Story archive for April 2026
Investment group comes forward to buy Vancouver MLS team for Las Vegas move
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (5:17 p.m.)
An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas. The group is led by Grant Gustavson, grandson of B. Wayne Hughes , the founder of Public Storage ...
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Olivia Rodrigo plus Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean set December dates in Las Vegas
John Taylor | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (12:30 p.m.)
A couple of blockbuster tours announced Las Vegas dates for December on Thursday, with Olivia Rodrigo booking two nights at T-Mobile Arena and Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean bringing their co-headlining stadium show to Allegiant Stadium.
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Bar Boheme sets an opulent new table
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The new prix fixe menu is still affordable at $80 per person, with a first, main and dessert course that draw liberally from what Boheme’s kitchen does best.
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All-star faculty and the Filmmaker Vision Lab prepare UNLV students for cinematic success
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
UNLV's department of film has officially been renamed the School of Cinematic Arts, edging it one step closer to becoming a nationally ranked film school.
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40 Under 40: Celebrating the leaders shaping Las Vegas’ future
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
From entrepreneurs to community advocates, this year’s 40 Under 40 class reflects a shared commitment to progress, service and impact.
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New extreme heat strategy aims to shield Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable commuters
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched a plan to fortify the region’s infrastructure against extreme heat ...
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Hip-hop finds a new home on the Las Vegas Strip at Hakkasan
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Among the highlights are upcoming performances by Tyga, BigXThaPlug and Fabolous, plus the weekly R&Bae Wednesdays anchored by resident DJ Franzen.
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John Arakaki hopes you’ll make southwest hot spot St. Felix Sin City your own
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Go to St. Felix to strike up your own conversation, while relishing the feel of a place that reminds us of the 1990s-era Hard Rock Hotel in the best way.
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In Limbo Burgers smashes its way to the front of the pack
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Chef Stephen Lee created this burger pop-up, currently running out of the kitchen of Durango Social Club Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and at Petite Boheme Mondays and Tuesdays from 6-11 p.m.
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‘Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas’ highlights the legacy of the city’s African American community
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
"Rhythm and Resilience" is on display through August 20 at the new Civic Center Gallery.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of April 30)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (1 a.m.)
Your restlessness is building, Virgo. How much longer will you pretend you don’t sense the pull of bright temptations and appealing sanctuaries?
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Golden Knights persevere for second straight overtime win over Mammoth
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 (12:18 a.m.)
Brett Howden slapped through a shorthanded game-winner in the 85th minute to give Vegas a commanding 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven, first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. ...
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Vanderbilt forward transferring to UNLV basketball
Ray Brewer | Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (11:11 a.m.)
His most notable experience came as a sophomore at Washington in 2024-25 when he averaged 11.8 points and five rebounds per game in making 27 starts. He led the team in 3-point shooting at 49.5% ...
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Once illegal, now hopeful: Nevada advocates eye Trump’s shift on psychedelic therapies
Grace Da Rocha | Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (2 a.m.)
In 2018, after 23 years as a Navy SEAL, Jon Dalton retired and turned his attention to a new struggle: living with depression and anxiety.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: April 30-May 6
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live, 50 Cent at LIV, Emo Orchestra at the Strat, Las Vegas DreamBirds at Hard Rock Live and more.
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Las Vegas High’s NFL pipeline starts with neighborhood grit
Ray Brewer | Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Fernando Carmona Jr. is one of four players from Las Vegas High who will take part in rookie minicamps in the coming weeks — a remarkable number for any program, let alone one fighting the everyday battles of ...
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Bruce Cassidy surprised by Golden Knights’ firing and sounds ready to return to coaching
By Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Tue, Apr 28, 2026 (9:40 p.m.)
Former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said Tuesday he was surprised at his late-season firing, but indicated he was ready to get back behind a bench.
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Moshpits and memories: Sick New World Las Vegas
Gabriela Rodriguez, Amber Sampson | Tue, Apr 28, 2026 (9:27 a.m.)
After a year-long hiatus, Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25 with more than 50 bands.
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Theodore’s overtime goal lifts Golden Knights over Mammoth; series tied at 2-all
Associated Press | Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (10:39 p.m.)
Shea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Monday night ...
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5 thoughts: The 2026 LVL Up Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center
Amber Sampson, Tyler Schneider | Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (3:17 p.m.)
If cosplay is the currency of every great fan expo, LVL Up was loaded.
