California water agencies that spent more than $350 million in the last two years of drought to pay property owners to rip out water-slurping lawns are now trying to answer whether the nation’s biggest lawn removal experiment was all worth the cost.
A new analysis of a 103-year-old weather observation is throwing cold water on Death Valley National Park’s claim to the world record for heat.
General Electric and Baker Hughes are combining their oil and gas businesses to create a powerful player in an energy sector buffeted by years of weak prices.
The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open has set up a Fan Zone along the fairway on the 18th hole as well as special viewing areas at the green at No. 16 and 17 to bring golf fans closer to the action.
A gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in western China on Monday, leaving 33 miners trapped, a local government official said.
The quirky jam band visits the MGM Grand for four nights, capped by its tradition of “musical costume” in the fan-favorite Halloween night concert.
A new report from UNICEF says about a third of the 2 billion children in the world who are breathing toxic air live in northern India and neighboring countries, risking serious health effects including damage to their lungs, brains and other organs.
Hillary Clinton’s advisers are shaping a domestic policy agenda for the opening months of a potential presidency that is centered on three issues with some level of Republican support: an infrastructure package that emphasizes job creation, criminal justice reform, and immigration legislation — with the promise of quick executive action if a bill fails in Congress.
A weeklong manhunt for a suspect in a string of violent crimes ended on Sunday evening in a police chase and shootout that left the man dead in western Oklahoma.
Younger fans may not realize Kazan is a singer, knowing her from acting roles, such as “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” If they visit The Smith Center’s Cabaret Jazz this weekend, though, they can sample her vocal talents in music ranging from Latin-flavored sounds to such standards as “The Man That Got Away.”
The five players will return Monday at 4:30 p.m. to likely play down to the final three at the final table of the World Series of Poker’s $10,000 buy-in No-limit Texas Hold ’em World Championship at the Rio’s Penn & Teller Theater.
In a popular result in Las Vegas, Derek Carr propelled the Oakland Raiders to 5-0 on the road with a dramatic 30-24 overtime win at Tampa Bay.
Five takeaways from UNLV’s 30-24 loss to San Jose State on Saturday night at CEFCU Stadium.
Jakob Amilon became just the second player in program history to win an ITA Regional.
Manny Pacquiao is coming off his first training camp while serving on the Philippine Senate. Pacquiao would sometimes work 14 hours at the office before heading to the gym to prepare for Jessie Vargas.
Two round wins at Toyota Nationals close the deal for Antron Brown, who won his second consecutive dragster title and third overall.
It’s Halloween, and Henderson resident Sharon Sharapan has adorned her home with election-themed decorations, including Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton figurines.
Las Vegas police have arrested a suspect on a murder charge following the death of a 7-year-old boy who was found unresponsive Sunday afternoon at a flexible-stay living complex in the east valley.
Nevadans looking to mail in their votes this election year have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to request those ballots.
Two strangers headed to the same destination will be able to jump into the same car — at a discounted cost — when Lyft Line debuts in Las Vegas on Nov. 10.
If you want to vote in the upcoming general election in this former mining boomtown you might have to go to jail first.
Nevada voters are being asked whether they want to approve a change to the state constitution to allow the state’s energy market to be opened to competition, giving consumers a choice in where they buy their power.
The Las Vegas Monorail Company will seek Clark County commissioners’ permission this week to extend the monorail’s route from the MGM Grand to Mandalay Bay.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in Las Vegas and 50th anniversary overall, the SEMA show from Tuesday to Friday at the convention center has 2,400 exhibitors, a 2 percent gain over last year and a record.
Thanks in part to a strong senior class, Western’s girls volleyball team is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2001.
A man fatally shot Thursday morning has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as Jaycee Laushaul Jr., a 28-year-old Las Vegas resident.
When Jerry Burton’s sleeping bag and tent were removed by city workers from his campsite near a rapidly developing area close to downtown Denver, he was able to start over again with backup gear he keeps hidden for emergencies — whether his or someone else’s.
Dak Prescott threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jason Witten in overtime, giving the Dallas Cowboys their sixth straight win with a 29-23 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
They’ve waited 108 years for a championship. So with this World Series on the verge of slipping away, the Chicago Cubs could not wait any longer.
