UNLV’s Bornand receives conference honor

UNLV kicker Nicolai Bornand was named Mountain West special teams player of the week after making two key field goals against Fresno State. Also, the Rebels’ game at Utah State on Oct. 25 will be televised by ESPNews at 1 p.m. PDT.

Group petitions for rehearing of same-sex marriage case

The Coalition for the Protection of Marriage on Monday filed a petition with the 9th Circuit Court seeking a rehearing on the Nevada same-sex marriage case by the full court.

Peace of mind in retirement

Peace of Mind – the dictionary definition is the absence of mental stress or anxiety. It is what we all strive for but probably very rarely get. We do, however, think that when we retire we will have our chance to achieve true peace of mind – is this realistic in today’s world?

Arrest made in shooting at state office building

One person was hospitalized after a Monday morning shooting at a state agency building near Rancho Drive and Sahara Avenue, police said.

Applications for same-sex marriage licenses slow in rurals

The issuance of same-sex marriage licenses in Nevada’s rural counties is getting off to a slow start even though county clerks contacted on Monday said they are ready for applicants.

Bryce Harper to marry Kayla Varner in January

Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper and Ohio State soccer player Kayla Varner are planning a double play — two weddings for Jan. 2-3 in San Diego.

Seven former champs tee off at Shriners Open

It’s tough to win on the PGA Tour, and winning in Las Vegas has been no guarantee of continued success for past champs. Of the seven entered in this year’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, only Stuart Appleby and Martin Laird have won more than once since hoisting the trophy at TPC Summerlin.

Suarez scores first Uruguay goals since biting ban

Luis Suarez scored his first Uruguay goals since the World Cup finals and his biting ban in a 3-0 friendly win over Oman on Monday.

Fall practice fuels hope for UNLV baseball team

Despite losing four key contributors, coach Tim Chambers thinks this year’s UNLV baseball team is deeper and could make it back to the NCAA Regional tournament.

For love of the game

Julia Becker, a senior standout for Faith Lutheran’s girls golf team, says she’s learned to love the game. She’s the favorite to capture her second consecutive region title Tuesday when the Division I-A Southern Region tournament tees off at Boulder Creek Golf Course.

Tuesday is deadline for voter registration

Tuesday is the last day for Nevadans to register to vote if they want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 4 general election.

Vegas analysts launch new data research website

A Las Vegas firm has launched a first-of-its-kind online research program that lets businesses and consumers see real-time trends in economic and social indicators.

Ex-tennis coach gets jail time in child molestation case

A former tennis coach was sentenced Monday to a year in jail in a child molestation case. Jason Sugai, 37, in July pleaded guilty to one felony count of attempted lewdness with a child under the age of 14. As part of a deal, prosecutors dropped three counts of luring a minor with technology and two counts of lewdness with a minor under 14 years old.

Wall Street tumbles in late selling; dollar down

NEW YORK — Stocks on Wall Street tumbled in late selling on Monday as the technical picture soured for the S&P 500, while the U.S. dollar posted its worst day in a year after comments from Federal Reserve officials hinted at delays in expected interest rate hikes.

Utah school bus driver accused of DUI during field trip

A Utah school bus driver was arrested Monday on suspicion of DUI after swerving lanes and nearly hitting a car on a busy stretch of highway while taking 67 elementary-school students on a field trip.

Lucy Flores shops where?!

Republicans are attacking lieutenant governor candidate Assemblywoman Lucy Flores for allegedly failing to properly report campaign expenditures.

 
27 deaths linked to defect in GM ignition switches

A program to compensate victims of a faulty ignition switch in General Motors vehicles has approved three new death claims, bringing the total number of deaths linked so far to the switch to 27, according to a report released on Monday.

Orioles-Royals Game 3 postponed because of rain

Monday’s scheduled Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed because of rain in Kansas City. The rain is expected to continue through the night.

1 climber killed, 1 rescued in Colo. mountains

Two Colorado men climbing some of the state’s most famous mountains both fell after going off an unfamiliar trail on their way down a peak, killing one man and leading to the rescue of the other two days after they went missing.

Man killed in Henderson apartment fire ID’d

The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the man who died in a late September apartment fire in Henderson.

Henderson police: 83-year-old man found

The 83-year-old man who went missing early Monday morning has been found, according to Henderson police.

Bulldogs put Stark Vegas on the map

Mississippi State is the new darling of college football. The Bulldogs hail from “Stark Vegas,” according to a stenciled logo on their footwear.

 
Mechanical problem caused deadly hay wagon crash

Maine, like most states, doesn’t have strict regulations for hayrides, including the one that lurched down a steep hill and into a tree over the weekend, killing a 17-year-old girl and injuring more than 20 others.

Life Is Beautiful announces schedule

The daily schedules for the Life Is Beautiful music, food and arts festival have been announced.

Florida State’s Winston will not miss any games, coach says

Coach Jimbo Fisher said Florida State’s Jameis Winston has committed no crime and is adamant the quarterback will not miss any games this season due to an ongoing sexual assault investigation.

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