Cooper back in swing after first majors stint

Barely three weeks into his first season in Triple A, 51s first baseman David Cooper got the call he had been waiting for his whole life when manager Marty Brown told him he’d been summoned to the big leagues.

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Locals Mir, Nelson alike only in desire to earn shot at title

Two divergent paths will intersect when Frank Mir and Roy Nelson meet in the cage tonight. Both were born and raised in Las Vegas and were standout athletes at local high schools. Both are contenders in the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight division and will meet for a spot near the top of the rankings at UFC 130 tonight at the MGM Grand.

Resale Homes Report: Existing homes sold: May 11-17

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the home buyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

Board can change parking rules without approval

Q: We have a board that has changed the parking rules in our homeowners association. Isn’t it true that once it has initiated the rules, it has to present changes to the homeowners for their approval or denial?

Gypsum Ridge development might evolve into gateway

A rocky ridge towering above homes on the southwest edge of Summerlin looks inhospitable from the street. But in the not-too-distant future, traversing this ridge could be as easy as strolling through the neighborhood.

Court ruling crafts new political realities for Sandoval

A new day has dawned in Nevada. No matter the contours of the budget deal GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval works out with Democratic leaders of the Legislature, the state can no longer freely grab pots of local government money to balance its budget, thanks to a Nevada Supreme Court decision.

Shadowing Their Ancestry

Naomi McCabe, 16, left, and Kimberly Chischillie, 18, get ready to dance Friday at the Snow Mountain Pow Wow on the Las Vegas Paiute reservation. The 23rd annual powwow, which includes food and American Indian art booths and traditional Indian singing and dancing, continues from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today. Admission is $5; children under 12 are free. The reservation is located at exit 99 off of U.S. Highway 95 northwest of Las Vegas.