Las Vegas Knights II hang onto lead, oust Canyon Springs

Las Vegas Knights II manager Mike Oliver watched his team squander a 9-1 lead Saturday in the opening round of the American Legion State Tournament at Durango, and eventually lose to Silverado, 20-17.

Water park lifeguards no longer certified

If you were planning a trip to Cowabunga Bay on Tuesday, you may want to call ahead. Many of the Henderson water park’s lifeguards are no longer certified to work there, according to officials with the Nevada Health and Human Services Department and the Southern Nevada Health District.

 
Body found in luggage near Seattle (again)

A badly decomposed body was discovered on Monday in a duffle bag near a dumpster in the city of SeaTac, Wash., the second time since May that human remains have been found stuffed into luggage in the Seattle area.

 
NFL’s Cardinals hire female coach

The NFL continues to remove its glass ceiling, and the Arizona Cardinals continue to help lead the way. Just a few months after the league hired Sarah Thomas as its first female referee, the Cardinals — long advocates for African-American executives — have brought in a female coach.

What to do when you lose — or find — a pet

Most people don’t know the immediate steps to take when they have lost or found a pet. Hopefully, this short list of Do’s and Don’ts will help reunite pets and owners here in the valley.

 
Man clears security, boards Dallas plane minus ticket

U.S. transportation security officials are investigating how a man was able to pass through a security checkpoint without a ticket at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and board a commercial airliner, airport officials said Monday.

Another ex-Utah attorney general pleads not guilty to corruption

Former Utah Attorney General John Swallow pleaded not guilty on Monday to 14 criminal counts arising from a corruption scandal that has embroiled him and his predecessor in a wide-ranging criminal investigation, his lawyer said.

Miracle Flights losses bad, could’ve been worse

It’s little solace for a local charity that lost $2.2 million in what civil court documents describe as a loan Ponzi scheme, but it appears things could have been much worse for Miracle Flights for Kids.

 
IOC ‘confident’ on U.S. 2024 bid despite Boston pullout

The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday it remains confident the United States will deliver a bid to host the 2024 Summer Games despite Boston’s withdrawal a day earlier.

Ross’ tosses just potent enough to fool Phillies

A day after they were no-hit for the first time in 50 years, by Cole Hamels and the last-place Phillies, the Chicago Cubs managed to get back on “SportsCenter” despite playing another dreadful game on Sunday.

 
Planned Parenthood investigating claims of website hack

Planned Parenthood called on the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday for help managing cybersecurity, following a report that the reproductive healthcare group’s website had been hacked by anti-abortion activists.

Ex-real estate agent once again defending himself at trial

For the third time in three years, a former real estate agent is defending himself at trial in a mortgage fraud scheme federal prosecutors allege defrauded lending institutions out of more than $24 million.

Avoid the ice cream by looking at bugs — seriously

Looking to cut back on dessert and shed a few pounds? The University of Colorado School of Medicine suggests cockroaches — or pictures of the little buggers, at least.

Why are teens having less sex? Blame the Internet

The Internet may be responsible for selfies and misinformation, but it might also be a reason teens are becoming more responsible when it comes to their health.

 
Boy Scouts of America end ban on gay adult leaders, employees

The Boy Scouts of America on Monday ended the group’s outright ban on openly gay adult leaders and employees, rolling back a policy that has deeply divided the membership of the 105-year-old Texas-based organization.

Taxicab authority trims field in hunt for new administrator

The Nevada Taxicab Authority has narrowed the field in its search for a new administrator and will forward the names of two people with taxi industry regulatory experience in big cities and a current Nevada government department head.

Who’s for whom in Nevada?

In an early caucus state, endorsements from local officials can mean a lot more than they do elsewhere. And that’s undoubtedly why presidential campaigns are moving to lock up local support in Nevada: First, get some big-name surrogates on board. Second, create an aura of momentum.

College sophomore charged after dumping newborn in trash

A 20-year-old former college student was arrested and charged in the death of a newborn baby after the baby was found in a trash bin outside of her sorority, police said.

Potatoes won’t thrive if planted in summer

Question: I want to plant potatoes here in Las Vegas. Our season is timed different than others, though, so there aren’t seed potatoes available now for a mid- or late July planting.

Entrepreneur adds online poker to his portfolio

First he developed the employment website Jobbi in 2007. Now, Lawrence Vaughan, 30, is out to change the way people play poker as the co-founder of Real Gaming.

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