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UNLV tight end Matt Byrnes embraces the dirty work to help the ground game hum

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026

UNLV's Matt Byrnes is a block-first tight end who takes pride in playing like an extra lineman, helping the ground game hum …

Preseason top 10: Las Vegas high school football rankings for a season like no other

Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

The football schedule for CCSD schools is structured so the final two weeks of games won’t be locked in until October, setting up the possibility for games involving schools that are equally matched.

UNLV football opens training camp with familiar faces and high playoff hopes

Friday, July 31, 2026

“Last year was a new team, so new plays and everyone was getting adjusted,” said Jai’Den Thomas, the Rebels’ senior running back. “This year everyone knows the plays. Now the older folks are helping out the younger guys" ...

UNLV aims for perfect season, but close may be good enough for College Football Playoff spot

Saturday, July 18, 2026

With all the talk of UNLV football having a legitimate path to the College Football Playoff, one question looms: Do the Rebels need to run the table to earn the Group of Five’s automatic bid?

Rebels players believe the return of Mike Scherer will elevate the UNLV defense

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Of all the offseason happenings for the UNLV football team, the most significant could be linebackers coach Mike Scherer returning to the program …

With Las Vegas on the clock for an NBA franchise, Summer League takes center stage

Thursday, July 9, 2026

The NBA Summer League has enjoyed plenty of noteworthy moments since arriving in Las Vegas in 2004. We all remember the packed gyms in 2007, when ...

Las Vegas cancer center offers a rare trial that nearly doubles survival for pancreatic cancer patients

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Dr. Kyaw Zin Thein was in the middle of a difficult conversation. His patient — a man in his 70s — was running out of options in his fight against pancreatic cancer.

Beat the heat: Las Vegas doctor offers tips on sun hygiene, pool safety and surviving summer triple digits

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Whether you’re a laborer on a job site, a family splashing at the pool or an athlete grinding through practice, the sun shows no favorites, says Dr. Frank Arnold ...

Rosen links erratic DC policies and childcare shortages to the struggle of Nevada businesses

Friday, June 19, 2026

At a Senate hearing Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., framed those twin pressures — a tourism slowdown and rising childcare costs — as interconnected challenges hitting the state’s economic backbone.

Historic Nevada families partner to pull Primm back from the brink

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Two Nevada families — one whose name is on the town, another that built an empire serving the state’s travelers — have joined forces to pull Primm back from the brink.

Las Vegas has always been a baseball town. The A’s are making it official

Built together: Why the A's move to Las Vegas is about more than a stadium

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

DJ Pauly D and Nick Carter threw out the first pitches, UFC announcer Bruce Buffer handled the pregame introductions and A’s legend Rollie Fingers bellowed “play ball.” The pageantry made ...

With World Cup looming, Nevada lawmakers fight border rules threatening international travel

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Nevada’s two U.S. senators are demanding that the Trump administration reverse a proposed rule requiring international travelers to hand over five years of social media history before visiting the United States, warning that ...

Caesars Entertainment to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6 billion deal

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Caesars board of directors has unanimously approved the transaction and is recommending that shareholders adopt and approve the merger ...

Survey: Nevada Democratic primary voters value electability over progressive values

Sunday, May 24, 2026

The survey polled 1,000 registered voters likely to participate in Nevada’s Democratic presidential primary.

Threats mount against Zach Conine after Trump Thumper ad goes viral

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

A caller hoping to reach Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine left a profanity-laced voicemail that gets straight to the point: “scumbag” ...

Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' raves about Trump during White House visit

Monday, May 4, 2026

Las Vegas resident Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame offered a glowing endorsement of President Donald Trump at a White House event today, calling him ...

Catholic Charities serves up dignity to celebrate 85 years of impact in Las Vegas

Friday, May 1, 2026

The “Feed Vegas” lunch service was no ordinary meal — it marked 85 years of Catholic Charities serving Las Vegas’ most vulnerable residents ...

