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Las Vegas residents urged to keep it safe and sane for Fourth of July revelry
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 2 a.m. Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español. T he Fourth of July tradition of families igniting fireworks in celebration comes with a heightened warning this week from fire officials across Southern Nevada:...
Mizzou alum Sophie Cunningham’s stats in Indiana's win over Las Vegas
Former Missouri women’s basketball star Sophie Cunningham helped Indiana back to a winning record Thursday night, as the Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 81-54 in Indianapolis to move above .500 on the season. It wasn’t Cunningham’s most active...

WNBA fans claim Indiana Fever are better off without Caitlin Clark after dominant victory over Las Vegas Aces
By ERIC BLUM Published: 00:51 EDT, 4 July 2025 | Updated: 00:54 EDT, 4 July 2025 Fans from a few WNBA teams are claiming the Indiana Fever would be better off without superstar Caitlin Clark after she sat out her fourth straight game on Thursday...

Woman arrested for sending letter with 'hoax substance' to Las Vegas United Healthcare branch
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A woman is being held on a $50,000 bail for mailing a letter with a mysterious substance to an insurance office in Las Vegas, according to LVMPD. On June 24, Metro police received a call at around 9:40 a.m. about a United...

Nevada's Titus fights back on gambling hit in Trump tax bill
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 2 a.m. U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., is set to introduce legislation to kill a controversial provision in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” overhauling how taxes are calculated for gamblers. The change, a...

Wizards Pursue Jonathan Kuminga Amid Growing Trade Interest
The Washington Wizards have emerged as a potential suitor for Jonathan Kuminga, the restricted free agent forward from the Golden State Warriors. Various teams, including the Kings, Heat, Bulls, Bucks, and Nets, have shown interest in Kuminga as...

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever game player stats and box score for Jul 3 | 2025 WNBA season
The Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces battled on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Coming into the game, both teams have identical 8-8 records. Indiana is fresh off its 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup win against the league-best...

Veterinarian Tony Luchetti joins board of Carson City’s Feeding Pets of the Homeless
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Feeding Pets of the Homeless, the leading national nonprofit exclusively focused on supporting pets of people experiencing homelessness, announces the appointment of Tony Luchetti, DVM, to its Board of Directors. Luchetti is...

WalletHub Names Las Vegas Best City to Celebrate the Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July just around the corner and Americans starting to plan their summer celebrations, Las Vegas has claimed the top spot on personal finance website WalletHub’s 2025 list of the best places to celebrate Independence Day. Las...

Nevada moves emergency management to governor's office for improved disaster response
CARSON CITY, Nev. — In response to an increase in emergencies and disasters across the state, Nevada lawmakers have passed Assembly Bill 553, transferring oversight of the state's emergency management agency from the Office of the Military to the...

Las Vegas still in the dark about short-lived ‘sanctuary’ designation
Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley said she didn’t “encourage or discourage” the Metropolitan Police Department from signing a formal agreement with federal authorities for immigration enforcement collaboration at the county jail, but she said in a...

ai Pazzi: Fabio Viviani Brings Elevated Italian Dining to JW Marriott Las Vegas
Las Vegas's dining scene just got a major Italian upgrade. Celebrity chef and restaurateur Fabio Viviani has officially opened the doors to ai Pazzi, an elevated Italian dining experience at the JW Marriott Las Vegas The Resort At Summerlin. The...

Severe Storms Damaged Power Lines, Causing Chaos in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Severe storms hit Las Vegas on Tuesday, damaging power lines and leaving thousands without electricity. Wind gusts reached up to 70 mph, causing around 50 power poles to fall across the valley. According to NV Energy, just...

Independence Day Calls for the Governed to Protect Their 'Consent'
The words “consent of the governed” as enshrined in the Declaration of Independence are central to our founding, but unfamiliar to many Americans, un-taught by American educators, and ignored by a large swath of elected officials. That governments...

Hacks To Stay Cool During Nevada Summer Power Outages
The Dreaded Power Outage A recent storm rolled through our area and knocked out power to some residents. You know how it is—you're savoring that escape from the heat, then something flickers, and the cool comfort you took for granted slips away...

Las Vegas Raiders Dubbed “Best Landing Spot” For Free Agent Star
Getty Mike Hilton celebrates in the Bengals game against the Tennessee Titans on December 15, 2024. As of right now, the Las Vegas Raiders are heading into the 2025 NFL season with a #1 nickelback who has only made 12 career NFL starts. No...

Las Vegas police union will not go on strike, president says
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association is instructing members to show up to work Friday, roughly two weeks after it had asked Metropolitan Police Department employees to consider a work stoppage and advocate for higher wages in the face of a...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:53 p.m. EDT
Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged NEW YORK (AP) — Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split. Their representatives confirmed the breakup to multiple media outlets Thursday. The 40-year-old...

Nevada entomologist retires after four decades dedicated to ecosystem protection
Dr. Julian Joseph (J.J.) Goicoechea Director | Nevada Department of Agriculture Website Dr. Julian Joseph (J.J.) Goicoechea Director | Nevada Department of Agriculture Website The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has announced the retirement...

Las Vegas emerges as a premier destination for major league sports business
Carolyn G. Goodman Mayor at City of Las Vegas | WikipediaCarolyn G. Goodman Mayor at City of Las Vegas | Wikipedia In recent years, Las Vegas has emerged as a leading destination for major league sports and related industries. The city is not only...