Boulder City’s Fisher Space Pen celebrates 50 years

It was 1966 when Paul C. Fisher, a pen manufacturer and inventor, developed his space pen, which has accompanied astronauts on every manned space flight since 1968.

Tyler Pill gets support in 51s’ victory at Tacoma

Starter Tyler Pill pitched six innings and allowed three runs — two earned — and the Las Vegas 51s defeated the Tacoma Rainiers 4-3 on Saturday in Tacoma, Washington.

Las Vegan Vashti Cunningham fails to medal in Olympic high jump

Vashti Cunningham, the 18-year-old Las Vegas native, failed to clear the second height of 6 feet 4¾ inches in three attempts at the Rio Olympics on Saturday. She finished 13th.

Las Vegan Inbee Park silences doubters with gold medal in Rio

Inbee Park came to the Rio Olympics as the subject of doubt. She hadn’t competed since June, and some wondered if she should, for the good of her country’s Olympic hopes, decline to play.

Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rivalry deserving of third fight

Few matchups reach the epic stage of combat sports, but that’s exactly where the Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rivalry now exists after McGregor evened the score with a majority decision Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.

2016 Liberty Boys Tennis Capsule

The Patriots return eight lettermen after winning the Northeast League last year.

2016 Bonanza Boys Tennis Capsule

The Bengals will work hard to compete, despite having just six players on the roster.

2016 Foothill Boys Tennis Capsule

The Falcons return eight lettermen, but only three who saw postseason playing time last year.

The price of powerlessness

Commentary

Still hope for health care?

During the Democratic primary, as Bernie Sanders battled Hillary Clinton for the nomination, a strong disagreement emerged over health care.

EDITORIAL: Trail of lies

Bill Clinton picks up where his wife left off

EDITORIAL: Promoting opportunity

Nevada rates as the 10th most prosperous state in the American Legislative Exchange Council’s latest Rich State, Poor State rankings. But for Nevada to stay among the leaders, it must continue to encourage and even expand economic competitiveness.

Trump takes a new approach

Commentary

Monsoonal showers may be on the way Sunday

Don’t expect any monsoonal showers in the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday but that may change by the end of the weekend.

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