Havoc from the desert wind is a familiar story in Las Vegas, where gusts have often caused serious damage to buildings and property. Among the memorable stories:
Most people who did not grow up in the Mojave Desert were probably surprised to learn how few sand dunes are found here. The vast, flat landscapes of desert pavement and creosote were not remotely what we had envisioned.
Women of all ages turned out Thursday to support a bill eliminating Nevada’s so-called “pink tax” on feminine hygiene products.
A crowd turned out Thursday for a ceremony marking the opening of the Nerd nightclub on the second floor of Neonopolis.
Dillon Brooks and his assertive nature will be on the college game’s biggest stage Saturday, when the Ducks carry the banner of the Pac-12 against North Carolina in the Final Four.
Annie Oakley knew her guns. Now, Southern Nevada women who might not be too familiar can, too.
Pedestrian traffic fatalities are on the rise across the U.S., and Nevada is no exception, a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows.
There’s a softball field in Sun City Summerlin that some view as a throwback to the sandlot they played on as kids. But for most of the seniors who play there the field is viewed more as a site for serious daily activity, and in some cases fulfillment of a passion, than a reminder of yesteryear.
Nine bills were moved forward by the Nevada Senate education committee Thursday, heading either to the chamber’s floor or the finance committee for further discussion.
The Las Vegas City Council next week will consider a new long-term exclusive contract with waste-hauler Republic Services, while state legislators mull a bill that would limit such deals.
Advocates against drunken driving urged a Senate panel Thursday to support a bill requiring ignition interlocks for all people arrested of DUI as a way to reduce driving deaths.
In Hollywood, stars walk the red carpet. In Las Vegas, they walk the orange one.
Dakota Routh said he had no idea his then 12-year-old daughter filed a written complaint last year against her teacher, Jeffrey Schultz, until Henderson police called him last week.
Gov. Brian Sandoval signed three bills from the 2017 Legislature into law Thursday.
Opponents of the use of dogs and GPS technology to hunt black bears testified for a bill Thursday to ban the practice in Nevada.
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s board of control voted Thursday to create a new 5A classification, which will go into effect when realignment occurs for the 2018-2019 school year.
Alt-rockers A Perfect Circle plan on debuting their first new material in over a decade in Vegas.
They served their country. Now, they raise money for fellow veterans who need their help.
Nothing during the four days of CinemaCon — not the virtual reality displays, not the high-end recliners, not even the Cheetos popcorn, which is an actual thing — illustrated the changing face of the movie business quite like the luncheon hosted by Amazon Studios.
Three-time Top Fuel champion Antron Brown is happy to be back in Las Vegas, scene of some of his greatest triumphs.
Lee will meet lightweight Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City on June 25
Academy of Country Music’s big weekend brings more than 85 artists to 18 fundraisers in 13 places.
P.J. Washington had 22 points, four rebounds and five blocks Thursday as Findlay Prep’s boys basketball team knocked off Oak Hill (Virginia) 77-65 in the quarterfinals of the Dick’s High School Nationals Tournament at Christ the King High School in New York City.
P.J. Washington scored 22 points Thursday as Findlay Prep’s basketball team knocked off Oak Hill (Virginia) 77-65 in the quarterfinals of the Dick’s High School Nationals Tournament.
When it comes to recommending movies to get you in the mood for baseball season, which opens Sunday, any hack can offer up the Kevin Costner trifecta (“Bull Durham,” “Field of Dreams” and “For the Love of the Game”).
Nevada’s two U.S. senators are split on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch.
Treasure Island casino owner Phil Ruffin planned to dine and spend the night at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on Thursday.
From Cheetos popcorn and heated seats to sensory overload and virtual reality, the CinemaCon trade show gives movie buffs a taste of what’s to come in theater technology.
Odds to win World Series and major league prop bets from Westgate and Station Casinos sports books.
After Monday’s NCAA men’s basketball title game and baseball’s Opening Day, the Masters golf tournament will take center stage from April 6 to 9 at Augusta National.