In The News: Department of History

Las Vegas Review Journal

Thanks to its fine dining, clubs and luxury hotels, Las Vegas has been known to attract A-list celebrities.

Travel Pulse

With three properties in Las Vegas now committed to reducing smoking, a question looms: could all of Sin City’s hotels and casinos go smoke-free?

Travel Pulse

With three properties in Las Vegas now committed to reducing smoking, a question looms: could all of Sin City’s hotels and casinos go smoke-free?

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Park MGM is reopening this week, completely smoke-free. FOX5's @KylaGaler speaks with a local historian and gaming expert about whether it will start a trend for other properties.

Las Vegas Sun

Public health advocates are praising MGM Resorts International for establishing the Strip’s first nonsmoking casino in decades, but industry observers say it’s too early to know if the Park MGM will be a trendsetter or a one-off trial.

KSNV-TV: News 3

This discussion matters, because this could be a close and contentious election.

Las Vegas Sun

Brenda Williams had just been hired as the first Black bank teller in Nevada.

Las Vegas Sun

Brenda Williams had just been hired as the first Black bank teller in Nevada.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

UNLV is addressing systemic racism and its impact on our community.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

UNLV is addressing systemic racism and its impact on our community.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Nevada Humanities held a virtual panel discussion Thursday about the national debate over historical monuments and its relevance in Nevada, including controversy over figures such as Pat McCarran and Kit Carson.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Nevada Humanities held a virtual panel discussion Thursday about the national debate over historical monuments and its relevance in Nevada, including controversy over figures such as Pat McCarran and Kit Carson.