Celebrities to come together for Keep Memory Alive fundraiser

Celine Dion, Martina McBride, Gloria Estefan and chef Giada de Laurentiis have confirmed their attendance for the annual Keep Memory Alive fundraiser for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

Spears joins list of celebs backing gay marriage

In a year or two, it will not be newsworthy when a famous person endorses gay marriage. It will be newsworthy when they don’t. Because human rights won. Hate lost.

2015 Legislature making great strides for Nevada

In November, Nevadans entrusted Republicans with historic majorities in the Assembly and the state Senate, and re-elected Gov. Brian Sandoval with more than 70 percent of the vote. The Legislature has reached the deadline of first house passage, and we have accomplished much.

EDITORIAL: Recall Judge Ramsey to halt NLV court’s overreach

The suffering taxpayers of North Las Vegas shouldn’t be surprised if they’re served with a divorce filing in the coming months. Their Municipal Court, already hopelessly disconnected from the people it serves because of arrogant, vindictive practices, wants to break up with City Hall.

51s outfielder finds inspiration in memories of late brother

When Alex Castellanos clubbed the decisive home run for the 51s in Monday night’s 3-2 win over Albuquerque that capped a doubleheader sweep at Cashman Field, he pointed to the sky — just as he has after each of his 99 homers as a pro, including two for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Health screenings all women should know about

I now see that in the process of juggling many responsibilities, my mother, like so many other women we know and love, all too often put her own health on the back burner. So, with Mother’s Day approaching, I am sharing a two-part reminder about key health screening tests that can help protect these national treasures.

Nevada a finalist for geothermal lab

A site within the U.S. Naval Air Station in Fallon was one of five the Department of Energy is considering for its Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy lab. California, Utah, Idaho and Oregon also are competing.

UFC’s Jon Jones released from custody after posting bail

UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones turned himself in to Albuquerque, N.M., police on Monday night after an arrest warrant was issued for leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injuries on Sunday morning. He posted bail and was released from custody just after 10 p.m. Monday.

 
9th day of deliberations begin in Etan Patz murder trial

Jurors in the trial of a former deli worker who confessed to killing Etan Patz in 1979 began a ninth day of deliberations on Monday with a re-reading of testimony that implicated another, earlier suspect in the case of the missing 6-year-old boy.

 
Sheriff official resigns after subordinate mistakes gun for Taser

The No. 2 official at the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office resigned on Monday, days after release of a report in which subordinates said they felt pressured to support the training records of a reserve deputy who fatally shot a black suspect in early April.

Liberty’s Klein dazzles in win over Silverado

Liberty’s Jacob Klein didn’t have his best pitching outing last week in a nonconference game with Bishop Gorman, so the junior right-hander was champing at the bit to get back on the mound.

BASEBALL: Gorman rallies past Palo Verde in eight innings

Daniel Edson’s single to right field with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning Monday plated Grant Robbins with the winning run as Bishop Gorman’s baseball team rallied past visiting Palo Verde, 6-5.

SOFTBALL: Olmos, Patriots top Skyhawks in eighth to win Southeast title

Marisa Olmos’ single to center field with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning plated Cali Christopher with the winning run Monday as host Liberty’s softball team won the Southeast League title with a 7-6 win over Silverado.

Liberty’s Klein dazzles in win over Silverado

Liberty’s Jacob Klein didn’t have his best pitching outing last week in a nonconference game with Bishop Gorman, so the junior right-hander was champing at the bit to get back on the mound.

Gorman golfers defeat Faith Lutheran

Christian James and Anthony Lalli each shot a 1-under-par 35 at Bear’s Best on Monday to lead Bishop Gorman’s boys golf team to a 187-201 win over Faith Lutheran.

Now a ghost town, ruins recall Goodsprings’ heyday

The ghost town of Goodsprings, about 30 miles south of Las Vegas, was once the center of the richest mining district in Clark County.

Labor-management tensions still present at Allegiant

Observers who may have thought Allegiant Air’s record quarterly profits and a subsequent pay raise for pilots announced last week eased labor-management tensions at the Las Vegas-based airline were mistaken.

Nevada AG charges online poker operator who used Bitcoin

The Nevada Attorney General’s Office and state gaming regulators are pursuing the operator of an unlicensed online poker site in what’s believed to be first prosecution of its kind by the state.

Jury selection begins in ex-NBA player’s murder trial

Jury selection began on Monday in the trial of former National Basketball Association player Javaris Crittenton, who has been charged with murder for his suspected role in a 2011 drive-by shooting that killed an Atlanta mother of four.

The tick-tock on baseball with a clock

After watching his first 51s game with the clocks turned on, a columnist reconsiders and decides longer ballgames mean less time worrying about the job, or the kids’ college education, or whatever.

Ex-judge Steven Jones faces lifetime ban from bench

Former judge Steven Jones already been disbarred and sentenced to federal prison, and he resigned his seat after his conviction in a fraud scheme. But a state discipline board wants to make doubly sure he can never run for the bench again and is seeking a lifetime ban.

Las Vegan Joey Gallo activated at Double-A Frisco

Texas Rangers top prospect, third member of Las Vegas’ youthful home run trio, returns to lineup following foot surgery in spring training.

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