Story archive for May 2026
Can X-rays save your EV battery? A UNLV professor is extending the life of tech
Hillary Davis | Sun, May 31, 2026 (2 a.m.)
A UNLV professor is looking to an unlikely source to extend the life of the lithium-ion batteries that have become a part of everyday life: X-rays.
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Who’s the Vegas retiree with the big offer for Greenland?
By Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli, New York Times Company | Sat, May 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Three weeks ago, police officers in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, went on high alert after an older American man, dressed in a sharp black suit, was spotted on the streets trying to get Greenlanders to sign on to a peculiar petition.
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From the risk room to the combat arena, fighting never stops for Nick Kalikas
Case Keefer | Sat, May 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
“When I was watching my son fighting, it all woke up a fire I didn’t know I had in me,” Nick Kalikas said. ...
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Green Valley Ranch debuts refreshed convention spaces as part of $200M overhaul
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sat, May 30, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Green Valley Ranch Resort has opened redesigned meeting and convention spaces as part of its ongoing $200 million transformation, including a new outdoor venue called The Lawn.
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Nick Garritano built a baseball powerhouse at CSN. Can he do it at UNLV?
Ray Brewer | Fri, May 29, 2026 (10:47 p.m.)
Nick Garritano, who compiled a 632-271 record in 16 seasons at the College of Southern Nevada, was announced as the Rebels next coach on Friday, the university said in a news release.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses
Associated Press | Fri, May 29, 2026 (10:09 p.m.)
Even if the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes did not stand out as the cream of the crop in the NHL during the regular season, they have clearly been the best during the playoffs.
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Caesars Entertainment to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6 billion deal
Ray Brewer | Published Thu, May 28, 2026 (5:58 a.m.)
The Caesars board of directors has unanimously approved the transaction and is recommending that shareholders adopt and approve the merger ...
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Raiders’ veteran, rookie quarterbacks building a brotherhood this offseason
Case Keefer | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The pair of freshly arrived quarterbacks are at the center of everything for the Raiders’ upcoming seventh season since moving to Las Vegas.
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Want to work? Tips for teens looking for a summer job
Tyler Schneider | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is a prime resource for learning how to stand out in the highly competitive summer job market.
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Add in some alternative screen time with F1 Arcade, Game Nest, the drive-in and more
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
You didn’t think we were that strict, did you? Screen time can be a good thing when it’s done right.
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Screen-free summer: Don’t let your devices get in the way of family fun
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
When there’s no school and it’s 110 degrees outside, it’s easy for kids and teens to get sucked into their phones and tablets.
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Ugly Duckling beautifies karaoke with deep cuts, chill vibes and concert-quality sound
Geoff Carter | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The songbook at this new Arts District spot is so vast that your go-to karaoke songs may be rendered obsolete.
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Get out of the house! How to keep all ages entertained all summer in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Whether you're looking for something active, creative or educational, this guide to affordable family activities around the Las Vegas Valley will cover all the bases.
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Working together: Making the most of summer with the family when you work from home
Brock Radke | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Parents and kids both need breaks in their day, and getting outside when the temperature cools is one way to get a little active.
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Omnia Dayclub arrives on the pool scene like a summer fever dream
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Omnia Dayclub’s grand opening weekend was, by all measures, a mini-festival, and next up is the innovative Daybreaker sober dance party.
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Barry Manilow on life after cancer: ‘I’m not ready to croak’
Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Barry Manilow steers a golf cart to the end of a long driveway, pulls to a stop and flings a plush toy goose across a manicured lawn to the delight of his two Labrador retrievers.
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Las Vegas Restaurant Week returns with fabulous menus and serious impact
Brock Radke | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Last year, more than 290 local restaurants participated, raising an all-time high $403,358 for Three Square and providing 1.2 million meals for those in need.
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Southern Nevada confronts a challenging future after water cuts further deplete Lake Mead
Tyler Schneider | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
This month, the Bureau of Reclamation released a study projecting Lake Mead could plummet to 1,021 feet by summer 2027, shattering its record low by more than 20 feet.
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10 at-home activities to engage teens’ minds
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Start a family book club, plan for regular sit-downs with tea and treats, and discuss the book chapter by chapter.
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Teen shop owner, artist and activist Kumei Norwood looks to the future
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 28, 2026 (2 a.m.)
As the 17-year-old entrepreneur prepares to enter a new stage of life—graduating from high school—we sat down to talk about the future of Tofu Tees and how building it has shaped her.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of May 28)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 28, 2026 (1 a.m.)
