Motorcyclist critically hurt at Craig and Decatur

The intersection of Craig Road and Decatur Boulevard was closed for five hours Tuesday after a motorcycle crash that critically injured one, according to the Regional Transportation of Southern Nevada.

Girl asks officer ‘are you coming to shoot me?’ at community event

At a town hall meeting, held at the 100 Academy of Excellence charter school in North Las Vegas, law enforcement and black community leaders met to discuss policies that were in place to bridge the gap between police and communities of color.

Arrest warrant issued for former NHL player after on-ice attack

Swedish prosecutors have issued a warrant for the arrest of Canadian former NHL player Andre Deveaux after he attacked an opponent on-ice before a promotion playoff, the TT news agency reported on Tuesday.

West Career and Tech sophomore travels to NYC with Honors Orchestra

Carnegie Hall is one of the most famous venues in the U.S., and Las Vegas resident Aaron Lockhart got to play there recently as a member of the 2015 High School Honors Orchestra. The West Career and Technical Academy sophomore performed as part of the High School Honors Performance Series, presented by WorldStrides.

10-foot, 300-pound metal rooster stolen from vintage shop

The rooster is roughly 10 feet tall and weighs in at more than 300 pounds of scrap metal. For two weeks, “Rocket the Rusty Rooster” was perched in front of the Athens, Georgia, business that commissioned his existence.

Pedestrian struck by cab dies at hospital

A pedestrian who was in critical condition after being struck by a Checker Cab Monday morning died the same day, Las Vegas police said.

Woman, granddaughter killed in bus stop crash ID’d

Authorities on Tuesday identified a Las Vegas woman and her granddaughter killed the day before in a hit-and-run car crash at a bus stop, as well as the man police said is responsible for their deaths.

Windy weather hits Las Vegas for spring break

Hold on to your hats, Las Vegas. Tuesday is expected to hold steady winds and a gusty afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Retirement makes sense until Reid tries to explain

When Sen. Harry Reid elaborated on his decision to retire, the confusion really began. His attempt to choreograph the media reaction wound up raising more questions than it answered.

EDITORIAL: Regulations due for a makeover

On Wednesday in Carson City, Assembly Bill 409 is expected to get its first hearing in the Legislature, before the Assembly’s Committee on Commerce and Labor. And if ever a bill were aptly numbered, AB409 is it — because Nevada’s occupational licensing regulations need some serious cleaning up.

Nevadans should have say on land management policy

In Nevada and across the West, lawmakers are considering the costs and benefits of moving public land management from the federal government to the state. While the debate stirs passions, a new analysis provides some sobering figures on the economic gains that states stand to make.

Pro turns amateur, plays golf for fun

Edward Fryatt was a golfing All-American at UNLV and had a nice little run on the PGA Tour. Then he lost his tour card and set aside his clubs for 10 years — until he started playing again recently as an amateur in Southern Nevada Golf Association tourneys.

Outlaws struggle on and off the field in opener

As is the case with most start-up franchises, it was a tough opening night for the Las Vegas Outlaws as they were handled by the San Jose SaberCats 59-41.

Suspect attempts escape by jumping into river; can’t swim

A possible theft suspect jumped in the Willamette River to avoid arrest, but he did not appear to be a very good swimmer and was caught hiding along the riverbank, according to Portland police.

Be kind to your spine

Back pain is the most commonly reported pain condition in America. It affects 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. In fact, one-quarter of American adults report having low-back pain lasting at least one whole day in the past three months.

BASEBALL: Two-run bunt lifts Gators to win in Lions Tournament

A.J. Amelburu drove in the tying and winning runs on a bunt single with one out in the top of the seventh inning Monday to help Green Valley’s baseball team to a 5-2 win over Granite Hills (Calif.) in the Lions Tournament in El Cajon, Calif.

CRUSADER INVITATIONAL: Martin, Crusaders top Legacy

Winning pitcher Makena Martin was 3-for-4 with a triple, a double and three RBIs to help Faith Lutheran’s softball team to a 6-3 victory over Legacy in the winners’ bracket final of the Crusader Invitational at Faith Lutheran.

Boy drowns in pool at southwest valley home

A 6-year-old boy died Monday evening after he drowned in a pool in the backyard of a southwest valley home, according to Las Vegas police.

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