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Sports betting: 2 NFL teams to target for overachievers

August 21, 2026
The 2025 NFL season validated our exercise of searching for turnaround candidates. Here are the two best candidates for 2026 with sleeper appeal.

‘Heartbreaking’: Arts District business owners hoping for help after devastating fire

August 21, 2026
The owners of Raw Remedies and Analog Dope have asked for the community’s help after a blaze crippled their Las Vegas businesses.

COMMENTARY: Unlocking federal lands

August 21, 2026
How one of most important bills in Nevada history became law

Tupac shooting occurred amid backdrop of LA gang crime in Vegas, former officials say

August 21, 2026
Prosecutors see the killing of Shakur as the culmination of a clash involving rival gangs and record companies.

Man arrested, accused of murdering woman found dead in east Las Vegas Valley sidewalk

August 21, 2026
Oscar Perez, 40, was already in custody at Clark County Detention Center on unrelated charges before he was rebooked Friday and accused of the murder of Lucy Robledo.

Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference

August 21, 2026
The moves come at a time when the Trump administration, in its second term, has been progressively combative toward the media.

Original Misfit sells Summerlin mansion to Fontainebleau developer for $25M

August 21, 2026
Developer Jeffrey Soffer acquired a nearly 10,000-square-foot house in a wealthy enclave from the former Golden Knights star.

Visitor from France dies after being stranded in Death Valley National Park

August 21, 2026
A visitor from France died Monday after he and a traveling companion became stranded on a remote road in Death Valley National Park, officials announced Friday.

Big changes are coming to Walmart stores nationwide, and shoppers say it’s ‘about time!’

August 21, 2026
Tap to pay, also known as contactless payment, is finally coming to Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide, joining thousands of other retailers.

Major Strip operator’s new loyalty tier will require $1.5M in spending

August 21, 2026
Higher than the current Seven Stars tier, Olympus-level customers will get an invitation to an annual seven-day retreat with the first one scheduled in March.