Historians say the origins and past of Railroad Pass tie into many developments that helped turn Southern Nevada into what it is today.
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Back-to-school shoppers in the Silver State are expected to spend $481.4 million on clothes, supplies, food and electronics this year, an all-time high for the state, the Nevada Retail Association said Thursday.
State gaming win exceeded $1 billion for the fourth straight month in June, as Clark County casinos showed a 130 percent increase from 2020, bringing in $1.015 billion.
Thousands of Nevadans could receive a new wheelchair thanks to a nonprofit with the goal of increasing mobility for an often-expensive necessity.
The loss of the tortoises illustrates the challenges of bringing alternative energy sources to the Mojave Desert while still protecting its biodiversity.
Nevada’s live entertainment business was one of the hardest-hit industries during the pandemic but some affected companies received help, thanks to the federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday encouraged tenants to seek rental assistance, as thousands of Nevadans are expected to receive an eviction notice for nonpayment of rent once the federal eviction moratorium lifts Saturday.
A federal protection for tenants who have been unable to pay their rent during the pandemic is expected to expire this week, and thousands of Nevadans are at risk of being evicted from their home.
State and federal lawmakers say they’re investigating a possible shortage of jet fuel that could delay cargo delivery and passenger travel at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
After growing fast for decades, Clark County’s population is expected to swell by another 1 million people by 2060, a new forecast shows.
Donors and foundations stepped up during the height of the pandemic. Now local organizations are focused on how to build on philanthropic efforts.
Former Las Vegas gaming executive and philanthropist Tom Gallagher died Thursday at UCI Medical Center in Irvine, California. He was 76.
The statewide gaming win topped $1 billion for March, April and May — with May setting an all-time monthly high as casinos brought in $1.23 billion. COVID-19, however, remains a concern.
The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire in a hotel room at the Luxor on Wednesday afternoon.
A quarterly survey of business leaders conducted by UNLV shows the highest confidence level recorded since 2008.
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Officials shared boating safety tips Wednesday at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Safety while boating at the lake has long been an issue, leading to several deaths almost every year since 2000.
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Art by Las Vegas Valley students from elementary, middle, high school and college will be voted on through June 5 for the first-ever Sphere XO Student Design Challenge.
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