Variety School grad excels in school, on track

Tamia Mickles is graduating with a gold medal, two silver medals, a tiara and a resume stacked with extracurricular activities.

In any glass, malbec offers full-bodied flavor

Graffigna Centenario Malbec Reserve has a big, masculine style that drinks great after a couple of hours opened.

High school graduation schedule

Unless otherwise noted, graduation ceremonies take place at each campus.

Helicopters offer shortcuts to EDC, dramatic city views

If you have enough money in your pocket or friends to split the bill, you can catch a chopper to the Electric Daisy Carnival to avoid the commuting and parking tangles. Or take the same friends to a private picnic at Red Rock Canyon overlooking the city with a little help from another helicopter company.

Curry, Warriors headed back to NBA Finals

Stephen Curry knocked down yet another 3-pointer in the waning moments, pulled his jersey up into his mouth and yelled to the rafters in triumph once more.

Unbeaten Cody Garbrandt puts contenders on notice

Cody Garbrandt’s spectacular performance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship main event at Mandalay Bay on Sunday had the mixed martial arts world buzzing about his potential as the sport’s next big star.

RNC looking to recruit veterans to vote

The Republican National Committee has started efforts to attract and register veterans to vote in the 2016 election, with aneye toward Nevada and Colorado.

Editorial: Low tech

Many federal computer systems lagging

Possible shark attack keeps California beachgoers on dry land

Thousands of Memorial Day beachgoers were kept out of the water Monday as lifeguards searched miles of popular Southern California shoreline for a shark they believe attacked a swimmer the day before.

Las Vegas could see record-breaking temperatures this week

Las Vegas will see its first 100-degree day of the year this week, and temperatures will only rise from there, according to the National Weather Service.

51s’ bats quiet in loss to Memphis —PHOTOS

After scoring 32 runs in the first three games of the series against Memphis, the 51s’ bats were almost completely silenced by Redbirds starter Arturo Reyes on Monday.

 
NHL expansion decision set for June 22

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league has not reached a decision yet as to whether to award Bill Foley a franchise for Las Vegas. The final decision will be made at the league’s Board of Governors meeting June 22 in Las Vegas.

MountainView Hospital makes case to become Level III trauma center

If things go as some people hope, northwest Las Vegas could be getting a Level III trauma center at MountainView Hospital. The plan has been under consideration for years but needed updated numbers to show demand, as the last assessment was done in 2004.