The Tesla Gigafactory’s economic impact on Nevada has exceeded projections, bringing in more than 7,000 jobs. In 2014, Nevada agreed to give the automotive and energy company $1.3 billion in tax abatements. In return, Tesla promised to meet certain requirements in areas like employment and capital investment. As of June, Tesla has brought in a total of $6.05 billion in capital investment, surpassing the $4.95 billion projection. The original contract gave the company until 2024 to make $3.5 billion in capital investments in Nevada. Derek Armstrong, deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
President Donald Trump, who has long coveted the prestigious prize, has been outspoken about his desire for the honor during both of his presidential terms.
Check out the scores and top performances from Thursday’s high school tennis, soccer and girls volleyball action.
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
Reilly Smith scored 1:24 into overtime, and the Golden Knights beat the Sharks on Thursday at SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men’s basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity, has died, the university announced.
Bishop Gorman and Doral Academy played to a draw in a high school girls soccer match Thursday at Doral Academy. Here are photos from the match.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
The fact that $21 billion is the latest estimate and the heavy work is yet to come does not bode well for this project.
Congress needs to step up and take a leadership role.
When he enforces federal immigration law, President Trump is doing what most Americans want.
Those writing Las Vegas’ obituary need to reconsider how the story is going to end.
A large fire that broke out across from UNLV’s campus in July was caused by an accident, but its origin remained undetermined, officials said Thursday.
Rozita V. Lee, who led an effort to establish Filipino Town, declared that it was a wonderful day for Filipinos in Las Vegas.
Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham wants to start seeing the team’s “Takeaway Thursday” practices translate to game days.
As part of a new campaign, this MGM property is offering free parking, discounted room rates and special happy hours for locals on Mondays.
Southern Nevada Girl Scouts will sell cookies at the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, raising funds and exploring STEM careers in motorsports with F1 Academy.
After Israel and Hamas agreed this week to the first phase of a Trump administration plan to halt the fighting, a litany of questions remain on next steps.
A Las Vegas woman is accused of stealing upward of $113,000 from the armored truck company where she worked that was intended to go two local casinos, police say.
