Books are always in season, thanks to Nevada’s summer reading programs

Local author Krista Diamond explores Las Vegas and celebrity culture in debut novel

"Close Relationships With Strangers," released by large imprint Simon & Schuster, is set in — and connects — both Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

What do Dems, GOP need to do to get "disillusioned" voters to the polls this fall?

Only one in five registered voters participated in the June 9 primary. That's low turnout for a year when control of state and local government is at stake.

Athletics hit a home run — or 20 — in Las Vegas Series

Also in Nevada Sports: Golden Knights lose in Stanley Cup playoffs

See Hear Do: June 17-23

There’s never a shortage of things to see, hear, and do in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting June 17.

June 17: Sports; official primary results; and a new, locally written novel

Plus: What to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.