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Sign comes crashing down inches away from mother, son in car
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A mother and son said they are counting their blessings and grateful to be alive after a sign crashed down just inches from their car. Sharon Boucher and her son Chase were making a quick stop at a 7-Eleven. “You think you are going to...
Vegas Knight Hawks end postseason with heartbreaking loss
HENDERSON, Nev. (KTNV) — The Vegas Knight Hawks first-ever postseason berth came and went on Saturday night as they lost to the Arizona Rattlers within the final two seconds of the game. The final score: 39-38. With under 10 minutes in the first quarter, Dalton Sneed handed it off to Corey Reed Jr. who ran it in for a five-yard opening touchdown and the Rattlers took the lead 6-0.
The Rise of Professional Sports in Las Vegas and Legal Sports Betting in the USA
Las Vegas, once shunned by the major sports leagues due to gambling concerns, has rapidly transformed into a premier sports destination. This shift began in earnest with the arrival of the NHL’s Golden Knights in 2017, followed by the WNBA’s Aces and the NFL’s Raiders. The city’s burgeoning sports scene is set to expand further with the anticipated arrival of MLB’s Oakland A’s and possibly an NBA expansion team.
Rattlers Triumph in a Nail-Biter: Advance to Western Conference Finals
(Henderson, NV) On the first playoff game of the IFL 2024 season, the Arizona Rattlers traveled to Las Vegas, aiming to extend their postseason journey and secure a win on Vegas territory. In a heart-pounding finish, the Rattlers clinched the victory with just 2 seconds left on the clock, edging...
Junior golf programs flourish in Tahoe
TRUCKEE, Calif. – As the popularity of golf surges, Lake Tahoe’s junior golf programs are leading the way, nurturing the next generation of golfers. These initiatives go beyond improving skills on the greens; they instill life lessons that extend into the broader community. In a region known for its action sports, golf offers a unique balance, demanding precision and fostering self-competition.
Dana White blasts MGM for boxing event
Many of the events at Las Vegas’ Sphere are from those particularly excited about the 360-degree aspect of it, whether that’s bands like U2, Phish, or Dead & Company or leagues like the NHL for its entry draft. The UFC is set to head to the Sphere on Sept. 14 for pay-per-view event UFC 306 Read more... The post UFC takes on boxing PPV thanks to Saudi sponsorship to rent Sphere, but Dana White’s unhappy appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Anna Banana
Now here’s the perfect catch! She’s super dog friendly, loves people of all ages and is as sweet as her name suggests. As if that’s not enough to have you rushing to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe to fill out her adoption paperwork, she loves training, especially if you give her a treat!
Decision on Incline incorporation initiative set for 2025
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – A decision on if the City of Incline Incorporation Project will proceed will be made in 2025, according to a presentation at a recent Incline Village Crystal Bay Advisory Board meeting. “The project is really a response to an outcry we picked up and detected...
Thousands of firefighters battling California's Park Fire, other western blazes
Fire crews in Northern California are racing to contain the so-called Park Fire, near Chico, that has scorched more than 560 square miles, darkening the sky with smoke and haze.The sprawling blaze — which officials say was sparked after a man pushed a burning car into a gully and then fled — was only 12% contained as of Sunday night. It had destroyed at least 100 structures, with about 4,200 more threatened."Unfortunately, that number will probably go up," Jay Tracy, a spokesperson at the Park Fire headquarters, told The Associated Press on Sunday. "Each day that number has potential to grow...
90 Day Fiance’s Larissa Dos Santos Lima Gets Married in Las Vegas Months After Hard Launching New BF
Larissa Dos Santos Lima has tied the knot! The 90 Day Fiancé star surprised fans when she revealed via social media that she had gotten married. “We never know what surprises await us in Las Vegas,” Larissa, 37, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, July 28. “After 6 years, I never thought I would find true...
Las Vegas Prepares for Ongoing Heat and Breezy Conditions as Smoke from California Fires Impacts Air Quality
As the summer heat persists, Las Vegas and surrounding regions are maintaining dry conditions with consistent seasonally average temperatures over the weekend, reported the National Weather Service Las Vegas NV. Residents and visitors should be aware of continually breezy conditions ranging from south-southwest, potentially ramping up to gusts of 25 knots through Tuesday. On a concerning note, areas of Southern Nevada and Southeastern California are facing smoke deterioration from the ongoing Borel Fire in Kern County and Trout Fire in Tulare County, with possible impacts on visibility and air quality.
Raiders DE Tyree Wilson's Move to the Interior Will Help Maximize His Talent and the Defensive Line's
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted defensive lineman Tyree Wilson in the first round because of his size and versatility. They plan to continue using the talented defensive lineman in multiple spots this season.
Lifestyle medicine promotes a healthier population
Fifty percent of premature deaths in the United States are linked to lifestyle-related behavioral risk factors such as smoking, poor nutrition, and sedentary habits. This underscores the crucial need for interventions that target lifestyle choices to prevent and manage chronic diseases effectively. As a result, lifestyle medicine has emerged as an important innovation in healthcare.
Visalia's Jennah Creason to make pro debut August 10th in Las Vegas
The wait for the highly anticipated professional debut of Visalia's Jenna "The Gem" Creason looks to be coming to a end. As Creason is now scheduled to make her first walk to the ring as a pro on Saturday, August 10th. 2024 on the undercard of Golden Boy's Bohachuk vs Ortiz Jr from the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nv.
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