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College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 8

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 21h

It’s officially the midseason of college football.

The betting equation changes with game-by-game stakes now heightened, or lowered, by virtue of having a half-season’s worth of data on virtually every team. ...

AP: UNLV a long shot for playoff even if it beats Boise State and wins out

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 23h

UNLV has flown under the radar while starting 6-0 in Dan Mullen's first season.

UNLV has flown under the radar while starting 6-0 in Dan Mullen's first season. A road win this week against Mountain West standard bearer Boise State would change that.

UNLV receives $1.3 million grant to support future teachers

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 1d

The five-year project will run through 2030, serving 140 UNLV undergraduates annually, the university said.

UNLV has secured a federal grant of $1.3 million to support under-resourced students pursuing teaching careers, university officials said this morning in a news release

Nevadans to participate in statewide earthquake drill Thursday

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 1d

The annual drill, part of a worldwide earthquake safety initiative, will have participants practice “drop, cover and hold on” techniques for 60 seconds at schools, businesses, government agencies and homes across the state.

Clark County Deputy Fire Brian O’Neal, who oversees the Office of Emergency Management, emphasized the importance of the exercise for a state where earthquakes pose a real threat.

Las Vegas airport won't use DHS video over 'political messaging'

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 1d

Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport says it won't use a video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown
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Harry Reid International Airport will not run a new video being rolled out at airports across the country which blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown ...

Airborne dust expected Tuesday, Clark County issues advisory

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 1d

Airborne dust is expected due to winds of 20-30 mph on Tuesday; people in the Las Vegas valley are urged to limit time outdoors by Clark County
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Clark County’s Division of Air Quality issued a dust advisory for Tuesday, warning residents to prepare for airborne dust as strong southerly winds sweep through the Las Vegas Valley ...

Dolly Parton reassures fans after postponing Las Vegas residency: 'I'm not dying'

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 4d

BLM website lists solar project near Tonopah as "canceled," as the Trump administration defunds alternative energy, though developers pledge to continue work.

Nevada Republicans celebrate on social media.

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 5d

Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.”

Dolly Parton “ain't dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health.

Vegas pick'em: NFL Week 6 winners against the spread

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 5d

The fact that the Jets are the only team left in the NFL with a zero in either the win or loss column speaks to how exciting this NFL season is shaping up.

The last unbeaten and last winless future markets were both settled in Week 5. ....

At Farm Fest, young Las Vegas learners discover that even desert soil can come alive

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 6d

Close to 2,000 kids in grades three through five came to Horseman’s Park in the east valley Tuesday and Wednesday to learn more about agriculture and how food doesn’t just appear on store shelves.

Close to 2,000 kids in grades three through five came to Horseman’s Park in the east valley Tuesday and Wednesday to learn more about agriculture and how food doesn’t just appear on store shelves …

Knights watch: Five big question as Vegas opens a new season with Stanley Cup ambitions

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 6d

Year Nine arrives for Las Vegas’ most beloved professional sports team with no signs of contentment or stagnation in sight from the franchise.

Year Nine arrives for Las Vegas’ most beloved professional sports team with no signs of contentment or stagnation in sight from the franchise.

High School Football Picks: Week 9

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 6d

The picks column went 18-1 last week and stands at 111-41 for the season.

Here's another week of high school football picks as teams jockey for playoff position.

High School Football Picks: Week 9

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 6d

The picks column went 18-1 last week and stands at 111-41 for the season. We expect another strong week of analysis.

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Here's another week of high school football picks as teams jockey for playoff position.

Trump says Canadians will travel to the US again after a trade deal is worked out

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 7d

Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday that he understands why many Canadians are refusing to visit.

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Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday that he understands why many Canadians are refusing to visit. ...

Uncertainty over tariffs, higher costs rattle gaming equipment makers

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 7d

Uncertainty over tariffs, higher costs rattle gaming equipment makers

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Daron Dorsey, president and CEO of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, said his industry’s focus had narrowed to the next few months as the ongoing trade war ... …

Two CCSD students have died within last week after being hit by vehicles

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 7d

Two CCSD students have died in the last week after being hit by vehicles amid a surge in students being struck near campuses to begin school year
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The families are seeking support to give their children funerals and the Clark County School District is calling for action, as the students’ deaths are part of a surge in kids being hit by cars near…

Woman suing Metro over arrest during June protest in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 7d

A woman who was pepper sprayed and arrested during June protests in Las Vegas is suing Metro Police over the incident
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One of the 94 people arrested the night of an anti-ICE protest in June is suing Las Vegas police and some of its officers over excessive use of force, wrongful arrest, fabrication of evidence and ...

RTC to expand AI gun detection program as part of safety push in Las Vegas Valley

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 8d

The RTC launched the pilot in 2024 at four facilities and then expanded the ZeroEyes AI-powered gun detection system to eight of its transit centers.

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is dramatically ramping up its use of artificial intelligence to detect guns across the valley’s transit system, announcing today that it…

Nevada's gaming regulators rethink rules for a new era

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 8d

Some regulations may have made sense 20 or 30 years ago, but don’t work anymore, Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer said.

Mike Dreitzer, the new chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, reflected on the organization’s “north star” Monday morning on a panel at the Global Gaming Conference.

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 10d

These Raiders are so far worse than they were under the much-maligned tenures of previous coaches Antonio Pierce and Josh McDaniels.

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 12d

I-15 ramp closures along the Las Vegas resort corridor are scheduled throughout October, including tonight starting at 9 p.m.
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'The Machine' rolls on: Local champion goes for 14th straight win at UFC 320

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 12d

The locally based bantamweight champion gets to show off his exhausting approach in his third title defense on October 4 at T-Mobile Arena in the co-main event of UFC 320 against kickboxing specialist Cory Sandhagen.

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A video of Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili swimming the entire length of Circa’s longest pool at Stadium Swim underwater without taking a breath—and still looking refreshed while flexing at the...

Closed for business: Advocates warn Nevada children and families will face brunt of pain

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 13d

Congressional Democrats held firm on their demands to preserve health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have refused to negotiate.

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Linda Ward-Smith, the AFL-CIO vice president for federal workers in Nevada, said the immediate impact of the government shutdown on the state’s 22,000 federal employees remained uncertain …

Shutdown threat puts already shaky Las Vegas tourism at risk

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Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · 13d

With Congress gridlocked in Washington, industry leaders warn that even the threat of a shutdown could undermine consumer confidence and prolong Southern Nevada’s tourism slump, rippling out to hospitality jobs, local businesses and public revenues.

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A federal government shutdown could cost the travel industry $1 billion a week and deliver a punishing blow to Las Vegas’ already faltering tourism economy, industry experts say …