Where’s justice?

Suddenly, big fines are all the rage.

Hope fades, leaving low expectations

Here’s the bad news for those who held high hopes for Barack Obama’s presidency: If it hasn’t happened by now, it ain’t gonna happen.

Several residents honored for work, community service

Senoras of Excellence/Senores of Distinction held its annual awards gala May 10 at The Mirage. The event was created to honor women and men who have excelled in their professional careers as well as have contributed to the enrichment of our community.

100 Black Women share legacy of Madam C.J. Walker

It was 10 years ago when Sandra Mack and Rose Crowder decided to start a chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in Las Vegas.

12-year-old’s love of sports helps him become one of the best

Dillon Fedor is a sixth-grader at Canerelli Middle School who not only maintains honor-roll grades and participates in efforts to end bullying, he also appears to be the No. 1 kicker in his age group in the nation.

DIVISION I TRACK: Centennial stars go out with records, another team title

CARSON CITY — All the other competitors in the girls 1,600-meter relay left the podium Saturday, but Centennial’s Sydney Badger and Tiana Bonds remained on the top step so they could be honored by the crowd at Carson High for the final time.

Find out how much your old stuff is worth

Dear Savvy Senior: What resources can you recommend for finding the value of old items? I inherited a large number of old antiques and unique art from my great-aunt, and I would like to find out what some of these items are worth. — Seeking Answers

Just Add Water

The summer swimsuit season is upon us and the 2014 swimwear trends are muy caliente. The choices are plentiful in a multitude of optical patterns, color blocking, asymmetrical cuts, sporty and chic shapes and fun separates, too. It’s enough to coax even the most timid of swimsuit wearers out of their pale malaise and onto the beach, or in Las Vegas’ case, out to the pool.

STATE TRACK: Nikodemus, Crusaders roll to I-A girls title

CARSON CITY — Cayla Nikodemus had only one event Saturday, which afforded the Faith Lutheran junior the opportunity to kick back and revel in her team’s success.

Brown awaits more than pinch of majors

It often has been said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports, but Andrew Brown begs to differ.

Desert Inn Road shut down during police search

Las Vegas police closed Desert Inn Road in both directions between Fort Apache and Grand Canyon in response to a barricade situation involving a wanted person Saturday night.

VA Medical Center worker targeted amid volunteer program upheaval

As scandals swirl around the Department of Veterans Affairs and investigators look for evidence of cover-ups and cooking the books at 26 VA medical facilities nationwide, morale has slumped in one office at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. Quarrels involving a North Las Vegas VA Medical Center staff member and volunteers with the Voluntary Services chief have erupted into profanity-laced exchanges, physical threats and allegations of fudging donation reports.

Remembering the Fallen

Over twenty thousand flags were placed this morning by the Disabled American Veterans National Order of Trenchrats; various units of the American Legion; Veterans of Foriegn Wars; Special Forces Association; Boy and girl scouts; cub scouts and US Marine Devil Pups.

Liberty finishes climb to mountaintop

RENO — Liberty baseball coach Nick Didier couldn’t quite choke back the tears as his team celebrated on the field at UNR’s Peccole Park on Saturday.

Palo Verde slugs its way to title

RENO — Last season, Rachel Williams couldn’t pitch on back-to-back days.

Stars lift Centennial to record fourth straight crown

CARSON CITY — All the other competitors in the girls 1,600 relay left the podium, but Centennial’s Sydney Badger and Tiana Bonds remained on the top step so they could be honored by the crowd at Carson High for the final time.

Gorman girls dominate for fifth straight state title

A few weeks ago, Bishop Gorman girls swimming coach Ronald Aitken wasn’t sure his squad was capable of winning a regional championship, let alone a state title.

A High Roller emergency will require a high-intensity response

Getting the High Roller ready for the Strip was no simple feat. Besides preparing the wheel for riders, planners designed equipment and made preparations for the worst-case scenario — how to rescue stranded riders.

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