Lonzo Ball helps secure Steve Alford’s job at UCLA

Thanks to the play of freshman guard Lonzo Ball, UCLA brings a No. 3 national ranking and 28-3 record into the Pacific 12 Conference tournament at T-Mobile Arena.

Fresno State ousts Lady Rebels again in MW semifinals

UNLV lost to Fresno State for the second straight year in the semifinals of the Mountain West women’s basketball tournament, falling 53-51 on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

2016 a record year for solar power in Nevada

As solar and renewable energy measures took center stage at the Legislature on Wednesday, a national group reported that Nevada more than doubled its solar capacity in 2016 to 2,191 megawatts over 1,033 megawatts in 2015.

UNLV bettors suffer epic bad beat in OT loss to Aztecs

The Rebels not only blew an 18-point halftime lead over San Diego State — which opened as an 8½-point favorite — but they failed to cover the spread for most backers in Wednesday’s 62-52 overtime loss.

LETTER: Las Vegans should stop giving money to panhandlers

They walk out in between cars, which becomes a problem when the light turns green. And I have had a couple of them slap my car and spit on my car when I refused to give them money, which arguably is a form of intimidation.

LETTER: Local high school debate competition an eye opener

I became aware that I was in the presence of the future leaders, businessmen/women, movers and shakers that will soon be the building blocks that will be forming to return the United States to the bright star it once was.

LETTER: Dr. Trump to the rescue?

Seeing the Dow Jones at an all-time high just might be the sign that he is writing the right prescription.

COMMENTARY: What about the Russians and Hillary Clinton?

If phone calls to Russians merit an investigation, what is the significance of the Clinton Foundation accepting $145 million from the Russians, while Hillary is secretary of state and being lobbied by these same people to sell off America’s valuable resources?

Las Vegas Motor Speedway finally gets second NASCAR race

To acquire the second race, Speedway Motorsports Inc., LVMS’ parent company, had to move the fall race from its sister track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Cameraman testifies during Bunkerville standoff trial

A Fox News cameraman who tried, unsuccessfully, to mediate the 2014 Bunkerville standoff gave hours of testimony Wednesday during the trial of six men accused of conspiring with rancher Cliven Bundy.

CCSD set to approve $250K settlement in 2013 sex case

The Clark County School Board is expected to approve a $250,000 settlement on Thursday for a 2013 federal case in which two teachers were accused of intoxicating and raping a 16-year-old student at Basic High School.

Henderson police arrest suspect in 2 bank robberies

Henderson police arrested Sharon Newman, 45, without incident about 2:45 p.m. while officials allege she was trying to rob the U.S. Bank at 4550 E. Sunset Road.

North Las Vegas elementary school honors fallen police officer

He has been gone for 22 years, but an honorable legacy remains for Raul Elizondo, a police officer who died in the line of duty in 1995. On Wednesday, the elementary school bearing his name held a day in his honor.

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