I-A VOLLEYBALL: Tuls, Crusaders outlast Truckee for title

Faith Lutheran junior Elizabeth Tuls wasn’t having the match she had hoped for after the first four sets of the Division I-A state volleyball final on Saturday.

Paris attacks could alter security at U.S. venues

Music industry veteran Larry Rudolph, the talent manager behind Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, sees a future of heightened security measures at entertainment venues after the deadly attacks in Paris.

Churchill County overcomes slow start, tops Chaparral

Cade Vercelletti scored three touchdowns — including the go-ahead score in the second quarter — and threw for one on a halfback pass as the Churchill County’s football team overcame an early 14-0 deficit to defeat visiting Chaparral 40-27 on Saturday in a Division I-A state semifinal.

Hundreds of Mormons resign in Utah same-sex policy protest

Hundreds of Latter-day Saints mailed or handed in letters quitting the Mormon church on Saturday to protest a new policy barring children of married same-sex couples from being baptized until they are adults.

Clinton plays defense on Iraq, Wall Street at Democratic debate

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton came under heavy criticism in a debate on Saturday for her 2003 vote backing the U.S. invasion of Iraq, with rival Bernie Sanders linking it to regional chaos that aided the rise of Islamic State militants.

DIVISION IV VOLLEYBALL: Smith Valley drops Pahranagat Valley in final

One of the strengths of Pahranagat Valley’s girls volleyball team this season is its ability to close out sets with a flourish.

But it was the Panthers’ inability to polish off Smith Valley that cost them Saturday.

Moapa Valley football turns back Elko, moves into state final

Elko’s football team seemed to be on the verge of scoring several times on Saturday. Each time, Moapa Valley was able to turn the Indians away.

The Pirates limited Elko to 21 rushing yards and forced four turnovers in a 17-0 home win in the Division I-A state semifinals.

Micah Roberts’ Sprint Cup Driver Ratings

Micah Roberts examines the Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.

Nevada Republicans pick McDonald as chairman again

The Nevada Republican Party tapped Michael McDonald as the party’s chairman Saturday, giving him a third term at a central committee meeting in Las Vegas.

Mail carrier killed in 3-vehicle crash in east valley

A 62-year-old U.S Postal Service carrier died in a three-vehicle crash in the east valley Saturday afternoon, Las Vegas police said.

Mormon evolution could give hope to gay LDS faithful

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seemed to have made its peace with the U.S. Supreme Court’s gay marriage decision over the last four months. Senior leaders rejected civil disobedience a la Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, and helped pass a housing discrimination bill in the Utah legislature that included protections for gay people. The church also decided to maintain its close relationship with the Boy Scouts of America, notwithstanding that organization’s willingness to allow gay scoutmasters.

Republican debates: Character, substance and policy finally arrive

The Republican debate on CNBC last month was riveting, the way a train wreck is riveting — you can’t take your eyes off it. The Fox Business Network debate Tuesday was merely satisfying. A serious political discussion requires a bit more work, but it repays the effort.

Campaigning on faith in America

America is officially a secular nation, but religion is never very far from the surface in her politics. The Constitution is clear — the government will never establish an official state religion, it will never prohibit the free exercise of religion and it may never impose a religious test for public office.

O’Connor tosses four TD passes, leads Lynx into state final

McClain O’Connor threw four touchdown passes — three to Mike Wood — to help host Lincoln County’s football team to a 48-30 win over Pershing County in a Division III state semifinal Saturday in Panaca.

EDITORIAL: Nevada fails integrity survey, but could ace it with more reform

Nevada has finished near the bottom of yet another state survey. But unlike the state’s biggest policy challenges — lifting K-12 achievement, decreasing suicides and improving mental health care among them — Nevada could immediately jump to the top of this particular list at no cost to the public. All it would take is Nevada lawmakers’ full embrace of integrity and transparency.

Fremont Street buskers face first space lottery

Buskers can now register online for their chance to secure a performance zone on Fremont Street. The first space lottery will take place Monday and will determine at random where and when performers can display their talents for a two-hour period between 3 p.m. Tuesday and 1 a.m. Wednesday, a release from the city of Las Vegas said.

Fire departments to hold recruitment meetings

Aspiring firefighters are being invited to attend the first of seven recruitment meetings Monday to learn about career opportunities in Clark County.

Informant, gambler Corso back in thick of it

The man without a country came to Las Vegas the other day and checked into one of the Strip’s better resorts. He gambled with two fists, as is his habit, and ate a nice steak.

Battle over sage grouse in Nevada heads to federal court

The showdown over sage grouse in Nevada heads to a federal courtroom, where lawyers for the attorney general’s office and rural interests will ask a judge to block federal land-use restrictions intended to protect the bird and its habitat.

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