I invite you to be cunning while remaining honorable, Aries. Practice subtle strategy in service of higher aims.
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Shades of the 2023 Stanley Cup team: Golden Knights win with defense and goaltending
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Wed, May 27, 2026 (3:36 p.m.)
The tempting comparison, given the Golden Knights’ unexpected run to the Stanley Cup Final, would be to the team that shocked the NHL in 2018 by playing for the championship as a first-year franchise.
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National spotlight: FOX to televise UNLV football opener against Memphis
Ray Brewer | Wed, May 27, 2026 (12:44 p.m.)
The UNLV football season-opener against Memphis on Aug. 29 at Allegiant Stadium will be televised nationally on FOX, the Mountain West Conference said today.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: May 28-June 3
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 27, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Juvenile at Brooklyn Bowl, Danny Ocean at BleauLive Theater, Freddie Gibbs at House of Blues, Bryan Adams at Encore Theater and more.
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A terrible winter for snow heads into a bleak summer of drought
By Jack Healy, Reis Thebault and Scott Dance, New York Times Company | Wed, May 27, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The two towns are emblems of a water crisis spreading across the American West after one of its hottest, driest winters ever — and one that experts warn is a preview of hotter and drier years to come.
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Another Carter Hart gem gets Golden Knights back into Stanley Cup Final
Case Keefer | Published Tue, May 26, 2026 (9:13 p.m.)
Fans groaned all year that the Golden Knights had high upside if only they could find steadier play in net. Hart has given them steadier play in net. ...
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Sepultura’s farewell tour at House of Blues Las Vegas was a feral reminder of the band’s enduring power
Gabriela Rodriguez | Tue, May 26, 2026 (2:15 p.m.)
Across more than 40 years, the band has carved out a sound that fused thrash, death metal, nu metal and Brazilian rhythmic influence into something genuinely singular. Seeing the curtain begin to fall on that legacy felt surreal.
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Hoover Dam draped in flag for nation’s 250th birthday
Grace Da Rocha | Tue, May 26, 2026 (12:32 p.m.)
A 300-foot-wide, 150-foot-tall American flag now hangs across the face of Hoover Dam, illuminated by patriotic lighting in red, white and blue — what officials are calling ....
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The Altons bring romance, heartbreak and modern soul to Fergusons Downtown
Gabriela Rodriguez | Tue, May 26, 2026 (6 a.m.)
With last year's album, The Altons have fully settled into their velvet shadows of modern “souldies.”
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Golden Knights power play is humming in Western Conference Final
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Tue, May 26, 2026 (2 a.m.)
When Mark Stone returned to the Golden Knights' lineup for Sunday night's Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against Colorado, that also meant the return of Vegas' five-forward power play.
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UNLV lab using African clawed frogs to unlock the secrets of human eye repair
Grace Da Rocha | Tue, May 26, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Regeneration has long been the stuff of science fiction. At UNLV, researchers are now studying frogs that can regrow their eyes in days — work that could bring that idea closer to reality for human patients …
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Circa Resort & Casino is Your Home for The World’s Largest Soccer Tournament
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, Circa Resort & Casino transforms downtown Las Vegas into a World Soccer Championship fan zone, delivering full coverage of the world’s largest soccer tournament.
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Fred Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games in Las Vegas
Associated Press | Mon, May 25, 2026 (7:14 p.m.)
Fred Kerley ran 100 meters in a pedestrian 9.97 seconds Sunday night to win the Enhanced Games in a race where the sprinters had to be placed in the starting blocks four times because of false starts and untied shoes.
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Bongino’s criticism of Parler CEO was a ‘hyperbolic rant,’ not slander, Nevada court rules
Hillary Davis | Mon, May 25, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Right-wing media personality and former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino did not slander the CEO of a conservative social media network in a livestream because Bongino’s comments were ....
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Analysis: Record comeback puts Knights one win away from Stanley Cup Final
Case Keefer | Sun, May 24, 2026 (9:15 p.m.)
To beat Colorado in Game 3, Vegas was going to have to top the longtime Stanley Cup favorite at its own game. ...
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A 2-0 road start, then a hard lesson: The Golden Knights’ warning before Game 3
Associated Press | Sun, May 24, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Winning the first two games on the road, the Golden Knights returned home owning what seemed like complete control of their NHL playoffs series.
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Survey: Nevada Democratic primary voters value electability over progressive values
Ray Brewer | Sun, May 24, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The survey polled 1,000 registered voters likely to participate in Nevada’s Democratic presidential primary.
