Nevada Dept. of Transportation’s Tony Illia passes

On Monday, August 2 it was announced that Tony Illia, the public face of the Nevada Department of Transportation for the past seven years, has passed away.

Golden Knights roster update: Sorting out a week of moves

The Golden Knights made several moves last week — the biggest one trading face of the franchise Marc-Andre Fleury — as they continue their pursuit of the Stanley Cup.

Miles Robinson’s extra-time goal gives US Gold Cup title

Miles Robinson scored the only goal as the United States defeated Mexico to win the Gold Cup in front of a capacity crowd of 61,514 Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium.

Nevada COVID-19 test positivity rate eclipses 15 percent

Nevada on Tuesday reported 1,215 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths two-week while the state’s test positivity rate rose another 0.2 percentage points to 15.1 percent.

NIAA faces referee shortage that could affect fall season

NIAA assistant director Jay Beesemyer said the organization needs about 700 officials statewide for the fall sports season. As of Sunday, that number was 361.

Missing hiker found dead in Death Valley

Extreme heat and humidity are believed to be the cause of death of a Washington State man hiking in Death Valley National Park.

Anderson, Ybarra respond to recall effort

With Ed Ringle initiating a recall against them, and calling them “stuck” and “over their heads” in their positions, Beatty Water and Sanitation District Board of Trustees members Amina Anderson and Jeannie Ybarra are defending themselves against the recall.

 
New report calculates damage of COVID-19 on tourism economy at $34B

A report by Applied Analysis’ Jeremy Aguero for the LVCVA details how much the coronavirus outbreak hurt Southern Nevada and its thousands of tourism employees.

 
HBO series shows Pahrump’s zany, heartfelt TV station

Started with borrowed money and operated on a shoestring, Pahrump’s independent TV station — and its eccentric, heartfelt characters — gets the HBO treatment.

 
Nevada’s oldest casino turns 90 on Sunday

Railroad Pass is a small property with big history. Historians say the hotel-casino’s origins and past tie into many developments that helped turn Southern Nevada into what it is today.

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