C. Moon Reed
LasVegasSun.com
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Beyond Sci-Fi: Studies of UFOs gain mainstream acceptance years after Harry Reid first pushed for them
Former Sen. Harry Reid is a somewhat unlikely advocate of the mysterious. He’s never personally seen a UFO, nor does he have any desire to see one. And yet, he possesses ... → Read More
Natural remedies draw additional interest during pandemic
Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 | 2 a.m. - Walk into Herbally Grounded and you’ll feel a sense of serenity. Salt lamps emit a peaceful pink glow. Shelves of herbal supplements and natural remedies ... → Read More
What do Southern Nevada's colleges have planned for fall instruction?
Both UNLV and CSN plan to host about 80% of their courses online, with the remaining 20% in person. Per state requirements, the two schools will require face masks to be worn in public. Expect additional safety improvements such as social distancing stickers and protective plexiglass. Other tweaks, like staggered ... → Read More
Cool it: Tips for avoiding heat-related illnesses this summer in Las Vegas
July might be known for fireworks and cookouts, but summer fun carries a deadly danger. → Read More
In Las Vegas, long lines bring seven-hour wait to vote in primary
Some Las Vegas-area voters arrived Tuesday night at one of three polling places ready to cast their ballots in the primary election. Instead, they patiently waited. And waited. → Read More
UNLV's solar house is 'not science fiction;' it can be built now
Not so long ago, when the world was still analog, architecture students came into college already having some experience building things. Previous generations took shop classes or tinkered in their parents’ garage. → Read More
World-renowned pro climber alternates between rock walls and Las Vegas windows
With some of the best natural walls in the world at Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston and beyond, Las Vegas is home to some major rock climbing talent. As a resident of the Valley since 2013, David Allfrey is one of them. The North Face-sponsored pro climber has ... → Read More
VGK University revs up for a third year of teaching sport to newbies
When the Golden Knights debuted in 2017, fans were still getting used to the rules surrounding hockey. But now that the beloved team is in its third season ... → Read More
Nevada's first cannabis consumption lounge opens
Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Nevada in 2016, there’s been a great paradox. It’s legal to buy and possess recreational marijuana, but unless you’re a local resident or friends with one, there’s no place you can legally consume it. → Read More
A campaign to save Debbie Reynolds Drive
Our street names sometimes outlive their namesakes, and these legacy names offer a rare connection to history in a town that tends to value the shiny new thing. → Read More
Double trouble: Some women say their breast implants are making them ill
During the course of 15-plus years, burlesque dancer and cocktail waitress Jennifer Affronti, aka Ms. Redd, knew something was dreadfully wrong with her body. But neither she nor an army of doctors and specialists could figure out what. Her symptoms seemed inconsistent ... → Read More
A Lake Las Vegas yacht captain dishes on his life aquatic
As far as desert jobs go, Bryan Sloan might have one of the most unusual — a yacht captain. We chatted with Sloan to ... → Read More
Don't skip lake days: Your activity guide to coping with blazing hot summer days
It’s the dog days of summer, and desert dwellers may be tempted to stay inside until Halloween. But they’d be missing out on some very cool recreation opportunities. → Read More
Meet Lake Mead's new superintendent
Did you know that Las Vegas is right next door to the largest national recreation area in America? Clocking in at 1.5 million acres with 8 million visitors annually, managing Lake Mead National Recreation Area is no small job. So when the National Park Service (NPS) announced the selection of a new superintendent for Lake Mead, Margaret L. Goodro, we jumped at the chance to find out more. → Read More
What to expect from this monsoon season and beyond
If you think the weather has been weird recently — a lot wetter and cooler than usual — it’s not just in your mind. This has been the rainiest start of the year since 2005. The average annual rainfall in Las Vegas is 4.19 inches; we already reached 4.51 inches ... → Read More
Nevada museums receive a financial boost
This year’s session of the Nevada Legislature was a good one for local museums and cultural institutions. → Read More
Comparing the many rideshare options in Las Vegas
Nowadays, there are more options than ever when it comes to transportation. So we've created this guide to help you get from here to there. → Read More
What you need to know to drive in the new HOV lanes in Las Vegas
Instead of the “I-15,” it’s time to start calling it the “We-15.” Starting Monday, the busiest lengths of highway in the Las Vegas Valley debuted dedicated High Occupancy Vehicle lanes. Here’s what Southern Nevada motorists need to know to drive in the fast lane ... → Read More
Scramble to save Art Institute of Las Vegas might be paying off
Thanks to a dedicated group of teachers and stakeholders, the financially troubled Art Institute of Las Vegas is finding a way to continue operating ... → Read More
Without help, Art Institute of Las Vegas to close
Forget final exams. A bigger deadline looms for the Art Institute of Las Vegas. → Read More