EDITORIAL: Light rail on Maryland Parkway a terrible idea

The Las Vegas Valley’s list of badly needed road improvement projects is longer than rush-hour backups at the Spaghetti Bowl. Especially now that the Clark County Commission has approved a fuel tax increase to fund some of those projects, the Regional Transportation Commission must put scarce road revenues to their most productive, efficient use possible.

Weight drop seems to suit Machida well

Ultimate Fighting Championship star Lyoto Machida resisted a drop to middleweight for years because his good friend and longtime training partner Anderson Silva held the belt in that division.

Education leaders address black student success

State Superintendent of Public Schools Dale Erquiaga and Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky were at the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy Monday night to discuss the education of Nevada’s least academically successful student demographic.

Transfer Smith didn’t sit idle while awaiting turn as Rebel

During his redshirt year on the bench, UNLV junior Roscoe Smith made a decision to get off the couch. As a transfer from Connecticut, Smith practiced with the Rebels and watched games from the sideline. But when the team was on the road, he was at home. The time alone was a chance to look in the mirror.

Lost City Museum a hidden Nevada cultural gem

A drive through Moapa Valley and its plethora of horse properties will net you a visit to the Lost City Museum, a Nevada cultural gem hidden in the desert. Although commonly called Lost City today, the Basketmaker and Pueblo ruins along the 30-mile Muddy River Valley originally were termed Pueblo Grande de Nevada.

US may stop spying on allied leaders

The Obama administration is considering ending spying on allied heads of state, a senior administration official said, as the White House grappled with the fallout from revelations that the U.S. has eavesdropped on German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Firefighter remembered for his dedication to others

It was never about John; it was always about others. For John DeLucchi’s wife, Denise DeLucchi, that’s how she’ll always remember her husband.

Buffett’s NV Energy buy criticized by consumer advocates

A long list of people and companies say billionaire Warren Buffett’s purchase of NV Energy will bring no savings for customers of the statewide electrical utility.

Business, GOP establishment have had enough of tea party

A slice of corporate America thinks tea partyers have overstayed their welcome in Washington and should be shown the door in next year’s congressional elections.

Nevada lawmaker says he would never vote for slavery

A rural Nevada assemblyman said Monday he wasn’t serious when he told a Republican group that he would vote for slavery if that is what his constituents wanted.

UNLV players paint the Fremont Cannon red

UNLV’s football team took the Fremont Cannon on a procession from the Lied Athletic Complex to the campus student union Monday afternoon, where a crowd of about 300, that included university president Neal Smatresk, showed up.

Price of spying missteps: Europe considers sanctions on U.S.

The United States could lose access to an important law enforcement tool used to track terrorist money flows, German officials said Monday, as Europe weighed a response to allegations that the Americans spied on their closest European allies.

 
Felony assault charge reduced, Chris Brown released

A charge against Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Chris Brown has been reduced to a misdemeanor and he has been ordered released.

Arbitration could have been more transparent, Gillespie says

Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie on Monday acknowledged that the arbitration process between the Metropolitan Police Department and the police union could have been more transparent. Along the way, he admitted to a mistake.

Killers cap Life Is Beautiful with a bear hug for Las Vegas

The Killers celebrated their hometown in the Life Is Beautiful finale on Sunday, even performing “Viva Las Vegas.” This was downtown’s moment, and it was a great one.

Unique Scotty’s Castle is curious attraction in Death Valley

Although Albert Johnson wasn’t a hardy person, the “castle” he built in the northern part of Death Valley National Park has become synonymous with Death Valley, albeit under someone else’s name.

Poker player/business owner files campaign for Congress

Frank Kassela, a professional poker player and business owner, will challenge Erin Bilbray in the Democratic primary to go against Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., in the 3rd Congressional District.

Report: Cantor Gaming target of money laundering inquiry

Cantor Gaming officials declined to comment Monday on a report that federal agencies are investigating the sports betting firm in connection with alleged money laundering.

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