Las Vegas doesn’t have a direct role in education funding or governance, but it could soon have a whole department dedicated to influencing those who do run local schools.
A man is in critical condition after he confronted an armed robber at a North Las Vegas convenience store Tuesday night, police said.
A juvenile was seriously injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon in the northeast valley, according to Las Vegas police.
An attempted kidnapping reported by a North Las Vegas elementary school student Monday afternoon did not actually happen, according to the Clark County School District.
The fate of a 20-year-old Las Vegas woman who has been declared by some hospital officials to be brain dead will remain in limbo for at least several more weeks after a brief hearing on the status of her case conducted Wednesday in Washoe District Court.
For many, the holiday season is filled with gift shopping, decorating, special family and work events, guests and traveling. And did I mention … stress?
The solar industry presented 31,650 signatures to the PUC at its meeting Wednesday asking the PUC to set long-term solar net metering rules that give Nevadans the ability to choose clean energy, and allow Nevada’s solar economy to continue to grow and create new jobs.
Two Detroit men stole a cell phone belonging to a 23-year-old man with cerebral palsy, then recorded as they beat him, police said. Afterwards, they posted it on his Facebook page, ABC reported.
Harney Middle School teacher Melissa Lim and her husband spent Thanksgiving the same way they’ve spent nearly all of their time off: stationed at the bedside of their 8-month-old baby girl at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA.
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s announcement that the U.S. will be sending “a specialized expeditionary targeting force” to Iraq to fight ISIS has renewed debate about the administration’s authority to take military action in the region without a clear congressional mandate.
A 77-year-old man is dead after being struck by an SUV in the intersection of Fremont Street and Eastern Avenue Wednesday morning, police say.
On Tuesday, the recently crowned NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion finally had his picture taken in front of the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign” on the southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Downtown Las Vegas was Las Vegas before Las Vegas was technically “Las Vegas,” with Fremont Street dating back to 1905. In the 110 years since, the street and surrounding area has seen a lot of change.
One woman was found dead after a Wednesday fire at a southeast valley apartment complex, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
New numbers show Nevadans have been slow to jump into the state’s health insurance exchange.
A 24-year-old New Jersey woman has been charged with making fake threats against black students at Kean University last month, CBS New York reports.
The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Dec. 4 at venues throughout the 18b Las Vegas Arts District in downtown Las Vegas.
“May the Force be with you” vs. “Live Long and Prosper,” lightsabers vs. phasers, warp drive vs. hyperdrive. The fan debate over which story, technology, space ships and characters are superior started a long time ago.
Following traces of E. coli linked to Chipotle and Costco, another popular chain has now been added to the list — Starbucks.
ISIS released video Wednesday showing the beheading of a man it claims joined the terrorist group but was in fact a Russian spy, as well as a message chastising Russian President Vladimir Putin and threatening his country’s citizens.
State regulators on Wednesday gave their approval to three major Strip gaming companies to leave as customers of Nevada Power Co. to secure their own electricity supplies on the open market.
At MacDonald Highlands, the exclusive guard-gated, golf-course community in Henderson, 2015 has brought quite a bit of new activity.
The event featuring the neighborhood Santa, cocoa, cookies and a performance of “A Very Merry Christmas” by the students of Welthy Silva’s Las Vegas Ballet School is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huntridge Circle Park.
Theatre in the Valley plans to perform “KNOL Noel Radio” at 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at its Playhouse.
Hometown Holidays is slated from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huckleberry Park.
Our Lady of Wisdom’s annual festival is set to feature children’s games, a pageant, a bake sale, a raffle, food and an appearance by Saint Nicholas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Italo-Greek Byzantine Catholic Church at 2120 Lindell Road. Visit ourladyofwisdom.net.
The show, “A Christmas Rose,” directed by Dennis Gazso and featuring pianist Eddie Fluellen, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Starbright Theatre.
A state judge Wednesday ruled that a referendum seeking to put Nevada’s new commerce tax to a public vote can proceed.
Instead of taking a vacation or doing an internship this winter, I’ve decided to stay home and write a book.
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