Las Vegas gay bar hosts fundraiser for families of Orlando shooting victims

Wednesday nights are usually slow at the Phoenix Bar and Lounge, But by 8 p.m. more than 50 people from the LGBT community, as well as many straight allies, had gathered there to raise money for the families of the Orlando, Florida, shooting victims.

Veterans group honors Shelley Berkley

Former Nevada Rep. Shelley Berkley received the inaugural Jonathan Abbinett Award from the nonprofit Nevada Democratic Veterans and Military Families Caucus during a ceremony Wednesday at the North Las Vegas Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Patience pays off for Wes Short Jr. in bid to make US Open

Wes Short Jr. first tried to make the U.S. Open as an 18-year-old. This year, he began his journey at a local qualifier in Austin, Texas, then advanced to sectional qualifying in Ohio, where he earned a berth into the Open for the first time.

Aces pounce on Montero early in 16-10 win over 51s

The Las Vegas 51s allowed a run in every inning but the first and final two Wednesday, surrendering 15 hits in a 16-10 PCL loss to the Reno Aces at Cashman Field.

 
EgyptAir wreckage reportedly found in Mediterranean

Egypt says it has spotted the wreckage of the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean last month, killing all 66 people on board.

Nevada primary winners and losers

These were the big winners and losers in Tuesday’s Nevada primary.

 
Riviera implosion goes off without a hitch — VIDEO

Las Vegas bid a bittersweet goodbye to the Riviera early Tuesday morning, as the historic hotel’s Monaco tower came crashing down to make way for expanded convention facilities.

Residents get virtual reality sneak peek of Project Neon

Daniel Mena slipped on a pair of goggles Wednesday afternoon and flew past gleaming new overpasses and free-flowing traffic lanes promised as part of the $1 billion Project Neon.

15 best travel sites for saving money

Thanks to the internet, finding travel deals is easier than ever. But with thousands of travel sites dedicated to getting the most for your money, the options can be overwhelming.

Democratic candidates endorsed by Reid succeed in Nevada primary

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid might not be running this cycle, but he scored a broad victory in the Nevada primary on Tuesday when congressional candidates he supported — state Sen. Ruben Kihuen and synagogue leader Jacky Rosen — landed decisive wins.

With primary over, battle for control of Legislature heats up

Now that the primary is history, it’s time for the real battle as GOP state lawmakers try to hold their majorities in the Senate and Assembly, and Democrats work to regain control of the Nevada Legislature in 2017.

GOP tax revolt claims few victims, but high-profile ones

The man most responsible for the passage of the new commerce tax lost his bid for higher office on Tuesday, as did three other lawmakers. But many other tax-supporting Republicans won their races despite facing conservative, anti-tax challengers.

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