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In the latest series of Mental Health Matters, a focus on special resources offered at UNLV with hopes their conversation on post-traumatic healing spreads beyond the campus.
What was the name of that casino that shut its doors because it couldn’t pay off a huge jackpot? You know the one we’re talking about, right? It’s, oh yeah… NO CASINO EVER. The most commonly cited example of this myth is the Thunderbird Casino, which was located across the Las Vegas Strip from El Rancho Vegas.
Swatting is the act of reporting fake threats to emergency responders to elicit a large law enforcement response. Many industries have repeatedly fallen victim to these calls, including K-12 schools. These false threats not only suck up and divert precious resources but they leave room for real dangers.
The latest wave of artificial intelligence (AI) has given gambling firms a new tool to work with. Companies say it enhances the customer experience.
The Las Vegas restaurants frequented by Frank Sinatra often became just as famous as the casinos where he sang (at least with fans hoping to interact with the enormously popular performer). Numerous Las Vegas-based eateries have claimed to be the singer's favorite over the years, and even more have chosen to honor him through pictures and music, like the Sinatra Italian Restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas. Although modern diners looking for the late singer's influence when visiting a Las Vegas restaurant have plenty of choices, many Sinatra-focused businesses weren't actually open while he was still performing.
The ACLU has filed a number of lawsuits in Nevada on a variety of topics from stopping or standing ban on Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges to a new ordinance covering sleeping in cars in Sparks. Plus, we talk to the director of a new film about the Historic Westside.
Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome — and a well-trained support system — to be more physically active in their daily lives
The Bitsize Business Breakfast Podcast goes on a discussion with Professor of Economics, Stephen Miller, regarding the inflation measure of 2.4% for January and the overall prospective future of the United States economy, especially with the election around the corner.
UNLV President Keith Whitfield will remain on the job for another four years. The Nevada Board of Regents voted to approve a new contract during a Friday meeting at Desert Research Institute in Las Vegas.