RedHawks to stay close against Wolverines

Michigan is making major changes this year under new coach Rich Rodriguez, and those changes might be slow in coming.

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Legacy gets mix of power, speed

The power of Prince Oroke provided the perfect complement to Deshae Edwards’ speed in the Legacy backfield on Friday night.

Grizzlies’ wait worth it

Forced to wait an extra week to begin its football season, Spring Valley took out its frustration on Desert Pines.

Jets-Miami becomes must-see

All along, Chad Pennington figured to be the starting quarterback in the New York Jets’ season opener. He just never expected to be on the opposite sideline.

IN BRIEF

MOTOR SPORTS

Safety of students near railroad tracks a matter of money

A formal investigation to determine whether safety measures should be put in place between Desert Oasis High School and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks was approved this week by the Public Utilities Commission.

Woman dies after stabbing

An argument between two women in the reception area at Bally’s turned deadly early Friday when one of them stabbed the other in the throat and fled.

Indigent defense, caseload limits are focus of hearing

As Clark and Washoe counties explore the need for caseload limits for public defenders, Nevada officials and national groups are calling on the Legislature to fund indigent defense services across the state.

Heavy metal on ice since early 1900s, experts find

CARSON CITY — Reno scientist Joe McConnell was not particularly surprised when he discovered high traces of pollution embedded in ice taken in southern Greenland.

Fernley considers new building rules

FERNLEY — Developers would face new requirements if they build homes or commercial buildings near the aging Truckee Canal in Fernley under a proposal being considered by the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.

IN BRIEF

ONE STILL MISSING

Gulbis to swing into ‘Apprentice’

Donald Trump let the cat out of the bag this week: golfer Natalie Gulbis of Lake Las Vegas is heading for his NBC show “The Apprentice.”

Redevelopment agency bond rating up

Las Vegas got a glimmer of good economic news this week: The city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, which pushes economic development downtown, has a better bond rating.

Violations doom bid by Glitter Gulch to add slots

The Topless Girls of Glitter Gulch strip club probably blew its chance of convincing Nevada gaming regulators it was a suitable location to house slot machines in February.

Wingin’ It

Halverson husband arrested

The husband of suspended District Judge Elizabeth Halverson is known as a devoted, patient spouse who would cook, shop and dote on his wife.

Autopsy on former Oriole inconclusive

KINGMAN, Ariz. — An autopsy conducted on former major league baseball player Todd Cruz, a member of the Baltimore Orioles World Series championship team in 1983, was inconclusive.

Pilot’s response to tower: ‘Goin’ in’

An air traffic controller at the North Las Vegas Airport calmly asked veteran pilot Mack Murphree, “Do you need any assistance, sir?” before the home-built airplane Murphree was flying plunged into a house on Aug. 22, killing him and a couple inside the house.

Taxes and sunshine

On Tuesday, after three years of senseless, costly legal wrangling, the Nevada Tax Commission will do what it should have done in 2005: hold a public hearing on a $40 million refund for utility Southern California Edison.

IN BRIEF

Perini investors OK Tutor-Saliba buyout

Cosmo condo owners may see closings in 2010

Holders of contracts for condominium units at the Cosmopolitan are expected to begin closing on their units by the second quarter of 2010, according to a letter sent on Friday to brokers by the resort’s new developer.

Moulin Rouge buyouts stalled

Six months after the Las Vegas City Council approved plans for a gambling resort on the site of the historic Moulin Rouge casino, the area remains blighted and property owners accuse developers of reneging on promises to purchase their homes.

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