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Nevadans are facing yet another financial burden as NV Energy seeks approval for a 9% rate hike, citing the 2024 heatwave and infrastructure investments as justification. This proposal would increase annual revenues by $215.7 million, potentially raising a typical monthly single-family bill by nearly $15 starting October 1, 2025.  While...

Las Vegas, the crown jewel of American tourism, is facing a downturn as international visitors opt for destinations perceived as more welcoming. Recent data reveals a 7.8% decline in visitor numbers in March 2025 compared to the previous year, with gaming revenues on the Strip dropping by 4.8% . This...

Anthony Valenzuela, a Las Vegas resident, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison. This follows his audacious decision to bring methamphetamine and a loaded firearm to a meeting with his probation officer—a blatant disregard for the law and public safety. Valenzuela, previously convicted for felony firearm possession,...

Nevada’s attempt to end the biannual clock change has stalled. Assembly Bill 81, known as the “Lock the Clock Act,” aimed to keep the state on Pacific Standard Time year-round, eliminating the need to “spring forward” and “fall back.” Despite passing the Assembly with a bipartisan 27-15 vote on April...

A deadly shooting at a Las Vegas gym was moments away from becoming a mass-casualty event — but a malfunctioning rifle and a swift police response changed the outcome. That’s what Las Vegas authorities confirmed Monday following the violent incident at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on Rainbow Boulevard. The...

Nevadans are facing a familiar challenge: high gas prices. Despite a 43-cent drop from last year, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Nevada stands at $3.96, significantly higher than the national average of $3.17 . This persistent disparity raises questions about the effectiveness of current energy...

Las Vegas is once again faced with the sobering reality that no place—even a community fitness center—is off-limits to violence. On Friday afternoon, a shooter opened fire inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club (LVAC) near Lake Mead and Rainbow Boulevards, killing longtime employee Edgar Quinonez, 31, and injuring three others....