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Teen Shoots Food Vendor Dead, Gets 25 Years to Life
Demarcus Vega was 18 when prosecutors say he posed as a customer and fatally shot Fresno food vendor Lorenzo Perez during a robbery. He…
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Opens at Former Harveys
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe has opened in Stateline, Nevada, after Caesars Entertainment transformed the former Harveys Lake Tahoe into a modern casino resort.
Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce for $2M Gift
Dolly Parton thanked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for a $2 million gift to her Imagination Library, a children’s literacy program that mails free…
Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske Sworn In for New Las Vegas City Council Ward 4 Term
Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske has begun a new term representing Ward 4 on the Las Vegas City Council after the city said she was declared…
Nancy Brune Sworn In For New Term Representing Las Vegas Ward 6
Councilwoman Nancy Brune was sworn in to continue representing Las Vegas Ward 6 after winning the June 9 municipal primary outright.
Breaking Las Vegas News
Hal Williams Dies at 91: ‘Sanford and Son,’ ‘227’ Star
Hal Williams, the veteran television actor beloved as Officer Smitty on “Sanford and Son” and Lester Jenkins on “227,” has died at 91. Former…
LVMPD Air Support Gets $1M Federal Boost for Rescue Gear
LVMPD Air Support will receive about $1 million in federal funding for helicopter rescue and flight-operation equipment, including a rescue hoist, searchlights and engine…
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Opens at Former Harveys
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe has opened in Stateline, Nevada, after Caesars Entertainment transformed the former Harveys Lake Tahoe into a modern casino resort.
Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce for $2M Gift
Dolly Parton thanked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for a $2 million gift to her Imagination Library, a children’s literacy program that mails free…
Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske Sworn In for New Las Vegas City Council Ward 4 Term
Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske has begun a new term representing Ward 4 on the Las Vegas City Council after the city said she was declared…
Crime & Public Safety
Teen Shoots Food Vendor Dead, Gets 25 Years to Life
Demarcus Vega was 18 when prosecutors say he posed as a customer and fatally shot Fresno food vendor Lorenzo Perez during a robbery. He…
LVMPD Air Support Gets $1M Federal Boost for Rescue Gear
LVMPD Air Support will receive about $1 million in federal funding for helicopter rescue and flight-operation equipment, including a rescue hoist, searchlights and engine…
Woman Arrested After Bomb Threat Report Prompts Evacuation at 400 S. 4th St.
Police evacuated 400 S. 4th St. in downtown Las Vegas after a bomb threat report tied to a suspicious item investigation near the Regional…
Man killed in southeast Las Vegas park shooting after argument, police say
A man was fatally shot Thursday morning after an argument at a southeast Las Vegas park, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Arizona Mother Indicted After Toddler Found Dead in Hotel Freezer
An Arizona mother has pleaded not guilty after prosecutors said a grand jury indicted her on 21 felony counts in the death of her…
Las Vegas Strip Updates
Hal Williams Dies at 91: ‘Sanford and Son,’ ‘227’ Star
Hal Williams, the veteran television actor beloved as Officer Smitty on “Sanford and Son” and Lester Jenkins on “227,” has died at 91. Former…
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Opens at Former Harveys
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe has opened in Stateline, Nevada, after Caesars Entertainment transformed the former Harveys Lake Tahoe into a modern casino resort.
Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce for $2M Gift
Dolly Parton thanked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for a $2 million gift to her Imagination Library, a children’s literacy program that mails free…
Caesars, Wabanaki Nations Expand Deal for Planned Maine Online Casino Launch
Caesars Entertainment plans a 2026 Maine online casino launch with three Wabanaki Nations, pending regulatory approval, expanding its tribal sports betting partnership.
Community & Clark County News
Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske Sworn In for New Las Vegas City Council Ward 4 Term
Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske has begun a new term representing Ward 4 on the Las Vegas City Council after the city said she was declared…
Nancy Brune Sworn In For New Term Representing Las Vegas Ward 6
Councilwoman Nancy Brune was sworn in to continue representing Las Vegas Ward 6 after winning the June 9 municipal primary outright.
Woman Arrested After Bomb Threat Report Prompts Evacuation at 400 S. 4th St.
Police evacuated 400 S. 4th St. in downtown Las Vegas after a bomb threat report tied to a suspicious item investigation near the Regional…
Las Vegas Nonprofit Helping Trafficking Survivors
New Hope Foundation International continues supporting vulnerable individuals in Las Vegas through outreach, awareness and prevention-focused initiatives.
Las Vegas Events
How Exhibitors Can Stay Visible Before, During, and After Las Vegas Conventions
Companies spend heavily to exhibit at Las Vegas conventions, conferences and trade shows. This guide explains how exhibitors can extend their visibility by keeping…
EDC Las Vegas Guide: Tickets, Shuttles, Hotels, Camping and Safety Tips
EDC Las Vegas returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway with three nights of electronic dance music, official shuttles, camping, hotels, EDC Week events and…
Rip Mason to Receive Knighthood
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Las Vegas Community Unites at Historic Harrison House for Powerful Cultural Event
Las Vegas artists, leaders and residents gathered at Harrison House to honor civil rights history, support local art and strengthen the Historic Westside community.
Las Vegas Outreach Events Connect Homeless Youth to Lifesaving Resources
Outreach events in Las Vegas are connecting homeless and at-risk youth to critical services, including shelter, food, healthcare, and housing support, through partnerships with…
Las Vegas Sports
Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase Returns With 995 Teams Across Two February Weekends
Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase returns for its 18th year with 995 boys and girls teams competing across Southern Nevada. The platinum-ranked youth…
Golden Knights Host Avalanche as Pacific Lead on the Line at T-Mobile Arena
The Vegas Golden Knights face the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena as Pacific Division positioning tightens late in the first half of the NHL…
Battle for the Fremont Cannon: UNLV Seeks Fourth Straight Win
UNLV looks to keep the Fremont Cannon in Las Vegas for a fourth straight year as Clark County voices support ahead of today’s rivalry…
Cooley Scores Four Straight Goals as Mammoths Beat Golden Knights 5–1
Logan Cooley scored four consecutive goals and added an assist as Utah beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5–1 on Monday night.
Golden Knights Visit Mammoth Tonight as Vegas Seeks Stability; Betting Odds Slightly Favor Home Team
The Golden Knights visit the Mammoth tonight with a chance to regain momentum. Here’s the full preview, matchup breakdown, betting odds, and key storylines.
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