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Mac Meissner tops leaderboard on moving day at the Barracuda Championship
Round three of the 26th annual Barracuda Championship is now complete after a weather delay this afternoon stopped play for about an hour. Rookie Mac Meissner's four birdies and one eagle helped him maintain his lead with +39 points, just edging out Vince Whaley (+38) and Rico Hoey (+36). Meissner is seeking his first PGA TOUR title in his 19th TOUR start.
Bantamweight Prospect Raul Rosas Jr. Becomes Latest Added To UFC 306 Card At The Sphere
The next UFC bout for Raul Rosas Jr. will take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas, as the bantamweight top prospect will be featured at Noche UFC for the second straight year. As announced by his management team, Iridium Sports Agency, Rosas Jr. will take on Aoriqileng at UFC 306 on September 14.
Henderson Fire Department celebrates graduation of largest-ever firefighter class
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Henderson Fire Department (HFD) graduated its largest-ever class of 33 new firefighters from its academy on Thursday. To prepare for a career as a Henderson firefighter, HFD said the graduating class endured 20 weeks of intense training that covered education in hazardous chemicals, emergency medical procedures, firefighting skills, and more.
NFL Veteran Kenyan Drake – Retirement amidst Raiders Roster Shakeup
Former Raiders running back Kenyan Drake announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons, following a career that included multiple team transitions and injuries. Drake signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Raiders in 2021. In 2020, his best season, Drake rushed for 955 yards with the Arizona...
Reno Fire Department and volunteers join forces for water rescue training
The Reno Fire Department teamed up with volunteers for a Swift Water Awareness training Saturday morning. The Technical Large Animal Rescue team known as LRTC is a volunteer group that respond to incidents throughout North-Western Nevada, mostly to wild mustang calls around the Virginia Range. The all-volunteer group responds to nearly 550 urgent calls per year across five counties. LRTC team members were taught shore-based rescue techniques that could be used should a team member accidentally fall in to fast moving water. LRTC Supervisor, Willis Lamm, says trainings like these are crucial to keep skills sharp.
Junkyard Gem: 2014 Nissan Leaf
After writing about nearly 3,000 discarded vehicles during the past 17 years, I've learned that it takes just over a decade for a new type of car to begin showing up in the big self-service boneyards (not counting unrecognizably crashed and/or burned ones). The first mass-produced battery-electric vehicles of the modern era hit American streets during the early 2010s, which means used-up examples can now be found in Ewe Pullet-type car graveyards. Here's one currently residing in Carson City, Nevada.
MLB Commissioner ‘comfortable’ with A’s move to Las Vegas despite funding hurdles
MLB Commissioner ‘comfortable’ with A’s move to Las Vegas despite funding hurdles. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred gave another endorsement for the pending relocation of the A’s to Las Vegas, despite questions mounting about both the club’s interim and future home. Story continues below. Speaking Tuesday...
KamalaCare: Harris backed ‘Medicare for All’ and abolishing private insurance
Vice President Kamala Harris’s past support for “Medicare for All” places her well to the left of President Joe Biden and is likely to prove a liability for her as she seeks to win the 2024 presidential race. As senator from California, Harris supported Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-VT) Medicare for All plan, which would have […]
Officials see progress after resurgence of iconic US lake system, but concerns remain: 'It's sort of counterintuitive'
Southern California's increasing demand for water has long wreaked havoc on the regions from where that water flows. As conservation progresses, though, there is still a long way to go. What's happening?. Joint projects by Inyo County and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have helped partially restore...
Nearly 30 million across West under heat alerts as dangerous, record-breaking temperatures bake region
Tens of millions of people across the western U.S. are continuing to sweat it out as dangerous, triple-digit temperatures broil the region during what has become one of the hottest starts to summer on record.
Erica Campbell, Tye Tribbett and More Win Big at 39th Annual Stellar Awards
The 39th Annual Stellar Awards, often referred to as the "Gospel Music's biggest night," showcased incredible talent within the gospel music community. The post Erica Campbell, Tye Tribbett and More Win Big at 39th Annual Stellar Awards appeared first on Black America Web.
Las Vegas police searching for SUV possibly connected to fatal hit-and-run
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a person was crossing Harmon outside of marked crosswalk when a dark-colored SUV hit them. The driver fled the area, police said.
Maxx Crosby: Rising Star in Raiders Defense Garnering High Praise
The Las Vegas Raiders' defense, particularly edge rusher Maxx Crosby, is garnering praise as training camp approaches, with Crosby's standout performances earning him recognition among the top players in the league. Maxx Crosby jumped from No. 38 to No. 11 in CBS Sports' annual Top 100 players list for 2024.
Adele has ‘no plans’ for new music and wants to take a ‘big break’ after residencies
Adele has ‘no plans’ for new music and wants to take a ‘big break’ after residencies. Send my love to your new endeavors: Adele says she’s taking a “big break” from music after playing shows in Las Vegas and Munich this summer. Story...
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