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BTS takes over Las Vegas: How the Bangtan boys are turning the Strip purple — and red — again
Associated Press | Sat, May 23, 2026 (2 a.m.)
BTS concerts are, by nature, global travel events. The ARIRANG World Tour has triggered what tourism researchers call “concert tourism” at scale ...
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Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead
Associated Press | Fri, May 22, 2026 (10:18 p.m.)
The Colorado Avalanche, the NHL's best team during the regular season, are in serious danger thanks to a Vegas squad that's on a run after a late-season coaching change.
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CCSD to offer free summer meals beginning Tuesday
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Fri, May 22, 2026 (2:19 p.m.)
The Clark County School District will provide free meals to children this summer through the Summer Food Service Program, with service beginning Tuesday, officials said today in a news release.
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A new Raiders offensive line and the same heavy workload: Ashton Jeanty’s Year 2 test
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Fri, May 22, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Ashton Jeanty spent his rookie season last year running behind an injured and ineffective Raiders offensive line, often getting met in the backfield by a defender just after being handed the ball.
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Hoover Dam to get new turbines, repairs with $52 million in federal funds
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, May 21, 2026 (9:02 p.m.)
The Bureau of Reclamation is releasing $52 million to fund upgrades and repairs at the Hoover Dam, officials announced today.
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Lotus of Siam is back, Resorts World introduces Savor Society and more Vegas dining news
Brock Radke | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
A smashburger convergence: NADC has opened Downtown while Redhead Burger is open at the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian.
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BTS is back: Exploring K-pop’s ascension and fandom in Las Vegas
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Las Vegas will be a witness to this history-making run when BTS returns to Allegiant Stadium on May 23-24 and 27-28.
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2026 Primary Election Guide: Endorsements
Las Vegas Sun Staff, Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
We have teamed up with our partners on the Las Vegas Sun editorial team to offer our recommendations in select races.
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2026 Primary Election Guide: What you need to know
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Early voting for the primary election opens on May 23.
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2026 Primary Election Guide: Voting sites
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Check out this list of long-term and short-term voting sites and mail ballot drop-off locations.
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Ghost Mutt Records presses undiscovered music onto vinyl
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Dustin Pike is an electrical engineer by trade, but Ghost Mutt Records is his personal crusade. Since launching the label, he’s pressed and distributed 18 releases.
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Miss Kitty Baby hosts cocktail parties at home, and you should, too
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Inspired by her desert surroundings, she created a lavender rosemary gimlet.
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Presenting Vegas Inc’s 2026 Health Care Headliners
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Celebrating the medical professionals who uplift health care in Southern Nevada
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Wynn headliner Sebastian Maniscalco talks fear, fulfillment and 100 shows at Encore Theater
Tyler Schneider | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Maniscalco returns to his Las Vegas Strip home stage May 23-24.
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Keep your Memorial Day weekend rolling with this party-packed Las Vegas itinerary
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
It’s bound to be a bacchanal of blowouts at Vegas dayclubs and nightclubs, and if you’re going to make the most of it, you’ll need this guide.
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No Punk Rock Bowling? No problem: Mosh it out in Vegas during Memorial Day weekend
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
PRB might be taking a smoke break this year, but Las Vegas still has enough volume to rattle your fillings loose all weekend long.
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2026 Primary Election Guide: How your vote can impact Nevada’s affordable housing shortage
Tyler Schneider | Thu, May 21, 2026 (2 a.m.)
From diversifying the state’s economy to bolstering its teaching and healthcare workforces, everything starts with a safe and affordable place to live.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of May 21)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 21, 2026 (1 a.m.)
To be blunt, dear Libra, I think you need soul medicine that’s most available in frontiers, borderlands and thresholds.
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Golden Knights roll to early lead, hold off Avs 4-2 to open Western Conference Final
Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference Final by holding ...
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Trump signs law clearing path for Southern Nevada water pipeline
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Wed, May 20, 2026 (2:06 p.m.)
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has won federal authorization to build a 40-mile water pipeline beneath a Clark County conservation area, a project lawmakers say will safeguard the region’s water supply for generations.
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Clark County approves permits for Las Vegas’ first standalone children’s hospital
Grace Da Rocha | Wed, May 20, 2026 (1:35 p.m.)
Clark County unanimously approved the development and use permits for Intermountain Health’s proposed standalone children’s hospital in the southwest valley.
