UNLV volleyball whips Utah in NCAA opener

Embracing the role of underdog, the UNLV volleyball team brushed aside years of nonparticipation in the NCAA tournament and nonsuccess against No. 22 Utah on Friday.

Activists call for removal of UNLV instructor who made controversial Facebook remarks

A letter sent by student and community activists to UNLV President Len Jessup on Friday called for the removal of a part-time math instructor who said in a Facebook post that he would alert Immigration and Customs Enforcement about anyone in his class who may have come into the country illegally.

Showcasing the young buckaroos at WNFR

Each year, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo showcases the very best of the best in seven events. But the reason the field of around 120 is so solid is because of the support these contestants received while riding, roping and wrestling their way up through the ranks.

WNFR keeps going after the sun goes down

It’s now called Wrangler NFR After-Dark. It comprises all the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo activities that take place after the sun goes down, not at the Thomas & Mack Center, but at properties up and down the Strip and around town.

The smell of Christmas at Nellis Air Force Base — PHOTOS

Enlisted airmen at Nellis Air Force Base picked up Christmas trees for their families after 10:30 a.m. Friday as part of the annual Christmas SPIRIT Foundation’s Trees for Troops Program.

FLAG FOOTBALL: Boulder City blanks Basic

Alexus Pohe rushed for 168 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries to lead Boulder City’s flag football team to a 19-0 road win over Basic on Friday.

Official accuses Nevada Board of Regents of violating open meetings law

A discussion and subsequent call for a vote surrounding a decrease in enhanced funding at the state’s community colleges caused one education official to accuse the Nevada Board of Regents of violating the state’s open meeting law Friday.

Washington pounds Colorado to claim Pac-12 title

Taylor Rapp returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and Myles Gaskin ran for 159 yards to help No. 4 Washington strengthen its case for a playoff berth with a 41-10 victory over No. 9 Colorado in the Pac-12 championship game Friday night.

Experienced Liberty targets historic upset

Liberty (12-1) will get a chance at an upset when it takes on the seven-time defending state champion Gaels (14-0) in the Class 4A state football championship game 12:10 p.m. on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

86-year-old acquitted of molesting great granddaughters

An elderly man who spent nearly three years in jail awaiting similar trials in separate states was put on a bus bound for Las Vegas Thursday night after a jury in Kingman, Ariz., acquitted him of sex offenses involving his young great granddaughters.

LeBron dons Cubs uniform to settle World Series bet

LeBron James made good on a bet with close friend Dwyane Wade and showed up wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform before Friday night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls.

Man dies nearly 2 months after collision in northwest Las Vegas Valley

Arthur Harden, an 82-year-old North Las Vegas residents, was injured July 22 in a collision near Lake Mead and Jones boulevards. He died from his injuries Sept. 16, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Gorman, Liberty face off for state 4A football title Saturday

The Patriots (12-1) will get their chance when they take on the seven-time defending state champion Gaels (14-0) in the Class 4A state football championship game 12:10 p.m. on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

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