NBA team co-owner emerges in bid to bring MLS to Las Vegas

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens is attempting to secure a team and bring a Major League Soccer expansion franchise to Las Vegas, according to a published report.

 
Raiders say mask mandate will be enforced at Allegiant Stadium

As Raider Nation converges on Allegiant Stadium for the first Raiders game at the facility with fans, remember “face mask” is not a penalty in this case. It’s a rule for all that attend.

 
NIAA provides update on rules for facemasks, COVID-19 testing

The NIAA on Friday provided an update on Gov. Steve Sisolak’s signing of Emergency Directive 048 and how it affects the high school fall sports season.

Beatty resident escapes burning home

Late Tuesday night, Aug. 10, the Beatty Volunteer Fire Department was paged out for a structure fire near U.S. Highway 95 mile marker 62.

Viva Gold takes additional stake in Tonopah Gold Project

Viva Gold staked an additional 69 unpatented lode mining claims at its Tonopah Gold Project on the Walker Lane mineral trend near Tonopah, according to a press release.

VA healthcare website gets an update

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System launched its new website on Wednesday to improve the experience of users.

Intensive reading pilot program completed in state

The Nevada Department of Education announced the completion of the Nevada Lit Camps pilot program at the end of July.

Opposition to solar continues by Beatty board

At its Aug. 8 meeting, the Beatty Town Advisory Board voted to send letters of opposition to two more solar energy projects, both of which were proposed for locations in Amargosa Valley.

New school year now underway in Nye County

Most Nye County School District students returned to full-time in-person instruction at their respective schools on Tuesday, Aug. 10, which prompted Superintendent Dr. Warren Shillingburg to assuage safety concerns for parents amid the COVID-19 virus and its variants.

Two are flown to UMC following a collision

Three people were transported to area hospitals following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Irene and Leslie streets at approximately 1:30 p.m., on Friday, July 30.

Letters to the Editor

Getting medical assistance is not what it used to be

Storm damage assessments continue in Nye

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services Station One and other local government buildings were not spared by floodwaters during the historic July 26 storm, where nearly two inches of rain fell within an approximate two-and-a-half-hour time period.

Golden Entertainment sees record 2Q results, cites strong Strat performance

Golden Entertainment reported net income of $103.8 million on $292.5 million in revenue during the quarter that ended on June 30 — the highest quarterly revenue and income the company has ever recorded.

STEVE SEBELIUS: Taxes and defunding the police

Gov. Steve Sisolak once blocked a tax designed to hire more police officers, and Sheriff Joe Lombardo — who has vowed to veto all taxes — once worked hard on a sales tax for cops.

Federal extended unemployment to expire Sept. 4

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is reminding recipients of federal extended unemployment benefits that their benefits expire in early September.

Sisolak names ex-state senator as new chief of staff

Yvanna Cancela, a former political director for the Culinary union Local 226, is returning to Nevada after eight months with the Biden administration.

Senate OKs $1 trillion infrastructure bill with benefits for Nevada

The state’s share of the money would help repair dilapidated roads and bridges, build proposed water projects, prevent wildfires and expand broadband to the entire state.

Nevada reports most COVID deaths in a day since mid-February

The state also recorded 1,125 new COVID-19 cases over the preceding day, and has now logged at least 1,000 cases of the disease in 10 of its last 11 daily updates.

Vegas to Reno celebrates its 25th

Best in the Desert is setting up for its upcoming 25th Anniversary Maxxis Tires “Casey Folks” Vegas to Reno desert off-highway vehicle race. The 2021 race is set to have a record number of entries with nearly 400 entries.