51s lose at Omaha on two-run homer in eighth inning

Brian Bocock hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Omaha Storm Chasers a 3-2 Pacific Coast League victory over the 51s on Saturday night in Papillion, Neb.

Day of rest for many UNLV players

UNLV football coach Bobby Hauck is going easy on many of his top players. For now anyway. Some hard days remain, and Hauck wants them ready.

EDITORIAL: Campus sex assault bill flattens due process

America’s college campuses have long displayed contempt for the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Now Congress is prepared to pass legislation that tramples students’ Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights as well.

We need a bigger president

If world events become yardsticks for greatness in leaders — big Abraham Lincoln sought to end slavery while little Stephen A. Douglas sought to accommodate it — then the rapid rise of worldwide Islamic terrorism leaves little doubt as to the Lilliputian stature of Barack Obama.

Power, speed await Mountain Ridge

Mountain Ridge Little League has a challenge ahead of them on Sunday when they play the team from Chicago.

Is life insurance needed in retirement?

Here are some different points to consider that can help you determine if you still need life insurance in retirement.

Perry not the first 2016 presidential hopeful facing trouble

As they form exploratory committees, consider the grueling prospect of a national campaign with their families and begin hiring staff in key presidential battleground states, three potential Republican White House candidates also face the distraction of legal troubles back at home.

Before Hsieh, Binion defined downtown Las Vegas

Jackie Gaughan owned more casinos, and Steve Wynn used a Fremont Street address to the best advantage, but it was Benny Binion who dominated Glitter Gulch for half a century.

 
California officer hurt during protest of Missouri shooting

An officer was briefly hospitalized after being assaulted during a mostly peaceful protest in Northern California over the fatal police shooting of an unarmed teen in Ferguson, Missouri, authorities said Saturday.

Girls’ testimonies describe torture by adoptive parents

During a June preliminary hearing that was closed to the public, the three girls described ongoing torture at the hands of the Solanders, according to the court transcripts made public earlier this month.

SLS could spur Strip’s northern tip

The SLS Las Vegas is no longer an island. New neighbors are moving into the old neighborhood at the northern end of the Strip.

SLS builds future of its own on Sahara’s past

A $415 million, 18-month transformation complete, the SLS is ready to make a name for itself at the corner of Sahara and the Strip.

Fans remember historic Beatles Las Vegas concerts

Las Vegas residents who were present during the Beatles’ trip to town in 1964 all have memories of what they saw. Here are a few accounts:

Ohio State decides to not reinstate band director

Ohio State trustees have decided against reinstating the university’s marching band director, who was fired after an investigation showed he knew about, but failed to stop, a sexualized band culture.

Business owner rises to to top of pinball community

Craig Snelling is a different kind of pinball wizard. As owner of local hobby shop Billiards ‘N More, the 42-year-old has dedicated the last two decades of his life to delivering that dream to droves of video game enthusiasts across the Las Vegas Valley.

 
Lego scheme leads to four Arizona arrests

Four people have been arrested in what Phoenix police are calling a retail-theft scheme involving Lego toys.

High fashion, expense for Hillary travel

Hillary Clinton travels in style, but doesn’t travel alone. According to her contract and supporting documents concerning her Oct. 13 speech at a University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation fundraiser, the former first lady relies on travel aides, private jets and presidential suites.

Increase chances of catching foul ball with IdealSeat app

Joel Carben and two of his sports tech-savvy buddies created IdealSeat, a fan engagement platform that uses heat maps to chart the most likely sections to snare a souvenir foul ball. The site also collects weather information and ranks top concession spots.

Millan brings ‘Leader of the Pack’ to the Palms

Dog behaviorist Cesar Millan, who’s always wanted to play Las Vegas, gets his chance Friday at the Palms with his “Leader of the Pack” show, to be presented live — and taped for a future TV telecast.

Woman recovering after drinking chemical-laced iced tea

A woman who unknowingly drank iced tea laced with an industrial cleaning solution at a Utah restaurant has whispered and gotten out of bed, her lawyer said Saturday.

UNLV scrimmage a showcase for younger players

Many of the key players will take off much of today’s UNLV scrimmage. The focus will be on getting the other players work.

Vegas man died in standoff by cutting wrist

The Clark County coroner’s office on Saturday released the cause of death for a 63-year-old man who killed himself during a police standoff earlier this month — a cut on his wrist.

 
Soccer fan crashes field, steals free kick

A fan ran onto the field during Saturday’s Premier League game between West Ham and Tottenham and took a free kick before being chased away by a steward.

Woman dies in Nye County U.S. 95 car rollover

A 37-year-old woman died Friday afternoon when her Mercedes overturned on U.S. Highway 95 in Nye County, Nevada Highway Patrol said.

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