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Las Vegas Braces for Weekend Heat Surge and Thunderstorms; Excessive Heat Warning Issued
As the weekend nears, Las Vegas faces an upsurge in heat with isolated thunderstorms peppering the region. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms this afternoon are expected to affect southern Nevada, northwest Arizona, and northern Inyo County. While storm chances are likely to wane over the weekend, primarily in Mohave County and the southern Great Basin, the Mojave Desert will experience a surge in heat.
Viral Video Shows Angel Reese One-Upping Caitlin Clark With Half-Court Shot at All-Star Practice
She may have been a bit late arriving, but Angel Reese has already made a big impression at WNBA All-Star weekend. Reese skipped out on Thursday's Orange Carpet event as she stayed back in Las Vegas to support the NBA Summer League, then scored a viral moment at Friday's practice. After Indiana ...
Las Vegas gas station project’s replacement presentation spurs feedback from neighborhood
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – “Thank you,” LaRae DiCamillo said under her breath. The grandmother had been fighting for months to change a developer’s mind on a Las Vegas gas station project, and now the easel in front of her illustrated her cries were finally heard. Around 10 residents from the Trail Ridge neighborhood sat for […]
A's say they plan to leave millions in Las Vegas stadium money on the table
LAS VEGAS -- Oakland Athletics executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium in Las Vegas.Dean said the A's plan to spend $350 million of those funds, leaving $30 million on the table. He also told the authority that the club plans to finance $300 million of the stadium cost, but no lenders have been secured."We've had strong interest from a number of companies that want to participate in that portion of the project," Dean said.The...
EDAWN hosts Startup World Cup Regional Qualifying event on September 18
Doug Erwin, Senior Vice President Entrepreneurial Development, joined Fox 11's Chris Murphy to talk about the Startup World Cup Regional Qualifying Event on September 18. You can find more information here.
Dr. Sid Khurana Discusses Treating Lifelong Psychiatric Conditions on the Watching Mental Health Podcast
Psychiatrist shares treatment approaches for conditions such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism and others. Nevada Mental Health Co-founder, Sid Khurana, recently appeared on the “Watching Mental Health” podcast, hosted by Katie Rose Waechter. The episode, titled “Mental Health Treatment for Lifelong Psychiatric Conditions,” covered treatment options and strategies for lifetime conditions, such as bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, as well as other mood and anxiety disorders.
Boulder Dam Brewing Co. Closing after 17 Years in Boulder City
Boulder Dam Brewing Co. announced on Facebook they will be closing after 17 years in business. It was Boulder City, Nevada’s first and only brewpub. Boulder Dam Brewing Co. says it was trying to purchase the property it sits on, but was unable to reach an agreement with owners. The exact day of closure was not provided.
An executive from the A’s informs Las Vegas officials that the club intends to forgo $30 million in public funds
Sandy Dean, an executive with the Oakland Athletics, informed the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday that the team does not anticipate using all of the $380 million in public funds allocated for their new stadium in Las Vegas. Dean mentioned that the A’s plan to allocate $350 million of...
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.
Library loop – Impact of summer crowds on libraries: A haven for learning and community engagement
Summer is a time of relaxation and recreation for many, but for libraries, it marks a period of bustling activity and vibrant community engagement. With schools out of session and families seeking enriching activities, libraries become essential hubs of learning and connection. Increased Foot Traffic and Programming:. Summer sees a...
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