Block party: Blocked punts help UNLV beat Wyoming for 5-0 start to season
The Rebels twice scored on blocked punts in a 31-17 victory over host Wyoming, battling snowy conditions in Laramie to win their Mountain West opener.
Colorado River talks stall as secrecy fuels mistrust
Representatives of the seven states that depend on the river have been meeting regularly over the past two years trying to hash out a plan to address critical shortages after 2026 ...
Fans turn out in glitter for Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” party at Westgate
As a Las Vegas resident and fan of Swift since her debut in 2006, Deanna Irvin began dreaming up her outfit concept for the Westgate’s Thursday night “The Life of a Showgirl" listening party when she saw flyers advertising the event.
Aces, Mercury overcame challenges to reach the WNBA Finals
Las Vegas and Phoenix faced serious questions during the regular season about whether they were championship material, then came dangerously close to being forced to clean out their lockers before the WNBA Finals.
RTC says new authority will make buses safer, service more reliable
A new Nevada law that went into effect this week allows Regional Transportation Commission safety officers to remove disruptive passengers from its buses, bus stops and transit centers.
Zero Teen Fatalities’ Player of the Month: Centennial’s Sloane Merrell
The junior is also an elite left-handed pitcher — talents so coveted that her phone lit up Sept. 1, the moment college coaches could legally contact recruits for the class of 2027.
Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against NFL moves closer to trial after Nevada Supreme Court ruling
Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the NFL moved closer to trial on Thursday when the Nevada Supreme Court unanimously denied the league's petition to rehear a recent decision.
These Democrats, including Nevada’s Cortez Masto, voted with Republicans against a shutdown
The government shutdown that began Wednesday reflected a deep partisan divide between Republicans and Democrats over spending and policy priorities. But when it came time to vote ...
New virtual reality center to prepare UNLV students for high-tech future
The Dreamscape Learn Center virtual reality space will serve as the hub for the university’s extended technologies.
Las Vegas Weekly wins big at statewide awards
The Weekly snagged 29 awards, including nine first place honors, at the Nevada Press Foundation’s Awards of Excellence.