Regents come across as grabby with memo seeking free passes

Las Vegas is a town built on comps, but a recent memo from the Board of Regents came across as a blatant gimme. Addressed to all the presidents of all the universities, colleges and community colleges and written by board Chairman Kevin Page and Vice Chairman Rick Trachok, the memo came across as heavy-handed and greedy.

For Andersen, no fuss for QBs at No. 23 Wisconsin

Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen sees the competition for the quarterback job just like those for any other position.

Reno company goes to great lengths for number Pi

Nanojems, a Reno-based microfabrication company, announced Friday that is has successfully engraved the first million digits of the infinite number Pi, commonly represented as 3.14, onto crystal and sapphire discs that are 3 inches in diameter. The numbers are so small that two can fit on the end of a hair.

The 5 most memorable moments from MTV”;s Video Music Awards

MTV”;s Video Music Awards took the Internet by storm Sunday night — and most of what was talked about centered around what was happening in the audience, not on stage. Here, a look at five of the most memorable moments from a night full of them.

Federal judge orders disclosure of information in Ensign investigation

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to disclose more information about its investigation of former Nevada Sen. John Ensign, who resigned from Congress in 2011 in the midst of an ethics scandal.

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada plan expo Aug. 31

The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada’s World of Girls Expo is set to return Aug. 31 at Cashman Center, with plans for it to be bigger and better.

Las Vegas Pride Festival to celebrate 30 years

The Las Vegas Pride Festival is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary Sept. 6-7 with celebrations around the valley.

In case you missed it: Half-court up-heave-al

A Colorado State freshman made his parents super happy by using his backyard-league talents to hit a half-court shot and earn free tuition for a year.

Literary Las Vegas: Tom Bradley Jr.

Las Vegas author Tom Bradley Jr., who worked as a newspaper reporter and editor in San Diego County and as a public relations professional in Las Vegas and Texas, recently released his first novel, “The Kona Shuffle.” In it, Las Vegas waitress Noelani B. Lee’s life is upended when she receives a payoff to stay quiet about the governor’s drunken pursuits.

Book briefs for Aug. 27-Sept. 3

Literary announcements this week include a call for Crystal Bookmark Award nominations, a chance for celebrity chefs to roast food critics for a cause and a library district plan to extend hours and team with Madame Tussauds Las Vegas in honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month.

Team at work building competition glider in Henderson

In the spirit of famous fliers such as Icarus, the Wright brothers or Amelia Earhart, the Henderson-based team, We “CAN” Do It, is preparing to take flight at the Red Bull Flugtag Challenge Sept. 21 in Long Beach, Calif.

USA Taekwondo National Tournament winner works to impact students lives

Even though Master Daniel Jackson claimed another gold medal from the USA Taekwondo National Tournament in July, his real reason for training and teaching martial arts isn’t awards. It is to see the impact in people’s lives.

 
Wildfire’s ashes raining into San Francisco water supply

A raging wildfire in Yosemite National Park rained ash on the reservoir that is the chief source of San Francisco’s famously pure drinking water, and utility officials Monday scrambled to send more water toward the metropolitan area before it becomes tainted. Nearly 3,700 firefighters battled the approximately 250-square-mile blaze.

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