Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out

Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses starting noon Wednesday.

Vegas casinos and resorts to close amid coronavirus pandemic

The owners of iconic Las Vegas casinos such as Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas are shutting down as the coronavirus pandemic prompts authorities to lock down public gathering places.

Deontay Wilder blames 40-pound pre-bout costume for Tyson Fury defeat

Deontay Wilder put on quite a spectacle as he walked down to the ring to face Tyson Fury for the WBC heavyweight title Saturday night, but by Monday he was pointing at the elaborate costume he wore as the reason for his heavy defeat.

Elizabeth Warren rallies packed Seattle crowd, slams Mike Bloomberg

Her public event took place at the Seattle Center Armory, the same day as the Nevada caucuses where Bernie Sanders scored a resounding victory.

U.S. states join global push to ban animal-tested cosmetics

A growing number of U.S. states are considering banning the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.

Las Vegas Raiders pledge $500K toward eliminating school lunch debt across Nevada

The donation will be made to the Nevada Department of Agriculture meal service program, which provides breakfast and lunch to students across the the state.

Pigeon wearing tiny sombrero discovered in Reno

Reno City Manager Sabra Newby tweeted about the bird Wednesday, saying it's quirky and fun but still inhumane.

Bulldog crushed to death during grooming appointment at PetSmart, owner says

A North Las Vegas woman said her beloved bulldog died after allegedly being crushed under a table during a grooming appointment at PetSmart. 

93-year-old man shoots maintenance worker over water issue: police

A maintenance worker was wounded after he was shot by an elderly tenant who reported a water issue, Las Vegas Metro police reported. 

Lawsuit: Nevada dentist set 5-year-old girl's mouth on fire

The parents of a 5-year-old girl say a Las Vegas dentist set their daughter's mouth on fire as she underwent a routine dental procedure.

Frightening kidnapping caught on camera

Disturbing video showed a man chasing a terrified woman, attacking her and then dragging her back into a car.

American Airlines becomes second carrier to offer non-binary gender option

American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.

Someone is putting tiny cowboy hats on pigeons in Las Vegas as animal rescue works to remove them

Someone in Las Vegas has been putting tiny cowboy hats on the heads of Las Vegas pigeons, and while you might be asking yourself why, one local onlooker only has one explanation: “the rodeo is in town.” 

Man wanted for crashing into ISP squad cars arrested in Las Vegas

Brandon Barksdale, 29, was charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer, Illinois State Police said in a statement Wednesday.