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Biggest winners and losers from Raiders' final game of the 2024 preseason
While you were doing any number of things with your August Friday night, the Raiders' preseason quietly came to a close. Fittingly enough, it ended in a tie – though the final minute of the game almost made watching it worthwhile. Fans who showed up at Allegiant Stadium didn't...
Two men indicted for damaging ancient rock formation
A federal grand jury has indicted two men from Henderson for allegedly damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead. According to the allegations, on April 7, 2024, Wyatt Fain and Payden Cosper pushed large chunks of rock formations off the edge of a cliff near the Redstone Dunes Trail at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
U2 is back in the Sphere, sort of.
U2 has announced a new concert movie, V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas, debuting Sept. 5 and playing exclusively at the Sphere, the venue they helped open with the 40-night U2: UV residency last fall. It will set you back, the cheapest tickets will cost $100, although the press release says that this “is the full out-of-pocket price inclusive of taxes and fees.” They go on sale Thursday, Aug. 22 to U2.com and Sphere Inner Circle subscribers, and to the general public via Ticketmaster Friday August 23rd.
Atos Jiu-Jitsu Guam to send athletes to IBJJF World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championships
Atos Jiu-Jitsu Guam announced that their team, led by Mike Carbullido, will compete in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championships and Jiu-Jitsu Con, Aug. 29-31, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The IBJJF championship is renowned as the world's largest jiujitsu event. In 2023, the event attracted more than...
The Killers bring ‘Hot Fuss’ home with electrifying Vegas show
The Killers celebrated the nostalgia of their debut album Hot Fuss with a sold-out performance in Las Vegas. Frontman Brandon Flowers reflected on his journey from a 16-year-old busboy in Vegas to leading a globally renowned band. A write-up in PAPER Magazine details how the show paid homage to their roots, featuring a stage designed to evoke classic Vegas and a setlist that included every song from Hot Fuss, including fan favorites like “Mr. Brightside.”
University of Nevada, Reno to host annual powwow event
Honoring native communities, the University of Nevada, Reno, will hold its annual Powwow Saturday, August 24. The Powwow takes place from noon to 6:00 p.m. on the university's quad. The event follows the University Powwow Pageant which takes place Friday night, and the winners of the pageant will be crowned...
Open for Business: Reno man creates first-of-its-kind car seat for dogs
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Alex Florea lives in Reno and came up with the idea for the Rubicon Dog car seat when he was traveling with his own dog through the Rubicon trail and struggled trying to keep one hand on the steering wheel and the other on his dog to keep him from jostling too much.
Alvarez's three-touchdown night sends Wooster past Sparks 20-19
The Wooster Colts hosted Sparks in a Friday night classic, barely staving off the Railroaders 20-19 in a game where Wooster running back A.Z. Alvarez ran in three touchdowns. “A win is a win this early in the season,” Wooster head coach Bo Sellers said. “We had some opportunities to break away in the first half, and we didn’t get those things done. We hit some adversity right away in the third quarter. Our kids came through in the end and showed their true mental toughness, and that helped us preserve the win at the end.”
Roller derby match to benefit Washoe County teachers
On Saturday, the Sierra Regional Roller Derby's home bout is doubling as a fundraiser for Washoe County teachers. The doors open at El Sol De Nevada in Sparks at 2:30 p.m. - before the Juniors match starts at 3:00 p.m. Then, at 5:30 p.m., SRRD teams the Creatures of the...
Fallon's Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair returning this weekend
FALLON, NV – The highly anticipated Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair is set to return from August 23 through 25, offering a packed schedule of family-friendly activities and entertainment that celebrate Nevada's rich agricultural history. As one of Nevada's longest-running agricultural festivals, the event honors the cantaloupe, a...
O.J. Simpson’s Estate Considers Home Bought With Son To Pay Off Debts
The executor of the estate of football legend O.J. Simpson is trying to find money to pay off some of the NFL Hall of Famer’s debts and may have to turn to O.J.’s son, Justin Simpson, to bring in over a quarter of a million dollars. Justin is one of two children O.J. had with his wife, ex-wife Nicole Brown, Simpson, whom he was accused of killing in 1994.
'Battle Born Shield' will lead Nevada football onto the field for games this season
When the Nevada football team takes the field for its season opener Saturday against SMU, the Wolf Pack will be led by a shield. On Thursday, theNevada Air National Guard presented UNR presidentBrian Sandoval; athletic directorStephanie Rempe; football coach Jeff Choate; andfootball operations director Todd Renwick with asesquicentennial commemorative “Battle Born Shield" created specifically for Nevada football.
The Las Vegas Aces Will Sign Brittney Griner in 2025
In a move that could reshape the WNBA landscape, Brittney Griner should sign with the Las Vegas Aces in free agency. Griner opted for a one-year extension with Phoenix but will be a free agent this offseason. With Diana Taurasi potentially retiring, Griner might see the opportunity to leave Phoenix and join a championship-caliber team led by A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and head coach Becky Hammon.
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