Conflict may follow Obama declaring Utah land a national monument

President Barack Obama is weighing whether and how he can leave his own permanent imprint on history by designating about 2 million acres of land, known as the Bears Ears, as a national monument.

Bisping’s win leaves Rockhold seething

Michael Bisping’s dramatic first-round knockout of Luke Rockhold in the main event of UFC 199 at The Forum capped a lengthy journey to the UFC middleweight title and made him the first English champion in the organization’s history.

Miss District of Columbia crowned Miss USA in Las Vegas

Wearing a gold-spangled gown, Deshauna Barber from the District of Columbia was crowned Miss USA Sunday night, a glamorous contrast to the camouflage uniform she wears as a 26-year-old commander in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Nevada’s top 10 political contributors — so far

Nevada has 10 individual donors or entities that have given more than $200,000 to congressional and presidential campaigns, PACs and super PACs in this election cycle.

Vandals deface Seven Magic Mountains art project

Seven Magic Mountains — Ugo Rondinone’s latest land art project that officially opened to the public less than a month ago — has been vandalized.

51s relievers are struggling to shut down foes

Wally Backman isn’t one to hide his emotions. So after the 51s rallied for an 8-7 win Saturday following a sloppy night of play, the 51s manager voiced his displeasure in a clubhouse meeting.

Sunday saw record temperature of 109 degrees

Another record breaking day and triple-digit temperatures are expected for the upcoming week, according to the National Weather Service.

Warriors beat the Cavs 110-77

Draymond Green scored 28 points, Stephen Curry added 18 and the Golden State Warriors ran away in the second half to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-77 in Game 2.

 
Revamped Moapa zoo hopes to reopen in September — VIDEO

An exotic animal petting zoo 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas has been cleared to reopen its gates, just as soon as it gets all of its kangaroos in a row. Roos-N-More is targeting Labor Day weekend for its first open zoo day in more than two years.

Summer’s high heat drains life from car batteries

Alex Calvo, night manager at the O’Reilly Auto Parts on Jones Boulevard and Smoke Ranch Road, said batteries go out significantly faster in Las Vegas than in areas with less extreme climates.

Couple create their own slice of Vegas with $1.5 million home — PHOTOS

Joe and Sharon Orzechowski built their own private slice of the Strip in their home at Legacy Estates. The two spent more than $11,000 to build and install a 12-foot, custom Cleopatra craps table manufactured by Pharaoh Manufacturing in California.

Nevada Department of Corrections wants $1.5 million for medical care, staffing

The state Board of Examiners, chaired by Gov. Brian Sandoval, will consider the Nevada Department of Corrections funding requests when it meets Tuesday in Carson City. Also on the agenda is a nearly $400,000 contract to certify kosher meals for Nevada inmates.

Boulder City exudes small-town friendliness

A comfortable place to live and a charming town to visit, Boulder City provides a day-trip destination for dining, shopping, museums, downtown artscapes, wide-ranging outdoor activities and special events.

RESALE HOME SALES May 20-25

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. The address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the resale home. About 90 percent of these addresses reflect the home purchase. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes. The information is provided by Accudata, a local research firm. For the complete listing, visit RJRealEstate.Vegas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RJRealEstateLV.

Four adults and baby displaced in Spring Valley fire

Four adults and a baby were displaced after a backyard fire damaged a home in Spring Valley on Sunday, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

Chris ‘Jesus’ Ferguson makes appearance at World Series of Poker

Chris “Jesus” Ferguson made his first appearance at the World Series of Poker since 2010 when the five-time bracelet winner entered the $10,000 buy-in Seven-Card Stud Championship late Saturday at the Rio Convention Center.

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