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EDC to expand to two weekends in 2027 with new Dust Till Dawn experience
Brock Radke | Wed, May 20, 2026 (8 a.m.)
Returning to the Speedway in 2027, EDC will unveil a new Dusk Till Dawn concept that will span two consecutive weekends and 12 days, starting May 14.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: May 21-27
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 20, 2026 (5:40 a.m.)
Hilary Duff at Voltaire, Flavor Flav at Ghostbar, Jeezy at PH Live, Zarna Garg at Palazzo Theatre, Mahjong Social at the Space and more.
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Marner’s Vegas reinvention: From Toronto heat to a Western Conference final run
By Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Wed, May 20, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Mitch Marner isn't about to start bragging, to express any kind of feelings of vindication in proving wrong those who questioned and even doubted whether he could deliver at this time of year.
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Clark County extends Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037
Grace Da Rocha | Tue, May 19, 2026 (9:32 p.m.)
The Clark County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution extending the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s presence on the Strip through 2037.
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El condado de Clark prorroga el Gran Premio de Las Vegas hasta 2037
La Comisión del Condado de Clark aprobó el martes por unanimidad una resolución que prorroga la celebración del Gran Premio de Las Vegas en el Strip hasta 2037.
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EDM pioneer Paul Oakenfold reflects on EDC Las Vegas history
John Taylor | Published Tue, May 19, 2026 (3:06 p.m.)
Paul Oakenfold, the pioneering electronic music DJ and producer, looked out over the Electric Daisy Carnival grounds from a private box atop the Las Vegas Motor Speedway grandstand.
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Sun Standout Awards spotlight Southern Nevada high schools’ highest athletic achievers
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, May 19, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Sun Standout Awards at South Point Showroom closed out another banner year for Las Vegas high school sports.
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Lo que significa para Nevada el ataque de la Corte Suprema a los derechos de voto de los afroamericanos
Tyler Schneider | Tue, May 19, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Varios estados del sur están tomando medidas para redefinir los distritos electorales de cara a las próximas elecciones.
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Tales from the trenches of EDC’s 30th year
Tyler Schneider | Mon, May 18, 2026 (4:49 p.m.)
Recapping the sights, sounds and spectacle of Electric Daisy Carnival 2026.
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Las Vegas entertainment schedule adds country, rock, Latin and Christian acts
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, May 18, 2026 (1:30 p.m.)
Promoters on Monday rolled out a sweeping expansion of the Las Vegas entertainment calendar, announcing a slate of major shows stretching from midsummer through the end of the year…
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Las Vegas teacher who saved student’s life to be honored at Sun Standout Awards
Hillary Davis | Mon, May 18, 2026 (2 a.m.)
By the panicked shouting of the boy’s classmates, Steven Mull knew this was a true emergency.
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Avs forward Nicolas Roy puts Vegas friendships on hold as he meets his old team in conference finals
Associated Press | Mon, May 18, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Nicolas Roy still has his place in Las Vegas. He still has plenty of friends on the Golden Knights. He still has those cherished memories, too, from helping them win a Stanley Cup title three years ago.
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Things to do in Las Vegas during Memorial Day weekend 2026
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, May 18, 2026 (midnight)
Kick off summer in Las Vegas this Memorial Day weekend with new AREA15 thrills, Nevada road trips, rail bike tours and museum events.
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Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards in Las Vegas
Associated Press | Sun, May 17, 2026 (8:03 p.m.)
Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was ...
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Chelsea Gray makes the go-ahead jumper in Aces’ win over Dream
Associated Press | Sun, May 17, 2026 (7:57 p.m.)
Chelsea Gray made a fadeaway jumper in the lane with 3.6 seconds to play, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 85-84 on Sunday.
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Avalanche taking advantage of break ahead of series with Golden Knights
Vegas has a new coach in John Tortorella but several remaining players from the team that won the Stanley Cup title in 2023. They also have Mitch Marner...
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A’ja Wilson has 45-point masterpiece, her WNBA-record 5th game with 40 or more
Associated Press | Fri, May 15, 2026 (9:25 p.m.)
A'ja Wilson had a historic night, putting on an offensive display while scoring from nearly everywhere on the court. The four-time WNBA MVP ...
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How Sunday wind gusts could affect the final night of Electric Daisy Carnival
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Fri, May 15, 2026 (2:58 p.m.)
High winds could complicate the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival this weekend, as forecasters warn of gusts strong enough to affect conditions at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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NHL fines Tortorella $100K, strips Golden Knights of draft pick after media blackout
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Fri, May 15, 2026 (2:14 p.m.)
