Tony Sanchez is no stranger to football in Las Vegas.

The job climate and housing prices may seem a little sluggish in the Valley of the Sun, but that's only because it's been sluggish throughout the West.

That's at least according to the first quarter tracking results of the Mountain West's economic conditions by the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program, released on Monday.

The economy of Las Vegas got off to a slow start in 2015 compared to its neighboring metropolitan areas, with a slight increase in unemployment and growth in economic output that lagged behind the rest of the region, according to a report released today from the think tank Brookings Mountain West.

Federal officials want to move a mobile radiation detection laboratory from Las Vegas to Alabama, but nuclear safety advocates and lawmakers warn it could leave the Western U.S. vulnerable to an accident or terror attack.

One might not expect to find fresh seafood poke, local-style oxtail soup or Spam musubi 2,684 miles from Hawaii, especially in the Las Vegas desert. It might also come as a shock to see chain stores such as Walgreens with a shelf or two dedicated to Hawaiian imported products.

Governor Brian Sandoval says a new committee tasked with looking at ways to boost tourism in Las Vegas will have a year to report back on what needs to be built — including convention space, stadiums and transportation — and how it might be funded.

Local Motors today announces the winner of its Project Redacted challenge, a design competition which will serve as the inspiration for the world’s first fleet of 3D-printed cars. The winning design of Project Redacted is Reload Redacted - Swim/Sport by Kevin Lo. In addition to its revolutionary design, the entry showcases many benefits of Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM), including the ability to create a completely customizable vehicle. What’s more, its design boasts a flexible foundation that can support many different styles and technology options.

The Great Recession has been in the rearview mirror of most big cities for some time, but here in Southern Nevada, the aftereffects lingered like, well, a hangover. Finally, though, it appears our Valley has received its economic IV: In May, our unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent—the first time it’s dipped below 7 percent since June 2008. Ryan Kennelly, an economic analyst for UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research, offers some facts behind the data.

Foods that are high in protein are hugely nutritious for the body. DESIblitz takes a look at some of the key uses of protein, and which high protein foods are the best for your body.