Preservationists to celebrate Las Vegas’ midcentury modern architecture

Las Vegas is known for redevelopment, not preservation, so some may be surprised to see whole neighborhoods of midcentury modern homes that are relatively unscathed by urban renewal. The Nevada Preservation Foundation’s Home and History Weekend, April 28-30, will celebrate the architectural and design style.

Want Raiders season tickets? Fly to Oakland or wait awhile

Season-ticket information for the Las Vegas Raiders will be announced at a later date. Those who want them now can get on the waiting list to see them in Oakland, California.

Rampart Boulevard onramp to close at Summerlin Parkway in April

The Rampart Boulevard onramp linking motorists to westbound Summerlin Parkway will be closed for 20 days in April as part of an ongoing $3 million project aimed at improving safety and capacity.

Vote on Neil Gorsuch delayed as Democrats threaten filibuster

Democrats emboldened by recent events delayed committee consideration of Judge Neil Gorsuch on Monday and are eyeing a filibuster against President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Raiders move to Las Vegas seen as potential tourism bonanza

Monday’s announcement that the team will relocate to Las Vegas from Oakland not only is a boost to fans but also to representatives of the city’s tourism industry who see a potential bonanza in additional visitation.

Business, civic leaders hail decision to relocate Raiders to Las Vegas

Southern Nevada business and political leaders on Monday cheered the NFL owners’ decision to relocate the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas, bolstering the city’s status as the nation’s leading entertainment destination.

Family honors Utah man killed in London terror attack

The family of an American slain in last week’s terror attack in London expressed gratitude for the kindness of strangers on Monday, offering hope and resolve that some good would result from the tragedy.

Is Sam Boyd Stadium a viable temporary home for Raiders?

Raiders officials have said they plan on playing in Oakland until the new 65,000-seat domed stadium is complete in Las Vegas. But the facility isn’t expected to open until the 2020 season.

 
Oakland Raiders get NFL’s approval to move to Las Vegas

National Football League owners voted Monday in Phoenix to approve the relocation of the Oakland Raiders to Southern Nevada, where a $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed stadium will be built for the team.

Nevada makes progress testing backlog of rape kits

Nevada continues to make progress on testing a backlog of rape kits from Southern Nevada, with 2,456 sent for analysis and 984 of those completed, lawmakers were told Monday.

London attacker interested in jihad; no evidence of IS link

British police said on Monday they had found no evidence that Khalid Masood, who killed four people in an attack on Britain’s parliament last week, had any association with Islamic State or Al Qaeda, but he was clearly interested in jihad.

Poker tables keep decreasing on Nevada casino floors

When the Monte Carlo casino closes its eight-table poker room in about a month as part of a $450 million overhaul, the Strip will be down nearly a quarter of the tables it had a decade ago.

Windy, cooler weather this week in Las Vegas Valley

Two separate storm systems moving into the Las Vegas Valley this week are expected to create windy and cooler conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

Forget stigma, boomers: Get tested for hepatis C

While it’s possible the government’s position on transmission of hepatitis C among boomers may have resulted in less testing, it’s critical today boomers forget any fears of stigma and get the easy blood test.

Woman wanted in connection in multiple incidents arrested

Autumn Jasmine Isaac was arrested on three counts each of armed robbery and conspiracy robbery, as well as counts of burglary and first-degree kidnapping, jail records show.

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