■ The caption for a photograph that appeared on page 14B in Wednesday’s Review-Journal incorrectly identified a color guard that appeared at a Nevada Republican election night party. The color guard was from the U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC.
While business owners and executives expressed overall optimism about Tuesday’s election, two national surveys reflected uncertainty, and some local entrepreneurs say the outcome hasn’t completely restored their confidence.
Agassi Prep has clinched its first winning record and first playoff appearance since moving to the 11-man level in 2008. The Stars begin their quest Saturday for a state championship with a Class 2A state quarterfinal against two-time defending state champion The Meadows.
Centennial junior Nick Hartle and Galena senior Bryan Jordan have faced each other at the state cross country meet twice. For Round 3, they are the clear favorites in the Class 4A state boys race Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City.
An injured thumb delayed Rafael Marquez’s bout against WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez, originally scheduled for Sept. 18. The pair will meet Saturday in the main event at the MGM Grand Garden.
Quintrell Thomas had logged several minutes of basketball Tuesday evening when he raised his hand toward the UNLV bench. He was gassed and needed a break.
Brian Kunzi was elected Tuesday night to replace Nye County District Attorney Bob Beckett, whose 16 years in office ended Monday when he resigned two months early as part of a plea agreement.
Republicans took back the U.S. House Tuesday but not the Senate, with Harry Reid’s re-election leaving him in charge as majority leader. Independent-minded Nevadans also elected a Republican governor and sent another Republican to the House.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who survived an election where Republicans made big gains in Congress, said he is willing to compromise but not at the expense of middle-class Americans.