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2010 Vegas' Best People
Best Investigative Reporter: George Knapp
Channel 8’s Peabody-winning Knapp isn’t afraid to offend or anger.
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2010 Vegas' Best People
Someone who still gives us hope
Barry Manilow. Larry Ruvo. God. Colonic Elvis. Wayne F. Newton...?
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2010 Vegas' Best People
Best Music Fan: Donald Hickey
From the earliest of Killers’ gigs to March’s Neon Reverb, The Donald has been an ever-present silhouette on the local scene for years.
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2010 Vegas' Best People
Best Politician (Left): Rory Reid
He suffers from a perceived lack of personality, and unfortunately has quite a controversial politician for a father. But no one can doubt Reid’s work ethic.
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2010 Vegas' Best People
Best Politician (Right): Brian Sandoval
The Tea Party thinks he’s a sham—how bad can he really be?
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2010 Vegas' Best People
Best Innovator: Dr. Florence Jameson
Jameson is helping dispel Vegas’ dismal health care reputation.
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News
Live animal exhibits on the Las Vegas Strip now less for show, more about education
Underneath the shining lights of the Las Vegas Strip, Adrienne Rowland walks among sharp-toothed sharks and brightly colored fish at Mandalay Bay. She watches as children run past in ...
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Gaming
Study links sports betting with binge drinking
A new study shows that sports bettors are more likely to binge drink than individuals who are not gambling at all or who are gambling in another way. The study from UNLV and the University of ...
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Sports
Aces' Candace Parker retiring from WNBA after legendary 16-year career
Candace Parker, one of the most notable women’s basketball players in history and part of the Las Vegas Aces championship team in 2023, has retired, she announced this morning on social media.
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Business
Financial literacy class sets teens on path to succeed in life
Richard Shipin, who teaches a financial literacy class at the Delta Academy, said it’s critical to instruct students about what’s ahead in life. Financial literacy, he says, is learning how ...
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Politics
Biden cuts into Trump’s lead in Nevada, new poll finds
A new poll conducted with 1,000 would-be voters in Nevada found what has been long suspected about November’s presidential race: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are ...
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Business
Why money burns a hole in your pocket and how to build financial resilience
When my kids were little, we would occasionally give them a few dollars as a reward. They would put the money in their pocket, then take it out and stare at it, then put it back into the pocket, and repeat. They clutched the money so tight for so long, it became a crumpled paper ball. They imagined the candies and toys they could buy and couldn’t wait to spend the money.
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News
Film shares Holocaust survivor’s message: Live a life with meaning
Ben Lesser’s harrowing survival in the Dachau concentration camp in southern Germany is part of the documentary, “Commit to a Life That Has Meaning — A Life That Matters, Inspired by ...
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Breaking News
What road woes? Series moves back to Dallas where Golden Knights have dominated
The Golden Knights tonight are looking to continue a trend in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Dallas Stars where the road team has won all four games. The series shifts to Dallas for Game 5 at 4:30 p.m. and will be aired on ESPN. Vegas’ 2-0 series lead quickly became knotted at 2-2 with ...
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Las Vegas
Golden Knights aim to dominate around net, retake control of series
The Golden Knights have taken shots from all over the ice in their playoff series against the Stars. The Stars have taken a different approach in winning the last two games to even the best-of-7 game series at 2-2 entering ...
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Sports
Despite Game 3 loss, Logan Thompson proved undeniable playoff ability
Vegas wasted one of the greatest individual postseason performances in franchise history by losing to Dallas and seeing its series lead decrease to 2-1. ...
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Breaking News
Clark County School District looks west to recruit new teachers
The Clark County School District is targeting Southern California with its newest educator recruiting campaign, the district announced Tuesday.
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Sports
Prideful prizefight: Álvarez vs. Munguía promises to be a memorable bout in honor of Mexico
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez has fought on Cinco de Mayo weekend nearly every year of his boxing career as a nod to his Mexican heritage.
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News
Pro-Palestinian ralliers at UNLV seek cease-fire, divestment
Calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and a conversation with UNLV administration on the university’s investments with companies that support Israel in its war with Hamas terrorists were sounded during an
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Breaking News
Golden Knights season ends against Dallas Stars in Game 7
The Golden Knights' season ended Sunday with a 2-1 loss at the Dallas Stars in Game 7 of their first round playoff series. Minutes after the defeat, a social media post ...
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Sports
Facing elimination, Golden Knights try to keep composure at home in Game 6
Composure is the focus for the Golden Knights going into Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars. Players say they can’t let the Stars take over the game’s momentum and they can’t panic when they’re down, especially considering it’s an elimination game for the defending champs. After winning ...
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Sports
Golden Knights need to show the innate resilience they claim in Game 4
Now might be the first real time Vegas can prove its long-touted calm under pressure and resilient nature. The Golden Knights understand the gravity of the moment, and they’re ...
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Sports
‘Hero’ Wanted: Knights need rescue from offensive decline in two straight losses
The best-of-seven series now stands at 2-2 headed back to Dallas for Game 5 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. ...
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Sports
Hill, Hanifin heroics push Vegas to Game 7 showdown in Dallas
A 23-save performance by goaltender Adin Hill gave Vegas a 2-0 win over Dallas on Friday at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights staved off elimination, tying the series at three games ...
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Sports
Golden Knights force a Game 7 with Stars via late Hanifin goal
The Golden Knights’ season isn’t over yet. Vegas staved off elimination Friday night at T-Mobile Arena, beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 to tie the teams' first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series at 3-3. ...
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A&E
What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 2-8, 2024 edition)
Find laughs with Matt Rife and Mike Epps, music with Duran Duran and Skrillex, and a lot more in this week’s Superguide.