The NHL fined Golden Knights coach John Tortorella $100,000 and stripped Las Vegas of its 2026 second-round draft pick Friday, punishing the club for what the league called "flagrant violations" of its playoff media regulations ...
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UNLV degree is great, but graduate’s big achievement came in legislative win
Grace Da Rocha | Fri, May 15, 2026 (2 a.m.)
When Fallon resident Kelli Kelly walks across the stage at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center tonight to receive her master’s degree in urban leadership, she’ll do so knowing her work created real change.
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El título de la UNLV es fantástico, pero el gran logro de esta graduada fue su victoria legislativa
Associated Press | Fri, May 15, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Cuando Kelli Kelly, residente de Fallon, suba al escenario del Thomas & Mack Center de la UNLV esta noche para recibir su maestría en liderazgo urbano, lo hará sabiendo que su arduo trabajo ha generado un cambio real.
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Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher
Associated Press | Thu, May 14, 2026 (9:46 p.m.)
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals ...
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Analysis: Raiders’ schedule sets stronger path for Mendoza to start right away
Case Keefer | Thu, May 14, 2026 (5:07 p.m.)
The Raiders open with a Sunday Sept. 13 home game against the fellow rebuilding Miami Dolphins, which project to have one of the worst defenses in the NFL. ...
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Report: Las Vegas among cities at highest risk for disease-carrying pests this summer
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Las Vegas is one of 10 U.S. cities at heightened risk for disease-spreading pest activity this spring and summer, according to a new forecast from the National Pest Management Association.
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Wild Bill rides again: Golden Knights turn to healthy Karlsson to extend Stanley Cup Playoff run
Case Keefer | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
As William Karlsson closed in on a return to the ice for the first time in six months at the onset of the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks, coach John Tortorella pleaded patience ...
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Controversial Enhanced Games arrive at Resorts World on May 24
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Participating athletes are allowed, even encouraged, to use performance-enhancing substances.
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Why Nevadans should care about the Supreme Court dismantling protections for fair representation of Black voters
Tyler Schneider | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Nevada Democratic U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, called it a “direct attack on voting rights, fair representation, and Black political power.”
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Sartiano’s brings Manhattan steakhouse confidence and Italian indulgence to Wynn
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The brainchild of legendary chef and three-time James Beard Award winner Alfred Portale, Sartiano’s exudes luxury and refinement from the moment guests arrive.
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Honky tonkin’: Las Vegas country bars connect fans to the music
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
In 2024, the Strip saw two celebrity owned country bars open—Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, followed by Jason Aldean’s Kitchen and Bar. And by the end of this year, we’ll have another one with Luke Combs’ Category 10.
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Country pop icon Shania Twain is back in Vegas to host her first ACM Awards
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Ahead of her debut hosting gig, Shania spoke with the Weekly about her love for Las Vegas and Sabrina Carpenter and the possibility of a dream duet with Blake Shelton.
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Hospitality leader Cliff Atkinson on his exciting move to the Fremont Street Experience
Brock Radke | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Atkinson believes FSE is going through a bit of a renaissance as tourism moves through a period where visitors are really hunting for value.
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Tailgate Beach Club arrives as a sports oasis, just in time for an action-packed season
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Las Vegas’ evolution into a “crazy sports mecca” opened up a new lane for the Mandalay Bay dayclub.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of May 14)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 14, 2026 (1 a.m.)
Do your best to navigate through conflict or alienation, and then instigate generous acts of rebonding, Scorpio. Don’t sulk, be evasive or go silent. Be creative as you work to replenish what was damaged.
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Chennedy Carter scores 27, A’ja Wilson gets another double-double and the Aces rout the Sun 98-69
Associated Press | Wed, May 13, 2026 (9:12 p.m.)
Chennedy Carter scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting, A’ja Wilson had 14 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces routed the Connecticut Sun 98-69 on Wednesday night.
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A’s Player of the Month: Mojave’s Derriah Wren
Ray Brewer | Wed, May 13, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Both the Mojave girls and boys teams claimed Class 4A Mountain Region titles last week. The state tournament is this weekend.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: May 14-20
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 13, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Santana at House of Blues, Lee Brice at Fremont Street Experience, Nevada Ballet Theatre at the Smith Center, Khalid at PH Live and more this week.
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Analysis: Pavel Dorofeyev saves Golden Knights again, comes of age in playoffs
Case Keefer | Published Tue, May 12, 2026 (11:01 p.m.)
