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Safe Embrace Hosting Hot Havana Nights Fundraiser
Safe Embrace is hosting a fundraiser at the National Automobile Museum on Saturday, July 20. The event will go from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The fundraiser, called Hot Havana Nights, will feature hand-rolled cigars from Ruiz Cigar, themed drinks and tapas, a performance from the Embrace Dance Company of Reno and remarks from Safe Embrace leadership.
RJ Harvey striving to be the big fish in a small pond of elite rushers
LAS VEGAS — Last season he emerged from the shadows, and produced a magnificent campaign with the Knights, but received no All-Big 12 consideration. RJ Harvey had every right to feel snubbed about the entire ordeal. After all, his 1,416 yards on the ground were the third-most in program history. Not to mention Harvey’s 16 rushing touchdowns tied for second for a UCF player.
Ales and Tails and Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
Animal Ark in Reno is hosting Ales and Tails, a 21+ event, on July 20 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The event costs $22 for adults and $20 for seniors 65+. There will be local beer and wine vendors, including Great Basin Brewery, Pigeon Head Brewery, 10 Torr, Lead Dog Brewing, Black Rabbit Mead Co. and Ponderosa Cider Co.
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.
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...
SuperWest on Sundays Show: 2024 UNLV Football Preview
SuperWest on Sundays is the show where we talk about the teams from the former Pac-12, the Mountain West, and BYU in a lively, off-the-cuff discussion. In this episode, we discuss the outlook for UNLV football heading into 2024 following a highly successful nine-win 2023 campaign. What are the strengths...
Brain Study Suggests We Perceive Time Through Activities, Not By Minutes or Hours
A recent rat-brain study offers insight into how the brain tells time, and its lead researcher believes the findings have practical applications for how we can cope with unpleasant things in life, or make the most of a good time. By monitoring the brain wave activity of rats as they...
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.
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.
Ex-Raiders $11 Million RB Retires From NFL
A third member of the Las Vegas Raiders‘ 2021 playoff team has decided to retire from the NFL. Former running back Kenyan Drake announced his retirement on his Instagram account. “Hard to believe 8 seasons have come and gone,” Drake wrote in the July 19 post. “I’ve loved the...
Las Vegas or Clark County? Commissioner Segerblom Sparks Debate on Renaming for Brand Image and Tourism
In an assertion that now collides with the essence of a city's identity, Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom has initiated the conversation on renaming the area as "Las Vegas County." His argument is as straightforward as it is bold: shake the dust from old legacies and align the county's name with its most luminary heart—the city of Las Vegas itself. As reported by FOX5, Segerblom believes that such a change would add "a little pizzazz" while erasing any confusion for the swathes of visitors who flock to the city each year.
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.
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.
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