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Rain cancels Boulder City's New Year's Eve party, Boring Co. expands to Harry Reid Airport, and the A's sign Tyler Soderstrom to largest extension in team history.
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- Cities and counties around Nevada spread joy during a difficult holiday season
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- Second measles case of the season confirmed in Las Vegas visitor
- Lawmakers seek investigation of Lombardo, Scotty's Castle tours return, Arts District parking feud
- Housing, tourism and the First Amendment: Nevada editors reflect on the news year that was 2025
- Ski Season Struggles, Mining Bill Debate & Nevada Holiday Updates
- Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District caught up in a dispute over transgender athlete policies
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Local elected officials across the region are worried that changes in federal policy are putting their communities at risk from wildfire. But public land agencies say some of the concerns are overstated.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes tells us what's on offer in the entertainment corridor — and for locals wanting something closer to home.
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Frank Sinatra's relationship with Las Vegas spanned decades—from his 1951 Desert Inn debut during career lows to leading the Rat Pack's legendary Summit at the Sands. His story intertwines with the city's own rise.
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Sink your teeth into our annual collection of dining — and drinking — stories, including a tally of Sin City's Tiki bars, why good bread is having a moment, and how one award-winning chef is serving up Caribbean history lessons through steak. Plus, discover how Las Vegas is a sports town, in more ways than one. Bon appétit!
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When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A new solution offers them support. -
For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year's is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what's on the menu. -
Each year, critic Linda Holmes looks back on the year and compiles a list of the things that brought her joy. -
One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to the Babylonians. -
At a neighborhood park, a young boy noticed Natalie's young foster daughter using a walker. His reaction left Natalie with an unexpected feeling of hope for the future.
