Nevada students trail nation in math, reading

A national assessment shows Nevada students continue to trail their peers on math and reading tests, though a report released earlier this week suggests the Silver State has made more progress than any other state when considering its high numbers of poor and minority students.

VOLLEYBALL: Cougars sweep Foothill, wrap up Southeast title

Cali Thompson had 39 assists, six aces, two kills and seven digs, and Carolyn Andrulis added 11 kills and nine digs Tuesday to help Coronado’s girls volleyball team win the Southeast League title with a 25-13, 25-13, 25-14 win over visiting Foothill.

Royals take Game One in World Series against Mets

The Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the New York Mets 5-4 in 14 innings and draw first blood in the marathon opener of the best-of-seven World Series on Tuesday.

Court construction begins downtown — PHOTOS

Construction on the Supreme Court and appellate courts of Nevada started Tuesday with a ceremonial groundbreaking in downtown Las Vegas.

Warriors raise championship banner — PHOTOS

The Golden State Warriors raised their 2014-15 NBA championship banner on Tuesday night at Oracle Arena before their season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Producer eyes bringing Lamb’s story to big screen

“Rush Hour” producer Arthur Sarkissian is hoping to finish what casino mogul Kirk Kerkorian started: the big-screen story of Las Vegas lawman Ralph Lamb.

9 tips for packing a small carry-on for international travel

In the U.S., we’re spoiled in many obvious ways — Disneyland, Netflix, and free refills to name a few — and we’re also spoiled in a less obvious and often overlooked way: free carry-on luggage with unlimited weight.

GIRLS SOCCER: Donnelly helps Crusaders move into tie for first

Megan Donnelly’s first-half goal accounted for all of the scoring, and Faith Lutheran’s girls soccer team moved into a tie for first place in the Sunset League with a 1-0 win at Western on Tuesday.

Henderson bank robbed

Henderson police are seeking a man they said robbed a U.S. Bank Tuesday evening, a department spokesman said.

Arrest made in drug-related Las Vegas homicide

Las Vegas police have made an arrest in a fatal July shooting said to be related to a marijuana deal in a central valley apartment, according to police documents.

 
Nail salon owner charged with arson, murder in deaths of firefighters

A Kansas City, Missouri, nail salon owner has been charged with arson and murder in the deaths of two firefighters killed when a wall collapsed while they were fighting a blaze earlier in October, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Collision with North Las Vegas fire truck injures woman

A collision between a North Las Vegas fire truck and a truck that ran a red light Tuesday morning has been blamed on the truck driver’s texting, the fire department said.

Man started drawing ‘mom’ tattoo on leg after killing her, police say

A 23-year-old Independence, Missouri man is charged with the brutal death of his mother, and court documents describe the bizarre behavior that officers say he exhibited after his mother’s body was found.

Barber maintains steady clip

The hair that hits the floor at West Hill Barber Shop these days is grayer than it once was. Customers don’t crowd into the friendly confines of Jerry Stump’s clip joint as they did a generation ago.

Heller cybersecurity amendment narrowly defeated

The Senate on Tuesday narrowly rejected an amendment that U.S. Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada said would have strengthened privacy protections to a cybersecurity bill that was later approved by the upper chamber.

Capitol tree planting ends Nevada’s 150th anniversary celebration

Nevada’s 150th anniversary came to a ceremonial close Tuesday in Carson City with the dedication of a tree on the Capitol grounds and the awarding of memorabilia from a yearlong series of events to state museums.

Will sale of Caesars’ bankrupt casino operating unit attract buyers?

When a bankrupt operating unit of Caesars Entertainment went on the market earlier this month, the package consisted of 38 casinos, including Caesars Palace on the Strip. But those watching the sale have focused more on what isn’t being offered.

Metro looking for gunman in Monday night slaying

A man was shot dead Monday night in an apartment complex near the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Torrey Pines Road, according to Las Vegas police.

Vegas sex extortion victim’s name might remain secret

The identity of a married businessman videotaped having sex with a stripper at a rendezvous outside the country might never be made public in court documents.

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