Kenneth Watts Jr. is accused of spitting into a Las Vegas police officer’s mouth and eyes and telling her “I hope you enjoy the hepatitis C.” As Watts was placed into the backseat of the police vehicle with a spit mask over his head, he shouted, “I hope you enjoy the (expletive) hepatitis C.” Watts faces one count of unlawful act related to human excrement or bodily fluid and one count of battery by a prisoner. Someone found guilty of the former charge who knew the fluid could contain a communicable disease could be sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 10 years.
Formula One fans who want to tie the know or renew their vows at the Las Vegas Grand Prix can do just that, with an Elvis impersonator officiating the nuptials.
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
After light rain disrupted practice sessions of the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix Thursday evening, more showers will fall overnight and throughout Friday.
The UNLV men’s basketball team got 20 points from Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn to beat St. Joseph’s and go over .500 for the first time this season.
Mark Twain once noted, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” That’s doubly true during a special session.
One has to wonder if Mr. Trump’s military-age son, Baron, or his military age granddaughter, Kia, will be volunteering for military duty as a patriotic American now that a new war is on the horizon.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food aid program’s vulnerability and the shortage of air traffic controllers show how government failure puts people at risk.
After watching our two political parties struggle to reopen the government, it is time to remind ourselves of the value of compromise.
People fleeing New York City or any other high-tax, high-cost-of-living locale are welcome here. But they should remember why they left when they vote here.
What just happened in Carson City was as improbable as David defeating Goliath without a slingshot.
Jack Eichel tallies two goals in the second period as the Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 4-1 in Salt Lake City.
Reports of a loose manhole cover near Turn 17 brought out the red flag and stopped the second practice session of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix on Thursday night.
The UNLV football team hosts Hawaii on Friday at Allegiant Stadium in a key Mountain West matchup. Here is how to watch the game.
Dallas Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens didn’t start Monday’s game against the Raiders because of a missed curfew in Las Vegas, according to a report.
The first day of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend brought thousands of people to the Strip. “We love F1,” one fan said.
Lee Canyon will open its entire mountain — all lifts and trails — when the 2025-26 winter season begins Friday, marking the resort’s first full opening day in more than 10 years.
Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has seen his route participation rise dramatically in the team’s three games since the bye week.
Larry Summers is the new poster boy for Ivy League arrogance. For what other reason would he correspond with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?
Las Vegas handicappers give their best bets for NFL and college football games this weekend, including a pick in the Bears’ matchup with the Steelers on Sunday.