Nearly five years after the killing of 22-year-old Lesly Palacio, the primary suspect in her murder has been returned to Las Vegas to face trial. On August 28, 2025, Erick Rangel-Ibarra, 27, was extradited from Mexico and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on one count of open murder. Authorities allege that Rangel-Ibarra killed… Continue reading Longhorn Murder Suspect Arrested
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Pulling Trucks For Good
The 2025 Special Olympics Nevada Truck Pull is set to return to Henderson on October 11, bringing the theme “Strength in Unity” to the Cowabunga Bay Water Park parking lot. Now in its second year, the fundraiser will see teams of eight go head-to-head pulling trucks weighing more than 40,000 pounds, all to benefit athletes… Continue reading Pulling Trucks For Good
Efecto de la Deportación Masiva en Las Vegas
Las deportaciones masivas a menudo se presentan como medidas necesarias para hacer cumplir las leyes de inmigración, pero sus implicaciones se extienden mucho más allá del cumplimiento legal. Afectan a las economías locales, perturban industrias e impactan a las comunidades a un nivel profundo. Esto es particularmente evidente en ciudades como Las Vegas, que, como… Continue reading Efecto de la Deportación Masiva en Las Vegas
Demandan al LVMPD por Alianza Secreta con ICE
En una medida que plantea preguntas críticas sobre la transparencia gubernamental y los derechos civiles, la ACLU de Nevada ha presentado una demanda contra el Departamento de Policía Metropolitana de Las Vegas (LVMPD), alegando que el departamento está reteniendo registros públicos sobre su cooperación con el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE.… Continue reading Demandan al LVMPD por Alianza Secreta con ICE
Una Luz Guía de Esperanza
En una ciudad forjada por la reinvención y el espectáculo, tres mujeres trabajan para devolverle a Las Vegas algo mucho más sagrado: su alma cultural. En colaboración con MVP Speaks y bajo la anfitriona visionaria Sonya Edwards de World Gem Art Gallery, Christina Monique Flores Escobar unió a artistas de todo el valle de Las… Continue reading Una Luz Guía de Esperanza
Victory For Art Culture
The City of Las Vegas has decided not to move forward with proposed changes to the noise ordinance for the 18b Arts District, a plan that would have restricted late-night outdoor entertainment hours. The decision, announced by Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, comes after weeks of public comment in which residents and business owners overwhelmingly voiced opposition.… Continue reading Victory For Art Culture
Private Gains For Public Needs
A new bus manufacturing facility has opened in North Las Vegas, marking a notable development in the ongoing transformation of public transportation across Southern Nevada. Operated by Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group, the facility is assembling double-decker buses for use by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). This marks the company’s… Continue reading Private Gains For Public Needs
Arts District Meets Midtown Surveillance
The Las Vegas Arts District—a longtime haven for local artists, community organizers, and cultural expression—is at the center of a new wave of gentrification, this time layered with a futuristic twist: smart city surveillance technologies. As new developments reshape the neighborhood’s landscape, local residents are raising concerns about the quiet integration of robotic surveillance, autonomous… Continue reading Arts District Meets Midtown Surveillance
LVMPD Sued Over Secret ICE Partnership
In a move that raises critical questions about government transparency and civil rights, the ACLU of Nevada has filed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), alleging the department is withholding public records about its cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legal challenge follows multiple denied records requests and… Continue reading LVMPD Sued Over Secret ICE Partnership
Alleged Altercations Raise Concerns in Las Vegas Arts District
A familiar tension is rising in the Las Vegas Arts District, but this time, it’s not between artists and the elements—it’s between culture and capital. Reports from Nothing to Do Las Vegas, East Side Times, Rex from Las Vegas, and Low Rider BLVD are all pointing to an alleged altercation involving a Midtown real estate… Continue reading Alleged Altercations Raise Concerns in Las Vegas Arts District
