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From parades to pyrotechnics, Las Vegas goes all in for the Fourth
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 2 a.m. Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español. As darkness falls over the Las Vegas valley this Fourth of July week, bursts of color will paint the desert sky in a celebration that rivals the city’s most...

ONLY ON FOX5: Las Vegas Golden Gals travel to perform with squad that inspired creation
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Some Fourth of July festivities in Milwaukee will feature a little Las Vegas sparkle and shine this year. The Vegas Golden Gals head eastward Tuesday to meet up with the dance group that inspired their group’s creation....

Nevada County Police Blotter: 911 caller reports assault with nitrous can
Grass Valley Police Department 2:07 a.m. – Multiple 911 callers from Segsworth Way reported a male subject in the parking lot screaming profanities and racial slurs. A male subject was arrested on suspicion of camping within the city limits,...

Alex Foxen Multi-Tabling Poker Tournaments at Separate Las Vegas Venues
Alex Foxen left the Horseshoe on a Day 3 dinner break on Monday at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) to take his seat in another tournament across town that was approaching the money bubble. The high roller traveled a mile up the Strip to Wynn Las...

The Ups and Downs of Higher Education in Nevada
Nevada’s higher education system had a rollercoaster year. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)’s president Keith Whitfield’s departure and millions in budget shortfalls at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to climbing enrollment and...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Carson City in week ending June 21
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Carson City selling...

Rural Nevada
Long called “cow counties,” the idea of rural Nevada conjures cowboys on horseback, desert mining operations, stretches of scenic sagebrush landscape, ghost towns, destination towns, historical mining towns and historical mining parks full of...

Two-headed snakes, tourist-tossing bison and one very good dog
Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. Credit: Daniel González/High Country News CALIFORNIA What is cold-blooded, prone to slithering and fond of...

Gasoline prices tumble for Fourth of July car travel
(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) PARKERSBURG — In West Virginia, the average price for gasoline is five cents lower this week at $3.113 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. In Parkersburg the average price is...

Here is the RTC travel forecast for the Fourth of July weekend
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Time to plan your commute for Independence Day! The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has dropped their travel forecast for the holiday weekend. Locals may already know that traveler numbers spike...

North Las Vegas driver killed in Southern Nevada truck crash
A North Las Vegas truck driver died in a crash on U.S. 93 in Lincoln County. A North Las Vegas truck driver died in a recent crash in Lincoln County. The crash happened at 1:30 a.m. June 25 at mile marker 15 on U.S. 93 in Lincoln County. The...

From Sin City To Serenity: How Caesars Is Redefining The Las Vegas Girls Trip
Sin City has undergone a transformation in recent years, as more visitors to the Nevada hotspot seek ... More wellness and relaxation.getty Perhaps no place in the world has been more synonymous with bad behavior, lust, and let’s face it, fun than...

Lovisa Now Open at Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (June 27, 2025) – Miracle Mile Shops, adjacent to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, has announced the opening of Lovisa, the global fashion jewelry brand known for delivering the latest trends at affordable prices. Lovisa’s opening comes...

Traveling for Fourth of July 2025? Know the best and…
A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel domestically for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Driving remains the most popular mode of transportation, but air travel is also expected to hit record numbers. Travelers can find tips on...

Las Vegas visitation continues to fall in May, down by 6.5% from 2024
Monday, June 30, 2025 | 2 a.m. Las Vegas tourism was down by nearly a quarter-million visitors last month compared to the same time last year, according to new data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Visitation fell behind 2024...

Las Vegas-inspired luxury beach club slated for Pie Town
A luxury beach club is eyed for downtown Nashville. Inspired by similar venues in Las Vegas, Nashville Beach Club will offer a pool, private lounges, food, drinks and more in Nashville's emerging Pie Town neighborhood.

4th of July in Las Vegas: Where to find the best things to do, fireworks shows
Las Vegas (KSNV) — The peak of summer is here, and so is the 4th of July. Check out some of the valley's best offers and things to do this holiday weekend. Celebrate the 4th of July at the 31st Annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, Southern...

WNBA 2025: The Las Vegas Aces May Have Played Their Best Hand Already
The Las Vegas Aces have looked average in 2025 after winning two WNBA titles in the past three seasons. Are they still an elite team? Las Vegas is a place where vacations start quickly, then lose steam. The first few nights are great. But then...

$2.25M luxury log cabin fatures breathtaking views of Las Vegas Valley
Bristlecone Heights is a hidden sanctuary. Perched at an awe-inspiring elevation of 9,125 feet, the luxury log cabin is believed to be one of the highest homes in Nevada. Its breathtaking view spans hundreds of miles across the valley floor and...

Nevada Highway Patrol investigates deadly motorcycle crash near Lockwood
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash east of Sparks early Sunday morning. Troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to I-80 westbound near Lockwood on June 29 just after 2:30 a.m. on the report of a crash involving a motorcyclist....