UNLV capitalizing at the free throw line

UNLV has made 42 of 49 free throws over the past two games, many in pressure situations, to help win both games. The Rebels next play Northern Arizona on Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

5 players to watch in UNLV basketball games this week

Five players to watch when UNLV plays Northern Arizona on Tuesdaday, Texas Christian on Friday and Washington or Western Kentucky on Saturday. All basketball games are at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Charter takeover debate in Nevada centers on student scores off new test

The 2016 Smarter Balanced test is considered to be slightly harder than Nevada’s previous Criterion Referenced Test — and the Clark County School District has fought back, arguing that scores are low because it’s the first time students took the new test.

UNLV offers group therapy to cope with election results

In the days since Nov. 8, UNLV’s Center for Individual, Couple and Family Counseling has seen clients who say they’re frightened, upset or worried by the process and outcome of the presidential election.

US stock indexes shatter records; gaming companies rally

Major U.S. stock indexes rose to record highs on Monday, led by big gains in energy companies as the price of crude oil moved sharply higher, which is positive news for the long-struggling energy sector. Gaming companies rallied.

 
1 police officer killed, 3 others shot in separate incidents across US

A San Antonio police officer writing out a traffic ticket to a motorist was shot to death in his squad car Sunday outside police headquarters by another driver who pulled up from behind, authorities said.

Idaho man survives being struck by car and falling 50 feet into river

An Idaho man not only survived being hit by a car on an icy interstate highway bridge but also a 50-foot-fall into a river and a swim through its frigid waters with a badly broken leg, authorities said.

Bypassing grocery stores, company delivers meat directly to consumers

You get an email telling you to meet a guy in a parking lot — he’s already got your money, so no need to get out of the car. Just exchange pleasantries and pop the trunk so he can load you up with boxes of meat.

Reno’s Ryan Bader gets boost from Fight Night victory

Reno native Ryan Bader is line for big things after dispatching of veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 100 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday night.

Nevada officials help develop defense systems against drone threats

Nevada drone experts have finished a Federal Aviation Administration operation in Denver to develop the counter unmanned systems industry, which is the development of defense systems against drone threats.

Frank Marino doles out $4 million on remodel — PHOTOS

“It’s a great party house now,” Marino said. “It’s like a master-planned house; it’s designed to have every function where you need it to be.”

First a team, now an identity for Las Vegas’ NHL expansion entry

The long-awaited unveiling of the name, logo, and colors for Las Vegas’ NHL expansion team will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Toshiba Plaza. Team officials anticipate a crowd of several thousand to see what the name will be as well as be among the first to purchase official team merchandise.

Most advanced weather satellite in history launches into space

The most advanced weather satellite ever built rocketed into space Saturday night, part of an $11 billion effort to revolutionize forecasting and save lives.

Regulators targeting sleep apnea after deadly New Jersey train crash

Federal regulators are urging railroads across the country to test train operators for obstructive sleep apnea after the engineer in September’s deadly New Jersey commuter train crash was found to have the fatigue-inducing disorder.