In The News: Department of History

KNPR News

This year we have lost two legendary ºÚÁÏÍø faculty members.

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District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced a resolution to designate the former home of pioneering LGBTQ and civil rights activists Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin as a local historic landmark.

Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas will host an NCAA Tournament men's basketball regional for the first time after the NCAA changed a policy that prevented states with sports wagering from hosting championships.

Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas will host an NCAA Tournament men's basketball regional for the first time after the NCAA changed a policy that prevented states with sports wagering from hosting championships.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

ºÚÁÏÍø history professor Michael Green explains the history of the mail-in ballot, which dates back to the 17th century.

Newswise

Abraham Lincoln. The country’s 16th president is known for many things: Signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Appearing on the $5 bill. Helping to usher in the modern-day practice of mail-in voting.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Mr. Vice President, welcome to Nevada.

Las Vegas Review Journal

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

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.