LOCAL NEWS

Strip casino shows off new high-limit slot room, debuts $5M linked progressives

July 9, 2026
The Cosmopolitan hotel-casino opened a newly remodeled high-limit gaming room Thursday featuring the casino industry’s first $5 million linked slot progressives, part of an overhaul aimed at expanding premium gaming…

Strip casino agrees to $7.2M settlement with regulators over illegal bookmaker

July 9, 2026
The operators of The Venetian were fined by Nevada gaming regulators over illegal gambling activities tied to convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer.

Judge reduces bail for defendant accused of killing daughter in DUI crash

July 9, 2026
Defense attorneys wanted him to be released from jail in time for her funeral. The judge reduced bail from $500,000 to $25,000.

Former champion busts WSOP Main Event on bubble in shocking hand — WATCH

July 9, 2026
Former champion Chris Moneymaker was eliminated from the World Series of Poker Main Event early in Day 4, ensuring all the remaining players made the money.

Reedy Wins Nevada State Amateur, U.S. Amateur bid at TPC Summerlin

July 9, 2026
In the span of 25 minutes, eventual 2026 Nevada State Amateur Champion Phil Reedy and runner-up R.J. Arone put on a show worthy of Las Vegas Strip fireworks.

Assistant city manager leaving Henderson

July 9, 2026
Henderson’s public information office said Thursday Assistant City Manager Lisa Corrado has accepted a “new professional opportunity” and will be departing from the city.

A’ja Wilson to star in new ESPN docuseries ‘Life in the W’

July 9, 2026
The six-part series will premiere July 24 during the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago.

Hyped prospect, Olympic gold medalist, set to be biggest favorite in UFC history

July 9, 2026
Gable Steveson’s much-anticipated debut on the undercard of Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena expected to be the biggest favorite to ever enter the…

CARTOON: Sky high

July 9, 2026
Strange bedfellows.

Single-vehicle crash kills Pahrump man in Southern Nevada

July 9, 2026
A Pahrump man was killed in a single-vehicle crash this month west of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.