Methodical Duke pushes aside Michigan State

The Spartans weren’t very good on college basketball’s grandest stage Saturday, and the Blue Devils were, clearly proven in Duke’s 81-61 national semifinal victory. It means the Blue Devils advance Monday to a ninth national title game under coach Mike Krzyzewski, who will be seeking a fifth title.

Nationals are well armed to win it all

A handful of aces is always a good feeling, and that’s what the Washington Nationals are holding after signing Max Scherzer to a big deal. Scherzer is followed to the mound by Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann, Doug Fister and Gio Gonzalez.

Major League Baseball odds and propositions

The Washington Nationals have the highest regular-season win total at 94 and are 5-1 favorites to win the World Series, followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers at 92 wins and 6-1 odds.

Even casual Las Vegas likes to dress up for Easter

While many churches have adopted a relaxed approach to clothing, many casual dressers will up their game for Easter and other special events.

Wisconsin takes down Kentucky in Final Four, 71-64

The Wisconsin Badgers knocked off previously undefeated Kentucky 71-64 to advance to the NCAA men’s basketball championship game

Junior League honors community leaders

The Junior League 2015 Paint the Town Red Gala March 21 at Red Rock Resort honored Sustainer Jeanne Greenawalt with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Ken and Dee Ladd as the recipients of the Florence Lee Jones Humanitarian Award.

Despite high taxes, MGM National Harbor offers huge potential

MGM Resorts International had a busy March. On March 24, MGM officials broke ground on the company’s $800 million hotel-casino development in Springfield, Mass. A day later, MGM leadership celebrated the hiring of the 1,000th construction worker for the $1.25 billion MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Las Vegas dancer prepares for elite ballet competition

Monika Haczkiewicz hopes a lifetime of ballet training will propel her to the next level of performance during the Young American Grand Prix April 10-15 in New York City. Scouts from ballet companies will be on hand for the event and Haczkiewicz wants to catch the eye of one.

Celebrity restaurants still shine, but concept-driven eateries on the rise

There’s a new trend in Las Vegas’ restaurant industry these days. The big-name chef restaurants are still around and even growing. But they are being joined by a new generation of independent, homegrown restaurateurs focusing on varying concepts.

Duke beats Michigan State 81-61, advances to NCAA final

Free throws and freshmen made for a winning combination as Duke breezed past Michigan State 81-61 on Saturday night to advance to the 2015 national championship game.

BASEBALL: Little pitches Gaels to win

Jack Little tossed a four-hitter and struck out five Saturday to lead Bishop Gorman’s baseball team to a 7-0 win at Rancho.

Las Vegas inmate died of cancer, coroner says

The cause of death for a Nevada inmate who died Feb. 2 at University Medical Center was released Saturday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Las Vegas Municipal Court criticized for being ‘money hungry’

Las Municipal Court has a “money hungry” approach to misdemeanor warrants that prioritizes revenue collection above public safety and pressures marshals to take a credit card payment in lieu of locking up violent offenders, according to several current and former city employees and lawyers and defendants familiar with the court.

Communion brings all Christians to the table

Christian denominations may disagree on many things. But just about every Christian denomination has, by one name or another and one method or another, a way to participate in the Last Supper.

Procedures for building Global Business District pass hurdle

A newly formed committee of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has recommended approval of a simple charter setting the ground rules for construction of the $2.3 billion Global Business District project.

Red Rock Academy operator accuses state of violating contract

Nevada’s abrupt closure of a juvenile correction campus in Clark County is being challenged by the nonprofit that ran the facility and is raising questions about possible contract violations.

Jones exit on southbound 95 reopened after rollover

A man and a woman were transported to the hospital after a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 95 Saturday morning, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

2 apps help with Las Vegas street, lot parking

The city of Las Vegas announced its collaboration with two new mobile parking apps Thursday, allowing metered parking customers using city meters and some city parking lots to pay through cellphones.

Missing 13-year-old boy found

“Every indication is that he’s okay,” Metro spokesman Jesse Roybal said.

9 smart things to do with your tax refund

Roughly seven out of 10 U.S. filers will receive a tax refund with the average amount reaching around $2,800, according to the most recent IRS data. That’s a significant amount of money that can be put toward a variety of financial goals.

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