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Las Vegas pitched as relocation spot for Vancouver MLS team
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (2:55 p.m.)
The Athletic reports that a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the future of the Vancouver franchise, including the possibility of relocation — with Las Vegas emerging as the primary destination ...
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Morrissey to open 2026 U.S. tour with 4 dates at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
John Taylor | Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (2:30 p.m.)
Morrissey will open his 2026 U.S. tour with four performances in August at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, the resort announced Monday
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Old Dominion returning to Planet Hollywood for two-night engagement in September
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (9:17 a.m.)
Country music’s most decorated group is heading back to the Strip.
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Review: Cyndi Lauper stays true to her colors in artsy Vegas residency at the Colosseum
Shannon Miller | Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (8:53 a.m.)
After wrapping an international farewell tour last year and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November, Lauper’s pistol energy continues popping off at 72 years old.
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Nevada mourns Ruby Duncan, a legendary advocate for poor families
Ray Brewer | Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (8:30 a.m.)
Ruby Duncan co-founded Operation Life, a nonprofit she directed for nearly two decades, building medical clinics, daycare centers, drug prevention programs and employment initiatives.
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Vanderpump Hotel set to open next month on Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Lisa Vanderpump is on the verge of adding a new title to her résumé: hotelier. The Vanderpump Hotel, a 188-room boutique resort taking shape from the bones of The Cromwell on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to open next month ...
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Las Vegas Aces beat Japanese national team in exhibition
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sun, Apr 26, 2026 (9:29 p.m.)
Chelsea Gray had 16 points, Jewell Loyd had 13 points and Kierstan Bell scored 14 points off the bench. NaLyssa Smith added 11 points.
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Las Vegas to Sonoma wine country just got significantly faster
John Taylor | Sun, Apr 26, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop Las Vegas-Santa Rosa service offers a quick route into Sonoma County, where redwoods, historic homes and wineries await …
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Las Vegas deserves more than just Adelson’s voice
Brian Greenspun | Sun, Apr 26, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Killing daily newspapers is not something that should bring anyone who works in this industry any pleasure, nor anyone who believes in our democracy and the importance of an informed electorate. And yet ...
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Raiders get aggressive while adding six players on Day 3 of NFL Draft
Case Keefer | Sat, Apr 25, 2026 (5:10 p.m.)
Spytek and his team traded up three straight times to start the Raiders’ day — including on the opening pick.
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Golden Knights fall behind in series against Mammoth after dropping Game 3
Associated Press | Fri, Apr 24, 2026 (10:18 p.m.)
Lawson Crouse scored twice in a 5:42 span in the second period and the Utah Mammoth won the first NHL playoff game in the state, beating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.
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New face of the franchise gives the Raiders a chance to return to glory
Ray Brewer | Fri, Apr 24, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Top pick Fernando Mendoza isn’t a sure thing. No rookie quarterback is. But the Raiders have surrounded him with reasons for optimism — a first-year head coach in Klint Kubiak who ...
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Gibbs-Lawhorn leaving UNLV for Texas Tech, bids farewell to fans
Ray Brewer | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2:50 p.m.)
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, who led the Mountain West in scoring at 20 points per game in his lone season at UNLV, announced his transfer to Texas Tech on social media today.
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Sun podcast: The Raiders’ quarterback of the future is here
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (10:31 a.m.)
The NFL Draft is finally here — and that means Fernando Mendoza is finally becoming a Las Vegas Raider. The moment NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell strides onto the draft stage ...
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Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
By Mead Gruver and Dorany Pineda, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Canyons in eastern Utah will churn this spring with huge volumes of water — as much as 50,000 toilets flushing constantly at the same time — in a desperate attempt to maintain electricity generation ...
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Pig Pen to channel decades of hardcore lineage into a breakneck set at Sick New World
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Toronto-based hardcore outfit is made up of longtime friends who united in the Niagara music scene.
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Maroon at Sahara, tea at Resorts World, Villa’s Tacos at Durango and more
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The highly anticipated Afro-Caribbean steakhouse concept Maroon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi will open on April 24.
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Young artists in Las Vegas use creativity to connect, inspire and give back
Shannon Miller, Tyler Schneider | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
When the Weekly invited Clark County School District high school students to create our magazine’s cover, we provided the prompt, “Why are the arts important in Las Vegas?”
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Tesla boosts spending plan to $25 billion in AI, robotics push
Kara Carlson and Jordan Fitzgerald Bloomberg News (TNS) | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Tesla Inc. anticipates billions of dollars in additional spending this year to support Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform the electric-vehicle pioneer into an AI and robotics company.
