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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.
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...
Search underway for person reportedly missing at Topaz Lake
MINDEN, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A search is underway after a person was reported missing at Topaz Lake on Sunday afternoon. Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and other surrounding agencies responded to the lake south of Carson City at about 3:30 p.m. on July 21 on the report of a person who'd gone missing.
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...
Neon Museum shares more details on $45M expansion, plans for La Concha
Neon Museum shares more details on $45M expansion, plans for La Concha. The Neon Museum has shared more details on its expansion and plans for the historic La Concha building. The museum, which displays old neon signs and is dedicated to telling the history of Las Vegas, is doing due diligence to expand to two different sites in the Las Vegas Arts District that could triple the size of the Neon Museum’s operations.
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.
NBA Summer League rookie report: Standout performances, disappointing weeks
The ‘regular season’ portion of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has come to a close, with 26 teams on their way to the consolation bracket while four compete for the title starting Sunday. On the first days of Summer League action, the gyms were packed with fans...
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.
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Elvis
Just like Elvis the singer, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s adoptable cat Elvis has a larger-than-life personality earning him the nickname, “The King of the cat condo room”. Meet Elvis, the cat you didn’t know you needed! Elvis is a great mix of laid-back and cuddly feline that just wants to get settled in his forever home once and for all.
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