Challenged to improve quality at state-run community colleges, officials of the Nevada System of Higher Education hired a consultant to recommend changes — then killed a report saying their system is a problem.
Four years ago, I decided to run for the Assembly because I felt an obligation to give back to the state that has given my family and me so much. At the same time, I was not content with where Nevada was headed.
After a massacre like the one at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., our immediate reaction is to do something. Something, for politicians, means legislation. And for Democratic politicians, this means gun control.
For a group of conservative lawmakers and activists who’d love nothing better than to circulate a petition to repeal the just-enacted tax increases of the 2015 Legislature, the hurdle of the so-called single subject rule is a high one.
A reminder to state and local government officials about medical marijuana: It’s legal. In fact, it’s been legal in Nevada for more than 14 years.
Anthony Recker went 4-for-4 with two of the 51s’ four home runs Saturday to lead Las Vegas to a 7-1 win over the Sacramento River Cats in a Pacific Coast League game at Cashman Field. The 51s have won three straight games and 13 of their past 16.
After losing most of the fight, Jessie Vargas had one last chance against Timothy Bradley. He had just landed a huge right hand to hurt Bradley with 14 seconds left. But as Vargas was going in for a potential knockout, referee Pat Russell stopped the fight with four seconds remaining. The bout went to the judges, and Vargas suffered the first loss of his career.
CombatCon was back in Las Vegas for the fourth year this weekend.
Blanca Gamez stared at the white, unmarked door inside the White House and nervously began thinking about who was on the other side.
Additional cultural competency training is warranted for Las Vegas police officers. So said one of nearly 25 Las Vegans gathered Saturday to discuss critical issues and concerns surrounding policing.
There are about 100 species, and thousands of cultivars, of this flower, and even in the parched Mojave Desert, they can be desirable additions to the garden. Roses do surprisingly well in this arid climate, which has given me a whole new respect for them.
The new Miss Nevada, Katherine Kelley, moved to Las Vegas from Kentucky last year with the goal of teaching math to grade school students.
As record-high U.S. egg prices caused by a recent avian flu outbreak have swept the nation, Las Vegas Valley businesses are trying not to, well, crack as price increase affect commercial bakeries, retail customers and restaurants.
Undefeated light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev wants to unify the titles, which means a fight against WBC champ Adonis Stevenson. But because of politics in the sport, that’s unlikely to happen, so Kovalev might turn his attention to Andre Ward.
Guests could view popular exhibits at the museum as well as enjoy evening air and entertainment.
After several weeks of fits and starts, Congress last week voted to grant President Barack Obama “fast track” authority to advance an upcoming trade agreement.
An astounding six of the Mountain West’s 12 football-playing schools are under new leadership at a time of tremendous challenge for the flagship football league among the so-called Group of Five. UNLV’s Tina Kunzer-Murphy, at the helm since July 2013, is one of the senior ADs in the conference.
Dan LaCouture’s beef with the NHL is that he believes it knows there is a correlation between hockey and head trauma, and that the league has kept this information from the players. He said he probably suffered a dozen or more concussions during his career, five or six of which were documented.
Micah Roberts, a former race and sports book director who has been setting NASCAR odds since 1995, analyzes the field for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.
A product of the same team behind “Cruel Intentions: The Musical,” “The O.C.” musical will be adapted and directed by Jordan Ross, with Lindsey Rosin producing.
Just days after a 5-year-old boy nearly drowned at Cowabunga Bay in May, the Southern Nevada Health District cited the Henderson waterpark for failing to meet safety requirements, including not having enough lifeguards on duty.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the 215 Beltway between Aliante Parkway and North Fifth Street early Saturday morning, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
A week of near-record Las Vegas Valley temperatures continued Saturday, with highs reaching 113 degrees at McCarran International Airport, the National Weather Service said.
The Nevada Supreme Court named 23 people Friday to a panel aimed at reforming and improving the state’s guardianship system.
The Las Vegas Outlaws will look to stay in the chase for an Arena Football League playoff spot when they host the Portland Thunder at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center. If the season ended today, the 4-8 Outlaws would make the playoffs.
If we ever grow a foot, we’d love to try the stunt Elite Daily blogger Connor Toole pulled Thursday night at the NBA Draft.
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Southwest Vegas food hall closing only a year after opening
Wynn’s plans to build a third tower on Strip still alive
‘Top Chef’ stars to close Las Vegas Strip pop-up restaurant
Asian grocery store looks to add new location near Summerlin
Poker star falls short in pursuit of record 18th WSOP victory