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Las Vegas mayor highlights homeless crisis in State of the City speech
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Homelessness is worse than Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley expected when she took office in December 2024 and now affects thousands across Clark County, she said Wednesday while outlining a response plan.
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World Market Center’s Spring Sample Sale can kick off a refresh of your home
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Sample Sale presents an opportunity to rethink and reimagine gathering spaces.
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Two Broadway hits are coming to the Venetian Theatre
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
"Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Book of Mormon" will play on the Strip this year.
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Gabriela Cámara delivers sophistication from Mexico City with Cantina Contramar
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas offshoot of the chef's acclaimed seafood destination is focused on ingredients and execution.
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Sick New World festival fills a void with its most diverse lineup yet
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Nu-metal is what Sick New World promised when it debuted in Las Vegas in 2023, and although Korn and System of a Down are back, this festival’s shown a propensity for crossovers.
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Nevada Shakespeare Festival gives ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ a heaping helping of LOL
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
"The Taming of the Shrew" is either misogynistic or a critique of patriarchal ignorance, depending on the Shakespeare scholar you speak with and what kind of day they’re having.
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Republican-led efforts mount to limit access to abortion pill
Tyler Schneider | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The abortion pill is now used in 65% of all terminated pregnancies nationwide, but since 2022, anti-abortion advocates and politicians have set their sights on legally limiting or eliminating access to the medication.
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To compete for the Cup, Golden Knights need Marner to transcend playoff criticism
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
One of Mitch Marner’s best games as a Golden Knight—and his only multi-goal outing at T-Mobile Arena—came on December 23 against the San Jose Sharks.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of April 23)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 23, 2026 (1 a.m.)
Sagittarius, I predict that you will invigorate your instinctual vitality as you clear emotional sediment and ground your energy in the earth’s rich rhythms.
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Cortez Masto confronts RFK Jr. over policies threatening health care stability
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (2:46 p.m.)
Cortez Masto challenged Kennedy on the FDA’s decision not to approve a new drug for metastatic melanoma. The drug had the backing of oncologists and a preliminary FDA panel ...
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WNBA sets record 216-game TV and streaming slate across ABC, CBS, Amazon, NBC and more
Associated Press | Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (2:15 p.m.)
A record 216 WNBA regular-season games and events will be available on multiple broadcast platforms throughout the year, the league announced Wednesday.
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Utah Mammoth fans buzzing about playoff game with Golden Knights
Associated Press | Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (2:05 p.m.)
The NHL playoffs are headed to Utah for the first time and the state is buzzing with anticipation.
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Raiders finally have their act together, setting up Fernando Mendoza to succeed
Case Keefer | Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Prepare for some shots of the start of the 2026 NFL Draft at 5 p.m. Thursday to look straight out of a science-fiction film.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: April 23-29
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Dancing With the Stars Live, Cazzu, Matteo Lane, La Dispute, Local Noise Battle of the Bands and more.
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The beat goes on for Foothill’s marching band dynasty. Next stop: Philadelphia
Grace Da Rocha | Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The sun beat down on Foothill High School’s black-and-blue uniforms as the marching band trailed a pink lowrider carrying Bruno Mars down the Las Vegas Strip, part of a parade and street-naming celebration for the singer.
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Trump’s approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
Associated Press | Tue, Apr 21, 2026 (10:06 p.m.)
President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher, according to a new AP-NORC poll, with even Republicans showing less faith in his leadership.
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Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Associated Press | Tue, Apr 21, 2026 (10:06 p.m.)
Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided Congress.
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Analysis: Logan Cooley a major headache for Knights as Mammoth even series
Case Keefer | Published Tue, Apr 21, 2026 (9:49 p.m.)
Cooley scored a game-winning goal with six minutes remaining to lead the Mammoth to a 3-2 victory over the Golden Knights. The series is now knotted up heading to Utah. ....
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Proposed Las Vegas arena pitches itself as NBA expansion site
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, Apr 21, 2026 (1:27 p.m.)
A proposed arena on the Las Vegas Strip is positioning itself as a candidate to host a future NBA expansion team in the city.
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Sunset Station to launch jazz concert series this spring
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, Apr 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Sunset Station will kick off a new outdoor concert series this spring, bringing six nights of contemporary jazz to the Henderson casino's Side Lawn beginning May 16.
