NSHE regent won’t seek second term

Kevin Melcher, who has served as a Nevada System of Higher Education regent since 2010, says he won’t seek re-election when his first term ends next year.

Two charged in theft of military ammunition, equipment

A Nellis Air Force Base non-commissioned officer and another man have been charged in an undercover federal investigation into the theft of military ammunition and equipment from the base.

Musicians union apparently changes leadership by default

An election that was shaping up as a philosophical race of the old guard versus new blood has become less than a nailbiter for the Las Vegas Musicians Union.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. UCLA

The Rebels are 4-point underdogs when they face UCLA tonight in the quarterfinals of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui.

Constitutional amendment for higher minimum wage sought

Backers of raising Nevada’s minimum wage filed a proposed constitutional amendment Monday that would abolish the state’s existing two-tiered system and gradually increase the rate to $13 an hour.

Carson reacts to American Muslims cheering claim

Republican presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson on Monday had a chance to correct any media about whether he actually saw televised footage of American Muslims cheering in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Sports books need Bills to win or Patriots to cover on ‘MNF’

Las Vegas sports books usually need the favorite to win the game, but not cover the point spread. But that won’t be the case in today’s “Monday Night Football” matchup between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills.

Carson flubs Thomas Jefferson’s role in the Constitution

Asked during a Sunday interview on C-SPAN to name the Founding Father “who impressed you most,” retired neurosurgeon and GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson chose the man from Monticello.

Feds pursue gun charge against alleged phony doctor

Federal prosecutors have taken over an illegal gun possession charge against alleged phony doctor Rick Van Thiel, while state authorities pursue murder, sexual assault and other possible charges.

 
2 more suspects charged in Calif. officer’s shooting death

Abel Diaz, 16, was charged on Friday with the murder of Downey police officer Ricardo “Ricky” Galvez but does not face the death penalty because he is a minor.

Pedestrian killed in Saturday crash near Moapa ID’d

A man who died Saturday night in a crash on Interstate 15, between Moapa and Mesquite, was standing on the freeway when he was hit by a car, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

Monday Night Football: How to watch Bills at Patriots

The undefeated New England Patriots host the Buffalo Bills tonight at Gillette Stadium in a Monday Night Football matchup. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the game.

 
Family of teen arrested over homemade clock seeks $15M in damages

The family of a Texas Muslim teenager arrested for bringing a homemade clock that was mistaken for a bomb to school demanded $15 million in damages and an apology from the city of Irving and its schools to avoid a lawsuit, lawyers said on Monday.

4 rock ‘n’ roll mysteries that still need solving

Consider Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” reveal last week to be at least one rock ‘n’ roll mystery solved. Here, we offer a few other musical mysteries that, we believe, await definitive resolution.

McCarran offers tips for easier holiday travel

McCarran International Airport officials on Monday offered suggestions to make travel less stressful during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

UNLV’s Rice has promising class of 2016 recruits

Recruiting has been a strength for UNLV basketball coach Dave Rice, who reeled in McDonald’s All-Americans and classes ranked in the nation’s top 10 the past two years. His next class might not attract as much hype, but there’s a lot for Rice to like about it.

Nation’s unrest over campus diversity reaches UNLV

For weeks, high-profile protests at college campuses across the country have forced schools to have uncomfortable conversations about race and diversity.

El Faro captain’s life was at sea, where he died

His career began and ended at sea. The sea was also where the life of Michael Davidson, the captain of the American cargo ship El Faro, began and ended as well.

DMV says go online to avoid post-holiday crush

After surviving crowds on Black Friday, who wants to jab elbows with throngs of people at the Department of Motor Vehicles?

NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Kyle Busch on whirlwind media tour

Kyle Busch hasn’t slowed down much since taking the checkered flag at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday night to clinch his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.

Pedestrian killed in Wednesday crash identified

A pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday in the east valley was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Monday.