UMKC edges Utah Valley for spot in WAC tournament semifinals

Utah Valley had multiple chances to steal a win and a spot in the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament semifinals. But because of Utah Valley’s missed opportunities, Missouri-Kansas City took an 80-78 quarterfinal victory Thursday at Orleans Arena.

Las Vegas Invicta event headlines the week’s MMA slate

After a dramatic night of upsets at MGM Grand last week, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has a rare bye week. That doesn’t mean the mixed martial arts schedule is empty, even for fans in Las Vegas.

SOFTBALL: Bilodeau’s hit lifts Gaels in tournament opener

Kasey Bilodeau had a two-out single to right-center field with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday to plate Ashley Witucki with the winning run as the Bishop Gorman softball team nipped Woods Cross (Utah) 5-4 in the opening game of the Kick Off the Season tournament at Gorman.

Yale basketball captain expelled after sexual allegation, source says

The captain of the Yale men’s basketball team was expelled from the Ivy League school after facing a university-led investigation into a sexual misconduct allegation, a source told CNN on Thursday.

Denver light-rail approach a model for Las Vegas transit

Fresh off a road trip to Denver to see that city’s growing light-rail system, members of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada say they would be the best agency to take the next step in developing a Southern Nevada system.

Heller pursues more drone testing in Nevada, transportation options at McCarran

Nevada’s drone testing sites would have more autonomy to partner with private industry on emerging technology, and McCarran International Airport could use federal funds to build facilities that offer multiple transportation modes under provisions Sen. Dean Heller inserted into a major aviation bill.

Trump, GOP rivals rumble — politely — in crucial debate

Surprising even themselves, Donald Trump and his Republican rivals turned Thursday’s presidential debate into a civil and detailed discussion of Social Security, trade and immigration that left Trump to shake his head and declare: “So far, I can’t believe how civil it’s been up here.”

VOLLEYBALL: Gougeon, Aggies defeat Gorman

Brenden Gougeon dished out 39 assists Thursday as the Arbor View boys volleyball team downed visiting Bishop Gorman, 25-20, 28-30, 25-21, 25-22.

Nevada lawmakers clear the way for test crops of hemp

Marijuana’s useful cousin hemp could soon be sprouting on test plots in Nevada after a legislative subcommittee gave final approval Thursday to regulations overseeing the pilot project.

Primary princesses target party’s ugly stepbrothers

It’s primary season, so naturally candidates are going to be more concerned about defeating rivals in their own party than they are in the cross-aisle opposition they’ll face in the general election.

Realtors to promote Nevada at trade show in France

Six leaders of the the state and local Realtors’ associations will participate in MIPIM, a global trade show in Cannes, France, designed to connect real estate professionals with investors, tenants and property buyers.

Remembering the Ride from Hell with Bill Walton

The slam-dunk interview I envisioned with basketball great Bill Walton quickly turned into the Ride from Hell in a perfect storm of disasters.

 
Cliven Bundy refuses to enter plea in 2014 armed standoff near Bunkerville — VIDEO

Cliven Bundy refused to enter a plea in federal court Thursday to criminal charges stemming from the 2014 armed standoff with law enforcement near his Bunkerville ranch. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bill Hoffman entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf to all of the charges.

Henderson K9 unit unhurt after shooting on US 95

A Henderson police officer and dog were unharmed after someone opened fire on a K9 vehicle on the freeway Wednesday night, according to a release from Las Vegas police.

British man living in Las Vegas indicted for fraud

A British man living in Las Vegas was indicted by a Nevada grand jury for multiple counts of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering on Wednesday, according to a release from the Department of Justice.

 
Man gets 15 years in prison for 35-year-old murder

Even 35 years after Jamey Walker was slain, family and friends packed a Las Vegas courtroom Thursday to watch her killer senteced to prison.

Suspect in August double homicide arrested

A man has been arrested in connection with an Aug. 11 double murder near South Nellis Boulevard, according to a release from Las Vegas police.

Here’s how to watch UNLV Basketball vs. Fresno State tonight

The UNLV Rebels face the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinals tonight at Thomas & Mack Center. Here’s everything you need to know if you want to watch.

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