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Harry Reid airport joining program that aids flyers with nonvisible disabilities
Grace Da Rocha | Mon, Apr 20, 2026 (5:45 p.m.)
Harry Reid International Airport will begin participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program in hopes to offer travelers with nonvisible disabilities a better travel experience ...
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FBI’s Patel hits The Atlantic with $250M suit over story claims, including Las Vegas drinking
Staff and wire reports | Mon, Apr 20, 2026 (9:13 a.m.)
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic on Monday for $250 million, claiming an article about his alleged excessive drinking was false and a "malicious and defamatory hit piece."
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Nevada cannabis board launches product database, anti-impaired driving campaign
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, Apr 20, 2026 (9 a.m.)
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board is launching a public database of nearly 50,000 cannabis products sold at licensed dispensaries and consumption lounges across the state ...
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Changing the game: The college transfer model is trickling down to Nevada high schools
Ray Brewer | Mon, Apr 20, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The social media post looked like it could be an April Fools’ joke. An eighth-grade football player had announced his commitment to a Las Vegas area high school, complete with the customary thank-yous to family and youth coaches.
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Golden Knights, Mammoth surge into 1st-round meeting as the NHL playoffs reset the stakes
Associated Press | Sun, Apr 19, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Vegas and Utah head into their first-round meeting playing well at just the right time, and while some elements could carry over, the way games play out in the NHL playoffs are ...
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Nevada cannabis leaders push for Strip integration to rescue falling tax revenue
Tyler Schneider | Sun, Apr 19, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Riana Durrett, director of the UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute and vice chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, says the decline in legal sales doesn’t tell the entire story.
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Grand Canyon ranks as the most photographed national park in America
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sat, Apr 18, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Grand Canyon has claimed the top spot in a new ranking of the most photographed national parks in the United States, according to data from Popsa, a memory curation app ...
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UNLV basketball lands transfer MJ Thomas from New Orleans
Ray Brewer | Fri, Apr 17, 2026 (5:51 p.m.)
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 ...
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NHL lists times for Golden Knights-Mammoth playoff series
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (10:21 p.m.)
The Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth will drop the puck at 7 p.m. Sunday to open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series, the NHL announced Thursday night.
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No Tax on Tips meets inflation concerns in Trump’s Las Vegas stop
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (9:55 p.m.)
President Donald Trump boasted Thursday that Nevada waiters, casino dealers, bartenders and other tipped workers had received “the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives,” claiming average returns topped $4,000.
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New research aims to clarify exercise during pregnancy and postpartum
By Steven Slivka | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (11:31 a.m.)
As an athletic trainer with a sports medicine background, Kara Radzak was curious to know how much she could put her body through after giving birth to her first son in 2018.
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Inside correctional approaches to addiction care
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (11:27 a.m.)
With overdose rates rising, correctional facilities are playing a critical role in substance use treatment.
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More than Mendoza: A look at the positions beyond quarterback that the Raiders will target in the NFL Draft
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Las Vegas Raiders were the most active team in the NFL during free agency in March, adding nearly $300 million to their personnel payroll with several high-profile signings, but that was all secondary to their top offseason focus.
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Belgian darkwave duo Ultra Sunn plays the new Bizarre Bar
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Grounded in Belgium’s electro lineage, the band balances reverence with reinvention. Its sound pairs Gaelle Souflet’s hypnotic synth lines with Sam Hugé’s commanding baritone.
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This Earth Day, consider donating reusable items to Goodwill of Southern Nevada
Goodwill of Southern Nevada | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Make a difference in the community and in the lives of others.
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Vegas Unstripped returns, forever focused on creative local chefs
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Back for its seventh year and third time at the Palms on April 26, Vegas Unstripped has grown quite a bit from its humble origins in the Arts District.
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WrestleMania is bigger than ever and Las Vegas is a perfect fit
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Pro wrestling has never been more popular than it is today, but how did it expand into massive corporate partnerships, global streaming and live events worthy of Las Vegas’ biggest and best venues?
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Checking in on the state of Mojave desert tortoise conservation
Tyler Schneider | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The official state reptile of Nevada has been classified as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act since 1990, with habitat loss and disease contributing to their declining numbers.
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This Earth Day, consider donating reusable items to Goodwill of Southern Nevada
Goodwill of Southern Nevada | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Make a difference in the community and in the lives of others.
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Las Vegas’ tourism slump shadows Trump’s return to Nevada
Ray Brewer | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
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.
