Roughly 4 out of 5 Nevada children are locked out of after-school programs because the programs are too expensive or just not offered in their communities, according to new analysis from national nonprofit Afterschool Alliance. Nevada is 1 of 24 states that doesn’t dedicate funding in its state budget for after-school or summer programs, meaning organizations rely on precarious federal funding and finite philanthropic dollars.

The long-shuttered Eastside Cannery casino on the Boulder Strip, which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and never reopened, will be demolished, according to Boyd Gaming.

A new study reports nanoparticles that send messenger RNA, genetic instructions that tell cells to make proteins, directly to the pancreas with 99 percent selectivity.

A new academic laboratory in the Las Vegas medical district will also serve as a biosafety level three lab, allowing researchers to study lethal, highly infectious diseases. The 44-million-dollar facility was unveiled on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The new academic laboratory is being built by the Nevada Health & Bioscience Corporation, which is the same nonprofit that developed UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education building in 2022.

Mention Las Vegas to just about anyone, and images of the Strip with its bright lights, casinos, and unmatched energy likely come to mind. But beneath the shine, Las Vegas isn’t having its best moment. Although it might not be obvious to the average visitor, the city has been quietly battling a slowdown.

Mention Las Vegas to just about anyone, and images of the Strip with its bright lights, casinos, and unmatched energy likely come to mind. But beneath the shine, Las Vegas isn’t having its best moment. Although it might not be obvious to the average visitor, the city has been quietly battling a slowdown.

Selling your home can be a financial windfall, but it can also trigger a hefty capital gains tax bill. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce or avoid that tax if you know the rules. Of course, it's impossible to provide information that applies to all sellers, as everyone's situation is unique. For guidance tailored to your specific situation, please consult a licensed tax professional.

The best budgeting apps make it easy to track your income and spending as well as achieve your financial goals. The top budget apps allow you to sync your financial accounts, so spending and payments are automatically logged and categorized. Some also provide personalized spending insights and a debt payoff plan tailored to your needs, along with a variety of other useful features.

Culture is being celebrated as the 8th annual Art Walk rolls through the UNLV campus. The free event on Friday night, October 24, gives the greater Las Vegas community a chance to explore a variety of arts, performances, and live music, as they walk along the academic mall, along with food tastings from favorite local restaurants, a beer garden, wine tastings, and other surprises.