CCSD trustee wants to show taxpayers school district is spending money wisely

Trustee Kevin Child has proposed the district undertake a forensic audit of the nation’s fifth-largest school district to show taxpayers it is spending their money efficiently. “I need to be that warrior for that taxpayer,” Child said.

2017 Durango Boys Volleyball Capsule

Despite losing eight seniors to graduation, the Trailblazers return two big weapons in seniors Jaylen Clark and Andre Shabazz.

 
North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into ocean

North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 620 miles, with three of them landing in waters that Japan claims as its exclusive economic zone.

Olivia Newton-John’s three-year Flamingo run is done

Citing an inability to coordinate open dates in her schedule, Olivia Newton-John has closed her residency in the Donny & Marie Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas.

Rent not always key indicator of NFL stadium deals

NFL owners, including those representing the league’s powerful finance and stadium committees, on Monday begin three days of private conferences that will include discussion of the Oakland Raiders’ proposed move to Las Vegas.

 
Winds blow, but artisans go on with show at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas

Not wind or scattered hats or fliers stood in the way of artisans on a mission to sell Sunday. As gusts blew through the Springs Preserve, vendors at Artisan Craft Festival Spring Fling held onto their tents and their creations.

 
All in a row: Nevada State crew team takes to the water

Nevada State College’s rowing team is the only sport on campus and the sole college rowing team in the state. Coach Jim Andersen said he jumped onboard about a year ago to make the team a reality.

Former Pilot Nigel Williams-Goss fuels Gonzaga’s success

The junior point guard, who redshirted last season after transferring from Washington, was named the West Coast Conference Player and Newcomer of the Year after leading the Bulldogs with 16.4 points per game.