Peebles recovers to ride again

Rodeo cowboys know that part of what they sign up for is taking a tremendous beating on pretty much a nightly basis. And each year, the only way they’ll get to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is to absorb that beating and move on to the next round, the next ride, the next rodeo.

Cowboy Christmas full of opportunity

There’s no doubt that all the action taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center is the focal point of Wrangler National Finals Rodeo week here in Las Vegas. That’s as it should be.

Sanchez, Rebels await boost in manpower, talent

One of the big questions toward the end of UNLV’s football season was whether coach Tony Sanchez would remove the redshirt from quarterback Dalton Sneed.

Clark freshmen carry half of scoring load

Clark boys basketball coach Chad Beeten might expect some harried moments on the floor with four freshmen among his top nine players.

Clinton’s anti-charter school stance hurts Hispanics

For millions of Hispanics, America represents the promise of a better life for our children. As a Latina mother of seven, I know that one of the most effective ways to deliver on that promise is by providing access to quality education and empowering families to choose which school best suits their children. So who can we count on to defend that choice?

Congress should halt corporate temporary tax credits

Christmas season is just around the corner, with Nevadans expected to top their estimated $1.6 billion in holiday spending from last year. But while families prepare to crowd around their Christmas trees to see what Saint Nick has in store, corporate lobbyists are already circling Washington, D.C., for a goodie season of their own.

Political consultant Thomas suffers email fail

The cardinal sin of political consulting: Making the kinds of mistakes you should be telling your clients to avoid.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Tharaldson’s jumper gives Faith Lutheran win

Gary Tharaldson’s jumper in overtime gave Faith Lutheran’s boys basketball team the lead and the Crusaders held on for a 58-57 win over King’s Way Christian (Wash.) in the Christian Cup Tournament in Gilbert, Ariz.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Scroggins, Vikings rout Chargers

Sandra Scroggins scored 19 points, and Valley’s girls basketball team began the game on a 23-4 run on their way to a 62-32 home victory over Clark on Saturday.

Western governors tackle state health care spending at conference

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval talked to other governors from the West on Saturday about a variety of issues during the final day of the two-day Western Governors’ Association conference at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas.

Two shot at apartment complex near UNLV

Two people were shot Saturday night at an apartment complex near UNLV, Las Vegas police said.

Bishop Gorman denies Liberty, claims seventh straight crown

Biaggio Ali Walsh rushed for 255 yards and three touchdowns Saturday to lead Bishop Gorman to a 62-21 victory over Liberty in the Division I state championship game at Sam Boyd Stadium.

 
Boulder City officials knew of pet killings years ago

A question lingers in Boulder City: How could city officials not notice that the head of the city’s animal shelter was needlessly killing dozens of animals for years?

Washington Digest: Congress approves five-year transportation bill

Congress approved a five-year transportation bill last week, ending a decade of stopgap funding extensions that had frustrated long-term road, bridge and transit planning across the country.

CCSD support staff ousts ESEA in favor of Teamsters union

A decade-long fight to unseat the labor union that represents more than 11,000 bus drivers, custodians and support staff who work for the Clark County School District culminated Saturday in a landslide vote for Teamsters Local 14.

Sinatra intervened to save Damone’s hide

Former Las Vegas headliner and recording artist Vic Damone is convinced Frank Sinatra may have saved his life from a mobster.

NLV man arrested on 20 kidnapping, sex assault charges

A North Las Vegas man was arrested Thursday and faces 20 felony charges in connection with the abduction of a 14-year-old girl from Arizona, police said Saturday.

Ali Walsh helps Gaels capture seventh straight crown

As Bishop Gorman’s football team lined up for a postgame photo in the north end zone at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday, junior running back Biaggio Ali Walsh came bounding down the field on one leg, hollering “Wait!”

Gorman offensive line clears the way to championship

Tate Martell stood in the pocket untroubled and launched picturesque passes to his Bishop Gorman wide receivers like it was a 7-on-7 passing tournament in late June, instead of the biggest game of the season.

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