“Big John is the man,” goes the song played each time 51s first baseman John Lindsey steps to the plate at Cashman Field.
As far as ambition goes, British Open champion Padraig Harrington has set himself quite a goal.
Antonio Margarito doesn’t have to chase boxing’s top welterweights any more. After his dynamic 11th-round technical knockout of Miguel Cotto, everybody else is trailing in the path of the Tijuana Tornado.
CARSON CITY — It started life as a hotel and was used by politicians to establish the territory of Nevada nearly 150 years ago. A cynic might suggest its later conversion to a prison didn’t change the clientele much.
In 1963, John Lewis was the youngest of 10 speakers at the March on Washington. Today, he is the only one still alive.
If it looks like Family Court Judge Lisa Kent is receiving special treatment on the primary election ballot, that’s because she is.
RENO — Two pieces of artwork by Charles M. Russell — a painting depicting a stagecoach holdup and a bronze sculpture of two Indians on a buffalo hunt — have sold for more than $9 million at auction.
Gov. Jim Gibbons can’t seem to do the smallest thing without ticking somebody off.
RENO — A judge has dismissed a citizen activist’s lawsuit against a leading provider of electronic voting machines, saying no proof was offered that they malfunctioned.
Can this North Las Vegas superhero overcome controversy over his “man-purse,” spiky hair and snarky facial expression to become the face of the city’s drive to promote healthy lifestyles among kids? No sweat.
Steve Hiltz is one of the good guys, a children’s advocate who recently was honored with a national award for his work. But this Thursday, he will attend an event that equals any award.
Calling President Bush’s proposal to lift the 18-year moratorium on new offshore oil drilling “a political gimmick” that he will not allow to come to the floor, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is instead pushing his own proposal, a bill requiring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive speculation in energy markets.
American citizens used to be able to travel relatively freely across the nation’s northern and southern borders. No papers necessary, just a quick chat with a federal agent stationed at the port of entry.
Indianapolis-based development firm Lauth has topped out construction of the six-story Montecito Point office building in northwest Las Vegas.
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Rear-ending another driver proved the best career move Jason Caudill ever made.
Three new hotel-casinos opening later this year are expected to bring nearly 7,700 new jobs to the market.