GOP taps Tarkanian over Roberson in 3rd Congressional District primary

Republican voters tapped Danny Tarkanian in the Tuesday primaries to advance to the November general election in the open 3rd Congressional District race. Democrat Ruben Kihuen will be his party’s nominee in the 4th Congressional District, according to The Associated Press, which called the race at 9:37 p.m.

Ortiz, Hughes advance in Education Board races

With a sigh of relief, incumbent Felicia Ortiz put her hand over her chest and looked up from a laptop. The screen showed she was the leader in the State Board of Education District 3 race. She finished the night with 46.3 percent of primary election votes with 100 percent of precincts reporting.

Carter upsets incumbent Wixom in Board of Regents District 6

Michael Wixom, an 11-year incumbent on Nevada’s higher education board, lost to a candidate who didn’t raise or spend any money to fund his campaign, as Patrick Carter pulled off the upset in their District 6 race.

Clark County School Board President Linda Young claims final term in District C

Outspending Clark County School Board President Linda Young and securing endorsements from the local teachers and support staff unions failed to help Adam Johnson win enough votes in Tuesday’s primary election to earn a spot on November’s general ballot.

NHL team will take Las Vegas sports to next level

This is bigger than UNLV winning its national championship in basketball, and Greg Maddux making the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and every Grand Slam trophy Andre Agassi held aloft.

UNLV picks up St. John’s transfer Christian Jones

Christian Jones, a 6-foot-7-inch forward, transferred from St. John’s to UNLV on Tuesday. He is a graduate transfer who will be eligible to play next basketball season.

Sean Gilmartin’s stellar pitching sparks 51s over Aces

Sean Gilmartin pitched 8 2/3 innings of one-run ball to lead the 51s to a 2-1 victory over the Reno Aces at Cashman Field. He allowed nine hits and one walk and struck out seven.

Ravers who prepare likely to have the most fun at EDC

The massive three-day festival is full of light, color and music, a lot of music, but it takes stamina, planning and a lot of water to get through it all.

Tony Romo’s fantasy football convention called off again

Dallas quarterback Tony Romo’s fantasy football event has been called off for the second straight year, with more claims of interference from the NFL.

In Orlando shooting’s aftermath, residents gather to mourn, remember

The flags hung at half-mast seemed to bow a little lower in this tourism-based city that mirrors Las Vegas in many ways. Residents are still coming to grips with the terrorist-related tragedy Sunday morning in which 49 people died at the hands of a lone gunman who shot up a gay nightclub.

EDITORIAL: The puck stops here

It appears everything is finally coming together to bring Las Vegas its first major professional sports franchise, in the form of an NHL team.

Why can’t we just beam up instead?

I sure hope students at what’s now being called the John Lee North Las Vegas College of Useful Arts &Stuff (motto: Our Name Says It All!) are working hard to develop new transportation ideas for the valley, because we sure need them.

 
Rare procedure in US promises amputee quality of life

Breckenridge, Minn. resident Anthony Reff’s prosthetic leg caused so much pain he could wear it for only an hour at a time. Now he is undergoing a potentially life-altering surgery as the second “osseointegration” patient of Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center Chief of Surgery Dr. Ronald Hillock.

Temps staying in 90s for most of week in Las Vegas Valley

Highs in the Las Vegas Valley this week will stay in the mid- to upper-90s, but residents can expect to see a hot and dry weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Initial Nevada primary results begin rolling in

About 28,580 Clark County voters had cast their ballots by 3 p.m. in addition to the 76,500 who participated in early voting.

San Diego woman gets probation for graffiti tour of National Parks

A San Diego woman who drew on rocks at several National Parks, including Death Valley and Zion, and posted about it on social media has pleaded guilty to seven misdemeanor counts of damaging government property.

Clinton set to meet with Sanders after winning final primary

Hillary Clinton brought a close to the presidential primary season with a win Tuesday in the nation’s capital and a meeting with dispatched rival Bernie Sanders, hoping to set a tone of Democratic unity heading into next month’s party convention in Philadelphia.

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