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Film industry vet and UNLV professor Thomas Bjelic on building worlds through sound
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Bjelic has amassed hundreds of credits while working on blockbuster horror franchises, sci-fi thrillers and films for the father of body horror, David Cronenberg.
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Air France lands in Las Vegas: Nonstop service from Paris takes flight
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Some had come for business, others for pleasure, but all shared the distinction of being the very first passengers to fly Air France’s new nonstop route from Paris to Las Vegas.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of April 16)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 16, 2026 (1 a.m.)
Libra, I find fault with the culture you live in, which is obsessed with one-dimensional certainty. II would give you permission to take your time and resist the rush to resolution.
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Knights win Pacific again to set up first-round playoff series with Utah Mammoth
Case Keefer | Published Wed, Apr 15, 2026 (9:45 p.m.)
Adding a new pennant looked like a long shot for Vegas as recently as two weeks ago but it went on to earn standings points in 10 straight games to end the season. ...
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UNLV basketball picks up transfer from Florida State
Ray Brewer | Wed, Apr 15, 2026 (1:50 p.m.)
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.
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Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
Associated Press | Published Wed, Apr 15, 2026 (1:17 p.m.)
A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.
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A’ja Wilson signs biggest supermax deal in WNBA history to stay with Aces
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Wed, Apr 15, 2026 (11:59 a.m.)
A’ja Wilson is staying in Las Vegas after signing the largest contract in WNBA history, according to ESPN. The fully guaranteed supermax deal with the Aces spans three seasons ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: April 16-22
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 15, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Nevada Shakespeare Festival's "Henry V," Franky Perez and the All Nighters at Circus Circus' Carnival Midway, Chalk It Down, Matisyahu, Ari Lennox and more.
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Resorts World releasing 100,000 ladybugs for Earth Day tradition
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, Apr 14, 2026 (11:17 a.m.)
Resorts World Las Vegas will mark Earth Day with its annual ladybug release, a tradition the resort has maintained since opening in 2021 as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts ...
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Legendary talents Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis bring ‘Nothing But Hits’ to the Venetian
Geoff Carter | Tue, Apr 14, 2026 (7:13 a.m.)
The duo has co-written and produced a streak of Billboard Top 20 hits for dozens of artists, including Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, the Human League, Michael Jackson, George Michael, New Edition, Usher and more.
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Poll finds Trump’s economic policies eroding Latino support in Nevada, key states
Ray Brewer | Tue, Apr 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Latino voters in key battleground states, including Nevada, are turning against President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to new polling released Monday.
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A’s Player of the Month: Sierra Vista’s Amaya Wusstig
Ray Brewer | Tue, Apr 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The middle school flag football team needed a quarterback, so the coach lined all the girls up and had them throw the ball.
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Analysis: Eichel, Stone elevating at perfect time as Golden Knights win again
Case Keefer | Mon, Apr 13, 2026 (10:23 p.m.)
Vegas has now won six of seven total games under Tortorella and sit in pole position to claim a second straight Pacific Division title — and third in four years — despite enduring a season where so much seems to have gone wrong. ...
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Las Vegas archbishop defends Pope Leo against Trump’s social media attacks
Ray Brewer | Mon, Apr 13, 2026 (7:45 a.m.)
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of Las Vegas is defending Pope Leo XIV after President Donald Trump criticized the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church on social media Sunday, saying he isn’t “doing a very good job.”
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CCSD Police track alarming rise in child vehicle crash injuries
Hillary Davis | Sun, Apr 12, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Local police data confirm what anyone who has spent time near a Las Vegas-area school during morning drop-off or afternoon dismissal already suspects: E-scooters and e-bikes are everywhere — and children are getting hurt.
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From front lines to ballot box: How retired Marine helps overseas Nevadans vote
Ray Brewer | Sun, Apr 12, 2026 (2 a.m.)
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.
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Eichel scores in OT, Knights clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over Avs
Associated Press | Sat, Apr 11, 2026 (9:15 p.m.)
Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night to secure a playoff berth.
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Frozen Four in Las Vegas: Denver beats Wisconsin 2-1 for its 11th national title
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Sat, Apr 11, 2026 (9:15 p.m.)
Denver has thrived in the uncomfortable, refusing to panic even when the opponent is dominating play.
