WASHINGTON — While disclosed publicly only last week, $150,000 in campaign contributions that have complicated Las Vegan Jennifer Dorsey’s bid for a federal judgeship have been far from a secret to key senators considering her nomination, officials said Wednesday.
Nevada lawmakers hoping for some extra money from the Economic Forum to spend on public education and other budget priorities over the next two years learned Wednesday they will have to look elsewhere.
In a press conference gripping with tension, Ruben Guerrero, father of Robert Guerrero, called Floyd Mayweather Jr. a “woman beater” at the MGM Grand on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas.
Troy Hargrove was on his way to prison when the criminal justice system took a chance on him.
Bishop Gorman football coach Tony Sanchez confirmed Wednesday that the team will not include standout running back Nathan Starks this fall.
Bishop Gorman freshman Vashti Cunningham didn’t even know the Sunset Region long jump finals were being held on Wednesday at Silverado.
Two words not often heard within the halls of government: You’re fired.
It’s been widely reported that Congress last week rescinded the sequester cuts from the budget of the Federal Aviation Administration, ending furloughs for air traffic controllers in response to howls of outrage from passengers forced to endure hours of delays at airport terminals and tarmacs.
■ WINNING/LOSING PITCHER: 51s, Carlos Torres (1-2); Aces, Randall Delgado (0-3)
On 29 days each month, Joey Vanas is a popular guy in downtown Las Vegas.
Sean Carter knows how outsiders viewed the Valley boys volleyball team.
Danielle Amato had just allowed her first hit Wednesday — a go-ahead, two-run single in the third inning — when she decided it was time to have a quick chat with herself.
UNLV and Florida Gulf Coast headline the eight-team field for the Las Vegas Classic on Dec. 22 and 23 at Orleans Arena, it was announced Wednesday. Both teams were in last season’s NCAA Tournament, and the Eagles became the first No. 15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16.
Striking drivers at Yellow Checker Star Transportation, Las Vegas’ second-largest cab company voted Wednesday to return to work after receiving concessions on several key contract provisions.
Follw the link to see some of the area’s top performances for the week of April 22-27.
An American detained for nearly six months in North Korea has been sentenced to 15 years of “compulsory labor” for unspecified crimes against the state, Pyongyang announced Thursday.
