Rebellious Democrats staged an extraordinary all-day sit-in on the House floor Wednesday to demand votes on gun-control bills, shouting down Speaker Paul Ryan when he attempted to restore order as their protest stretched into the night.
The NHL must approve the team’s nickname, logo and colors. And there’s a mutual understanding between Foley and the league to avoid any gambling references of names.
Had billionaire businessman Bill Foley tried to buy an NHL franchise in 1967 instead of today, he could have gotten in for $2 million instead of the $500 million he is spending to bring the NHL to Las Vegas.
Some key dates in Las Vegas’ pursuit of an NHL franchise, beginning with a meeting between Oscar Goodman, Las Vegas’ mayor at the time, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Sept. 28, 1999, in New York.
Allegiant Air’s Summerlin headquarters was a happier place Wednesday after late Tuesday’s announcement that the airline’s management and the Teamsters union representing the airline’s pilots had reached a tentative contract agreement.
A robbery defendant who won his freedom because of procedural errors by prosecutors has gone on YouTube proclaiming his innocence and blasting the government’s handling of his case.
Whatever you call the young format of his “bio-show,” “Mr. Las Vegas” makes it look easy.
Before the NHL awarded him a franchise that will begin play in the 2017-18 season, billionaire businessman Bill Foley sat down twice with the Review-Journal and gave his thoughts on a wide array of topics.
Winnings from gamblers at Louisiana’s state-licensed casinos fell 12.6 percent last month from May 2015, the fifth straight month that revenue has fallen, state police reported.
Daughters of the American Revolution Valley of Fire Chapter will honor more than 80 Vietnam War veterans during a 5 p.m. ceremony Thursday at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
The Nevada Public Utilities Commission has determined that MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts have complied with requirements permitting them to leave as retail customers of Nevada Power and obtain their own electricity on the wholesale market.
The crash happened about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Hockey got its start in Las Vegas in 1968 when the Las Vegas Gamblers, a senior amateur team, joined the California-Nevada Hockey League. The team played at the International Ice Palace.
A man who claims he told Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in 1976 that he was sexually abused as a teen by Jerry Sandusky asked a judge Wednesday to protect his identity and limit questioning by lawyers in a lawsuit brought by Paterno’s family against college sports’ governing body.
With summer in full force, the fishing action has slowed during the hottest part of the day, but early morning still is looking good for bluegills and catfish at the Las Vegas urban ponds.
On Tuesday, the Clark County Commission reviewed the Metropolitan Police Department’s plan to address the problem of overcrowding at the county jail.
Vic Salerno said fantasy sports betting should look more like horse racing. He may get his wish when the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday considers his proposal.
After a couple years of work, Bill Foley and Las Vegas was awarded an NHL expansion team on Wednesday, giving the city and Silver State its first major league team.
Arbor View shortstop Nick Quintana was the only Southern Nevada player named to the Louisville Slugger High School All-America team last Friday.
Just before 11 a.m. Wednesday, a robbery took place at a Chase bank in the 500 block of N. Nellis Blvd., near the intersection with Ceder Avenue, Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Jesse Roybal said.
Bishop Gorman’s football team was approved by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association on Wednesday to play an 11-game regular-season schedule.
With all the new content headed to Netflix in July, the streaming service is giving you an excuse to stay inside away from the heat.
The New York Knicks acquired Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, hoping the former NBA MVP can be their answer at point guard.
Tiabi Coffee & Waffle Bar, 3961 S. Maryland Parkway, is the perfect mix of savory and sweet. Stepping inside feels like being transported to waffle heaven where even the drinks feature a piece of this sweet and fluffy pastry.
Cars obviously come to mind when you mention Detroit — but pizza? Generally, not so much. However, there’s a pizzeria in Las Vegas that’s paying homage to the Motor City pie, so much so that even the names on its menu reflect a Detroit heritage.
View rounds up dining events and news from across the Las Vegas Valley, from restaurant openings to special dinners and promotions.
Interstate 15 has reopened after a false bomb threat forced its closure for about an hour Wednesday south of Las Vegas.
Investors questioned a plan by Silicon Valley heavyweight Elon Musk for his electric car company Tesla Motors to buy his rooftop solar company SolarCity for up to $2.8 billion, sending Tesla’s shares down more than 10 percent on concerns the two would not fit together and a deal would distract Tesla from making cars.
An Allegiant Air flight made an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport after a tire deflated during takeoff.