Dorofeyev might have put together his most memorable game ever Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena by scoring twice including an overtime game-winner to lead Vegas to a 3-2 win over Anaheim. ...
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Beyond the Speedway: The best EDC Week DJ sets to catch this year
Tyler Schneider | Tue, May 12, 2026 (5:56 a.m.)
EDC Week offers phenomenal shows spread across a number of iconic Las Vegas venues, plenty of places to get your party on if you’re skipping the fest.
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Golden Knights lived on their penalty kill before the Ducks finally made them pay
Associated Press | Mon, May 11, 2026 (8:51 p.m.)
The Golden Knights' penalty kill, backed by goalie Carter Hart's stellar play, has been so good that Vegas has been able to get away with committing more penalties than usual.
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Las Vegas chips away at housing shortage with new senior units
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, May 11, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Mary McCarthy left California a decade ago, priced out of a state she could no longer afford. She settled into an apartment complex in Henderson — a comfortable enough life until last year, when the community dropped its ...
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TeachAAPI brings Asian American history and joy to CCSD classrooms
Hillary Davis | Mon, May 11, 2026 (2 a.m.)
In Anna Comia’s third-grade classroom at Ortwein Elementary School, more than half of the children have Asian or Pacific Islander heritage.
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People on the Move: May 11, 2026
VEGAS INC Staff | Mon, May 11, 2026 (2 a.m.)
In the Notes: Serving Our Communities Foundation, PT’s Taverns, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Credit One Bank, DuAne Young and more ...
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Golden Knights fall in Game 4 against Ducks; series even
Associated Press | Sun, May 10, 2026 (9:01 p.m.)
Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden scored for the Golden Knights, whose three-game road winning streak ended. Game 5 is Tuesday in Las Vegas ...
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Mojave Max emerges, setting record for latest-ever spring appearance
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sun, May 10, 2026 (8:49 p.m.)
The desert tortoise Mojave Max emerged from his burrow inside the Springs Preserve at 12:50 p.m. Sunday in setting a new record for the latest arrival in his history ...
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Bishop Gorman launches athletic hall of fame with star-studded class
Ray Brewer | Sun, May 10, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The photo greeted guests like an old friend Saturday night, anchoring the ceremony for Bishop Gorman High’s inaugural athletic hall of fame class.
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CCSD plots legislative push on funding as student enrollment declines
Hillary Davis | Sat, May 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Clark County School District may carry a bill in next spring’s Legislature that reexamines state funding as enrollment declines here and around Nevada. Officials acknowledge that it's a big topic ...
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CBS Sports projects UNLV for 12-team College Football Playoff
Ray Brewer | Sat, May 9, 2026 (2 a.m.)
The Rebels have been one of the nation’s notable turnaround stories over the past three seasons, leveraging the allure of home games at Allegiant Stadium and a $34.8 million on-campus practice facility to upgrade their roster ...
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Marner’s hat trick propels Golden Knights to 6-2 rout of Ducks and 2-1 series lead
Associated Press | Fri, May 8, 2026 (10:11 p.m.)
Mitch Marner had three goals and an assist in his first career playoff hat trick, and the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round series.
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Oct. 1 survivors gather on Strip to preview Forever One memorial
Grace Da Rocha | Fri, May 8, 2026 (11:34 a.m.)
Fifty-eight survivors of the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting on the Strip stood together Thursday evening in a circle on the future grounds of the permanent memorial. Each held a picture of someone lost in the massacre nine years ago.
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Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame to induct key figures behind UNLV championship era
Ray Brewer | Fri, May 8, 2026 (2 a.m.)
For one night, UNLV basketball’s golden era returns to the spotlight — not on the court, but in memory — as two architects of its rise are honored ...
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No Doubt’s Las Vegas residency turns Sphere into a ska-punk time capsule
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, May 7, 2026 (1:34 p.m.)
For two hours, the scrappy garage-born Anaheim band resurrected the sweaty, irreverent energy that launched them out of Orange County clubs and into alt-rock canon.
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Fireworks series will light up the Las Vegas skyline leading up to nation’s 250th birthday
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Thu, May 7, 2026 (10:13 a.m.)
Las Vegas will mark America’s 250th birthday by stretching Independence Day into an eight-week spectacle, with rotating fireworks displays across the Strip and downtown on consecutive Saturdays from June 6 through July 25 ...