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Guest column: Vegas culture demands soaring mascot for NBA expansion franchise
By George Denny | Sat, Apr 11, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Despite birds being a popular category for the past century, the Las Vegas Vultures offer a fresh look as the only Vultures currently alive in pro sports, and the only Vultures with any brand recognition.
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Las Vegas Aces set to bring back title-winning core of Gray, Young and Loyd
Associated Press | Sat, Apr 11, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Las Vegas Aces are set to run it back with the core group that helped them win the WNBA championship last year — the franchise's third in four seasons.
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‘New king of Las Vegas’ is celebrated with Strip parade
By Jessica Hill, Associated Press | Fri, Apr 10, 2026 (9:07 p.m.)
Riding down the Las Vegas Strip in a pink low-rider with two showgirls at his side, Bruno Mars was declared the “new king of Las Vegas" on Friday.
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Review: Drain brings its signature surf-soaked hardcore to a sold-out House of Blues Las Vegas
Gabriela Rodriguez | Fri, Apr 10, 2026 (4:26 p.m.)
Over the past 12 years, the band has carved a path through DIY rooms, vet halls and festival stages, working up to House of Blues.
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WWE taking over Las Vegas chapels to make ‘tag teams for life’ with ‘WWEdding’
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (10:59 a.m.)
Five couples will trade vows for a very different kind of “I do” this month, as ESPN hosts a first-ever WWE-themed wedding experience in Las Vegas ahead of WrestleMania 42 ...
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Dangerous driving: Las Vegans’ need for speed has deadly outcomes on the road
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is fully invested in the three-pronged approach state and local agencies are taking to reduce and hopefully eliminate traffic-related fatalities, keeping those numbers falling from their 2024 high.
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Bruno Mars to be honored with Las Vegas Strip parade and street name
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The parade on April 10 begins near Bellagio on Las Vegas Boulevard and ends at T-Mobile Arena’s Toshiba Plaza, and that stretch, Park Avenue, will be renamed Bruno Mars Drive.
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Why new coach is trying to change his infamous style with the Golden Knights
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
For maybe the first time in the more than 25 years since he emerged as an NHL coach, John “Torts” Tortorella was easy to miss while on the bench with Team USA in February at the Olympics in Italy.
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Inside The Shag Room’s role as an incubator for emerging talent at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
For the past five years, the intimate lounge known for its swanky hideaway vibe has evolved into a live music hub, hosting weekly open mic nights and curated showcases.
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States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
By Jessica Hill, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Nevada's largest utility says it will need three times the electricity required to power Las Vegas just to handle proposed data centers — and it probably can't do that without fossil fuels.
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Henderson’s Golden Boy Deli puts perfectly crafted sandwiches on a pedestal
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Owners Scott Arn and Ramtin Yashar, two former chefs of Downtown’s beloved Esther’s Kitchen, debuted the neighborhood deli with global flavors inspired by their travels.
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Co-creator Paul W. Downs on the final season of ‘Hacks’ and the main character energy of Las Vegas
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The fifth and final season of "Hacks," premiering April 9 on HBO, starts with this question: How does aging comedy diva Deborah Vance, who has been fighting to stay at center stage since season one, deal with being out of the spotlight?
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What you need to eat at Kyu at Fontainebleau
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Since opening with Fontainebleau in 2023, Kyu has satisfied tourists and locals alike with wood-fired cooking, innovative dishes and elevated atmosphere.
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Heavey: UNLV plans for new business school building, international expansion
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
When UNLV opened its doors in 1957, the campus was little more than a handful of buildings just off Maryland Parkway — two of which still stand today.
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Superfood recipes: Making the case for simple, affordable ingredients and real nourishment
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Many so-called superfoods are neither rare nor expensive. Instead, they are everyday ingredients that often go overlooked.
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Nevada’s new housing bill is working, but for whom?
Tyler Schneider | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
While Assembly Bill 540 casts a wide net, the most pressing aspect of the housing crisis persists: of 1,566 total units funded in the bill’s first disbursement, only 61 will explicitly serve extremely low-income households.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of April 9)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 9, 2026 (1 a.m.)
The current phase of your destiny could disturb you if you’re not super patient, Taurus. Life seems to be teasing you with promises that then go into hiding.
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Kirk Cousins, not Fernando Mendoza, is Raiders’ likeliest Week 1 starter
Case Keefer | Wed, Apr 8, 2026 (2:33 p.m.)
