Bulldogs’ defense sharp in two wins

All season long, Centennial softball coach Mike Livreri has stressed how important playing defense is to his team’s success.

Foreclosure bill gets final OK

CARSON CITY — A bill that might help 17,700 Nevadans keep from losing their homes to foreclosure won final approval Friday in the Senate and now only needs Gov. Jim Gibbons’ signature to become law.

Legal ethics expert raises concerns about justice

A legal expert specializing in judicial ethics recently criticized Supreme Court Justice Kris Pickering for publicizing an allegedly illicit offer pitched by her former campaign manager during her tight race for the high court last year.

Furniture store manager’s killer gets life in prison

An 18-year-old man convicted of killing an Ashley Furniture Homestore manager during a failed robbery attempt will spend the rest of his life behind bars, a jury decided Friday.

Tax hike sprints to finish

CARSON CITY — The Legislature passed a $781 million tax increase and delivered it to Gov. Jim Gibbons on Friday, barely meeting a 5 p.m. deadline and setting the stage for Gibbons’ expected veto.

Moapa Valley refuge closing until the fall

Today will be the last time for the public to visit Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge until it is reopened on Saturdays in the fall.

Maryland Parkway plans studied

Maryland Parkway could be the site of the valley’s latest bus rapid transit route as the Regional Transportation Commission reviews ways motorists and buses interact on the valley’s second busiest public transit route.

Events set to honor fallen, vets

Several Memorial Day weekend events are slated for Nevada beginning today with volunteers placing small U.S. flags on 23,000 graves at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.

Chaperons pick up student left behind at Disneyland

Two chaperons from Canyon Springs High School needed to rent a car in Barstow, Calif., to pick up an 18-year-old female student who was left behind at Disneyland on Friday.

State lawmakers override veto of water fee increase

CARSON CITY — A day after a bill authorizing the state’s water engineer to impose higher fees was vetoed by Gov. Jim Gibbons, Nevada lawmakers overrode him and enacted the measure.

Director doesn’t get under ‘Medea’ characters’ skins

Many first read “Medea” as college students, but this brilliant, biting tale of the extremes of vengeance makes a lot more sense as you get older. Euripides understood the bitterness of those who have loved, lost and believe life has passed them by.

In brief

HOMICIDE DETECTIVES ON CASE

Local bullfights will be bloodless

Cheers of “¡Ole!” will be echoing through crowds at the South Point Arena come September.

Test of character

Early on the morning of May 7, Calvin Darling pulled his jacked-up Silverado pickup onto Flamingo Road at Ravenwood Drive, near Tenaya Way. Officer James Manor, approaching in a Metro police cruiser in answer to a 911 call, couldn’t avoid Mr. Darling’s truck.

IN BRIEF

BETHLEHEM, Pa.

NOW YOU’RE COOKING WITH LESS GAS

Backyard grillers may get a little steamed this holiday weekend when buying refilled propane tanks: They will be getting less fuel for their money than last Memorial Day.

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