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When gunshots rang out at a Las Vegas grocery store, barbershop owner Darius Alston had already gotten his family to safety. But when he heard a stranger calling for help, he ran back inside to stop the gunman.
When a shooter left a grocery store after a deadly attack, Merconie Clark and Darius Alston didn't run away. They ran toward danger to protect everyone around them.
Fernando Mendoza walked across the stage at Cal's MBA commencement to receive his undergraduate degree, drawing massive cheers from a crowd that had no idea the Las Vegas Raiders' No. 1 draft pick would be there. The quarterback juggled two degrees at two schools while leading Indiana to a national championship.
Project 150 has helped more than 700 Southern Nevada teens reach college and vocational training through scholarships over the past 15 years. This year alone, over 100 students will receive support to pursue their dreams.
Las Vegas honored Bruno Mars with his own street and a citywide celebration. But the highlight was when he read his father's heartfelt text that ended with a perfect dad joke.
The Las Vegas Raiders' Silver & Black Gala raised $2.5 million for mental health services across Nevada, marking the third year of an event that's changing how communities talk about mental wellness. Former player Carl Nassib and broadcaster Jay Glazer received awards for their mental health advocacy.
After years of water crises from wildfire damage, Las Vegas, New Mexico, is finally getting a state-of-the-art treatment facility to restore clean drinking water for 12,000 residents. Construction starts this summer with $98 million in federal support.
Clark County turned two gymnasiums into a 15,000-square-foot blanket fort for foster children while giving their caregivers a much-needed afternoon break. A high school student designed the entire structure, which may soon hold a Guinness World Record.
Two unexpected places are solving America's water crisis by perfecting a simple idea: clean your wastewater so well you can use it again and again. Las Vegas and Orange County now recycle water so effectively they've become global leaders showing drought-stricken regions a path forward.
After tense negotiations that threatened to cancel the season, the WNBA's 30th anniversary kicks off tonight with players and owners reaching an agreement. Three exciting games launch a new era for women's basketball.
Clark County is attempting to break the world record for largest blanket fort, all to create an unforgettable night for 150 foster children. High school students are leading the engineering while community sponsors rally to build something bigger than just a record.
David Benavidez just became the first boxer ever to win world titles at super middleweight, light heavyweight, and cruiserweight. The undefeated champion knocked out Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez in the sixth round Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tom Flores gave his blessing for first overall pick Fernando Mendoza to wear his legendary No. 15 jersey. The heartwarming moment shows how the Raiders family welcomes its future quarterback with open arms.
A purpose-built robotaxi that looks like it drove off a sci-fi movie set is now picking up real passengers in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Austin. Unlike competitors retrofitting regular cars, Zoox designed everything from scratch to make self-driving actually work.
The Las Vegas Raiders made history by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This milestone moment launches the young athlete into professional football's biggest stage.
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady delivered a heartfelt congratulations to incoming NFL rookies while promising tough-love mentorship to the Raiders' new quarterback. The legendary player turned minority owner is using his platform to help the next generation succeed.
The NFL's greatest quarterback just promised to push the next generation's top talent to excellence. Fernando Mendoza, who led Indiana to an undefeated championship season, will learn from Tom Brady if the Raiders draft him first overall.
Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana quarterback who won a Heisman Trophy and national championship in one unforgettable season, just became the Las Vegas Raiders' first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The kid who once doubted he'd be drafted high is now tasked with reviving one of football's most storied franchises.
A father and son's quick thinking turned a routine drive home into a life-saving rescue when they spotted flames engulfing a Las Vegas backyard. Daniel Pidit pulled over, evacuated the family, and fought the fire with a garden hose until firefighters arrived.
University of Scranton students just pulled off their best performance ever at the state Future Business Leaders of America conference, claiming four championships and placing in 16 events total. Several champions will head to nationals in Las Vegas this June.
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