This Memorial Day weekend could be one of the last holidays to watch the faux volcano explode in front of The Mirage. The Las Vegas Strip iconic attraction could soon be dismantled. Memories tied with it may fade, too, unless preservations succeed in their effort.

Wyndee and Dave Forrest are alumni of UNLV’s school of Hospitality. When the couple were students, they said they didn’t know they’d eventually begin a career in the beer industry. Now the owners of CraftHaus have created the official beer of UNLV called Rebel Spirit.

Nerses Kopalyan, Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, talks to CivilNet about his recent article entitled The False Promise of Security: Why the Opposition Protests in Armenia Are Struggling to Gain Traction. Professor Kopaylan discusses police brutality in Armenia, the “democracy versus security” narrative, and where the protests may be heading towards.

At 6:30 a.m. IT Admistrator Brandon Stone arrives at the Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas. He is walking briskly because there are a few things that need attention before the day can start. 

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the zymurgy masters at CraftHaus Brewery have taken the “be true to your school” motto to a whole new level with their fresh Rebel Spirit Golden Ale, set to be released to the public Friday.

Certain zip codes throughout the valley are reporting a substantial rise in COVID-19 cases.

Southern Nevada is home to nearly 260,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Since 2000, the AAPI population has grown 228%, according to U.S. Census data. And Asians alone are expected to become the largest immigrant group in the county by 2055, according to a 2020 report from Pew Research Center.

Memorial Day in Las Vegas is on track to look like a pre-pandemic holiday weekend, experts say, despite gasoline prices and other high costs from inflation.

The senseless murders of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas is striking near the hearts of many local parents, especially with those who have kids in grade school. Many also wonder if or when it’s appropriate to speak with their children about the tragedy over concerns it might make them unnecessarily upset.