Las Vegas judge ends felon’s run of luck

A felon who hit a legal jackpot last year has flushed away his good fortune and landed himself back in prison, 10 months after a case-sinking error by federal prosecutors allowed him to walk free on a string of armed robbery charges.

Desert Oasis softball downs Sierra Vista for first Southwest League win

After dropping the first two games of the series against rival Sierra Vista, the Desert Oasis softball team bounced back at home Friday to defeat the Mountain Lions 5-4 and earn its first Southwest League win of the season.

EDITORIAL: Illegal border crossings drop dramatically under Donald Trump

Responding to the drop in illegal border crossings, Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly said the early results “show that enforcement matters, deterrence matters, and that comprehensive immigration enforcement can make an impact.”

Allen leads No. 2 Duke past Troy

Grayson Allen has embraced his role as Duke’s sixth man over the past three weeks.

Wichita State slips past Dayton 64-58

Wichita State’s high-flying offense didn’t get off the ground until the closing minutes, when the Shockers played like the more tournament-experienced team and pulled away to a 64-58 victory over Dayton on Friday night.

Jinx, what jinx? No. 6 Cincinnati tops Kansas State 75-61

Troy Caupain scored 23 points, Kyle Washington added 16 and defensive-minded Cincinnati shot it way past Kansas State 75-61 Friday night in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament.

Top-seeded Kansas rolls past UC Davis, 100-62

Josh Jackson insisted a season’s worth of distractions wouldn’t take away from his focus in his first, and likely last, NCAA Tournament.

Wayne Newton reaches Nirvana in new project

Mr. Las Vegas says “Danke Schoen” to a songwriting partnership with Nirvana’s “Nevermind” producer and Garbage drummer and co-producer, Butch Vig.

5 shows to see this week

Mary Ramsey carries the classic rocker’s “new guy” burden.

5 best bets for arts and culture

Five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves is the veritable personification of a jazz diva — with a bit of rock, funk and samba to add spice to the jazz classics she delivers in inimitable style.

What to do in Las Vegas this weekend

Las Vegas is getting a new color scheme this weekend. Between the sudden return of springtime foliage and Friday’s arrival of all things shamrock and emerald, the city is turning green.

Las Vegas tourism spending nearing $60 billion

Southern Nevada’s tourism industry generated a record $59.6 billion in economic activity in 2016 driven mainly by higher spending per person, according to a new study by Applied Analysis.

Las Vegas man pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy

A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty Friday to a single count of wire fraud conspiracy for his role in a $5 million scheme to defraud small business owners seeking grant funding.

Proposed Raiders stadium site has storied history

The stadium for the Raiders, which would be backed by $750 million in taxpayer funds, isn’t the first project to get pitched for the Russell Road and Dean Martin Drive site.

Former Las Vegas foster parent arrested on sex assault charge

Las Vegas police have arrested a 51-year-old former foster parent after a child previously in his care accused him of sexual assault. Detectives believe there may be additional victims.

No. 11 Rhode Island stuns No. 6 Creighton, 84-72

Jeff Dowtin scored a career-high 23 points with a perfect day at the free-throw line, upstart Rhode Island answered every threat and the Rams ran right into the next round of the NCAA Tournament by stunning cold-shooting No. 6 seed Creighton 84-72 on Friday in an opener of the Midwest Region.

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