Don’t be surprised if and when Klint Kubiak ultimately deems Cousins the best option and makes the longtime Vikings and Commanders passer the 10th starting quarterback since the Raiders moved to Las Vegas to begin next season. ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: April 9-15
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 8, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, FKA twigs, Oklou, Tracy Morgan, MercyMe, Black Violin and more.
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Masters by the odds: An outright bet to make and three more to consider
Case Keefer | Wed, Apr 8, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The 2026 Masters may very well end with one of the best players in the world climbing to within one major victory of completing the career grand slam for himself. ...
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Top Tech Awards 2026 Nominations now open
VEGAS INC Staff | Wed, Apr 8, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Nominate tech professionals driving innovation across Southern Nevada through June 12
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Smith’s goal midway through the 3rd period helps the Golden Knights beat the Canucks 2-1
Associated Press | Tue, Apr 7, 2026 (10:12 p.m.)
Cole Smith's goal midway through the third period proved to be the winner as the Vegas Golden Knights held on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Tuesday night
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Raiders’ expected No. 1 pick Mendoza won’t be in Pittsburgh on draft day
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, Apr 7, 2026 (1:14 p.m.)
Fernando Mendoza won’t be in Pittsburgh when the Las Vegas Raiders call his name later this month in the NFL Draft. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback ...
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Venetian’s new Culinary Crossroads series brings storytelling to the table
Brock Radke | Tue, Apr 7, 2026 (6:57 a.m.)
The new event series brings many famous chefs and restaurateurs to a different kind of stage, allowing for more intimate interaction with guests.
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How the Iran war is already further driving up Las Vegas travel costs
Grace Da Rocha | Tue, Apr 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
As the war in Iran continues, its economic shockwaves are already being felt in Nevada — most visibly through rising fuel costs that could ripple through ...
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Life after Colandrea: Onetime 5-star recruit taking shot at redemption at UNLV
Ray Brewer | Tue, Apr 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
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 ...
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Duke, Florida betting favorites in Las Vegas to win 2027 basketball title
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, Apr 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Duke and Florida are the early favorites to win the 2027 NCAA men’s basketball national championship, according to the William Hill sportsbook.
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Vocalist Samara Joy shares a legacy of reimagined jazz at the Smith Center
Geoff Carter | Mon, Apr 6, 2026 (noon)
The six-time Grammy winner performs at Reynolds Hall for the first time on April 10.
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Digital shift reshapes charitable gaming
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Apr 6, 2026 (2 a.m.)
When Light & Wonder acquired Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming assets last year, the Las Vegas gaming giant wasn’t chasing jackpots—it was chasing bingo halls.
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of championship game
Case Keefer | Mon, Apr 6, 2026 (2 a.m.)
UConn has now won and covered eight straight Final Four games dating back to the 2009 semifinals when Michigan State somehow upset it 81-72 as 4-point underdogs. That’s the only Final Four game the program has ever lost. ...
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People on the Move: April 6, 2026
VEGAS INC Staff | Mon, Apr 6, 2026 (2 a.m.)
In the Notes: Anthony Molloy, Nevada Restaurant Association, Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Pizza Hut Foundation and more ...
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‘This is what I trained for’: Las Vegas teen revives neighbor in cardiac arrest
Ray Brewer | Sun, Apr 5, 2026 (2 a.m.)
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 ...
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Road closures, parking fees continue to exact toll on downtown Las Vegas businesses
Grace Da Rocha | Sun, Apr 5, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Construction projects and new parking fees in downtown Las Vegas are slowly strangling traffic to local businesses — and some haven’t survived. The latest casualty: the Arts District location of Dig It! Coffee Co. ...
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High School Heroes of 2026
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sun, Apr 5, 2026 (2 a.m.)
It’s our privilege at the Las Vegas Sun and Las Vegas Weekly to once again shine light on the remarkable acts of heroism, generosity, selflessness and community commitment exhibited by ...
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Final Four
Case Keefer | Sat, Apr 4, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The UConn Huskies have already clinched their place in the legacy of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. ...
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Former Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker set for Hall of Fame enshrinement
Associated Press | Sat, Apr 4, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
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Burlesque parody ‘ClueX’ unveils a murder mystery through striptease
Shannon Miller | Fri, Apr 3, 2026 (10:45 a.m.)
The audience members get to submit their accusations on which suspect they think is guilty in this murder mystery production, loosely based on the 1985 film "Clue."
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A note to readers of the Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Fri, Apr 3, 2026 (6:30 a.m.)
