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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...
Utah Hikers Confused by Missing Lake
Usually, when you set out on a trail called Twin Lakes Trail, you expect a pair of lakes. However, some hikers in Utah didn’t find a pair of lakes at the end of their trail; they found a drained reservoir instead. Though confusing and disappointing for hikers who didn’t know what was going on, there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for the missing Utah lake.
Deepak Chopra, Midway leaders share holistic wellness focus at Ameyalli groundbreaking
Friday’s ceremony came just as some of the homes at Ameyalli are ready for residents to move in, while construction of more resort amenities gets underway. Last week, the Midway City Council granted final approval to the project. One distinctive feature of the development is Ameyalli’s partnership with the...
Nibley man arrested for allegedly raping teen girl
LOGAN — A 20-year-old Nibley man was arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl last month, according to investigators. Sem Francois Pirtle was booked Thursday into the Cache County Jail following a month’s long investigation. According to a probable cause statement, Cache County Sheriff’s deputies received a report...
Utah State football player dies in apparent cliff jumping accident
A Utah State football player died on Saturday in an apparent drowning. Utah State shared the news of cornerback Andre Seldon Jr.’s death early Sunday morning. Seldon was 22. The Utah State University community is mourning the death of football student-athlete Andre Seldon Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.... The post Utah State football player dies in apparent cliff jumping accident appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
West Jordan police arrest man after shot fired during domestic violence call
WEST JORDAN, Utah, July 21, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — West Jordan police responded to the scene of an armed domestic violence call early Sunday morning, leading to a standoff between suspects and the SWAT team. The call came in at about 1:50 a.m., and officers responded to the area...
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.
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