Student Privacy Act affirms rights of parents, children

The Nevada Student Physical Privacy Act maintains the longstanding practice of ensuring single-sex use of school restrooms and other intimate settings while providing accommodations for students struggling with sexual identity. What should be an uncontroversial bill has garnered significant national attention and has been the source of much misinformation.

Equestrian keeps winning (or not) in perspective

On Thursday night, Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in equestrian events, and her horse named Simon knocked down the last rail in their FEI World Cup jumping preliminary run at the Thomas & Mack Center.

SOFTBALL: Hilton, Gators top Falcons

Tara Hilton was 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBIs to help Green Valley’s softball team to an 11-5 home win over Foothill on Monday.

51s’ Reynolds making strong case for promotion to Mets

Las Vegas 51s shortstop Matt Reynolds started the season on a 3-for-23 skid but has since gone 13-for-28 to lift his average to .314 with a team-leading 15 RBIs. His streak of five straight multiple-hit games came to an end in Monday’s 8-4 loss to the Fresno Grizzlies at Cashman Field.

What was Kris Bryant doing in Iowa?

So just how did Cubs’ uber-prospect Kris Bryant spend his time awaiting his call up to the major leagues?

Blue Bell recalling all products due to Listeria concerns

The company is recalling its entire line of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and other frozen snacks because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the company said Monday.

Matinee Las Vegas Festival comes to Cowabunga Bay

Man, if you’re one of the last anti-gay people who doesn’t want to see gay dudes making out in public, you are in the wrong town.

Zimmerman officially signs with UNLV

Bishop Gorman High School star Stephen Zimmerman made his college decision official Monday by signing a financial aid agreement with UNLV. He chose the Rebels over powerhouse programs Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky and UCLA.

GOLF: Hodges leads Cougars to Southeast win

Jalen Hodges shot 3-under-par 69 on Monday to lead Coronado’s boys golf team to victory in a Southeast League match at Las Vegas Golf Club.

VOLLEYBALL: Panthers rally to top Gators

Cole Willson had 34 assists and 10 digs Monday to help Palo Verde’s boys volleyball team rally for a 24-26, 21-25, 25-20, 25-19, 15-8 home victory over Green Valley.

Rebels’ football depth chart a work in progress

First-year UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez released his post-spring depth chart Monday. He expects it to change considerably by the time the Rebels kick off the season Sept. 5 at Northern Illinois.

Like Rousey, UFC strawweight VanZant has ‘wow’ factor

Comparisons between UFC breakout female star Paige VanZant and Ronda Rousey are unavoidable. Both are attractive blondes with a whole lot of ability inside the cage. VanZant, a 21-year-old Reno native, improved to 2-0 in the UFC with a unanimous decision over Felice Herrig on Saturday in Newark, N.J., before a national TV audience on Fox.

BASEBALL: Portaro, Bulldogs edge Spartans

Jake Portaro singled home Jared Drizin with no outs in the bottom of the eighth Monday to give Centennial’s baseball team a 1-0 home win over Cimarron-Memorial.

Which airline has the lowest customer satisfaction?

With a score of 54, this airline dethroned United Airlines as the lowest-ranking carrier on the latest travel report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Meet the man behind the mask

Dick Beyer, 84, was a longtime pro wrestling star as The Destroyer and Doctor X. He was so big that Blondie once sang with his picture on her T-shirt.

 
Betty Willis, artist behind ‘fabulous Las Vegas’ sign, dies at 91

The designer of the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, Betty Willis, 91, died Sunday at home in Overton, about 65 miles northeast of Las Vegas. That same day, Brian “Buzz” Leming, 74, also died. Leming worked on neon icons including the signs for the Stardust, Barbary Coast and Westward Ho.

 
Sneak peek inside the new Dr. Seuss book

Get a first look inside the new, original Dr. Seuss book, ‘What Pet Should I Get?’ as pre-orders continue to climb.

Metro now accepting online crime reports

Las Vegas police now accepts some non-emergency crime reports online, the department announced Monday.

Shares of Caesars fall sharply as debt talks fail

Shares of Caesars Entertainment fell $2.05, or 17 percent on Monday to close at $10. The casino operator said the company’s bankrupt operating division, Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., has been unable to reach a deal regarding the restructuring plan to cut “some” debt, Reuters reported.

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