Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately

Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Man found after leaving Las Vegas not knowing he won jackpot

The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a “communication error” and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot.

Louie Anderson, actor and comedian, dies at 68

Actor and comedian Louie Anderson has passed away at 68, according to the Associated Press.

Grammy Awards moving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas

The 64th annual Grammy Awards, which were originally scheduled for Jan. 31 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles but were postponed due to the COVID-19 surge, will now be held in Las Vegas at MGM Grand's Garden Arena on April 3, the Recording Academy has just announced.

Grammy Awards moving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas
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The 64th annual Grammy Awards, which were originally scheduled for Jan. 31 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles but were postponed due to the COVID-19 surge, will now be held in Las Vegas on April 3, the Recording Academy has just announced.

Nevada police help celebrate 4th birthday of fallen trooper’s son

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol helped celebrate Raylan May’s 4th birthday, the first without his father, Trooper Micah May — who was killed in the line of duty.

Officials: Vegas fireworks show will go on, 300,000 expected

Las Vegas isn’t canceling or scaling back plans for big New Year’s gatherings amid concerns about the rapid spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19.

15-year-old from Orange County graduates from UNLV
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Way to go, Jack! While many teenagers are working to get their high school diplomas, the Orange County native has already earned his college degree.

Las Vegas police to pay $525K settlement after cop shoots fleeing naked man

The day Jason Funke was shot, police were summoned to a church where Funke had sought counseling just days earlier about his mental health, including feelings of suicide, according to court records.

Las Vegas police find human remains inside stolen truck, suspect arrested

Agency officers arrested 57-year-old Eric Holland in connection with the chase, pending arrest warrants and subsequent investigation into an apparent homicide.

Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack

The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.

Vegas Raiders land Super Bowl 58 in 2024

The Las Vegas Raiders will host Super Bowl 58 in 2024. Raiders owner Mark Davis made the announcement Wednesday. The

OJ Simpson a ‘completely free man’; parole ends in Nevada

O.J. Simpson is a free man. A Nevada State Police spokeswoman said the 74-year-old former football star and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was discharged from parole effective Dec. 1.

California, Nevada governors plan a fix for 15 Freeway congestion

The governors of Nevada and California said Sunday that they have a plan to bring some immediate relief to traffic congestion on Interstate 15 at the border of the two states.

Family seeks justice after UNLV student's death ruled a homicide

Nathan Valencia, 20, had been hospitalized since Nov. 19 after collapsing while taking part as a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon in Kappa Sigma Fraternity’s “Fight Night.”