LeBron returns in fine form, but Cavs lose to Suns

While LeBron James was the player he has always been in his return from an eight-game absence, Suns forward Markieff Morris reached new heights Tuesday, overshadowing James’ performance.

Faith Lutheran girls waste no time

Faith Lutheran’s girls basketball team could not have asked for a better start on Tuesday afternoon against Pahrump Valley.

NOTES: Top ranking puts a target on Findlay Prep

Coach Andy Johnson told his players: “The target on our backs just got bigger. You come to Findlay Prep to play against the best teams in the country. Now you”ve got the opportunity to be able to do that. Every day you”ve got to take the attitude where you”ve got something to prove.”

BASKETBALL: Balanced Crusaders roll past Pahrump boys

John Molchon scored 13 points Tuesday and Faith Lutheran’s boys basketball team placed four players in double figures en route to a 69-19 home win over Pahrump

Taste of the Town: best Italian subs

Every deli offers an Italian sub, but Taste of the Town readers offer their suggestions for the best.

Local emergency rooms face patient crush

A spike in the number of patients seeking emergency room care for flu-like symptoms is forcing valley hospitals to close to ambulances, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

Dining out: Urban Turban

An offshoot of the original in Auckland, New Zealand, Urban Turban opened late last month at 3900 Paradise Road. The restaurant serves tapas versions of classic Indian dishes from an assortment of cuisines on the sub-continent and beyond.

WRESTLING: Trojans roll past Crusaders

Gino Gusman, John Clark and Jaxon Clayton each recorded a first-period pin on Tuesday to lead Pahrump Valley’s wrestling team to a 60-20 home win over Faith Lutheran.

Reports: Jets tab Todd Bowles as head coach

Hours after hiring Mike Maccagnan as general manager, the New York Jets reportedly decided upon their next head coach: Todd Bowles.

Man gets 18 months to 8 years for fatal shooting at Palms

Jim Johnson was sentenced to prison Tuesday in the shooting death of Evan Plunkett. Johnson called the shooting an “accident” that occurred inside a suite at the Palms.

 
Garrett, Cowboys reportedly agree on five-year deal

Jason Garrett, who is 41-31 as Dallas head coach, and the Cowboys reached agreement on a new five-year contract, according to reports Tuesday.

White Castle is holding a job fair to flip over

The first White Castle in Las Vegas is scheduled to open soon at the Best Western Plus Casino Royale on the Strip. And the restaurant is holding a job fair Wednesday through Friday at the Terrible Herbst Employment Center at 5775 S. Polaris Road at Russell Road.

 
This man had a Delta flight all to himself … almost

Imagine boarding your next flight and having the entire cabin to yourself. In this age of overstuffed planes, where we squeeze our bodies into cramped seats and jockey for overhead bin space, it sounds like a dream — one that would never happen.

Netflix could lose ‘Doctor Who’, other BBC shows

According to What’s on Netflix Now, the streaming service may be losing favorites like “Doctor Who” and “Luther” come Jan. 31 because of an expiring contract between the streaming service and BBC.

Wilder wants to take Stiverne’s heavyweight belt

Deontay Wilder comes to town a very confident fighter. He’s 32-0 with 32 KOs, and he wants to knock out Bermane Stiverne and take his WBC heavyweight title. But Stiverne says he’s not worried about Wilder or his first title defense.

Top ranking puts a target on Findlay Prep

Coach Andy Johnson told his players: “The target on our backs just got bigger. You come to Findlay Prep to play against the best teams in the country. Now you’ve got the opportunity to be able to do that. Every day you’ve got to take the attitude where you’ve got something to prove.”

Sister mourns brother killed in central valley shooting

As homicide detectives work to unravel the events behind the shooting death of Rodney Primm, loved ones are mourning the loss of a man they called outgoing and friendly. “He’s my big brother,” Rachelle Primm, 42, of Las Vegas said. “He was always there for everybody.”

9-year-old arrested for missing court over stolen gum

A prosecutor in Post Falls, Idaho, has issued an arrest warrant for a 9-year-old boy. The charge? Failing to appear in court for stealing a pack of gum.

 
Attorneys ask for delay in Boston bombing trial

Attorneys for Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev asked Tuesday for a delay in his trial in light of the recent attacks in France.

Acts added to Rock in Rio lineup

More than a dozen acts have been added to the massive music festival in May, Rock in Rio.

Jury convicts man in ex-wife’s slaying

A Clark County jury took about three hours Tuesday to convict a 37-year-old man of first-degree murder in the brutal beating death of his ex-wife.

Lake Mead ‘Samaritan’ bill revived

Nevada lawmakers plan to reintroduce a bill on Wednesday that seeks to cut red tape on federal lands so rescue or recovery teams can search without delays for victims of accidents or foul play.

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