LOCAL NEWS

Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals

July 2, 2026
The league’s career goal-scoring record holder who turns 41 in September inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 million.

Here’s a look at the moves Golden Knights have made in free agency

July 2, 2026
With free agency underway, here’s a look at which members of the Golden Knights are staying, who is leaving and which players from other teams are coming to Vegas.

72 percent containment reported for Grapevine Fire in Caliente

July 2, 2026
The Grapevine Fire, estimated at 26,464 acres, is 72 percent contained, according to a Bureau of Land Management release.

Additional mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus in Clark County

July 2, 2026
The Southern Nevada Health District urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites over the holiday weekend.

Gaming manufacturer powers Las Vegas operations with 100% renewable energy

July 2, 2026
The slot machine maker is the only Southern Nevada company selected for NV Energy’s 2026 GreenEnergy Rider program.

‘Big boots to fill’: Kelly Reilly relishes her work in ‘Yellowstone’ franchise

July 2, 2026
“We were given this gift of watching these characters over so many seasons try to uncover who they are,” says the star of “Yellowstone” and its spinoff “Dutton Ranch.”

Nevada imports surge 492% since Great Recession, report finds

July 2, 2026
National Association of Realtors data shows that Nevada’s import industries, including distribution and logistics, have grown exponentially since the Great Recession.

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

July 2, 2026
The statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, reported by Iranian state television, comes after both U.S. and Iranian diplomats met with mediators on Wednesday in Qatar.

Pre-K applications for Nevada parents just got simpler. Here’s how.

July 2, 2026
A new common application for nearly 100 no-cost pre-K programs in Nevada launched on July 1, the Nevada Department of Education announced.

How does Medicare cover telehealth appointments?

July 2, 2026
Telehealth has made it much easier to get care without leaving home, and it’s usually much simpler to use than people expect.