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Carson Valley Women’s Golf Club announces Poker Run winners
The Carson Valley Women’s Golf Club held a Poker Run the first week of August in celebration of Hot August Nights. The women played a scramble with 10 teams competing for the prize fund. The first-place team consisted of Phyllis Adair, Club President Judy Brooke and Club Treasurer Debbie...
Gardnerville grapples with green waste
Dealing with green waste is just one of the pieces of the puzzle in determining Gardnerville’s trash service rates over the next three years. The town doesn’t charge for green waste, but that could change as it works on a rate increase in the coming months. Gardnerville Town...
Exact ‘arrow’ detail on front of your dime to make it worth $102,000 – but two ‘key’ aspects boost value to $216,000
COINS can sell for much more than their face value if they possess characteristics deemed valuable by collectors. This was the case for two rare dimes, which each sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Liberty Seated dimes were minted from 1837 to 1891, featuring Lady Liberty sitting on a rock on the obverse with […]
Union contract deal for hospitality workers at Venetian, Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Thousands of hospitality workers at the Venetian and Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas have tentatively agreed on their first-ever union contract. The Culinary Workers Union announced the deal early Tuesday after a year of negotiations, marking a significant milestone for the over 4,000 hotel and casino employees, including housekeepers, bartenders, and porters.
Sean O’Malley takes another shot at ‘dork’ McGregor, claims he’s ‘three fights away from the greatest of all-time’
Sean O’Malley is just a few weeks away from the most important fight of his career, but the UFC bantamweight champion still has bigger plans ahead. O’Malley is currently scheduled to defend his undisputed 135-pound title against surging contender Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 (better known as Noche UFC) on Sept. 14 from inside The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s expected to be one of the most expensive combat events in UFC history and a true one-of-a-kind experience for fights fans. Luckily, UFC has one of its biggest stars headlining the card.
Councilman Shaw says he lives in Henderson amid complaint pointing to Utah address, private plane
Where does Henderson City Councilman Dan Shaw live? The question is a distraction according to Shaw's campaign for re-election which argued against a complaint filed by a former Clark County official pointing to a Utah ranch, state law and private plane.
Getting to know William Karlsson
William Karlsson has touched the lives of numerous Vegas Golden Knights fans. Whether it's his on-ice contributions or charitable work outside the rink, the Swedish forward has made his presence felt at T-Mobile Arena. That comes with the territory of being an "Original Misfit," where you set the franchise record for most goals in a single season (43).
Fallon's Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair returning this weekend
FALLON, NV – The highly anticipated Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair is set to return from August 23 through 25, offering a packed schedule of family-friendly activities and entertainment that celebrate Nevada's rich agricultural history. As one of Nevada's longest-running agricultural festivals, the event honors the cantaloupe, a...
O.J. Simpson’s Estate Considers Home Bought With Son To Pay Off Debts
The executor of the estate of football legend O.J. Simpson is trying to find money to pay off some of the NFL Hall of Famer’s debts and may have to turn to O.J.’s son, Justin Simpson, to bring in over a quarter of a million dollars. Justin is one of two children O.J. had with his wife, ex-wife Nicole Brown, Simpson, whom he was accused of killing in 1994.
The Las Vegas Aces Will Sign Brittney Griner in 2025
In a move that could reshape the WNBA landscape, Brittney Griner should sign with the Las Vegas Aces in free agency. Griner opted for a one-year extension with Phoenix but will be a free agent this offseason. With Diana Taurasi potentially retiring, Griner might see the opportunity to leave Phoenix and join a championship-caliber team led by A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and head coach Becky Hammon.
Grand Opening of the Regenerative Health System at Boca Park Fashion Village, August 22
The official Grand Opening of the new Regenerative Health System in Boca Park Fashion Village will be held on Thursday, August 22nd from 5PM-9PM, and introduces the first and only center in Las Vegas to feature the state-of-the-art 48-Unit Energy Enhancing System (EESystem) to the community at large. This new era of well being includes next-generation scalar wave light therapy that promotes wellness, relaxation, cellular rejuvenation, and vitality. Pet therapy is also offered. The Energy Enhancement System Combines Body, Mind, Spirit, And Science To Help You Achieve Peak Performance And Reach Higher States Of Health, Consciousness And Self-Actualization.
Multiple people hurt in head-on crash on Highway 89 in Truckee, officials say
Officials said it happened about a half mile south of West River Street on Highway 89. They said three people were taken to Tahoe Forest Hospital with moderate injuries and two others were taken to the Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno in critical.
Hardy Bullock: Mid-year progress on community preparedness, resiliency, housing and more
As we head into another fire season, I am proud of our team for all they have done to further our objective of Emergency Preparedness. We offered several free green waste disposal days over the last few months at both McCourtney Road Transfer Station in Grass Valley and Trout Creek Recreation Center in Truckee. We awarded 26 microgrants of $3,600 each to local Firewise communities so they could clear vegetation from their neighborhoods.
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Drops Truth Bomb On LeBron James Being The Highest Paid Player In The Team
LeBron James, often regarded as the greatest player of all time, has shown no signs of slowing down despite being 39 years old. The all-time points leader, who was recently criticized by an ex-NBA player, amazed fans by winning his third gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He was also awarded the tournament’s MVP after the conclusion of the Olympic basketball event.
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