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Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the National Parks in California
The first time I saw one of the largest trees on Earth was by accident. I took a southern route from the East Coast to Lake Tahoe, stopping for an afternoon in Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove. Without knowing it, I chose a trail that passed one of...
Plug Power partners with Edgewood Renewables
Plug Power Inc., a provider of comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the hydrogen economy, has announced a strategic partnership with Edgewood Renewables to support the development and construction of its advanced renewable fuel facility in North...
Las Vegas small businesses struggle as tourism decline hurts foot traffic
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Small businesses across Las Vegas are grappling with a significant drop in foot traffic, with some owners warning they may be forced to close if conditions don’t improve soon. Trisha Baker, owner of Bellies to Babies Boutique,...
Does Las Vegas need to rebound from dip in tourism? Officials say key metrics are solid
Visitor numbers may be down compared with last year, but Las Vegas resort officials and analysts say it is not time to hit the panic button. After all, 2024 was a banner year for Southern Nevada and, by many measures, 2025 is shaping up to be...
School choice and low funding create enrollment vacuum for Nevada public schools
As the educational landscape adjusts to structural changes like reduced federal funding, expanded school choice, and charters, enrollment in low-ranking schools plummets. In an elective course at Swainston Middle School, classrooms can see as few...
Carson City Schools Foundation awards $9,048 in grants to support students, educators
The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF), is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Fall 2025. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester,...
The Great Greek Opens Inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, an award-winning Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, announced today the opening of its first-ever special venue location inside the world-class T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The milestone marks the...
Jewish Nevada Hires Alyssa Deggan as Associate Director of Philanthropy and Engagement
Deggan holds a diverse professional background in hospitality and real estate, where she honed her expertise in relationship-building, strategic growth, and community engagement. She earned a degree in Tourism Management with a concentration in...
First Las Vegas Gaming Resort Receives Michelin Key
Posted on: October 16, 2025, 01:39h. Last updated on: October 16, 2025, 01:54h. Fontainebleu Las Vegas has become the city’s first casino resort to receive a prestigious Michelin Guide key Like Michelin’s stars for restaurants, keys are used to...
Did climate change make the LA fires worse? It’s complicated
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Strong winds, warm weather, dry brush and a...
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Debuts Its First Special Venue Location at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, October 16, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® announced today the opening of its first-ever special venue location inside the world-class T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The milestone marks the...
Bears becoming a problem in west Carson City
A “high bear activity” sign was installed Wednesday at Mountain Street Trailhead in west Carson City after reports surfaced of a mama bear and two cubs getting into an unsecured trashcan in the area, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife....
WNC to expand nursing program to Minden campus
A plan to expand Western Nevada College’s Minden campus for its nursing program will result in ASPIRE Academy moving next summer. The college received a $4.392 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S....
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company celebrates 45 years with eco-friendly growth
Action News Now reporter Nathan Espindula reports on how the locally renowned brewery continues to expand and what changes have been taking place as the brewery gets ready to celebrate 45 years of operations. CHICO, Calif. — Sierra Nevada Brewing...
Las Vegas disability advocate with rare disorder remembered as ‘amazing man’
Sandy Fletcher has been heartbroken and overwhelmed since the death of her son, who had become known in recent years as an advocate for those with disabilities in Las Vegas. Raymond Fletcher III, born with a rare condition that made his limbs much...
AI can help environment, even though it uses tremendous energy. Here are 5 ways how
Artificial intelligence has caused concern for its tremendous consumption of water and power. But scientists are also experimenting with ways that AI can help people and businesses use energy more efficiently and pollute less. Data centers needed...
Which iconic film should headline Sphere Las Vegas next?
If the visually reimagined The Wizard of Oz has taught us anything, it’s that there’s no place like Sphere to see a film. The 1939 classic raked in over $65 million in its first month at the viral Strip venue. Sphere has set the scene for a new...
Lake Las Vegas residents concerned about dust from former mine site
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Strong winds this week have kicked up dust concerns for Lake Las Vegas residents living near a former mining site that’s being developed into thousands of homes. The land across Lake Mead Parkway from the Lake Las Vegas...
Pearls Oyster & Crudo Bar Opens at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa: Fabio Viviani’s Coastal Cuisine Meets Italian Flair in Summerlin
The desert just got a whole lot more coastal. Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani has officially opened Pearls Oyster & Crudo Bar at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, bringing the vibrant soul of New Orleans with a sophisticated Italian twist to...
Does Earth have 2 moons? Not really. What Nevadans need to know
People have been talking about Earth's second moon. Though NASA confirmed that a small asteroid named 2025 PN7 is officially a quasi-moon, it's not a real moon. Instead, it's a cosmic tag-along that’s been pacing Earth’s orbit for many decades....