Elko
LATEST NEWS
PHOTOS: Las Vegas Aces Star Kelsey Plum Made A Huge Splash With Her Short Skirt At The All-Star Game Orange Carpet
Las Vegas Aces star guard Kelsey Plum came dressed to impress when she turned many heads with her WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet outfit on Thursday. WNBA’s highly anticipated All-Star Weekend started in style Thursday night. A-list athletes came out in their best outfits, strutted their stuff, took pictures, and spoke with the media before the competitions began on Friday.
High Fives Foundation, Pedal for Positivity hosts bike-a-thon for mental health at Sky Tavern
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - High Fives Foundation and Pedal for Positivity are promoting mental health awareness and supporting local community resources with a special bike-a-thon at Sky Tavern Bike Park. Harrison Biehl, founder of Pedal for Positivity, and Rick Reed, head of bike park development for Sky Tavern, stopped by...
Raiders' Most Impactful Rookie May Not be Who You Think
The Las Vegas Raiders' top two selections in the 2024 NFL Draft -- Brock Bowers and Jackson Powers-Johnson -- were each the best players at their respective position. The Las Vegas Raiders had an admirable first NFL Draft under General Manager Tom Telesco. After the best quarterbacks in the draft...
Biden administration announces funds to help local communities with affordable housing
Affordable housing is a growing concern. The Biden administration announced efforts to help, like caps on rent increases. Rents have increased over 31% in the past five years, according to the government watchdog group Accountable US. This week, the Biden administration announced more than $300 million in funds are being distributed to states and local communities aimed to help make housing more affordable.
Raul Rosas Jr. wants ranked opponent but issues open challenge for UFC 306: ‘I should definitely be on that card’
Raul Rosas Jr. is anxiously awaiting a call to confirm he’ll fight at UFC 306, which is the second annual Noche UFC event celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Following a dominant win over Ricky Turcios in June, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the 19-year-old prospect would end up on the September card at Las Vegas’ Sphere. Since arriving in UFC, Rosas has quickly become one of the most talked-about names on the roster, and his Mexican heritage makes him a perfect fit for the upcoming pay-per-view.
Police: SLC man helps 12-year-old girl fend off alleged kidnapper; suspect in custody
SALT LAKE CITY — Police say a 12-year-old girl and her friend are safe after fighting off a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap one of the girls. The incident happened on Friday around 10:45 p.m. near the Interstate 80 overpass and 700 East, according to the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Nevada sees slight increase in unemployment rate in June, adds hospitality jobs
Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is reporting a slight increase in unemployment rates, according to new June numbers. In the department's June 2024 economic report, DETR notes a 0.1 percentage increase in the Nevada unemployment rate, with the state seeing an...
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Mojave Desert as Las Vegas Braces for Sweltering Weekend
Gearing up for a sweltering weekend in the Mojave Desert, the National Weather Service Las Vegas has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, urging citizens to hunker down as temperatures shoot through the roof. The warning, which kicked off this morning at 10 AM, is slated to last through Sunday evening, encompassing much of the lower elevations where thermostats are expected to record highs between 105 and 120 degrees, while nighttime offers little relief as lows hover between 80 and 95 degrees. In a statement from the National Weather Service Las Vegas, forecasters predict "Major to Extreme HeatRisk," posing a serious threat to those without the luxuries of adequate cooling and hydration.
Pedestrian hospitalized after suspected DUI crash in southwest Las Vegas valley
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash involving an alleged DUI driver, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. On Friday, at approximately 11:45 p.m., LVMPD received reports of a two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of South Decatur Boulevard and West Tropicana Avenue.
Aces Fall In Series Opener to Rainiers in 5-4 Defeat
Tacoma, Washington. – The Reno Aces (49-44) fell short to the Tacoma Rainiers (9-10, 52-42) in a 5-4 loss in Friday’s series opener at Cheney Stadium. Albert Almora had an excellent day at the plate, collecting three base knocks, notably getting Reno on the board with a two-RBI double to plate Sergio Alcantara and Jorge Barrosa in the second inning. The 30-year-old has now posted three hits on four occasions in July.
Food Truck Friday, the quintessential summer outing in Reno, Perseveres Despite Inflation Challenges
It’s been an up and down cycle for food truck vendors who saw huge popularity growth in recent years, but then inflationary pressures on them and their customers have created difficulties this summer. Reporters Aimee Arellano-Adame, Camille Flye, Derek Raridon and Tony Yun look at the local cycle of...
Bitcoin: The Next Boom Will Include Smoke
Last Friday, my friend John Mackey – founder and former CEO of Whole Foods – and I debated Chris Hunter and Joel Bomgar at FreedomFest in Las Vegas, a libertarian conference with more than 2,000 attendees. The debate topic? “When Will This Bitcoin Bubble Ever Crash?”. Our...
Registration is Open for AIMExpo 2025
AIMExpo returns to Las Vegas Convention Center February 5–7, 2025. AIMExpo is ready to rock the Las Vegas Convention Center again, Wednesday through Friday, February 5–7, 2025, for what is shaping up to be another big year for the show and the powersports industry!. Registration is free and...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.