Las Vegas Sun

The Las Vegas Sun is a daily newspaper serving the Las Vegas Valley and is one of the area's two primary newspapers. It is owned by the Greenspun family and operates under the Greenspun Media Group.

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Elaine Wynn was a leader when we needed one, left a blueprint for others

4 days ago | lasvegassun.com | Brian Greenspun

Clearly, Shakespeare had it wrong when it comes to Elaine Wynn. The good that Elaine did during her life will live long after her. Myra and I, like so many others in our state who knew Elaine — and countless others across the country and around the world — were saddened at what seemed like her sudden passing Monday. By modern standards, Elaine was a very young woman. She always was.
Analysis: NFL Draft intrigue may start with Raiders’ No. 6 pick

5 days ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

Brock Bowers came away dumbfounded when the Las Vegas Raiders selected him with their top pick in last year’s NFL Draft at No. 13 overall. The tight end out of the University of Georgia had barely spoken with the silver and black throughout the draft scouting process, and didn’t consider the team one of his likely landing spots. Taking Bowers added to a decades-long trend of the Raiders surprising with unforeseen picks on draft night.
Trump administration revokes visas of three more UNLV students

5 days ago | lasvegassun.com | Kyle Chouinard

UNLV is now aware of seven international students who have had their visas revoked by federal immigration authorities, a university spokesperson told the Sun Friday. UNLV Officer in Charge Chris Heavey first reported in a campuswide email earlier this month that immigration officials had revoked visas of four students. The university said it won't release the seven students' identities because of federal privacy laws.
As hunt for Stanley Cup begins, Golden Knights well positioned for run to final

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Case Keefer

It’s funny to look back now and remember that the Vegas Golden Knights’ rise to a perennial NHL power in their initial Stanley Cup Playoffs run was fraught with skepticism. The still-beloved 2017-2018 “Golden Misfits” team that won the Western Conference wasn’t supposed to be postseason-ready. Those Golden Knights still stand as one of the most surprising Stanley Cup Final participants in recent memory.
Avanza proyecto de ley para financiar puestos docentes de alta necesidad

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Hillary Davis

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al inglés. El proyecto de ley 398, que proporcionaría un salario adicional a los profesores que ocupan puestos difíciles de cubrir, sigue vigente en la Asamblea Legislativa de Nevada tras superar el primer plazo de aprobación en comisión. El plazo de la semana pasada redujo considerablemente el número de proyectos de ley que se están debatiendo en el sector de la educación primaria y secundaria en esta sesión.
La gira de escucha busca fortalecer la participación electoral tribal

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Kyle Chouinard

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al inglés. El secretario de Estado Cisco Aguilar ha iniciado una gira por Nevada para reunirse con las 28 naciones tribales y abordar los retos relacionados con el acceso al voto. La gira de escucha comenzó el Martes en el histórico Centro Cultural y Museo Stewart Indian School, cerca de Carson City, y marca el primer paso en el esfuerzo de Aguilar por fortalecer la participación electoral entre las comunidades indígenas de Nevada.
Nevada Assembly bill to fund high-need teacher positions moves forward

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Hillary Davis

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español. Assembly Bill 398, which would provide extra pay for teachers in hard-to-fill positions, remains active in the Nevada Legislature after surviving the first committee passage deadline. The deadline last week significantly reduced the number of bills under consideration in the K-12 education sector this session. Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager, D-Las Vegas, is the sponsor of the teacher compensation bill.
Nevada secretary of state’s listening tour aims to widen tribal election engagement

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Kyle Chouinard

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar has launched a tour across Nevada to meet with all 28 tribal nations, addressing voting access challenges. The listening tour began Tuesday at the historic Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum near Carson City, marking the first step in Aguilar’s effort to strengthen electoral participation among Nevada’s Indigenous communities.
ICE sticking to specific targets in Las Vegas valley, advocates say

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Kyle Chouinard

With increased immigration enforcement in the Las Vegas valley this week, the Nevada Immigrant Coalition said Wednesday that they have not received reports of collateral arrests, where law enforcement detain people outside of those specifically targeted. The coalition, which includes organizations such as the Culinary Union, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada and Make the Road Nevada, said officers have been in plainclothes and are not always with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Clark County approves Filipino Town cultural corridor

1 week ago | lasvegassun.com | Grace Da Rocha

The Clark County Commission chambers near downtown Las Vegas overflowed with jubilant community members Tuesday morning as commissioners unanimously approved the creation of a Filipino Town cultural corridor along South Maryland Parkway. Attendees waved Filipino flags while erupting in applause and cheers, marking the culmination of months of dedicated advocacy by local Filipino community leaders.