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Army Debuts Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery
JULY 22, 2024 — The U.S. Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery, part of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, made history by participating in Exercise Resolute Hunter 24-2, a joint, combined exercise on the base from June 25-27, 2024. This exercise marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time the Army’s hypersonic capability was integrated into the bi-annual joint training exercise.
The man under the mascot: Meet the person who brings Reno Aces' Archie to life
Archie is a staple at Greater Nevada Field, but who is under the costume?. "I joined the Aces in 2021, and we didn't have someone to be Archie," Cayden Burkhart said. "So, my boss (Devin Levan-Galang) at the time said, 'I want you to get in the suit until we hire someone. You're going to be the guy.' I just did what I saw on TV and turns out I was pretty good at it for them to keep me."
Home warranty headaches? Nevada insurance officials explain why to file a complaint
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Leaders with the Nevada Division of Insurance urge you to file a complaint if your home warranty company is giving you headaches or excessive delays, as many anxiously await for A/C repairs in the Las Vegas Valley’s excessive heat temperatures. Las Vegas resident Maria...
Night in the Country, Wing Fest, Bass Camp set for festival-filled weekend in Northern Nevada
In a festival mood this week? You're in luck. Northern Nevada's lineup this week includes celebration of the arts, Shakespeare, country music, electronica and chicken wings, just to name a few. Food Truck Friday is back, and so are the Reno Aces, who will host their annual Star Wars Night on Saturday. Also on the horizon: a decent chance of thunderstorms throughout the week. Here's a look at what else is in store this week in...
Lawmakers stress need to look beyond red light cameras and other ‘back end’ traffic safety measures
Policy, politics and progressive commentary As state lawmakers discussed, yet again, legislation to authorize the use of red light cameras, some legislators turned the discussion to the role of infrastructure and other traffic safety mitigation measures. Lawmakers heard from state traffic safety and public health officials about the increased number of crashes and deaths in Nevada at Wednesday’s meeting of […] The post Lawmakers stress need to look beyond red light cameras and other ‘back end’ traffic safety measures appeared first on Nevada Current.
Proposal to rename Clark County stirs mixed reactions on Las Vegas identity
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — When most people think of the City of Las Vegas, they think of the iconic Strip lined with dozens of hotels and casinos and the iconic "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign. Clark County Commission Chair Tick Segerblom says what may surprise many is that the...
Former World Bantamweight Champion Richie Sandoval Passes Away at Age 63
Richie Sandoval, who won the WBA and lineal bantamweight title in one of the biggest upsets of the 1980s and then, not quite two years later, suffered near-fatal injuries in a title defense, has passed away at the age of 63. News circulated fast in the Las Vegas boxing community...
Las Vegas pizza restaurants fined $277K for violating child labor laws
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Federal investigators found more than two dozen children working in Las Vegas valley pizza restaurants working more hours than federally allowed and sometimes performing dangerous tasks while on the job, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Labor. The investigation involved 28 children ages 15 to 17 years old […]
Raiders Training Camp Takeaways: A Quarterback Competition Is Brewing
COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Raiders are camping in Southern California. And it’s happening with two purposes. The first, most obvious, one is to escape the desert heat of Las Vegas. The second is born of Antonio Pierce’s desire to mold his team over the coming weeks inside a training-camp bubble, the way teams used to come together (though they’ve got nice hotel rooms here, rather than old college dorms).
Safekey registration beginning for CCSD students
With just 3 weeks to go before the start of the 2024 fall semester, the city of Las Vegas will open online registration for its Safekey before- and after-school program for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Kuka expands Becki Owens Home collection to include 4 new mattresses
DALLAS – Expanding on Kuka Home’s collaboration with Southern California-bases interior designer Becki Owens, Kuka Home Sleep is offering a four-bed mattress collection under the brand at the Las Vegas Market. Designed with bamboo covers and with the company’s CertiPUR-US 25% biobased certified foam, the company said the...
DJ Burns reveals sad childhood memory that makes him appreciate young fans after getting ‘mad love’ at NBA Summer League
NORTH Carolina State basketball icon DJ Burns once had his hopes for a precious autograph crushed after bumping into an NBA star during his childhood. The 6-foot-9 forward remembered the feeling of rejection from that moment well following his first Summer League game in the Cleveland Cavaliers jersey. Burns, 23,...
Davante Adams’ dream QB scenario includes Patriots legend Tom Brady
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams indicated he wants to play with legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Brady is currently in talks to become a minority owner for the Raiders. While his return would be far-fetched, Adams wants it to happen. It’s understandable considering the struggles the Raiders have had at the quarterback position. Derek Carr, Jarrett Stidham, Jimmy Garoppolo, Aiden O’Connell and Brian Hoyer have all been under center for Las Vegas during Adams’ two-year tenure with the team. However, Adams has still managed to produce during his time in silver and black with 203 catches for 2,660 yards and 22 touchdowns....
Record number of WNC students applying classroom knowledge in the field
Courtesy of Steve Yingling, Western Nevada College. Western Nevada College students are gravitating toward summer research projects in record numbers. For the second year in succession a record number of students participated in the IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program. They studied microorganisms, plants, a potentially endangered species...
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