The U.S. Justice Department and other agencies said on Thursday they have moved to shut down a series of mail-fraud schemes — including one out of Las Vegas — that have stolen hundreds of millions of dollars from victims in the United States.
Sunrise Mountain allowed only two third-down conversions and scored a season high in points in a 54-0 home win over Mojave.
A stretch of Deer Springs Way will be renamed in honor of former Rep. Shelley Berkley, who served seven terms in Congress.
Diamante Burton, who has had hand in all 11 Canyon Springs’ touchdowns this season, will lead the Pioneers (3-1) as they host sixth-ranked Basic (3-0) at 7 p.m. Friday.
Homestanding Shadow Ridge overwhelmed Faith Lutheran en route to a 25-22, 25-17, 25-20 victory Thursday night.
A third night of protests over a fatal police shooting in Charlotte gave way to quiet streets early Friday after the city’s mayor enacted a curfew and rifle-toting members of the National Guard arrived to guard the city’s business district.
You are what your record says you are. If that quote from Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells rings true for statistics, UNLV’s 2016 defense is still as porous as it’s been for the past eight seasons, when it allowed more than 30 points and 400 yards per game.
On the streets — and on the walls. That’s the focus for Life is Beautiful’s ever-expansive, and expanding, art program, which continues throughout the downtown festival Friday through Sunday.
Naomi Harris finished with 16 kills and 12 digs, and Durango’s girls volleyball team held off Bonanza 25-22, 23-25, 25-21, 21-25, 15-9 on Thursday, handing the Bengals their first loss in the Southwest League.
NBA regular-season win totals are open for wagering. Golden State’s total (66½) is set well above the No. 2 (San Antonio, 57½) and No. 3 (Cleveland, 56½) teams on the list.
Victoria Estrada shot 2-over 62 to take medalist honors Thursday and lead Coronado girls golf team to a victory in a Southeast League match at Desert Willow.
Las Vegas Valley residents might be surprised to learn about the unexpected past lives of some local commercial spaces.
Palo Verde’s girls tennis team swept the doubles sets on Thursday en route to an 11-7 victory over Faith Lutheran at Darling Tennis Center.
Marcus Pasimio went 3-0 in singles Thursday as the Clark boys tennis team edged visiting Spring Valley, 10-8.
Metropolitan Police Department officer James “Jimmy” Burt was acquitted Thursday of felony kidnapping and domestic battery charges.
As a competitor in The Ultimate Fighter season 24 tournament, Adam “Captain Chaos” Antolin is vying for the chance to become the next man to lock horns with the reigning UFC flyweight champ, Demetrious Johnson.
The two-night festival brings U2, Drake, Sting and Usher to T-Mobile Arena in an annual promotion carried on 150 radio stations and streamed live.
Dante Marinaro scored in the first half, and goalkeeper Deven Scott helped make it hold up as Green Valley’s boys soccer team beat host Liberty 1-0 on Thursday.
After a blustery Thursday, winds should begin to wane Friday, making for a cool, calm and dry end to the workweek, according to the National Weather Service. The morning low is forecast to reach 59 degrees, while the high is predicted to hit 80 degrees.
It’s unclear if the man was in a marked crosswalk about 7:20 p.m., when the vehicle slammed into him on the 3400 block of East Lake Mead Boulevard, near North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas police spokeswoman Ann Cavaricci said.
Another week, another new quarterback, another win for the New England Patriots. Jacoby Brissett had a 27-yard touchdown run in his first NFL start, LeGarrette Blount added scoring runs of 1 and 41 yards , and the Patriots beat the Houston Texans 27-0 on Thursday night.
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the 16-year-old boy who died after crashing his dirt bike into an SUV Tuesday. He is Las Vegas resident Shane Sanders.
Calista Reyes scored an unassisted goal in the second half to lift Sierra Vista’s girls soccer team to a 1-0 victory over host Spring Valley on Thursday.
A State Bar of Nevada disciplinary hearing got underway Thursday over allegations of professional misconduct against outspoken lawyer Jacob Hafter.
When it comes to availability of birth control, Planned Parenthood is leading the war on women.
There are plenty of threats facing the U.S. Navy these days.
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