Raybon sparks Las Vegas to victory

Las Vegas High’s boys basketball team has some strong offensive options in senior guards Devon Colley and Patrick Savoy and high-flying junior forward Tyler Bey.

Rebels head to Reno with chip on shoulder

All it took was one game for UNLV freshman Rashad Vaughn to develop an appreciation for the rivalry with UNR. It was a loss that got his attention.

Municipal election season kicks off Tuesday

It should come as no surprise that Las Vegas promises to have the glitziest election matchup among more than a dozen races spread across three cities as campaign season officially begins Tuesday.

Red Flag air combat training back at Nellis

Increased noise from military jets will be heard through Feb. 13 over the north end of the Las Vegas Valley as Nellis Air Force Base hosts a Red Flag air combat training exercise, base officials said.

What you need to know about cholesterol

Gone are the days where our physician would prescribe medications for cholesterol levels greater than 100. Newly released guidelines by the two major American heart societies are now stating that bad cholesterol levels “are nothing but a number.” Let’s take a closer look at what this may mean to you.

North Las Vegas motorcycle officer injured in I-15 wreck

A North Las Vegas motorcycle officer was injured in a wreck on Interstate 15 South on Monday night. The incident happened about 8:30 p.m. near the Washington Avenue exit, Nevada Highway Patrol spokeswoman Trooper Chelsea Stuenkel said.

99 bald eagles recorded at lakes Mead, Mohave

Strong winds delayed completion of a Jan. 6 eagle survey at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, but boat crews from the National Park Service made it out to Lake Mohave last week and spotted eight more bald eagles, bringing this year’s total to 99.

Nevada joins lawsuit challenging Obama’s action on immigration

Nevada joined a lawsuit with more than two dozen states challenging President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration that would protect some 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation, Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced Monday, saying the president is “undermining the rule of law.”

Mark Ruffalo accepts SAG Award via Twitter

Mark Ruffalo couldn’t make it to Sunday night’s SAG Awards ceremony to accept in person his prize for outstanding male actor in a TV movie or miniseries, but thanks to Twitter, he was able to share a makeshift acceptance speech from his bed in London.

Rain expected later this week too

The rain Las Vegas is seeing now should clear out by sunrise Tuesday, but don’t tuck your umbrellas away just yet.

Ancient cultures left mark on Southwest

Because most early cultures left no written record, we have gleaned much of what we know of them from the ruins, relics and artifacts they left behind.

 
Pats owner Kraft defends Brady and Belichick, hopes for apology from NFL

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft opened Monday’s press conference with a stern statement in which he voiced displeasure for the way the NFL is handling the “Deflategate” investigation and how media is covering it, with assumption of guilt from the head coach to quarterback and, by association, the entire franchise.

Hope Solo could miss World Cup

U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said on Monday that U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo, currently serving a 30-day ban from the national team, is at risk of being left off the roster for this year’s Women’s World Cup.

School crowding top issue for district superintendent

Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky began his state of the district address on Monday by praising specialty magnet programs, but warned that enrollment is rapidly growing in the crowded school system.

Tate to fight first, then root for Seahawks

Top UFC women’s bantamweight contender Miesha Tate is planning one heck of a celebration after her bout Saturday night against Olympic silver medal-winning wrestler Sara McMann on the UFC 183 card at MGM Grand. Tate plans to drive to Glendale early Sunday morning to watch her beloved Seattle Seahawks play in the Super Bowl.

Hospital admissions still lag for offenders with mental issues

Nevada’s only maximum-security psychiatric facility is still struggling with the timely admission of court-ordered patients, a condition of a federal lawsuit settlement, according to a defense lawyer and state records.

 
Baby born without eyes in Arizona

A baby boy was born without eyes to a family in the East Valley. Richie Lopez is 3 months old, and his mother, Kelly Lopez, says she had a completely normal pregnancy. Her ultrasounds never hinted her son would be born without eyes.

 
Yankees may fight A-Rod over home run bonuses

The New York Yankees are working on legal arguments to void milestone home run bonuses for Alex Rodriguez, according to reports Monday.

Nevada inmate dies in prison

An inmate died Jan. 1 in Carson City, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced Monday.

Touro University names new provost

Touro University Nevada announced it has hired former UNLV administrator Raymond W. Alden, III to be provost of its Henderson campus.

I-15 near state line to close for power line work

Interstate 15 in California near the Nevada state line will be closed for a total of 30 minutes Wednesday for electrical line work, according to the California Department of Transportation.

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