Teammates on opposite sides in all-star basketball game

Bishop Gorman post Raychel Stanley spent her high school career playing alongside Megan Jacobs and Madison Washington. Tuesday night at Spring Valley, Stanley went up against her high school teammates.

GIRLS SWIMMING: Tober leads Clark past Faith Lutheran

Ingrid Tober won the 50-yard freestyle in 26.77 seconds and placed second in the 500 freestyle as the Clark girls swimming team topped Faith Lutheran 138-136 in a dual meet at Pavilion on Tuesday.

Which long-term investments are best for you?

Accumulating wealth is generally a long-term proposition that requires a commitment to saving and investing over time. To decide what kind of long-term investments make sense for you, consider six of the best long-term investment vehicles and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

BOYS SWIMMING: Mojave edges Adelson School

Mason Claiborne and Johnny Rodriguez each won two individual events Tuesday as the Mojave boys swimming team edged Adelson School, 70-69 in a dual meet at Pavilion.

 
Clinton, Trump widen leads with primary wins

Hillary Clinton triumphed Tuesday in the Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and Illinois presidential primaries and Donald Trump strengthened his hand in the Republican race with a big win in Florida.

Rebels can’t complete comeback, lose to Buckeyes in baseball

UNLV stranded the tying and winning runs on base in an 8-7 loss to Ohio State on Tuesday night at Wilson Stadium. The Rebels split the four-game series with the Buckeyes and have won six of nine games after a 1-5 start.

Dornak throws three-hitter as Basic rolls

C.J. Dornak threw a three-hitter Tuesday as Basic beat visiting Las Vegas 12-0 in five innings for the team”s fifth shutout in eight games.

Wichita State moves on with 70-50 win over Vanderbilt

Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker led a surge at the start of the second half that put the Wichita State on pace for a 70-50 victory over Vanderbilt on Tuesday night, making the big shots in a game with very few uncontested ones.

Iconic Las Vegas sign showing signs of wear and tear

If a picture is worth a thousand words, the nation’s libraries would be hard pressed to find space for the words of all the the millions of photos snapped at the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

What you need to know about losing weight

If you are one of the 45 million Americans who plans on losing weight this year – the rewards of a healthy weight are well worth it. Being overweight raises our risk for a number of chronic health issues including diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, osteoarthritis and some cancers.

Judge’s death leaves colleagues devastated

On April 1, 2002, two fledgling attorneys started their first day of work as deputy prosecutors for the city of Henderson. From the early moments of that day, George Ward said he knew he and Diana Hampton would work well together.

 
Ferguson City Council approves US federal reform plan

The Ferguson City Council has unanimously agreed to accept a U.S. Justice Department plan to overhaul its embattled police force and municipal court system after a brief attempt to revise the deal led to a federal lawsuit.

VOLLEYBALL: Chow, Falcons outlast Las Vegas in five sets

Shilo Chow had 41 assists, eight digs, seven kills and five blocks Tuesday to help the Foothill boys volleyball team to a 22-25, 27-25, 22-25, 27-25, 15-13 win over visiting Las Vegas.

Florida Gulf Coast cruises past overmatched Fairleigh Dickinson in First Four

It wasn’t the same “Dunk City” gang that captured the nation’s attention during an improbable Sweet 16 run in 2013, but Florida Gulf Coast controlled the boards and blew past overmatched Fairleigh Dickinson 96-65 in a First Four game Tuesday night.

Simon, Augmon, Miller interview for UNLV head coaching job

Three UNLV coaches — Todd Simon, Stacey Augmon and Ryan Miller — interviewed Monday to become the Rebels’ head basketball coach, sources said. The school is looking for a replacement for Dave Rice, who was fired Jan. 10.

Cortez Masto files as candidate for US Senate

Catherine Cortez Masto filed Tuesday to run for U.S. Senate. Cortez Masto, who is on the Democratic ticket, is running for the Senate seat of outgoing U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

EDITORIAL: Government’s dash to bash cash

Discontinuing the $100 bill, or pushing policy that seeks to limit or eliminate currency altogether, infringes on the freedom of Americans to conduct private monetary transactions.

EDITORIAL: Tourney time in Vegas

March Madness doesn’t just occur at the games. It’s plenty crazy at the sports books, too. But sooner rather than later, the NCAA should seriously entertain Las Vegas as a host site for tournament games.

Latinos need access to STEM education

Technology is the key to success in this increasingly digital economy, especially for younger generations. Latinos, whose median age (27 years old) is a full decade lower than that of the U.S. overall, stand to gain the most from this changing economy — if they can gain access to STEM education.

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