DIVISION IV BOYS: Maxwell’s 3-pointer saves Pahranagat Valley

Pahranagat Valley’s boys basketball team appeared to already have its state tournament ticket punched Friday, holding an 11-point lead over Adelson School with just more than three minutes left in its Division IV Southern League semifinal at Chaparral.

Pioneers rule Sunrise in 3 OTs

Canyon Springs boys basketball coach Freddie Banks never runs into the locker room at halftime.

Centennial edges Gorman, keeps Sunset ownership

Centennial’s girls basketball team had a handful of chances to put away arch-rival Bishop Gorman in the Sunset Region championship Friday.

Cadence, under the radar for 2 years, ready for sales push

If you’re surprised to hear construction has been under way for more than two years at Henderson’s Cadence master plan, well, that’s kind of how developer The Landwell Co. wanted it. LandWell worked below the radar in the downturn to prepare for the day when the market would be ready for Cadence.

Vegas neonatologist wants to help premature babies

Dr. Farooq Abdulla, a neonatologist with the Foundation for Positively Kids in Las Vegas, wants to provide ongoing evaluation to infants born prematurely during the first three years of their lives. The goal is to ensure the children develop to their fullest potential.

Wondering where to eat this weekend? Check out these foodies

Wondering where to eat this weekend? You could check out the Vegas foodies who were just nominated as semi-finalists for the 2015 James Beard Foundation chef and restaurant awards.

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight ‘will shatter every record’

Seats might cost as high as $5,000 each for the first 25 rows of the May 2 fight at MGM between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao — a match that “will shatter every record,” ticket broker Ken Solky predicts.

 
Kentucky cops want to arrest Elsa from ‘Frozen’

Know who’s to blame for this nasty, bone-chilling cold? Elsa! That no-good Queen of Arrendale, with her “cold never bothered me anyway” mantra. Well, it bothers the cops in Harlan City, Kentucky. And they want her to be taken into custody.

First medical pot spots can’t open without pesticide decision

Nevada’s first legal marijuana dispensaries can’t open yet because a state advisory committee hasn’t figured out what pesticides growers will be allowed to use on plants.

Las Vegas woman, neighbor injured in dog attack

The daughter of a 65-year-old woman who was severely injured Friday in a dog attack said the family intends to press charges against the owner of the animals.

 
Drunk soccer fans damage 500-year-old Rome fountain

Dutch soccer fans caused “permanent” damage to a 500-year-old Rome fountain, an expert said on Friday after a drunken rampage by supporters that the city’s mayor branded “hardened hooligans”.

Church offers Ash Wednesday surprise on Strip

“Because some people can’t come to church for whatever reason, we were going to take church to the people. And just think: What better thing to happen in the midst of a busy day than to encounter God on the Strip?” said the Rev. Bonnie Polley of Christ Church Episcopal’s effort modeled after a program called Ashes to Go.

Flamingo Road construction will impede traffic through ‘16

Motorists who use Flamingo Road should brace themselves. A $40.3 million overhaul of 14 miles of Flamingo begins next month and people driving one of the city’s primary east-west routes will see the number of traffic lanes reduced and work zones in place through October 2016.

Las Vegas Academy’s ‘Aida’ powerfully uplifting

Despite the Romeo and Juliet ending and the somber theme of imperialist domination of an oppressed people, Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida” as performed by the Las Vegas Academy Theatre will uplift your heart.

‘The Weird’ provides delicious fun

These short plays never take themselves too seriously as they reveal a love of the comedy horror genre. But don’t be fooled by the goofy fun, there are undertones addressing serious issues.

‘Paying more, getting less’ when flying

As services seem to decline, it costs more money to fly. From 2005 to 2013, ticket prices rose nearly 15% faster the rate of inflation, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Bout time: Mayweather, Pacquiao set for May 2 in Vegas

Finally, it’s done. After almost six years of trying and near-misses, Floyd Mayweather Jr., boxing’s pound-for-pound champion, has agreed to face Manny Pacquiao in the ring.

Saints linebacker cleared of domestic battery charges

Domestic battery charges against New Orleans Saints linebacker Junior Galette have been dropped, prosecutors said on Friday, even as a related civil suit against the football player was filed by his alleged victim.

2 arrested in southwest valley pot grow house bust

Two men trying to flee a southwest valley marijuana grow house while a warrant was being served were arrested after narcotics detectives found hundreds of plants Friday afternoon, according to Las Vegas police.

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