U.S. 95 lanes to shift for ‘Big Squeeze’ work
The ‘Big Squeeze” is pinching drivers into a new lane pattern Wednesday. ...
The ‘Big Squeeze” is pinching drivers into a new lane pattern Wednesday. ...
A recent column on InsideSources about sugarcane farming (“Big Sugar makes sour impact on Everglades,” June 3, Las Vegas Sun) painted a wholly incomplete and inaccurate picture of the industry, which has done more to help Everglades restoration than any other private entity to date . ...
The most prominent corporations — Core Civic (formerly Corrections Corporation of America) and GEO Group — collectively manage more than half of the private prison contracts in the United States, which resulted in combined revenues of $3.5 billion in 2015. ...
Since the election of President Donald Trump and the installment of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, there has been a concerning shift in the approach and rhetoric around criminal justice — one that may prove to be a boon for for-profit private prisons. ...
An abundance of top-flight prospects, including potential generational talents in Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball, has this year’s NBA Draft, which airs at 4 p.m. tonight on ESPN, as one of the most anticipated of the last several years. ...
The state where the first Republican governor in the country expanded Medicaid under Obamacare may be able to temper GOP efforts to repeal the health care law ...
The state is moving forward with what one lawmaker called a more holistic approach to criminal justice, but has held off on shortening certain sentences. ...
The veteran stand-up performer returns to the Mirage's Aces of Comedy series this weekend.
With less than two weeks left and only five eligible alcohol wholesale distributors to pick up the slack for the recreational industry, how can adult-use weed in Nevada start on time? The short answer: Nobody seems to know. But representatives from the industry say they’ll do whatever it takes to ...
Women in Las Vegas’ technology sector were honored earlier this month at the fourth annual Las Vegas Women in Technology Awards at Fresh Wata. Ruth Hedges, chief executive officer and founder of TheGCCWorld.com and executive producer of the Global Crowdfunding Convention, was honored as High-Tech Woman of the Year, the evening's top award. ...
Linda McMahon knows how to navigate daily drama and shifting storylines at work. In fact, she built a billion-dollar global business that sells both as fun. Running World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) prepared her well for the maelstrom of politics in the era of President Donald Trump, her good friend who appointed her as administrator of the federal Small Business Administration. Here are excerpts of the conversation with the Las Vegas Sun: ...
Britney Spears is desperate to get on a track with Beyoncé because she is "fierce".
'Transformers: The Last Knight' director Michael Bay has revealed he has an idea for a sequel to his 1996 hit action movie 'The Rock' - which starred Sir Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage.
'Warcraft: The Beginning' filmmaker Duncan Jones admitted he wanted the fantasy film to kick off a trilogy of movies.
David Greene talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Dylan Hernandez about an upcoming boxing match between undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and the UFC's Conor McGregor.
Summer network TV is not known for its prestige offerings. It's historically a place where less ambitious shows air. And this summer, there will be a string of new game shows.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has resigned from his post after pressure from shareholders. His leadership at the company proved controversial. David Greene talks with Mike Isaac of The New York Times.
Steve Inskeep speaks with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report about the Republican win in the Georgia special election and what it says about the broader U.S. electorate.
In this week's #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions about the history of U.S.-Cuba relations.
In Phoenix, a crippling heat wave has led to flights being canceled and to homeless shelters being packed. It's so hot that touching the asphalt can cause burns instantly.
The Senate and House intelligence committees plan to convene dueling hearings Wednesday, on Russia and the 2016 election.
Authorities in Minnesota have released the dashcam video showing when police officer Jeronimo Yanez shot and killed Philando Castile in a Minneapolis suburb last summer.
Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt are in Israel to try to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Steve Inskeep talks to Yossi Klein Halevi, a columnist who met with Greenblatt.
Prodigy (born Albert Johnson) was one half of the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep with rapper and producer Havoc. He died at age 42 of complications from sickle cell disease.
Britney Spears is desperate to get on a track with Beyoncé because she is "fierce".