Las Vegas’ DiQuan Brown turns touches into TDs

DiQuan Brown touched the ball only three times Friday night. He made the most of it. The junior running back scored on two of his three carries and finished with 122 rushing yards as Las Vegas High held off visiting Centennial 24-21.

Philadelphia gunman ambushes cops, goes on spree

A rampaging gunman fired a volley of shots at an unsuspecting Philadelphia police sergeant Friday night, then went on a deadly shooting spree through the city’s west side before he was himself killed by responding officers.

RJ Picks: UNLV at Central Michigan

UNLV is in Mount Pleasant, Mich. to face the Central Michigan Chippewas today. The Rebels are 11 1/2-point underdogs.

Events

Sept. 17

Making Green Living Colorful and Smart

In our present election environment, dominated by “red”-talk and “blue”-talk, it is sometimes difficult to discuss green living.

Beautify your home with art that reflects your taste and style

Several days ago I had the opportunity to visit with some new homeowners, and amid lots of questions about a multitude of areas, one of the questions that kept coming up was about art.

1 dead after crash just east of Las Vegas Strip

One person died and four were hospitalized after a crash late Friday just east of the Las Vegas Strip.

Communication is key to faster police response

As a crime unfolds, communication is important — for police and people who need help. But before police even know a crime has happened, someone has to call it in.

Pahrump Valley stuns Chaparral in 28-21 win

Pahrump Valley scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to come back and finish the home upset over Chaparral 28-21 Friday night.

Sierra Vista starts fast, routs Eldorado

Sierra Vista’s Damaen Bentley returned an interception 32 yards for the touchdown, and the Mountain Lions scored four times in the opening quarter en route to a 70-0 win over host Eldorado.

Lincoln County shuts out Agassi Prep

Zachary Rowe rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown, and Derek Matthews added two more scores as Lincoln County posted a road shutout of Agassi Prep Friday night, 36-0.