On Sunday, the National Weather Service reported a large cloud of dust rolling into town from the Jean Dry Lake bed, obscuring parts of the mountains that ring the valley.
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The hot weather expected this week isn’t likely to challenge the record heat wave that left Las Vegas Valley residents sweltering for nine straight days eight decades ago.
The Las Vegas Valley will see a short break from the heat at the start of the week before highs climb back into the triple digits.
In 1999, billions of gallons of rain fell over the valley over about an hour in a 100-year storm that killed two people, left many homeless and caused millions of dollars in damage.
The valley saw a few sprinkles of rain Sunday morning but the rest of the day and all of next week should stay dry.
Las Vegas is a special kind of resort city. In the city, you get The Strip (along with the Sphere); on the outside, you get the vast Mojave Desert with its nostalgic attractions. In the past, people visiting Las Vegas would do so with the phrase in mind: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” […]
A man accused of beating a victim to death and mutilating his face in downtown Las Vegas might go to trial.
Google wants to spend “a significant amount of dollars” to offer internet service that will help students and remote workers, an official said.
As part of the Oakland Athletics’ nonrelocation agreement, the team could play seven home games per season away from Las Vegas and its planned Strip ballpark.
The official airport measuring station reached 108 by 4 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday may top out at 112.