Today, for the first time since 1950, there was not a print edition of the Sun available in Las Vegas. This is a new stage in a long-running antitrust battle between the Sun and the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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Golden Knights score 3 times in 3rd period to beat Flames 6-3
Associated Press | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (10:37 p.m.)
Mitch Marner had three goals and two assists and the Golden Knights scored three times in the third period to defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Thursday night.
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Your 2026 guide to Las Vegas pool and dayclubs
Gabriela Rodriguez, Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Around here, we take our poolside partying pretty seriously. We plan entire weekends around it, anticipating those sun-soaked afternoons beside the DJ booth or in a cozy cabana.
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‘Three Generations of Polarized Light Art’ turns viewers into participants at Sahara West Library
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Austine Wood Comarow invented “Polage,” short for polarized collage, and brought it to Las Vegas in 1976, spawning a lineage of artistry.
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Congressional debate over Utah monument hits close to home for Nevadans
Tyler Schneider | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
With President Trump back in office, the future of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument management plan is in question. and the implications worry public land advocates.
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Gayle Clinard of the Clark County Museum Guild helps preserve Howard Hughes’ historic house
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The nonprofit guild is looking to raise $4.3 million for the Heritage in Motion project, which would relocate Hughes' Green House as a museum exhibit.
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Bob Taylor’s Ranch House, NADC Burger, Copper Sun and more Las Vegas dining news
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
After a strong pop-up at Resorts World last summer, NADC Burger is set to open a permanent Las Vegas location Downtown in mid-April.
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Chef Gene Villiatora’s Ai Pono Café takes Las Vegas diners deeper into Hawaiian cuisine
Tyler Schneider | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The tattoo-clad founder of Ai Pono Café at Durango is confident his Hawaiian street food is the most authentic in the Valley.
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Dawn of a new day: Tao Group Hospitality brings Omnia Dayclub to the Las Vegas Strip
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The 46,000-square-foot Omnia Dayclub and Skybar is set to open at Caesars Palace on May 15.
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‘Soulful Creatures’ unearths a centuries-old tradition at Bellagio Gallery
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
In Ancient Egypt, many animals were prized pets of royal families, worshipped and sometimes buried with their owners and mummified to join them in the afterlife.
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How to navigate Las Vegas dayclubs: What to wear, how to last and more
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The difference between a long, sun-soaked afternoon and a short-lived, overheated misstep often comes down to the basics.
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Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza puts on impressive show at Indiana’s biggest pro day
Associated Press | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Fernando Mendoza warmed up with his college roommate Wednesday while nearly two dozen college teammates took turns running the 40-yard dash.
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Hardcore trio Drain brings offbeat optimism and a new album to the House of Blues
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Twelve years in, Drain still feels like a band in constant motion: high-energy, scrappy and improbably joyful.
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One last hoops hurrah: College Basketball Crown tournament returns to Las Vegas
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
One of the best stories of this college basketball season originated in Las Vegas a year ago. Nebraska, which ultimately broke through with its first two NCAA Tournament wins in school history, held the nation’s longest win streak with 24 victories to start the season.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of April 2)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 2, 2026 (1 a.m.)
Nothing makes you relax better than being surrounded by elegance, grace, and loveliness, Libra. Now is a good time to recommit yourself to this key practice.
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Record low Colorado mountain snow won’t bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
Associated Press | Wed, Apr 1, 2026 (11:57 a.m.)
Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture: Colorado just had its worst snowpack since statewide record keeping began in 1941.
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Weather service: Las Vegas shatters March temperature record
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Wed, Apr 1, 2026 (8:34 a.m.)
The heat was so extreme that the monthly average would have broken April’s record as well, according to the weather service.
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Vote now for Las Vegas Weekly’s 2026 Best of Vegas Awards
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 1, 2026 (2 a.m.)
It’s time for Las Vegas Weekly readers to cast their ballots and honor the community’s favorites when it comes to arts and entertainment, food and drink, sports and recreation, and much more.
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Teen’s fight against drunk driving starts close to home in Southern Nevada
Hillary Davis | Wed, Apr 1, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Francesca Srinarayana, whose mother was nearly killed in a drunk driving collision before Francesca was born, is committed to making roads safer through her work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: April 2-8
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 1, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Unplugged Party at Area15, Slaughter to Prevail at Brooklyn Bowl, the Punk Rock Museum's third anniversary bash, the Sin City Showdown Demolition Derby at Core Arena and more.
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