Nevada scholarship program benefits from political deadlock over ESAs

The Opportunity Scholarship program for low-income students, received a one-time $20 million infusion after Democratic and Republican legislators were unable to agree on funding for education savings accounts.

‘Absinthe’ is done with the courtroom, to remain at Caesars

A statement issued today issued by the show’s original production partners, Base Entertainment and Spiegelworld, said ”Absinthe” will remain at Caesars Palace for the “forseeable future.”

Focus on Nevada’s problems, not Washington’s

According to CNBC, Nevada ranks 23rd in business friendliness, but last in education. Maybe that’s because we spend so little on education. But, hey, as long as taxes are low.

Misplaced hyperbole about GOP health care reform

My guess is that the Silver State will not be “devastated’”and will survive whatever revisions to health care may be authored by Democrats or Republicans from time to time.

Money doesn’t always win in politics

Last Nov. 8, the people did vote for the person who raised less money by hundreds of millions of dollars. Checkmate.

Durant, Curry lead Warriors to NBA title

Kevin Durant capped his spectacular first season with the Warriors by bringing home that coveted NBA championship he joined Golden State last July so determined to get, scoring 39 points in a fast-and-furious, Finals-clinching 129-120 victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

The next stop on ‘Alice’s’ trek: Red Rock Resort

“Alice” is diving down the rabbit hole once more. The musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” returns to Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort July 10.

Spain’s Adrian Mateos lives up to hype at WSOP

Adrian Mateos became the youngest three-time bracelet winner in World Series of Poker history over the weekend, and the 22-year-old Spaniard has exceeded the hype that accompanied his arrival on the live tournament scene more than four years ago.

Exact cost of Raiders’ Las Vegas stadium still unknown

The Oakland Raiders and local officials are no further along than they were a year ago in locking down a key aspect of the Las Vegas stadium project: how much it will cost.

New flyover ramp at the Centennial Bowl interchange opens July 12

Vehicles will finally be zooming across a new $47 million flyover bridge in northwest Las Vegas on July 12, when construction wraps up on the current phase of the Centennial Bowl freeway interchange, the Nevada Department of Transportation said Monday.

Patriots-Cowboys tops 255 other Super Bowl LII matchups

The Patriots-Cowboys matchup is the 6-1 favorite after opening at 7-1 at the Golden Nugget sports book, which has posted odds on all 256 possible Super Bowl LII matchups.

Showdown looms in feisty Las Vegas city election

An acrimonious Las Vegas city election cycle that’s been socked with money, outlandish mailers, personal attacks and complaints of election integrity violations draws to a close Tuesday.

Trump pushing apprenticeships as a smart way to train American workforce

Many Americans came to know President Donald Trump through his starring role in NBC’s “The Apprentice” from 2004 to 2015. Now that he’s in the Oval Office, Trump has chosen to push apprenticeships as a smart tool to prepare Americans for the modern workforce.

Casino industry boosts effort to repeal sports betting ban

The casino industry’s largest lobbying group in the U.S. is ramping up its efforts to repeal a 25-year-old federal law that bans sports betting in most states.

2017 All-State Boys Track Team

The Las Vegas Review-Journal announces its 2017 all-state boys track and field team.

Henderson City Council race will soon be decided

The times, they are a-changin’ for the Henderson City Council, and residents have a final chance to decide who will represent them on in Ward 3 on Tuesday as incumbent John Marz vies against challenger Carrie Cox.

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