COWBOY CLASSIC: Ortiz’s clutch single gives Chaparral tourney title

Jose Ortiz’s bases-loaded single with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning plated pinch-runner Kevin Woolman with the winning run as host Chaparral’s baseball team outlasted Eldorado, 2-1 in the championship game of the Cowboy Classic.

Majoring in eligibility

The Academic Progress Rate, the measure by which the NCAA tracks eligibility and retention rates of student-athletes, isn’t as straightforward a system as some would believe. It’s like most things in life: Money might be the root of all evil, but it sure does benefit those with the fattest wallets.

Police arrest man in fatal parking lot stabbing

A fight between two men in the parking lot of Savers, located at 3121 N. Rancho Drive, turned deadly when one of the men stabbed the other in the chest with a screwdriver, a Metro supervisor said.

Horse-drawn carriages might be in downtown Las Vegas’ future

At a time when New York City’s mayor has pledged to remove horse-drawn carriages from his streets, the Las Vegas City Council decided Wednesday to add them to its already congested downtown streets.

VIDEO: ‘Kiss-off’ pays tribute to veterans

The Spirit of 45 event at the Henderson Pavillion is meant to pay tribute to our WWII veterans. The event featured a “kiss-off” which was inspired by the iconic photo of the V-Day kiss in Times Square.

Bee swarm forces outbound Las Vegas flight to land

A Las Vegas flight bound for Duluth, Minn., had to return to McCarran International Airport this week after being swarmed by bees.

$1.5 million delivered to City Hall — mob style

A serious matter — the Mob Museum’s repayment of $1.5 million to the city of Las Vegas — became a comedy routine Wednesday when former Mayor Oscar Goodman entered the City Council chambers with a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist.

Celebration for 50th anniversary of Mustang going on at speedway

A celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang is being held by the Mustang Club of America at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Wednesday through Sunday, and Ford is celebrating with a limited-edition model.

Kevin James films ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2’ in Vegas

On Monday, Kevin James will begin filming the art-heist comedy “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” at the Wynn for eight weeks — the first full feature Steve Wynn has ever approved on the property.

A woman is suing Walmart for $10k over a bottle of shampoo

A Portland woman is suing Walmart for $10,000 after she says a bottle of Equate shampoo ruined her long hair to the point that she had to chop it off.

Xyience partnership a stop on rock climber’s ascent to success

Joe Kinder, 33, has been making a name for himself in the rock climbing world for 15 years. He’s also a filmmaker, photographer and painter. Now he has another item for his resume: Xyience spokesman.

Nevada Ballet, Arts Council get NEA grants

Nevada Ballet Theatre received a $10,000 grant Wednesday from the National Endowment for the Arts, part of more than $750,000 in grants awarded to Nevada arts organizations. The Nevada Arts Council was awarded $663,500 for the third year of its partnership grants program, which supports the council’s programs, outreach activities and various grant categories.

Wranglers moving proposed rooftop ice-rink facility to ground level

The Las Vegas Wranglers minor league hockey team is moving its proposed rooftop fifth-story ice-rink facility to a ground level at the Plaza in downtown, a city Planning Department supervisor said Wednesday.

North Las Vegas to use donated paratransit buses for senior trips

Senior citizens who go on bus outings from North Las Vegas’ Neighborhood Recreation Center will have new wheels starting Thursday. The city is rolling out the first of four donated RTC paratransit buses to provide rides for senior outings.

Guy taking train selfie gets swift kick in the head

A guy who tried to take a selfie as a train was passing got quite the surprise – a kick in the head from the train conductor as the train passed.

Prosecutor lays out case in federal tax fraud trial

A federal prosecutor Wednesday laid out the government’s case before a jury in the trial of three men charged in a massive tax fraud scheme that occurred more than a decade ago.

U.S. home building up in March after frigid winter

WASHINGTON — U.S home construction rose moderately in March as builders resumed work at the end of a frigid winter. But applications for building permits slid, clouding the outlook for future construction.

Culinary, Bartenders unions agree to deal with Golden Nugget

The Culinary and Bartenders unions reached a five-year contract agreement with the Golden Nugget on Wednesday, the first settlement after a more than a year-and-a-half of negotiations with several downtown casinos.

 
Boston police up patrols after man’s arrest near marathon finish line

The arrest of a man with a rice cooker in his backpack near the Boston Marathon finish line led police to step up patrols Wednesday, while organizers sought to assure the city and runners of a safe race next week.

New Foot Locker ad pokes fun at sports legends

A new Foot Locker and Adidas ad that features Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard pokes a little fun at some former NFL and NBA players.

Web applicants shocked by ‘world’s toughest job’ interview

After hearing the job requirements during video conference interviews, applicants described the “world’s toughest job” as “sick” and “inhumane.” Yet this mother of all jobs entails a little more than they expected.

Tower unit offers stunning Las Vegas views

With stunning views of Las Vegas, this tower unit fuses city living with luxury. Nestled high up on the 36th floor of Turnberry Towers, the home offers beautiful views of the strip and mountains. Built in 2006, the home has had more than $200,000 worth of upgrades, as well as a fresh coat of paint.

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