Agassi is Nevada-born champion on, off court

What really distinguishes Andre Agassi and what makes him one of the most prominent figures in Nevada sports history has absolutely nothing to do with tennis.

‘Guardians’ back atop box office

“Guardians of the Galaxy” became the summer’s top-grossing movie at the North American box office with a $17.6 million weekend that narrowly bested the young adult melodrama “If I Stay,” while the long-delayed “Sin City” sequel, “A Dame to Kill For,” flopped.

More than a game for Vegas Little Leaguer’s family

Lorraine O’Dell was among almost two dozen family members and 200 fans gathered at a northwest Las Vegas sports bar Saturday watching a son coach and a grandson play in the biggest games of their lives, alongside an “Angel in the Outfield.”

Woman who drank chemical-laced tea released

A Utah woman who nearly died after unknowingly drinking iced tea mixed with chemicals has been released from a Salt Lake City hospital.

Tea party flag could become Alabama tag

Alabama vehicles could soon be sporting license plates featuring the rattlesnake emblem and “Don’t Tread on Me” warning popular with tea party groups.

Mental health program targets misdemeanor offenders

They get mental health treatment and their criminal charges are dismissed. That’s been the case for more than 30 inmates at the Clark County Detention Center as part of a new misdemeanor diversion program that started in March.

Sen. Paul calls Clinton a ‘war hawk,’ shares thoughts on Ferguson

Calling Hillary Rodham Clinton “a war hawk,” Sen. Rand Paul says that if the former secretary of state seeks the presidency, some voters will worry that she will get the U.S. involved in another Mideast war.

 
American held in Syria has been freed

An American held hostage in Syria by an al-Qaida-linked group has been released after about two years, the Obama administration and a relative confirmed Sunday, days after militants had beheaded a U.S. journalist abducted while covering that country’s civil war.

Quiet Lamoille brims with scenery, history

Nestled along a creek near the base of the mountains, picturesque Lamoille retains much of its rural flavor, providing visitors with glimpses of the area’s pioneer ranching history.

Jackpot ends era of MGM slot machine

The legend of the Lion’s Share slot machine at the MGM Grand is at an end, and it took at $2.4 million jackpot to do the trick.

Las Vegas loves Mountain Ridge, despite loss

Las Vegas’ Mountain Ridge fell to Japan 5-0 in Sunday’s Little League World Series consolation game. To Las Vegans, though, they’re world champions.

Tesla builds charging station west of Reno

Tesla Motors Inc. is building a supercharger station in the Sierra Nevada southwest of Reno where drivers of the company’s electric cars can recharge along Interstate 80.

Query: Are there better deals than workplace coverage?

Who hasn’t wanted to shop around a little bit? In this case, a local reader wants to know if people with workplace coverage can look for better deals outside the office. We also help a computer-averse consumer find ways to reach actual human beings in her quest to change her coverage.

Mountain Ridge falls 5-0 to Japan in LLWS

Mountain Ridge fell 5-0 to Japan in the third-place game of the Little League World Series on Sunday.

Questions linger as stadium financial plan deadline looms

Even if this community weren’t still rising from a staggering recession, I haven’t heard anyone outside City Hall excited about the prospect of spending $150 million in public funds for a new stadium.

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