Johnson’s gridiron dream a reality

The YouTube clip lasts only 24 seconds but has nearly 6 million views. Nikki Johnson doesn’t just cross the goal line. She lowers a shoulder and blows up a defensive player named Devine Burton from Saskatchewan to Toronto and several other Canadian cities beyond.

Panel seeks boost in parole and probation funding

Gov. Brian Sandoval should increase funding for the state Division of Parole and Probation in the budget he prepares for the Legislature to consider next year, a commission of legislators, judges, police and the attorney general decided Wednesday.

Cheyenne segment to be closed for roadwork over weekend

Cheyenne Avenue from Rainbow Boulevard to Tenaya Way, as well as the Cheyenne onramps and offramps to U.S. Highway 95, will be closed this weekend for a Nevada Department of Transportation repaving project.

Future of trial over CityCenter’s construction uncertain

The future of the trial over CityCenter’s construction was scrambled on Wednesday after Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez allowed the owners to test the Harmon hotel for more defects but with a list of caveats including one that would preclude its demolition for the indefinite future.

Las Vegas visitation rises slightly in August

Visitation to Las Vegas rose slightly in August, helping the city stay on track toward its year-end goal of 40 million visitors.

VP Biden to campaign in Nevada next week

Vice President Joe Biden will campaign in Nevada next week, returning to the state to promote President Barack Obama just days before early voting kicks off on Oct. 20, the Obama campaign announced Wednesday.

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