Gonzaga ranked No. 1

SPOKANE, Wash. — The to-do list for Gonzaga’s basketball team got shorter Monday: For the first time, the Zags were ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll.

North Las Vegas police shoot, wound man in his home

The first on-duty officer shooting of the year in North Las Vegas was prompted by a call about a suicidal man, a department official said Monday.

Literary Las Vegas: Public Education Foundation

The Public Education Foundation’s Education Hero Award recognizes Nevadans who have made civic and charitable contributions improving public education.

Rancho Drive played a role during Second World War

Rancho Drive’s history dates to World War II, when a path was needed to connect war-related materials coming from the north or Ely with Henderson .

Centennial Neighborhood News

REVEREND TO GIVE LECTURE ON APPLYING SPIRITUALITY TO EVERYDAY LIFE

Recreation briefs

Check out recreational things to do in and around the valley

Dining Pick of the Week: Balboa Pizza Company

Balboa Pizza Company is named after the famous Southern California beach, which means this is a laid-back, beach-style restaurant.

Taylor school and street named for educator

Because of his service as a teacher and principal in Henderson schools — even before the town was incorporated — Robert Taylor was honored as the namesake for a Henderson elementary school and street.

Mock interviews put students through paces for Engineers Week

Talk about increasing your odds. Aria Heraypur, 23, interviewed with 13 engineering firms in 90 minutes. The UNLV senior was one of 34 students to go through the interview process as part of an Engineers Week event.

Gondolier to serenade NASCAR fans with national anthem

Usually, it’s the third time that’s a charm. For Jeff Stults, it was the fourth time. That’s how many times the tenor, who lives just north of Summerlin, tried out for the honor of singing the National Anthem at the Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race.

Cool weather a good time to take advantage of Red Rock Canyon programs

Before the blazing temperatures return and air conditioning kicks in 24/7, Las Vegans can explore the nature at their back door in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The conservation area offers a variety of classes and hikes.

Wife’s charity involvement sparks knitting hobby for hubby

What does Dan Hays, a rugged-looking Sun City Summerlin resident who has been an active athlete all his life, do to avoid noshing on cookies, potato chips and pretzels while watching television in the evening? He knits hats for babies.

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