Scott’s not great bet to close out British Open

If the leaderboard after one round is a true indication of what’s to come, and often it’s not, this British Open packs the potential for an intriguing ending. Just don’t expect early leader Adam Scott to be holding the claret jug come Sunday.

School Board picks Cantu to fill spot

Rene Cantu Jr., executive director of the Latin Chamber of Commerce’s Community Foundation, is now also a Clark County School Board member representing northwest Las Vegas.

Police: Teen mother left baby’s body in trash bin

A teen mother kept her pregnancy a secret from family and friends, gave birth to a baby girl at home and kept the infant’s body hidden for about a month before disposing of it in a central valley apartment complex trash bin, Las Vegas police said Thursday.

Heller: Legalizing online poker on front burner

Under challenge to deliver Republican votes on a bill prized by most Nevada casinos, Sen. Dean Heller said Thursday he’s doing his part to advance online poker legislation that advocates believe is a “must pass” through Congress by the end of the year.

Berkley backers confront her critics on Americans for Prosperity bus tour

In a Thursday morning clash, vociferous backers of U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley shouted down conservatives launching a bus tour across Nevada to criticize the Senate candidate as “a rubber stamp for failure” because she backs President Barack Obama’s policies, from the stimulus to the health care law.

Water board provides rate relief to some customers

After weeks of pleas and punishment from rate-weary customers, the Southern Nevada Water Authority board unanimously approved a plan Thursday to ease the impact of the agency’s new infrastructure surcharge.

‘Best in Show’ actor Willard accused of lewd act

LOS ANGELES – Actor Fred Willard, perhaps best-known as a dog-show announcer in the movie “Best in Show,” has been arrested on suspicion of committing a lewd act at a Hollywood adult theater.

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