215 Beltway in Las Vegas was never planned as a full loop

The current, three-quarters loop was completed in 2003, aimed at relieving traffic congestion for the rapidly growing region, Clark County spokesman Dan Kulin said.

Coloring quirk lets wild burro stand out in Southern Nevada

The “cream burro” roaming Kyle Canyon is one of only a few with that coloration among the thousand or so wild burros in Southern Nevada, says BLM specialist Tabitha Romero.

Heller under fire with another health care vote looming

With the health care debate once again heating up, incumbent U.S. Sen. Dean Heller has become the central target of a major ad blitz in Nevada.

UNLV roundup: Soccer teams notch big wins

Danny Musovski tied two school records in leading the UNLV men’s soccer team past Oral Roberts on Sunday, and the UNLV women’s soccer team notched its first win over San Diego State in nine years.

Gaga still coming to Las Vegas despite European tour cancellation

Lady Gaga’s cancellation of her European tour dates has not affected her plans to return to T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 16. Citing chronic pain, Gaga has called off her tour of Europe, which was to begin Sunday in Zurich, Switzerland.

 
8 countries targeted as Trump’s new travel ban unveiled

Citizens of eight countries, including North Korea and Venezuela, will face new restrictions on entry to the U.S. under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump on Sunday that will replace his expiring travel ban.

Hundreds help Mexico quake victims at Las Vegas festival

Hundreds gathered in the early afternoon Sunday for a fundraiser in the central valley to benefit the victims of the earthquake that rattled Mexico last week.

Southwest Las Vegas Valley appealing to restaurateurs

Popular Henderson and downtown Las Vegas restaurants have followed the migration of business and residential developers to the area, eager to expand their brand in what’s becoming an increasingly trendy part of town.

Parents, principals still unclear on severity of budget cuts

“It’s looking like I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Wilson told parents. “They’re looking at everything they can to keep teachers and support staff with jobs in the buildings. Anything they consider to be an extra is something they’re looking to cut.”

Specialists help kids, families navigate tough situations

The people working at the center run by the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation not only have empathy for the children and their families, they also have the talent, tenacity and patience to realistically help them deal with frightening medical conditions.