Hunting dogs need training to keep from running amok

When bird hunting, dogs can be a blessing or a curse. They can bring a downed bird to hand or run amok and leave you hollering and cursing its birth.

Inbee Park’s run to greatness began as Las Vegas teenager

Inbee Park left Rio de Janeiro last weekend wearing the Olympic women’s golf gold medal. That probably doesn’t come as a surprise to those in the Las Vegas golfing community who knew the 28-year-old when she was a teenager.

McCarran continues to post monthly ‘bests’ since 2007

More than 4.1 million airline passengers flew through McCarran International Airport last month, marking the airport’s best July performance since 2007, the Clark County Department of Aviation will report Thursday.

Woman shot while walking home in central Las Vegas Valley

Police said a group of black and Hispanic males had been arguing near the woman, and after a dispute, at least one in the group fired several shots. Two bullets hit the woman in the leg.

2016 Palo Verde Football Capsule

Palo Verde has high expectations this season, and expects to compete with the top teams in the Northwest League

51s tee off early, often in 9-2 victory over Salt Lake

The 51s scratched out just three hits in Tuesday’s loss to Tacoma. On Wednesday, they had more than that in the first inning of a 9-2 victory over the Salt Lake Bees at Cashman Field.

2016 Foothill Football Capsule

An experienced offensive line should be key for Foothill’s football team this fall.

SUNSET FOOTBALL: Hayden Bollinger hoping to let it fly in Arbor View’s double wing

Arbor View quarterback Hayden Bollinger has the look of a prototypical pocket passer. But with the Aggies running an offense where the quarterback generally throws more blocks than passes, most area fans aren’t sure what kind of arm the 6-foot-3-inch, 220-pound Bollinger actually has.

2016 Rancho Football Capsule

First-year coach Stan Davis looks to continue the rebuilding project at Rancho.

2016 Silverado Football Capsule

Massive offensive lineman Ryan Scoggins should be a key cog for Silverado this season. Scoggins did not play on the varsity last season after transferring from Bishop Gorman.

Hayden Bollinger hoping to let it fly in Arbor View’s double wing

Arbor View quarterback Hayden Bollinger has the look of a prototypical pocket passer. But with the Aggies running an offense where the quarterback generally throws more blocks than passes, most area fans aren’t surewhat kind of arm the 6-foot-3-inch, 220-pound Bollinger actually has.

Sunrise title Las Vegas High’s main goal

With several key returnees back, Las Vegas looks like the team to beat in the Northeast. The Wildcats were third in the league behind Liberty and Silverado last season, but both of those teams shifted to the Southeast League with realignment this year.

2016 Mountain View Football Capsule

Twin brothers Tyrell and Terrence Brooks are back to lead the Mountain View offense. The pair will make up one of the toughest one-two punches in the Class 2A Southern League.

SUNRISE FOOTBALL: Realignment opens door for Las Vegas High in Northeast League

With several key returnees back, Las Vegas looks like the team to beat in the Northeast. The Wildcats were third in the league behind Liberty and Silverado last season, but both of those teams shifted to the Southeast League with realignment this year.

Nick Diaz reportedly involved in Las Vegas nightclub scuffle

UFC star Nick Diaz is not legally allowed to compete in a fight as he is technically still under suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission. There are no rules against self-defense, however.

2016 Spring Valley Football Capsule

Quarterback K.C. Moore passed for 1,430 yards and 12 TDs as a junior, and should carry a heavy offensive load for Spring Valley.

 
3 Italian towns reduced to rubble in massive earthquake; 159 dead

A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, killing at least 120 people and injuring hundreds more.

2016 Needles Football Capsule

Derek Wagstaff, who rushed for 1,242 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior, is back to lead Needles and should be one of the top two-way players in the Class 2A Southern League.

 
Las Vegans show support for Bernie Sanders’ Our Revolution

Bernie Sanders wants his political revolution to continue. So about 100 people who showed up at a Las Vegas area watch party for the launch of Our Revolution, an outgrowth of Sanders’ campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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