Homeowners unearth ice age-era skeleton while installing swimming pool in Las Vegas property

A married couple were in the middle of having a pool installed when the local police suddenly arrived one morning. Apparently, they had some questions about something the crew working on the pool uncovered.

Las Vegas hits jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors return

Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.

Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic

Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deaf Black woman detained, handcuffed by police as crying daughters asked to interpret

The deaf community is rallying behind a woman whose young children were forced to interpret for her as she was being detained by police earlier this month in Las Vegas.

‘Megadrought’ persists in western states with no end in sight, according to scientists

The western U.S. continues to endure dry conditions, and now scientists are using the term “megadrought” to describe the problem — which has existed for decades — with no end in sight.

Woman sentenced 10 to 25 years for killing of Las Vegas nail salon manager

A Las Vegas woman was sentenced Friday to 10 to 25 years in prison for killing a nail salon manager with a vehicle while trying to skip out on a $35 manicure.

Las Vegas slots player wins $15.5M jackpot on Christmas Eve

The Suncoast Hotel and Casino reported a man named Kevin won nearly $15.5 million from one of its slot machines Thursday night.

Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant will have $106 burger – and the fries cost extra

The Michelin-starred celebrity chef is opening a London location of his Las Vegas restaurant Gordon Ramsay Burger in December – and it’s already piqued some interest, mostly because of its sky-high price tag.

Nevada Supreme Court makes Joe Biden's win in state official

The Nevada Supreme Court made Joe Biden’s win in the state official on Tuesday, approving the state’s final canvass of the Nov. 3 election.

Nevada governor tightens restrictions as virus cases rise

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans Sunday to tighten restrictions on casinos, restaurants and private gatherings such as Thanksgiving dinner in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits remote corner of Nevada

People reported feeling it across desert communities in western Nevada and in California’s Sierra mountains, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Las Vegas woman accused of killing 2 daughters said body parts ‘worth a lot of money’: report

The defendant, identified by authorities as Amanda Sharp-Jefferson, 26, reportedly told the babies’ father that the girls’ organs would be “worth a lot of money,” the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

Trump campaign announces federal lawsuit in Nevada

The Trump campaign is filing a federal lawsuit in Las Vegas Thursday, claiming there are voter irregularities. They said they have evidence that people who are deceased and non-residents have cast ballots in the 2020 election.

Las Vegas shooting: Judge approves $800M settlement for victims, relatives

The action makes final a deal announced earlier this month that settles dozens of lawsuits on the eve of the third anniversary of the shooting that killed 58 people and injured more than 850 at an open-air concert near the Mandalay Bay resort.