A lot of new companies are getting started in Las Vegas, but they lag in how much and how fast they grow when compared to other metropolitan areas, a new study finds.
The vast majority of the 42 people killed in the wildfires that have ravaged Northern California were in their 70s and 80s. Several were couples who died together, including childhood sweethearts who had grown old together.
Want some Elvis memorabilia? Howabout the Army uniform that Tom Hanks wore while filming “Forrest Gump?” It’s in the sale. What about Whitney Houston’s see-through, acrylic piano or the umbrella with a parrot-shaped handle that Julie Andrews carried in “Mary Poppins?” Or Hugh Hefner’s 1973 BMW, purchased with Playboy profits, presumably?
A young Barack Obama questioned his place in the world and his racial identity, agonized over whether he’d make enough money as a community organizer, and lamented his incompatibility with his ex-girlfriend in 30 pages of letters he wrote to her that are now being archived by Emory University in Atlanta.
Sean Smith, of course, would like to play more. “Who wouldn’t want to?” he said this week.
Fans were introduced to the UNLV men’s and women’s basketball teams at the Scarlet & Gray Showcase at the Thomas & Mack Center Wednesday night.
Javier Baez snapped an 0-for-20 skid with two home runs, Wade Davis hung on for a six-out save and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep, holding off the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Wednesday night in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series.
Sydney Berenyi had 28 kills and 15 digs to help Silverado’s girls volleyball team rally for a 19-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-15 win at Foothill on Wednesday night.
Issac Olsen scored two goals, including the game-winner, to help Foothill’s boys soccer team to a 2-1 win at Coronado on Wednesday.
Spring Valley sophomore Daniela Carballo scored in the final 10 minutes Wednesday afternoon to give the Grizzlies’ girls soccer team a 1-0 road win over Durango.
Singer Jason Aldean and other stars honored victims of a mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas instead of accepting awards at the CMT Artists of the Year show Wednesday night.
How about ditching the private airplane rides? How about living in an average home instead of a huge mansion?
The commerce tax is a cruel, vicious act of economic injustice unparalleled in the history of Nevada.
We don’t have a gun problem in our nation. We have a mental illness problem.
Contrary to public perception, there are no cameras in hallways. And none in the stairwells either — meaning a shooter could quickly escape to the street without video images.
Setting more sensible investment expectations is a worthy goal, and PERS should do so.
Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken discuss NaVorro Bowman being expected to play in Thursday’s game against the Chiefs and Raiders who have been ruled out of the game because of injuries.
The night’s total was boosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White’s matching contribution for every singer.
A 70-year-old woman showed her appreciation to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office by donating $2,500 after a deputy helped her find her lost wallet.
Three key players in a drug distribution ring that operated across Washington state were found guilty after a 10-day jury trial.
Since the Las Vegas Community Garden opened to honor victims of the Oct. 1 shooting, Andre King has been there, offering drinks and cookies, and, sometimes, hugs to visitors at the downtown memorial.
Tales of heroism and bravery during the chaos of the Las Vegas Strip shooting were told in startling detail on the Senate floor Wednesday as Nevada lawmakers paid tribute to victims of the nation’s deadliest gun violence attack.
As a young boy, Jake Wagner was struck by how the Las Vegas Thunder minor-league team energized fans not just on the ice, but through the speakers at Thomas Mack Center.
Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the New York Yankees finally solved Houston Astros nemesis Dallas Keuchel, beating the ace lefty 5-0 on Wednesday for a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Boulder City senior Lani Potter finished 3-over-par 75 at Mountain Falls on Wednesday afternoon to grab a one-stroke lead over Lowry junior Tatyana Carlson.
At A Walk to Remember at Priest Elementary School, students, teachers, parents and community members wrote cards to first responders and mass shooting survivors and painted stones and decorate leis, which will be placed at the Community Healing Garden.
Some Mountain West basketball coaches want a 20-game conference schedule, but not everyone is on board. Also, the conference tournament could stay in Las Vegas in 2020, but also could move to San Diego or Phoenix.
Standing outside of Las Vegas Academy on Wednesday afternoon, Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani officially announced her bid for Nevada governor.
Cody Eakin admits he cheats on faceoffs. But as the NHL cracks down on faceoff violations this season, the Golden Knights center thinks the league has been too strict in its enforcement of the rules.
After going into hiding shortly after the Route 91 Harvest tragedy, the Mandalay Bay security guard surfaced on Wednesday’s episode of the daytime talk show.