Cimarron’s big inning flattens Gorman

Local teams haven’t had much success against Bishop Gorman’s baseball team in recent years, winning only six games by a combined total of 18 runs since the start of the 2009 season.

Bum toe does not stand in Jones’ way

Complete chaos at the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight division was less than 30 seconds away Saturday night at UFC 159 in Newark, N.J.

Watered down: ‘Reforms’ that preserve campaign status quo

The rewriting of Senate Bill 49 is a valuable reminder of just how far politicians will go to limit public disclosure of their campaign finances and preserve the perks of incumbency. In fact, Nevada lawmakers amended Secretary of State Ross Miller’s campaign reforms to specifically authorize some of bad behaviors the reforms aimed to outlaw.

51s defeat Reno on road 9-5

The Las Vegas 51s (11-12) scored the first nine runs and held off a late rally by the Aces (8-17) to snap a five-game losing streak.

Las Vegas police involved in northwest valley shooting

A Las Vegas police vehicle responding to a shooting involving officers near Rainbow Boulevard and Alta Drive struck a car Monday night, authorities said.

Democrats in Legislature may reveal tax increase proposals this week

CARSON CITY — Senate Majority Leader Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, said Monday that legislative Democrats as early as Thursday will release their proposals to increase taxes that he says are needed to sufficiently fund education and state employees.

Sands attorneys unleash sharp attack on Suen

With the jury waiting outside the courtroom, attorneys for Las Vegas Sands Corp. on Monday unleashed their sharpest and most personal attack on one-time consultant Richard Suen.

FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods

With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it’s time to investigate their safety.

Mayweather legacy awaits final chapter

The rhetoric has toned down somewhat. But the confidence remains unabated. And the message is still the same, even if he delivers it differently these days.

Council tables ordinance that could cut short parks commission terms

The North Las Vegas City Council has backed away from an ordinance allowing for the re-appointment of three advisory board positions, tabling the effort to drop two Parks and Recreation appointees and a Library District trustee until after municipal general election results are tallied June 4.

Artist shares story of how he became inspired with students

There were no techniques taught in this April 10 art class at Innovations International Charter School of Nevada. Students were learning more important things from guest teacher and professional artist Alexander P. Huerta.

Dining Pick of the Week: Genghis Grill

According to legend, 12th-century Mongol warriors heated their shields over open fires to grill food in the fields of battle. The food became known as Mongolian stir-fry, and you can do the same as you build your own bowl in a colorful, interactive, exhibition-style cooking setting.

Recreation briefs

Check out recreational things to do in and around the valley

Favorite Sons & Daughters

Hannah Courser, a sophomore at Valley High School, raised $1,000 for Project 150, a charity dedicated to helping homeless, displaced and disadvantaged students at 15 Southern Nevada high schools.

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