UNLV basketball lands transfer MJ Thomas from New Orleans

Friday, April 17, 2026

Thomas averaged 10.8 points and eight rebounds per game in 2025-26, logging nearly 27 minutes a night. He dropped 17 points on nationally ranked Houston ...

Las Vegas’ tourism slump shadows Trump’s return to Nevada

Thursday, April 16, 2026

As President Donald Trump seeks to promote his No Tax on Tips policy during a roundtable discussion downtown, small businesses worry fewer people even have disposable income to spend or tip.

UNLV basketball picks up transfer from Florida State

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Guard Cam Miles, who averaged 5.4 points and 1.7 assists per game this season at Florida State, is transferring to UNLV basketball, he announced on social media.

A's Player of the Month: Sierra Vista's Amaya Wusstig

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The middle school flag football team needed a quarterback, so the coach lined all the girls up and had them throw the ball.

Las Vegas poet's narrative: Refuse the fog of Alzheimer’s

Monday, April 13, 2026

When most people think of Alzheimer’s disease, they picture someone lost in a fog of progressive memory loss — constantly confused, declining steadily and eventually dependent on others for every aspect of daily life.

From front lines to ballot box: How retired Marine helps overseas Nevadans vote

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Mark Wlaschin left for work early on this morning, well before sunrise, making the familiar commute through the dark Carson City streets to the Nevada secretary of state’s office. 

Nevada lawmakers push for US crackdown on $466M retail crime wave

Friday, April 10, 2026

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., was browsing the cosmetics section of a Las Vegas-area Walgreens when she watched a man stuff the store’s entire supply of eyelash extensions into a bag and bolt out the door ...

Life after Colandrea: Onetime 5-star recruit taking shot at redemption at UNLV

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Jackson Arnold was a five-star recruit out of Texas in the high school class of 2023 — the kind of prized prospect that sends college football blue bloods into a frenzy ...

'This is what I trained for': Las Vegas teen revives neighbor in cardiac arrest

Sunday, April 5, 2026

On Wednesday, Parga was celebrated by the Sun for his quick thinking, receiving a High School Hero award in the category of Heroic Act. He was one of nine teens honored ...

New casino: Cadence Crossing opens to replace Jokers Wild on Boulder Highway

In Henderson, Boyd Gaming swaps old favorite for a new neighborhood anchor

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Boyd Gaming brought all 100 Jokers Wild employees to the new property, a deliberate nod to what makes a neighborhood casino feel like home ...

Bautista eyes brighter future for Las Vegas Lights — on field, off field and beyond

Saturday, March 21, 2026

In José Bautista’s first season as owner of the Las Vegas Lights, the minor league soccer club made its lone playoff run — advancing all the way to the conference final before bowing out. Bautista, the former MLB slugger renowned for ...

Public schools force a needed reset for Nevada high school football

Friday, March 20, 2026

Since 2009, Gorman has claimed every state title but one, the lone exception being Liberty’s stunning upset in 2019. Now, the public schools are done trying to beat them ...

Las Vegas is poised and prepared for spotlight of NBA

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Monday’s report from ESPN that the NBA would be moving expansion franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle to a preliminary owners’ vote shouldn’t surprise anyone. The league’s board of governors will vote ...

Shutdown strain shows as Las Vegas airport pantry for TSA workers runs low on food

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Food & Essentials Pantry at Harry Reid International Airport, set up to aid unpaid federal workers during the ongoing partial government shutdown, was virtually empty Wednesday morning despite its recent reopening ...

A's Player of the Month: Foothill's Lilly May

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Lilly May’s basketball career lasted just one season, but the aggression she brought to the hardwood found a much better home on the wrestling mat.

Pastner’s faith in his players fuels UNLV basketball's rise

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Pastner’s first season has been defined by inconsistency, particularly on the defensive end, and a rash of injuries that forced him to work with a roster far different from ...

