DIVISION I-A BOYS: Clark perfectly executes game plan, claims title

Clark effectively milked the clock with a patient offense and played suffocating defense on its way to a 43-39 win over Desert Pines on Saturday at UNR’s Lawlor Events Center. Clark (22-9) won its third straight Division I-A state title.

DIVISION I-A GIRLS: Crusaders win title with end to losing streak

Sam Caruth finished with a game-high 28 points, and Faith Lutheran exorcised two seasons worth of demons with a 50-47 win over Spring Valley in the Division I-A state title game at UNR’s Lawlor Events Center.

DIVISION I-A BOYS: Clark perfectly executes game plan, claims title

Clark effectively milked the clock with a patient offense and played suffocating defense on its way to a 43-39 win over Desert Pines on Saturday at UNR’s Lawlor Events Center. Clark (22-9) won its third straight Division I-A state title.

What’s in the $200,000 Oscars gift bag? Vaporizers, M&Ms and controversy

Don’t feel bad for the losers at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony — they won’t be leaving empty-handed. According to The Daily Beast, this year’s Oscars gift bag will contain a record $200,000 worth of swag.

DIVISION I-A GIRLS: Crusaders win title with end to losing streak

Sam Caruth finished with a game-high 28 points, and Faith Lutheran exorcised two seasons worth of demons with a 50-47 win over Spring Valley in the Division I-A state title game at UNR’s Lawlor Events Center.

UNLV basketball, track athletes burglarized in separate incidents

Last week was an unlucky one for UNLV athletes off the court. Members of UNLV’s basketball and track teams were burglarized in separate incidents recently — while the teams were traveling to compete in other states.

New Nevada Forestry Division administrator selected

Joe Freeland, a fire and natural resource manager for three decades, was named top administrator Friday for the Nevada Forestry Division.

Senate confirms head of FDA

President Barack Obama’s choice to head the Food and Drug Administration won Senate confirmation last week despite vocal opposition from a handful of lawmakers who blame lax federal policies on prescription pain medications for fueling the nation’s opioid epidemic.

Oscar season means homework for Las Vegas resident

Former actress Julie Mitchell held up her homework — a case of newly minted movie CDs — then remembered her instructions: It’s top secret. No sharing with anyone, especially with the media.

Two shot, one dead in central valley

Two people were shot, one fatally, Saturday night in the central valley, Metro confirmed.

Nevada must work to stay ahead of curve

Since the recession, the renewable energy industry has been a particularly bright spot in Nevada’s economy. Nevada is a regional and national leader on clean energy, ranking third in the nation for solar jobs per capita, second in the nation for utility-scale geothermal energy production, and is generating enough wind power for 28,000 Nevada homes.

Results matter, and big government leads to bad outcomes

As he campaigns for the Democratic nomination for president, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) often sounds like he’s running as much against me as he is the other candidates. I have never met the senator, but I know from listening to him that we disagree on plenty when it comes to public policy.

Education Savings Accounts empower parents, not special interests

It is time for Nevada to finally lead the nation in education. By passing the most inclusive educational choice program in America, the Silver State has taken the first step toward achieving that goal.

Trump: King of Nevada’s caucus

Say what you like about the political performance art that is the Donald Trump presidential campaign, but don’t say it’s not a ratings winner.

LETTERS: Democratic, GOP caucuses a broken process

Having participated in the Nevada Democratic caucus, I must call for the leaders of the Democratic Party to fix this broken process. As Democrats, we pride ourselves as the party of inclusion. The current process puts up nothing but road blocks to participation.

EDITORIAL: Shelve minimum wage initiative permanently

If you’re a young worker looking to gain experience, or the parent of a teenager whom you hope will get off the couch in this or subsequent summers, you recently got the best possible news: there might actually be jobs available.

EDITORIAL: Democrats’ super-delegate process slams Sanders

While Sen. Bernie Sanders’ supporters have worked tirelessly (and quite successfully) to convince their fellow Americans to “Feel the Bern,” they might very well be the ones feeling burned when the Democratic Party selects its presidential nominee.

GameDay Live: Clark vs. Desert Pines boys

Clark and Desert Pines square off in the Division III girls state championship game today at UNR’s Lawlor Events Center. The game tips at 8:10 p.m. Follow the action on our live blog below.

DIVISION IV GIRLS: Balanced Owyhee downs McDermitt in final

Kaylani Smartt led a balanced attack with 15 points Saturday to help Owyhee to a 61-54 win over McDermitt in the Division IV girls basketball state championship game at UNR’s Lawlor Events Center.

Latino vote shows work remains for GOP in Nevada

Tuesday was a good night for Donald Trump. He had a wide margin of victory in the Republican caucus in Nevada, winning with 45.9 percent of the vote and a 22-point lead over Marco Rubio, who placed second.

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