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On the Scene at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas
Meetings Today
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On November 15, 2001, Pamela Anderson, Joe Pesci, Samuel L. Jackson and other stars attended the ribbon-cutting of a trailblazing casino-resort concept just west of the Center Strip and I-15 on Flamingo Road. Purpose-built as “the ultimate party...
Indigenous nations reclaim and rejuvenate their land amid climate crisis
Utah Public Radio
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July 4, 2025
Amid the climate crisis, some Indigenous nations are reclaiming and rejuvenating their land. The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation recently reclaimed a piece of land in Idaho that was the site of a brutal massacre of their people. They are...
Southern Nevada Health District probes Legionnaires’ infections linked to Harrah’s Laughlin
Las Vegas Review-Journal - Nevada
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July 4, 2025
In a press release, officials said all three individuals were hospitalized — two of whom have since been released. The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who stayed at Harrah’s...
Las Vegas talent to be featured in PlayStation NBA Creator Cup
KTNV - Nevada
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June 19, 2025
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A star-studded basketball game is returning to Las Vegas — featuring local talent in the mix. The PlayStation NBA Creator Cup, an event that “highlights the NBA’s commitment to blending traditional basketball with digital...
Iranian Americans in Las Vegas voice hope amid tensions with Tehran
My News 3 - Nevada
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Iranian Americans in Las Vegas and across the United States have been hesitant to criticize the government in Tehran, largely due to fears of retaliation against family members still residing in Iran. However, recent events have...
Athletics stadium groundbreaking moves Las Vegas closer to MLB debut
Fox 5 Las Vegas - Nevada
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June 23, 2025
LAS VEGAS — The groundbreaking is set for Monday on a baseball stadium that will forever alter the skyline of the Las Vegas Strip. The arrival of Las Vegas’ newest professional sports franchise is quickly becoming a reality, with major...
Knight retires as Nevada State Entomologist
8 News Now - Nevada
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July 3, 2025
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - When Mormon Crickets descend upon Nevada, or the California Tortoiseshell makes an abundant appearance or scorpions show up in homes, we often turn to State Entomologist Jeff Knight. I reminded him of our first interview where...
‘Caring for the community’: Nonprofit founder brings style, dignity and gourmet doughnuts to Las Vegas
Las Vegas Review-Journal - Nevada
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June 23, 2025
There’s a new doughnut on the streets. The handcrafted, $6 treat is one of Shirley Raines’ newest efforts to bring joy and dignity to the thousands of homeless people in the Las Vegas Valley this summer. Just in time for Juneteenth, Raines, who is...
Las Vegas Leaders Urge Balloon Safety Ahead of New Law
Times News Global
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June 18, 2025
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Las Vegas Valley officials are urging residents to secure their helium balloons this summer, ahead of a new state law that will ban outdoor balloon releases. The law, which takes effect on Oct. 1, aims to reduce power outages...
Las Vegas Office Sector Finds Its Stronghold Along the 215 Corridor
REBusinessOnline
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June 18, 2025
1— By Charles Van Geel of Cushman & Wakefield — Despite broader economic headwinds, Southern Nevada’s commercial real estate market continues to showcase remarkable resilience – especially in the office sector. The demand for high-quality office...
Wild beauty and rich history await in northeastern Nevada's must-visit spot
KUTV - Utah
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KUTV — Tucked away in northeastern Nevada, Elko is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure, Western heritage, and small-town charm. Located along I-80 between Salt Lake City and Reno, Elko is much more than a rest stop—it's a...
Your Bird Feeder Is in the Wrong Spot. Here's Where It Should Be, According to a Wildlife Expert
CNET
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July 3, 2025
As a wellness writer and amateur birder, I appreciate the health benefits of listening to birds. Studies show that hearing birdsong can positively impact our mental health, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and lowering stress levels....
MGM backs UM students in educational visit to Las Vegas resorts
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 22, 2025
This year, MGM once again supported a group of faculty and students from the University of Macau (UM) in visiting hotel properties operated by MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, USA. In support of Macau’s moderate economic diversification and...
Trump Administration Acts to ‘Severely Weaken’ a Key Environmental Law
Inside Climate News
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July 3, 2025
The Trump administration began this week to radically alter how the National Environmental Policy Act is implemented across the federal government, alarming environmentalists. Passed in 1970 and often called the “Magna Carta” of U.S. environmental...
COINTELPRO Operations Helped Create Today’s Dystopian Political Environment
CovertAction Magazine
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July 3, 2025
Security camera of Donald DeFreeze and Patty Hearst robbing Hibernia Bank in San Francisco in April 1974. DeFreeze was head of the CIA-created Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) which kidnapped Hearst and brainwashed her into supporting the group’s...
Carson City marks Flag Day and Army’s 250th birthday with dual events
This Is Reno - Nevada
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June 17, 2025
CARSON CITY — On one side of the Nevada State Capitol grounds, Carson City residents on Saturday morning expressed their rights against the federal government. On the other side at Veterans Plaza, several hundred people honored both the evolution...
Deadline for bids on the Nevada City skatepark project to be reviewed
The Union - California
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Time is up for any contractor interested in submitting a bid and possibly becoming part of a list of candidates to earn a design-build contract from the City of Nevada City to build a new skatepark. The deadline was Wednesday, July 2 at 4 p.m.,...
Nevada County recreation master plan a guide to help boost economy, protect communities
YubaNet - California
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June 27, 2025
Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. Projects that successfully improve environmental and economic conditions for rural communities embedded within public lands, such as national...
Colorado finds larva of invasive zebra mussel in Colorado River for second year in a row
The Colorado Sun
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July 3, 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife found a single zebra mussel larva in the Colorado River near New Castle in early June, the latest appearance of the invasive, fast-spreading nuisance in the river as it passes through western Colorado. No adult zebra...
If patients can’t get to the clinic, this Nevada tribe brings the clinic to them
KUER - Utah
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July 3, 2025
It's a clear morning in Lovelock, Nevada, a small desert town about 90 miles northeast of Reno. It's also home to the Lovelock Paiute Tribe, which has a 20-acre reservation on the edge of town. At a tree-shaded park, the tribe is hosting its...