Shelby Estocado grows up to become USA women’s baseball team

The 5-foot-8 Bishop Gorman-graduate is currently in South Korea, playing for the U.S. Women’s National Baseball Team in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Baseball World Cup.

Clark County student wins medals at international history competition

Eshaan Vakil is the first student from Nevada who has ever qualified and won at this event, in which he competed against the top 85 history students from 38 countries, according to a release from the Clark County School District.

3rd death associated with Hermine reported

Hermine twisted hundreds of miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, creating large waves in some southern New England beach waters that lured in surfers despite the rough surf and rip currents that kept most beachgoers away on the last day of the holiday weekend.

LVMS officials to assist with big football game at Bristol Speedway

Las Vegas Motor Speedway president Chris Powell, headed to Tennessee for Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee showdown that will set a college football attendance record, says neutral site football could still work at local track.

First woman elected to Clark County Commission, Thalia Dondero, has died

Thalia Sperry Dondero died Sunday afternoon, leaving a Southern Nevada legacy of public service that propelled her to become the first woman to serve on the Clark County Commission. She was 96.

Airwaves become battlefield for heated Senate race in Nevada

Nevada airwaves have become an all-out war zone for the state’s U.S. Senate race, as the contest becomes increasingly important in the battle for control of the upper house.

Building a successful music fest is a labor of love

Psycho Las Vegas’ debut last month begs the question: What does it take to build a successful music fest in Vegas? To get some answers, we turned to two dudes who’ve done it: Tom Ingram, founder of the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly weekender, and Michael Gordon, head of the Las Vegas Death Fest.

Johnny Manziel is taking classes at Texas A&M again

Former Cleveland quarterback Johnny Manziel has re-enrolled at Texas A&M after his NFL career was derailed by a series of off-field incidents that included a domestic violence charge still pending in court.

WWII planes fly in to Henderson as part of traveling museum tour

The B-29 Superfortress bomber is one of several World War II planes stationed at the Henderson Executive Airport on Wednesday through Sunday for the public to tour as part of the third Commemorative Air Force Airpower History tour.

Mickey Gall looks beyond UFC 203 bout for fighting career

When Mickey Gall steps in the cage Saturday night on the main card of UFC 203 in Cleveland, Ohio, he is well aware of his status as little more than just the guy who is fighting Phil “CM Punk” Brooks.

Obama cancels meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

President Barack Obama called off a planned meeting Tuesday with new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, seeking distance from a U.S. ally’s leader during a diplomatic tour that’s put Obama in close quarters with a cast of contentious world figures.

US holiday keeps a lid on European markets

European stock markets closed a tad lower Monday following mixed economic data. Trading activity was dented since U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday.

8 can’t-miss boxing fights this fall

Boxing finally picks up after a slow month of August, and this week’s matchups are the perfect way to kick-off a loaded fall schedule.

Getting past the stigma of hearing-loss treatment

Studies are beginning to show that ignoring a hearing loss could involve much more than a person’s pride. And ongoing developments in hearing aids are making them less intrusive and more effective.

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