‘Scary being in the middle of a war’: UNLV legend flees Israel after Iranian strikes

War in Israel cuts short season abroad for Rebel great Desi-Rae Young

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Desi-Rae Young huddled in the bomb shelter of her Israeli apartment with a basketball teammate as sirens wailed to warn residents of an incoming missile attack.

Breakout year leaves Gibbs-Lawhorn, UNLV with offseason decisions

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Gibbs-Lawhorn poured in 42 points Saturday in an 85-83 overtime victory against rival UNR in one of the signature moments of the UNLV men’s basketball season. It was the most points scored in a single game by ...

Act of kindness during November downpour puts Metro officer in the spotlight

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

Metro Police Officer Deb Rinkovsky drove her squad car east on Charleston Boulevard last November during a rainstorm when she spotted a person in need.

This UNLV team has some bite again; what it’s missing are crowds

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

If there was ever a basketball game for which the UNLV faithful should come out of hibernation, Saturday’s is it. The Rebels host San Diego State at 1 p.m. ...

‘Gold standard’: UNLV recognized among nation’s most community-focused universities

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

UNLV today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.

A’s Player of the Month: Slam Nevada's Drake Hooiman

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

Drake Hooiman had been in Las Vegas for only a few weeks, and he wasn’t sure he wanted to stay.

Michael Gaughan’s guiding hand behind NFR’s legacy in Las Vegas

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025

Michael Gaughan sits in his office at the South Point, his desk stacked with papers, the walls a testament to his passions. One wall is covered entirely with ...

Forty years on, NFR remains a tourism powerhouse in Las Vegas

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

The 10-day event kicks off its 40th year in Southern Nevada today, boasting 379 consecutive sellouts dating to 1987 and delivering a boost to the typically slow December tourism season …

Preseason top-10: Gorman basketball sits atop a deep field of contenders

Friday, Nov. 28, 2025

The high school basketball season in Nevada could follow a familiar script: Bishop Gorman, the two-time defending state champions and perennial powerhouse, fending off a talented Coronado squad for supremacy.

Third time’s the charm? Faith Lutheran football chases elusive state title

Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Faith Lutheran football coach Jay Staggs posed a question to his players last week before their first practice ahead of Tuesday’s Class 5A state championship game: How many would be competing in their third title game?

Army to salute Henderson advocate for extraordinary service to veterans

Peter Palivos, champion of veterans causes, to become first Nevadan to receive Army’s top civilian award

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll approved the award, which will be presented by four-star Gen. Andrew Poppas at a private ceremony Nov. 22 in Henderson …

Report: Las Vegas among 40 airports facing flight cuts due to shutdown

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets to maintain safety as controllers working without pay show signs of strain.

Pastner’s UNLV philosophy: Playing hard isn't negotiable

Monday, Nov. 3, 2025

Josh Pastner's philosophy is impossible to miss. Walk into the UNLV locker room, and you’ll find it plastered on the walls: “Winning this possession is more important than breathing,” the signage proclaims.

Led by Super Benji’s story, Las Vegas takes the next step toward its own children’s hospital

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025

MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle and his wife, Wendy, will co-chair the philanthropic Nevada Campaign for Kids to raise funds for Intermountain Health's standalone children's hospital in Las Vegas.

Zero Teen Fatalities’ Player of the Month: Centennial’s Sloane Merrell

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

The junior is also an elite left-handed pitcher — talents so coveted that her phone lit up Sept. 1, the moment college coaches could legally contact recruits for the class of 2027.

Game changer: Bally’s plans Strip resort alongside MLB ballpark

Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

Bally’s Corporation plans to develop a resort on the Las Vegas Strip at the site of the demolished Tropicana Las Vegas, sharing a 35-acre campus with the planned Las Vegas Athletics stadium.

High School Football Picks: Week 7

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

High school football teams across Nevada are settling into league play this week.