High-speed rail service between Las Vegas and Southern California moved a step closer to fruition with Clark County pledging support Tuesday for the state’s approval of private activity bonds for the project. Clark County commissioners unanimously approved the findings made by the state Department of Business and Industry, which will be considered as the state […]
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Nevada Colleges Release Fall Reopening Plans
Nevada’s public colleges and universities have created reopening plans for fall semester — many of which include a mix of in-person and online learning. The Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents will hear presentations Thursday about each school’s reopening plan but isn’t slated to take action. A 278-page document — which includes a […]
Target launches same-day grocery pickup in Southern Nevada
Target is launching same-day grocery pickup in Southern Nevada and other areas of the country amid mounting coronavirus infections. The Minneapolis-based retail giant announced Tuesday it is offering fresh and frozen food pickup in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Philadelphia and many other cities. It said the service gives shoppers an “easy, free and contactless way to get […]
Las Vegas’ June unemployment rate falls as businesses reopen
Las Vegas’ jobless rate tumbled last month as casinos reopened but remains far higher than other areas of Nevada. An estimated 18 percent of the Las Vegas area’s workforce was unemployed in June, down from 28.8 percent in May, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, or DETR, reported Tuesday. The valley added a […]
Raiders Rookies Begin Unprecedented Indoctrination to NFL
It was always assumed the Raiders’ first year in Las Vegas would be groundbreaking. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be unlike any season in NFL history. That reality started settling in on Tuesday as Raiders rookies began an unprecedented indoctrination into the NFL. It’s a process that could significantly delay their access to […]
Spread of Legal Sports Betting Helping to Curb Illegal Wagers
The expansion of legalized sports betting across the U.S. is helping curb illegal wagers, according to a new report from the American Gaming Association. Research from the AGA, which represents the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, found that average spending with illegal bookies in 2019 fell 25 percent in states that offered legal sports betting. […]
Las Vegas Parents Turning to Private Schools to Get Kids Back in Classroom
As her 6-year-old son, Bryce, prepares to enter the first grade, Jennifer Shomshor is worried he is going to immediately fall behind if he can’t attend school five days a week. With the coronavirus surging in Nevada, public schools in Clark County are looking at offering live classroom instruction two days a week and online […]
Brass Cap Development Begins Construction on Brass Diablo Near Allegiant Stadium
Brass Cap Development commenced construction on Brass Diablo, a $5-million industrial project formerly known as Diablo Triangle. Brass Diablo, located at the southwest corner of Diablo Drive and Edmond Street, offers +/- 22,000 square feet of industrial space the building can accommodate up to two tenants. “The location of Brass Diablo will provide great opportunities […]
Could Park MGM become the first smoke-free property on the Las Vegas Strip?
For decades Las Vegas has been perceived as a place where almost anything goes, an adult playground where many vices are allowed. Now, rumors are swirling of a major change at Park MGM. It has to do with an image being shared on social media, a sign reportedly inside the resort that reads, ‘Let’s clear […]
Wood Partners Announces Grand Opening of Alta NV in Henderson, Nevada
At 1250 Wigwam Parkway, Alta NV offers apartment homes with high-quality finishes close to local hiking trails, parks and dining options. Set on sixteen acres, the expansive community features resort-style amenities, just twenty minutes from the Las Vegas strip and airport. “Known for its outstanding quality of life and business climate, Henderson is the ideal location for an impressive […]
