State law prevents Las Vegas, others from banning bump stocks

The Nevada Legislature passed a law in 2015 putting control over firearms, accessories and ammunition in the “exclusive domain of the Legislature,” and renders any contrary law, rule or ordinance “to the contrary null and void.”

Input spotty as BLM works to update Southern Nevada blueprint

With two days to go in the public comment period, the Bureau of Land Management has received only about 120 unique comments on an ongoing update of its blueprint for Southern Nevada.

Allegiant Air donates $362,358 to Las Vegas Victims Fund

Allegiant Air on Tuesday donated $362,358 to the Las Vegas Victims Fund to support the victims and families affected by the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Strip.

Flames coach Gulutzan impressed with Golden Knights

The former Las Vegas Wranglers coach-general manager who is currently the Calgary Flames’ head coach saw the NHL expansion team up close for the first time Tuesday.

Greg Norman’s Shark Experience could ignite stagnant golf industry

Last week at the PGA Merchandise Show in Florida, Greg Norman officially launched Shark Experience, his new cart software program bringing “connectivity, content and customization” to a golf course near you.

Las Vegas among leaders in US home prices

U.S. home prices rose sharply in November, lifted by a shortage of homes on the market, with Las Vegas prices climbing at one of the fastest rates nationally.

Expanded summer school high on wish for Nevada higher ed budget

School presidents presented their 2020-2021 budget wish list items to the state Board of Regents last week, with requests ranging from an $8 million water tank at Nevada State College, to $3.8 million in planning funds to relocate Desert Research Institute’s anchor facility to Henderson.

All 30 NBA teams to play in Las Vegas Summer League

All 30 teams will play in this year’s Las Vegas NBA Summer League for the first time. The event will be July 6 to 17 at the Thomas Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, expanding by one day.

Las Vegas Lights FC to unveil home jerseys Feb. 7

The United Soccer League team entered into a multi-year agreement with U.K.-based sportswear brand BLK to provide the jerseys.

 
Ice age fossils return to Las Vegas after decades in California museum

A crew from UNLV and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum returned from Redlands, California, Saturday night with four vehicles packed full of fossils collected from the upper Las Vegas Wash over past 20 years or so.

Las Vegas ranked best city for live music in 2018

According to a report by independent ticket marketplace Vivid Seats, Las Vegas is the best city for live music in 2018, overtaking Philadelphia, the previous champ.

Duo held in theft of $500K in cosmetics in Las Vegas, elsewhere

Niko Hayes, 28, and Burrell Doumont Roberts, 27, were taken into custody Saturday in Riverside, California. Sheriff’s investigators say the two are linked to at least 20 commercial burglaries in 19 cities, including Las Vegas.

Former governor to be named interim Michigan State president

A high-ranking Michigan State University official involved in the board of trustees’ plan said Tuesday that former Gov. John Engler will be named interim president.

Macau regulators look into misconduct allegations against Wynn

The China arm of Steve Wynn’s casino empire said Tuesday it will comply with Macau regulators as they seek more information about sexual misconduct allegations against the Las Vegas billionaire.

Hawaii missile alert prompts resignation, firing of officials

Hawaii’s emergency management leader has resigned and a state employee who sent an alert falsely warning of an incoming ballistic missile has been fired, officials said Tuesday, after the mistake caused widespread panic earlier this month.

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