Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.’s, dies at 84
Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 39th on its 100 Greatest Guitarists list, calling him “the secret ingredient in some of the greatest rock and soul songs.”
Las Vegas housing project that concerned neighbors lands approval
Clark County commissioners gave the green light to a 99-lot subdivision on 19 acres just south of Blue Diamond Road at Tenaya Way, in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.
Mountain West commissioner stands by computers as football tiebreaker
Gloria Nevarez’s league had a four-way tie for first place in football, and computer metrics decided UNLV would meet Boise State in the title game.
Thunderbird pilot ejected during training exercise in California, Air Force says
The pilot, who was not identified, was “safely ejected” from a F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at about 10:45 a.m., the Air Force spokesperson said in a statement.
5 things to watch at NFR: Precautions taken after Equine Herpesvirus outbreak
The National Finals Rodeo begins Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center and runs for 10 days. Here are five things to watch as the NFR celebrates 40 years in…
1st-of-its-kind addiction recovery hospital opening in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas Recovery Hospital is an acute care hospital designed for patients suffering from substance use disorders and related medical conditions, according to a release.
Las Vegas ranks No. 1 for average salary in this mode of work, study says
According to Fiverr’s Freelance Economic Impact Report, Las Vegas was No. 1 in the country for highest average incomes for freelancers and independent contractors in 2024.
Trafficking operations bring increase in arrests, citations, Las Vegas police say
A multi-agency human trafficking operation led by the Metropolitan Police Department resulted in more arrests and citations than during the same period in 2024, the department said.
Las Vegas police announce officer’s arrest related to domestic violence
A Metropolitan Police Department officer was arrested this past week on five charges related to domestic violence, the department announced in a release Wednesday.
Raiders sign son of Hall of Famer to practice squad
The Raiders have signed wide receiver Brenden Rice to their practice squad.