sales and expand charging infrastructure.
Tears of triumph: Denny Hamlin wins emotional race in Las Vegas, secures championship spot
With tears in his eyes and needing a moment to compose himself, Denny Hamlin collected his sixth checkered flag and reflected on everything it meant.
Matchup with lowly Titans gives lowly Raiders chance to rebound
Las Vegas and Tennessee are both afterthoughts in the NFL right now. They’ve been two of the worst teams in the league so far. Las Vegas has lost three …
Lighthouse Charities plants the seeds of new beginnings at its North Las Vegas farm
Once, growing vegetables here under the harsh Southern Nevada sun and in soil stripped of nutrients was nearly impossible. But with guidance from UNR Extension and the principles of regenerative farming, Lighthouse Charities has …
Regulators, casinos unite against new gambling gray zone
A poll commissioned by the AGA released last month found that 85% of respondents believe sports event contracts are gambling. The poll found similarly …
Led by A’ja Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces have become a WNBA dynasty
The franchise won its third WNBA championship in four seasons, completing a sweep of Phoenix in the best-of-seven Finals on Friday night. Only Houston has …