Extreme heat and dryness led to a host of new records in 2017, including a rainless streak that started in September. 2017 ranked as the warmest year on record in Las Vegas, with an average temperature of 72.3 degrees. The high of 117 on June 20 tied the mark for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Las Vegas. The valley suffered through its driest fall ever and finished the year on a record run of 109 straight days without precipitation. Despite the long stretch without rain, 2017 ranked as the just 18th driest year on record in Las Vegas.
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.