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Zac Brown Band adds two more dates to Las Vegas’ Sphere residency
Due to overwhelming demand, Zac Brown Band has announced two additional Las Vegas Sphere shows with their Love & Fear show at the venue. The limited engagement is set to take place on December 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th, 2025; as well as Friday,...
Nevada studio showdown: Democrat pushes petition against tax break
A Democratic gubernatorial candidate is launching a petition urging state lawmakers to reject tax incentives for Hollywood studios in Southern Nevada. Alexis Hill, the Washoe County Commission chair campaigning for Nevada governor in the 2026...
Justin's Forecast: Sunny Today, Breezy with Clouds Tomorrow Afternoon
MORNING: Cool and clear and calm, with sunrise temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s. AFTERNOON: Sunny and calm with highs in the low 80s. TONIGHT: Clear tonight with 70s at sunset and lows near 60° after midnight. Las Vegas has 10-20 mph...
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...
Climate-related financial risk to more than triple by 2050: report
Dive Brief: Financial risk due to climate-related natural disasters is predicted to rise from the current $7.8 trillion in gross domestic product to $28.3 trillion in 2050, according to a new report by the London Stock Exchange Group. This...
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...
Plug Power, Edgewood Renewables team up on renewable fuels facility in North LV
US hydrogen solutions provider Plug Power has entered into a strategic partnership with Edgewood Renewables, a compatriot producer of renewable fuels, to support the development and construction of the latter’s renewable fuel facility in North Las...
Nevada’s big cyberattack spurs two new projects
During a legislative session held by Nevada’s interim finance committee last week, the state’s top technology official provided updates on the ransomware attack that disabled the state’s executive branch last August, including a hint of what may...
Las Vegas ranks among top U.S. cities for rodent activity, Yelp report finds
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — From New York’s “Pizza Rat” to Chicago’s “Rat Hole,” rodents have made headlines nationwide. Now, Las Vegas is joining the list of cities dealing with increased rodent activity. According to Yelp’s Fall Infestation Index,...
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...
NEVADA KING BEGINS DRILLING NEWLY DISCOVERED MULTI-KILOMETER VEIN CORRIDOR AT "WESTERN RIM" TARGET
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 21, 2025 - Nevada King Gold Corp. (TSXV: NKG) (OTCQB: NKGFF) ("Nevada King" or the "Company") has initiated drilling at the Western Rim Target, a large and newly defined multidirectional vein corridor that follows a district...
Las Vegas Is Getting a New Generation of Luxury Steakhouses
Perhaps the only thing more decadent than a high-end steakhouse is a high-end steakhouse in Las Vegas. The grown-up playground is littered with them, from the midcentury titan the Golden Steer to the sleek and sophisticated Don’s Prime at the...
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...
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....
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...
'Fallout' Is Coming To A Museum Near You (If You Live In Las Vegas)
The Fallout franchise became the gaming phenomenon that it is today for two reasons: the games’ innovative open-world designs push the limits of player-controlled narratives, and its retro-futurist setting that freezes American culture in the...
Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Tony, the longest resident at the shelter
Since December 2023, our sweet 11-year-old Tony, this week’s special Pet of the Week, has been patiently waiting for his forever home! Tony is a truly special guy, experiencing the world through his heart instead of his eyes. Because he is blind,...
Amy Schumer flaunts latest weight-loss transformation milestone amid Mounjaro journey
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Halloween parties and family events in Las Vegas this October 2025
Get your fright fix at AREA15 this Halloween During Halloween week, AREA15 transforms into a paranormal playground with events that bring the weird, wild and wicked to life. Kick things off inside The Portal for Outbox October on Oct. 29 from 7–11...
New Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance CEO brings vision of economic diversification
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 | 2 a.m. Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español. Danielle Casey, the new president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, has spent two decades driving economic development across the Southwest,...