Makena Martin, Taylor Askland power Palo Verde softball

Palo Verde’s Makena Martin had a hand in all the runs of a four-run second inning, smacking a bases-clearing triple and later scoring as the Panthers rolled to a 7-0 win at Arbor View.

Bellator bringing big names to pay-per-view return

Bellator MMA is assembling quite a list of names for its return to pay-per-view. A pair of bouts were unveiled Monday as part of Bellator 180 on June 24 at Madison Square Garden, which will mark the organization’s second PPV card and first since 2014.

LETTER: Nevada legislators up to no good in Carson City

I guess my desire for the Legislature to concentrate on solving real issues is a pipe dream. The best result we can hope for now is early adjournment.

 
House of Blues’ Griselda Torres makes sure both the stars and their fans have fun

Even if you haven’t seen her in a couple of years, chances are Griselda Torres will remember what you like to drink. A knack for such details helps explain why Torres was a natural for the hospitality industry, and how she now makes sure both Billy Idol and his fans feel at home in the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay.

Las Vegas teen uses education to motivate and inspire students

At age 15, Oscar Ho sounds much older than his years. He says his parents help motivate him but some students don’t get that at home. “I try to show students what they can do when they apply themselves. When they get excited and do well, it’s a great feeling.”

Nevada Legislature formalizes opposition to revive Yucca Mountain

A resolution restating the Legislature’s opposition to any effort to license Yucca Mountain as a high-level nuclear waste dump was endorsed Monday by Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Adam Laxalt.

Plastic bags could be on their way out in Nevada — POLL

Plastic bags at retail stores would be phased out — but cost a dime a bag in the interim — under a bill introduced in the Nevada Assembly on Monday.

Las Vegas casino owner will pocket $1M if Michigan wins title

Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens will win $1 million if Michigan captures the national basketball title after making a $12,500 futures wager at 80-1 odds at the Golden Nugget.

Boulder City in need of new city attorney

The City Council approved a separation agreement with current City Attorney Dave Olsen this month, and has officially started its search for a successor.

Target unveils ambitious redesign for those in a rush, those who ramble

In a move to bring shoppers back to its stores, Target is embarking on an ambitious redesign aimed at helping people who need to dash in for milk to get out quickly while encouraging those who want to wander the aisles to linger.

Brad Pickett ends MMA career with loss but no regrets

UFC veteran Brad Pickett’s career didn’t have the storybook ending that his fans hoped to see Saturday in London. Pickett won the first two rounds, but was knocked out in the third by Marlon Vera.

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