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Sunset Station’s outdoor jazz series kicks off May 16
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
You may know about the Dispensary Lounge, Maxan Jazz and Vic’s, and now, there’s yet another place to see live jazz in the Valley this summer.
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Las Vegas concert calendar expands with Mary J. Blige, Squeeze, Jay and Silent Bob
John Taylor | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
A flurry of major concert announcements over the past 48 hours has packed Las Vegas’ premier stages with new bookings stretching from summer through fall.
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Maximize recovery with these methods that boost healing and repair
Jessie O'Brien | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Recovery is part of exercise. Taking the time to treat your muscles gives them the opportunity to strengthen and rebuild.
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With superstar A’ja Wilson, defending champion Aces go into new season both stable and reloaded
Case Keefer | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
A’ja Wilson is coming off one of the best stretches in WNBA history, having led the Las Vegas Aces to a third title in four years and winning a fourth career Most Valuable Player award last season ...
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Get to know new LV Philharmonic music director Rei Hotoda
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Hotoda has spent more than two decades leading the Fresno Philharmonic and guest conducting for the symphony orchestras of Chicago, Hawaii, Winnipeg and even Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas Ballpark debuts gourmet 2026 menu beyond hot dogs
John Taylor | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
For 2026, the Aviators’ home is rolling out wood-fired pizza, Philly steaks, Hawaiian-inspired plates, taco carts, smashburgers and a menu that reads like someone raided the city’s food scene and put it in the grandstand behind home plate.
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World Party Parade brings Electric Daisy Carnival to the Las Vegas Strip
Geoff Carter | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
EDC returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway May 15-17, but its colorful spectacle will take to the streets one day earlier.
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Filipino Town: Las Vegas community builds on a cultural legacy
Tyler Schneider | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
One year after the establishment of an official cultural district, Filipino Town leaders chase visions of what it—and the community it celebrates—could ultimately grow into.
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Nevada officials challenge Trump’s executive order on mail ballots ahead of June 9 primary
Tyler Schneider | Thu, May 7, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is co-leading a 24-state coalition in a lawsuit seeking to block the order, arguing that it unconstitutionally subverts states’ authority to administer their own elections.
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Free Will Astrology (Week of May 7)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 7, 2026 (1 a.m.)
Be alert for key insights that emerge from improvisation and experimentation, Capricorn.
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Analysis: Golden Knights’ offense pulls another playoff vanishing act in Game 2 loss
Case Keefer | Wed, May 6, 2026 (10:12 p.m.)
The Ducks silenced the Golden Knights’ attack in Game 2 of the teams’ best-of-seven series Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena, capturing a 3-1 victory to even the series at one game apiece. ...
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Helldorado Days Parade rolls through downtown Las Vegas on Saturday
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Wed, May 6, 2026 (1:10 p.m.)
The Helldorado Days Parade returns Saturday to downtown Las Vegas to celebrate the community’s past and future. Starting at 10 a.m., the procession will travel north along Fourth Street from Gass Avenue to Stewart Avenue, showcasing the diversity and ...
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Report: Las Vegas home prices dip in April
VEGAS INC Staff | Wed, May 6, 2026 (5 a.m.)
The sales price for a single-family home in the Las Vegas area declined in April when compared to a year ago, according to a report released this morning by the Las Vegas Realtors trade group. The median price of existing single-family homes sold in ...
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Analysis: Fernando Mendoza aces first impression on field with Raiders
Case Keefer | Wed, May 6, 2026 (2 a.m.)
All eyes were trained on the Heisman Trophy- and national championship-winning quarterback who went first overall in last month’s NFL Draft, and he didn’t give them any reason to stray. ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: May 7-13
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 6, 2026 (2 a.m.)
DJ Snoopadelic at Zouk, Widespread Panic at Virgin, Dylan Scott at Green Valley Ranch, Miss Behave’s Game Show at Majestic and more.
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Erick Harper receives 4-year contract extension as UNLV athletics head
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, May 5, 2026 (4:19 p.m.)
UNLV has extended athletic director Erick Harper on a four-year contract, Interim President Chris Heavey announced today.
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Switch up traditional Mother’s Day brunch at these Las Vegas gems
Shannon Miller, Brock Radke, Gabriela Rodriguez | Tue, May 5, 2026 (10:45 a.m.)
Try something a little different this year, from Galpão Gaucho to Hofbräuhaus.
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Analysis: Same recent stars emerge as Knights survive sloppy opener with Ducks
Case Keefer | Published Mon, May 4, 2026 (9:58 p.m.)
