Airport connector at 215 Beltway reopens after crash

A crash in the eastbound lanes of the 215 Beltway that closed the airport connector just after midnight Wednesday has been cleared and the road has reopened.

 
3 die after 6.8 earthquake hits Myanmar

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Myanmar on Wednesday, killing at least three people including two children, local officials said, and damaging some of the famous pagodas in the Southeast Asian nation’s ancient capital of Bagan.

Las Vegas Mass Choir gospel singers involved in Switzerland TV show

Gospel soloists Denise Robinson and James R. Smith of the Las Vegas Mass Choir flew to Switzerland on July 27. Simultaneously, yodel singers Barbara Klossner and Res Mathys from Musical Stillezrartlichkeithen, flew from Switzerland to Las Vegas.

Sometimes acupuncture works, sometimes it doesn’t

Studies show baby boomers turn to alternative medicine when conventional scientific practices don’t work. Mary Vovsi, a resident of northwest Las Vegas, found that acupuncture got rid of her sciatica.

2016 Liberty Football Capsule

Quarterback Kenyon Oblad is back for a third season as a starter at Liberty, and receivers Ethan Dedeaux, Darion Acohido and Marquez Powell give him plenty of big-play threats.

2016 Las Vegas Football Capsule

Running back Elijah Hicks and linebacker Cruz Littlefield return to lead Las Vegas High, which should contend for the Northeast League title.

Nevada falls to last among states with mandatory ACT testing

A new report from ACT Inc., the private company that administers the college-entrance exam nationwide, shows Nevada performed the worst among 18 states that had moved from voluntary to mandatory participation in the test.

Death toll rising from earthquake in Italy

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday, leveling buildings in several towns as residents slept.

51s’ offense silent in loss at Tacoma

Four pitchers shut down the 51s’ offense, as Las Vegas dropped the finale of a four-game series against the Tacoma Rainiers 4-0 on Tuesday night at Cheney Stadium.

Reid predicts Clinton win, pointing to Trump’s narrow support base

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid on Tuesday predicted that Democrat Hillary Clinton will win Nevada and the presidency in the Nov. 8 general election in part because Republican nominee Donald Trump has a narrow base of support among voters.

NHL hires gambling watchdog firm ahead of Vegas move

As it prepares to inaugurate a team in Las Vegas, the NHL has hired a monitor to watch for suspicious gambling activity, which can be an early warning of cheating in the sport.

Nevada State Railroad Museum full steam ahead to expand visitors center

Lawmakers approved the transfer of $469,000 from the Department of Tourism to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City to fund the development of construction documents for a proposed 6,000-square-foot visitors center.

 
President Obama visits flood-ravaged Louisiana

President Barack Obama has arrived in Baton Rouge where he’ll get a first-hand view of the damage caused by flooding that that killed 13 people and forced thousands from their homes.

Perennial football power Moapa Valley not used to question marks

Moapa Valley returns only senior center Cameron Larsen to the offense and just four starters to the defense. In all, 10 lettermen will be back from last season’s squad that dropped the state title game to Churchill County 34-27.

Twin brothers Terrence and Tyrell Brooks prosper at Mountain View

Much like the famous clothing company’s ability to enhance a wardrobe, Mountain View juniors Terrence and Tyrell Brooks have been integral in sprucing up the small school’s athletic look in their first two years of high school. The 16-year-old twins play three sports, including baseball when called upon, and are two of the most recognizable athletes in the Class 2A Southern League.

SMALL SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Twin brothers prosper on side of Saints

Much like the famous clothing company’s ability to enhance a wardrobe, Mountain View juniors Terrence and Tyrell Brooks have been integral in sprucing up the small school’s athletic look in their first two years of high school. The 16-year-old twins play three sports, including baseball when called upon, and are two of the most recognizable athletes in the Class 2A Southern League.

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