Forced into duty, bullpen lifts 51s over Reno

When Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield’s hard comebacker rocketed off Mets’ starter Bartolo Colon’s thumb in the first inning Tuesday in New York, the ramifications were felt as far away as Reno.

 
3 arrested with weapons wanted to ‘rescue’ girl, officials say

A Pennsylvania man who lost his daughter to a heroin overdose earlier this year was arrested with two other people after they were stopped while trying to drive through the Holland Tunnel with a cache of weapons on their way to “rescue” a teenage girl involved with drugs in New York, according to officials and social media posts from two of the men.

Allegiant Air, Teamsters reach tentative contract agreement

Allegiant Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing the airline’s pilots, have reached a tentative agreement on a contract, the first labor agreement ever reached by the Las Vegas-based company.

Clark County fuel tax hike measure tweaked for Nov. 8 ballot

The Clark County Commission unanimously agreed Tuesday to tweak the wording of a ballot measure asking voters Nov. 8 if they’re willing to pay more at the gas pump to raise a projected $3 billion for street and highway improvements over the next decade.

Washoe sheriff opposes gun background check ballot measure

Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen is siding with the National Rifle Association in opposition to Question 1 on the November ballot that proposes to expand background checks for firearm sales to private party sales and transfers in Nevada.

Are you ready for cheese and more cheese?

It seems there is a surplus of cheese in the country these days, but how much packaged macaroni and cheese can we eat? Plus, there’s all that more sophisticated cheese creating a distraction.

MLB commissioner sees Las Vegas as ‘viable alternative’ for team

With Las Vegas expected to gain an NHL expansion franchise on Wednesday and the Raiders discussing a possible move from Oakland to near The Strip, would Major League Baseball ever consider a franchise in Southern Nevada?

University of Michigan brings its satellite camp road show to Chaparral

As Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh and his staff prepared to embark on an unprecedented June tour of 39 satellite camps in 22 states, American Samoa and Australia, Alabama coach Nick Saban slammed the largely unregulated camps for turning college football into the “wild, wild West.”

Trump’s lament: Why can’t I get any respect?

As screams of frustration go, it wasn’t anywhere near Howard Dean levels, but it was loud enough to be noticeable nonetheless.

Airline fees dropping at McCarran

Airline fees are dropping at McCarran International Airport for the third consecutive year.

Chicago Cubs continue to beat up Las Vegas books

The Cubs, who lead the majors with a 47-21 record and a plus-170 run differential, are so popular with the betting public that Las Vegas bookmakers are forced to root against them.

Messi, Argentina too much for US to handle

Lionel Messi set up Ezequiel Lavezzi’s opening goal in the third minute, then scored on a free kick to break Argentina’s career scoring record and assisted on the final goal in a 4-0 rout of the U.S. on Tuesday night that put the La Albiceleste into the Copa America final.

Clark County Commission approves pay hikes for union employees

The Clark County Commission granted employees belonging to seven different unions cost-of-living pay hikes. Combined, those pay increases add up to a $10.2 million fiscal impact for the county.

Licensing Expo attracts Grumpy Cat and Smileyface

The three-day Licensing Expo rolled into the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Tuesday, bringing with it more than 1,800 brands touting new collectibles or seeking investors to help them produce still more swag.

UNLV men’s basketball conference schedule released

UNLV faces its former coach, Dave Rice, on Feb. 8 at UNR and Feb. 25 at the Thomas & Mack Center. Rice, who was fired Jan. 10 midway through his fifth season, is an assistant coach for the Wolf Pack.

Man sues Las Vegas police over handling of sexual assault case

A man who fought sexual assault charges for eight years has filed a civil rights lawsuit that accuses Las Vegas police of withholding evidence that was favorable to him. The case was dismissed in June 2014 after the evidence came to light.

Kings’ Drew Doughty looking forward to Las Vegas rivalry

The veteran defenseman, who is a finalist for the Norris Trophy at Wednesday’s NHL Awards Show at the Hard Rock Hotel, is happy to see the league expand to Las Vegas for 2017-18.

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