Teacher gets a classy farewell —PHOTOS

Kindergarten teacher Janet Manfredi was emotional as her students and their parents gathered during a surprise farewell and good luck ceremony at St. Viator School on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

McCarran passenger totals are best April since 2007

McCarran International Airport posted its best April performance since 2007, the last time it served more than 3.9 million airline passengers for the month, the Clark County Department of Aviation reported Thursday.

Rikki Cheese no longer employed at Channel 13

KTNV Channel 13 anchor Rikki Cheese is no longer employed by the station, according to a statement anchor Steve Wolford read on Wednesday evening’s newscast.

Spanish soccer league trying to gain foothold in US — PHOTOS

There is no doubt in the mind of former Real Madrid star Raul that La Liga is the best soccer league in the world. But when it comes to marketing Spain’s top soccer league to the United States and the rest of the planet, Raul concedes La Liga lags behind England’s Premier League.

Fly-fishing works just fine for catfish, too

My fly-rod has done battle with multiple species. For obvious reasons, trout are definitely on the list, including rainbows, tigers, browns and cutthroats. But so, too, are many others.

Regents chairman Rick Trachok wants to get out of coach hiring business

Rick Trachok, chairman of the University of Nevada Board of Regents, will propose that regents no longer vote on coaches’ contracts. The onus will be on the university president to put together a fiscally responsible deal.

 
NFL lineman joins panel calling for marijuana research — VIDEO

Eugene Monroe, an offensive lineman for the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens, joined a panel at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to discuss the need for marijuana research Wednesday morning.

 
11 states sue Obama administration over transgender bathroom policy

Eleven states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday challenging the Obama administration’s guidance to U.S. public schools this month that transgender students must be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice.

Touro University students reinvent wine mugs and razors for the disabled — VIDEO

A wine mug for the legally blind, a device to help amputees carry groceries, and a razor to help those with limited mobility shave were among ideas built and showcased by students at Touro University Nevada’s School of Occupational Therapy this week.

What’s ‘downtown’ about Downtown Summerlin?

What is the “downtown” part of Downtown Summerlin? It’s the open-air pavilion’s single office building, “ONE Summerlin,” according to the person in charge of its conception, David Weinreb.

2016 Boys Golf Honors

Follow the link for postseason boys golf honors, as selected by coaches. All-league and all-region teams will be posted as they are received.

Millions raised on both sides of rooftop solar tax initiative referendum

Tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to state lawmakers made by two companies at odds overthe development of rooftop solar in Nevada suggest the issue will see another hard fought battle in the 2017 Legislature.

Lock picker indicted in Love Locket vandalism

A professional lock picker and reserve police officer from Indiana has been indicted on a felony grand larceny charge for vandalism of the Love Locket at Container Park.

2016 Swimming Honors

Follow the link for postseason swimming honors, as selected by coaches. All-league and all-region teams will be posted as they are received.

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