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Pairs Champion Melissa Militano Passes Away
Melissa Militano Warkmeister, a three-time U.S. pairs champion and 1972 Olympian, passed away in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 16. She was 69. Militano earned her first U.S. pairs title with brother, Mark, in 1973, and won two more with Johnny Johns in 1974 and 1975. She and her brother placed seventh at the 1972 Games in Sapporo, Japan. She competed at seven consecutive World Championships (1969-1975).
More than 30 million bake under heat alerts as dangerous triple-digit temps return to West
One of the hottest starts to summer on record across much of the West is ready to write its next chapter as yet another dangerous bout of heat is building, just in time for the weekend.
New evidence ‘places Tupac Shakur suspect Keefe D at murder site’ as cops go ‘back in time’ in hunt for surveillance vid
NEW evidence has been unearthed in the high-profile murder trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, which allegedly places the suspect in Las Vegas on the night rap icon Tupac Shakur was murdered. The self-proclaimed Compton Crip ganglord, 60, has been in custody since September on $750,000 bail. A Las Vegas...
Indy Gaming: San Manuel will be Las Vegas’ only tribal casino operator — for now
With the closing of The Mirage (to be renovated into Hard Rock Las Vegas) and Mohegan Gaming's departure from Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the San Manuel Indian Tribe is the only tribal casino operator in Las Vegas.
Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — A botanist gently strokes the pollen of endangered wildflowers with a paintbrush as she tries to reenact nature inside a small greenhouse in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada. It’s part of a lithium mining company’s grand experiment intended to help keep an extremely rare...
Nevada heat demands more than cooling centers, lawmakers told
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Despite Nevada having two of the fastest warming cities in the nation — Reno and Las Vegas — the state has taken the least action to protect the public from the impacts of climate change. On Wednesday, researchers told lawmakers that the severe lack of heat mitigation in Reno and Las Vegas has led to […] The post Nevada heat demands more than cooling centers, lawmakers told appeared first on Nevada Current.
Beloved duck at The Mirage finds new home following casino closure
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Some people have been concerned about a member of the Mirage family, George the Duck. George can no longer fly after breaking its wing, so many have been wondering where he will go next. No need to worry, social media posts indicated George the duck...
Weekend Preview video: Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, UFC on ESPN 60 in Las Vegas
The UFC returns to its home base at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for a top 10 strawweight showdown, but the bigger event of the weekend will likely be the boxing event headlined by Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry. The eight-round boxing match at 200 pounds between Paul and...
NBA Summer League: Rookie Stat Leaders Through Wednesday
Which rookies have put up the best stats thus far in Las Vegas?
BMX racing thrives in Bullhead City under leadership of Hall-of-Famer Turnell 'Tuni' Henry
BULLHEAD CITY – BMX racing has taken off in Bullhead City, led by Hall of Fame inductee Turnell Henry. He owns Colorado River BMX, a race track located at 2230 Highland Drive in Bullhead City. He also runs a team called COB that competes in the USA BMX series of the American Bicycle Association (ABABMX).
International visitor at the Las Vegas Strip wins $1.9 million on $60 wager
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A visitor at the Las Vegas Strip is going back home with nearly $2 million!. Sunday, officials said an international visitor was playing Buffalo Power Play slots at the Encore Las Vegas. Around 1:44 a.m., the guest bet $60 and won $1,935,806.31. Congrats to the...
Party with Barbie, catch some laughs or go for a cruise this weekend in the Tri-state
Have a laugh at a comedy show in Lake Havasu City, get into Barbie mode or catch a classic rock tribute in Laughlin, then check out a car show and a free concert in the park in Kingman this weekend. Comedian Claude Stewart takes the stage at 8 p.m. tonight...
Friday fishing report: Striper territory continues to expand
BULLHEAD CITY — Stripers of all sizes are being taken in local waters with Rusty Braun calling a recent catch at Lake Mohave "great news" for anglers. "Local angler Mike Jones and his grandson, Kaleb Williams from Atlanta, Georgia, were trolling an AC Plug" on Lake Mohave, reported Braun, proprietor of Riviera Marina in Bullhead City. "The striper that was brought to the boat was 8.74 pounds and 29 1/4 inches."
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