A pair of 26-foot-tall showgirls now greet northbound visitors to downtown Las Vegas. The showgirl figures are modeled after two showgirls who accompany former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman to events. The city’s new gateway sign, on a small strip of land in front of the Denny’s on Las Vegas Boulevard, just north of the Stratosphere, will officially be lit at dusk Tuesday. City officials are working with the Stratosphere to provide parking for visitors.
The valley is under an extreme heat warning until 11 p.m. Saturday. Clark County said its cooling stations are active through Saturday.
Check out the scores and top performances from Wednesday’s high school soccer and girls volleyball action.
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
Las Vegas High claimed a road win over Western in a boys soccer match. Here are photos from the game.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
The fire — which was measured at about 64,000 acres Tuesday evening — had grown to cover more than 106,000 acres as of Wednesday night.
Rep. Steven Horsford said ICE inmates held in a Nevada detention center alleged that they were denied proper legal representation and timely health care treatment.
Ray Garcia, a 42-year-old physical education teacher at Hinman Elementary School, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on gross misdemeanor charges.
As President Donald Trump reignites his efforts to end universal mail voting and the use of electronic voting machines, Nevada officials say any changes would have to go through the state.
Chelsea Gray has gone from taking uncharacteristic shots and having too many turnovers to consistently delivering highlight plays during the Aces’ winning streak.
The North Las Vegas Police Department said officers responded to the 3200 block of Mary Dee Avenue, near Civic Center Drive and Cheyenne Avenue, at about 2:52 a.m.
The popular chain said it is bringing back its signature Pumpkin Spice Latte next week, which as we know marks the unofficial start of the fall for Starbucks regulars.
Ricky Lee Trader, 48, was linked to the crime scene by his DNA and sentenced to a 10- to 25-year prison term by District Judge Michelle Leavitt.
Hetsel Campos, 38, who had pleaded guilty to DUI resulting in death, was speeding at about 117 miles per hour when he struck a car driven by Natalie Villegas, 23.
If anyone has information regarding this suspect or vehicle involved, contact NHP at 702-668-4100.
The Raiders put quarterback Aidan O’Connell on a special play clock Wednesday to try to speed him up, which led to a few frustrating moments at practice.