The Golden Knights could have played better overall, but players like Hart, Dorofeyev, Marner and Howden continued to prove reliable even on a lesser night for the team. ...
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5 thoughts: Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live, May 1
Gabriela Rodriguez, Amber Sampson | Mon, May 4, 2026 (4:43 p.m.)
Opening night of Mary J. Blige’s My Life, My Story residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM felt less like a concert and more like being invited into her living room while she played her favorite records.
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Duran Duran takes a victory lap at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Geoff Carter | Mon, May 4, 2026 (4:27 p.m.)
Duran Duran has never worn the "legacy act" title comfortably; they like to mix things up. But at Fontainebleau, every hit received a faithful, sonically muscular performance, aimed directly at the hearts of longtime fans.
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Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ raves about Trump during White House visit
Ray Brewer | Mon, May 4, 2026 (3:47 p.m.)
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 ...
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Bishop Gorman product Jonathan Brady signed by Raiders
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, May 4, 2026 (1:42 p.m.)
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed undrafted free agent wide receiver Jonathan Brady, a Bishop Gorman High School graduate, the team announced Monday.
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Ducks bring speed to challenge the playoff-tested Golden Knights
By Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Mon, May 4, 2026 (8:01 a.m.)
If the first round of the NHL playoffs played out almost exactly like the opening series a year ago when the Golden Knights eliminated Minnesota in six games, their next opponent is a striking reminder to the one they just vanquished.
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Eagles to extend residency at Sphere in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, May 4, 2026 (7:29 a.m.)
The Eagles are adding six performances to their residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, the band announced, citing overwhelming demand.
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UNLV basketball lands two transfers to close weekend
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Published Sun, May 3, 2026 (2:41 p.m.)
He appeared in nine games as a sophomore at Mississippi State before landing at Central Florida.
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Nevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River
Ian James Los Angeles Times (TNS) | Sun, May 3, 2026 (2 a.m.)
With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced Friday that they have agreed on a water-saving plan for the next two years.
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Golden Knights build on late-season success under coach John Tortorella in playoffs
John Coon, Associated Press | Sun, May 3, 2026 (2 a.m.)
John Tortorella and the Vegas Golden Knights are off to the second round of the NHL playoffs after pushing aside the pesky Utah Mammoth.
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High school students take the fight against tobacco to CSN
Grace Da Rocha | Sun, May 3, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Jeana Kim remembers the day her friend’s father died from health complications tied to years of smoking. Watching someone her own age carry that grief shook her to the core.
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A Las Vegas teen got a Make-A-Wish. She passed it on to future nurses.
Grace Da Rocha | Sun, May 3, 2026 (2 a.m.)
When Gabrie Ann Nakhle was approached by the Make-A-Wish Foundation during her leukemia treatment last year, the 14-year-old knew exactly what she wanted.
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Morgan Wallen rocks Larry Johnson UNLV jersey at Allegiant Stadium show
Ray Brewer | Sat, May 2, 2026 (10:04 a.m.)
The country star stepped out in a Larry Johnson No. 4 UNLV basketball jersey during part of his performance at Allegiant Stadium, giving a nod to Las Vegas basketball royalty.
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Spirit Airlines ceases operations. Las Vegas airport says all 16 routes still covered
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sat, May 2, 2026 (9:24 a.m.)
Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions of Americans.
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Henderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance
Ray Brewer | Sat, May 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
Duncan, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School in Henderson, won the Elks Free Throw National Hoop Shoot on April 18 in Chicago with a perfect 25-of-25 performance ...
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MGM Grand launches retro gaming lounge with free play for guests
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sat, May 2, 2026 (2 a.m.)
MGM Grand has opened Bonus Round Totally Awesome Bar + Arcade, a 21-and-older venue that blends classic arcade games with cocktails, casual food and a throwback vibe ....
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Tupac Shakur’s stepbrother files wrongful death lawsuit, 29 years after Las Vegas murder
By Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times Company | Fri, May 1, 2026 (1:05 p.m.)
The stepbrother of rapper Tupac Shakur filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Duane Keith Davis, who was charged with Shakur’s murder in 2023 after a decades-long investigation failed to make meaningful progress ...
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Las Vegas gas prices near $5.20 as Middle East tensions drive fuel costs
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Fri, May 1, 2026 (8:10 a.m.)
The national average is about $4.23 per gallon, according to AAA, leaving Las Vegas drivers paying roughly $1 more per gallon than the U.S. average.
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