Multiple casino-resorts in Primm, along with two gas stations and the Lotto Store, are set to permanently close, according to the company. For a town once built on constant traffic, bright lights and a steady stream of visitors heading in from California, the announcement feels like the end of an era.

UNLV points to fundraising gains, facility upgrades and championship success under his leadership

Harper was named UNLV’s 14th permanent Director of Athletics on Jan. 1, 2022, and is in his fifth year. He also served as the department’s interim athletics director from August 2021 through the end of that year.

High gas prices, fuel prices and news of budget airline Spirit shutting down operations is hitting people across the country and here in our valley.

UNLV has extended athletic director Erick Harper on a four-year contract, interim President Chris Heavey announced today. Harper has led the department since 2022.

UNLV sports have captured 15 conference championships in Harper’s first four seasons, with 11 league coach of the year awards and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.

Nearly 200 students across 47 teams put their classroom knowledge to the test, presenting their technology advancement ideas to a panel of industry judges.

Dr Jeffrey Cummings, of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has published an annual review of clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs for the past decade. The latest review, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, reveals a shifting approach to the disease, with fewer drugs designed to remove amyloid and more targeting tau, inflammation and other immune system pathways.

A major donation drew attention after the Lombardo admin’s firing of the state water engineer, whom the industry had complained about.