EDITORIAL: Federal loan program gets parents on the hook

“This credit is being extended on terms that specifically, willfully ignore their ability to repay. You can’t avoid that we’re targeting high-cost, high-dollar-amount loans to people who we know can’t afford to repay them.”

Lawmakers address criminal justice reforms in race to pass bills

Lawmakers addressed criminal justice reforms as they raced to pass bills Tuesday. Bills that survived would affect offenders entering the system and those trying to re-enter society after prison.

Trapping fees likely to increase in Nevada

Fur trappers would have to identify their traps and pay higher fees under a bill approved Tuesday by the Nevada Senate.

Questions remain after mistrial in Bunkerville standoff case

A federal jury’s failure to reach a unanimous verdict on 50 of the 60 counts in the first Bunkerville standoff case — and the mistrial that resulted — has spurred a flurry of concerns about speedy-trial rights among others accused of conspiring with rancher Cliven Bundy.

Nevada pushes ahead with marijuana clubs

As marijuana states back off of social marijuana use for fear of inciting a federal crackdown, Nevada is bucking the trend and pushing ahead with pot clubs.

LVCVA committee chairman says auditors need to look closer at gifts

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s audit committee chairman said internal reviews did not flag questionable expenses uncovered in a Las Vegas Review-Journal investigation before the story ran. But he is planning a change that might scrutinize similar spending in the future.

Internet sales safe zones bill flies through Nevada Assembly

The Nevada Assembly unanimously passed a bill that requires cities and counties to designate police stations as place where people can meet to complete sales tied to online ads.

Yankees great Bernie Williams jams at the Palms

Bernie Williams played a jazzy version of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and joined Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns for a run through “Wishing Well.”

Look for 4 quarterbacks to go in first round of NFL Draft

For only the second time in 17 years, a quarterback probably won’t be selected in the first three picks of the NFL Draft, which starts Thursday in Philadelphia.

 
Beyonce creates scholarship program for 4 schools

Beyonce is marking the anniversary of her album “Lemonade” by announcing scholarships for women to attend selected colleges.

Conventiongoers in Las Vegas get glimpse of TV of the future

Visitors to the National Association of Broadcasters Show are getting a rare chance to explore the next generation of television with crisper pictures and targeted advertising.

Ryan Bundy sues federal government

Ryan Bundy, a son of embattled rancher Cliven Bundy who is incarcerated pending trial on conspiracy charges, has sued the federal government.

Decayed body found in southeast Las Vegas raises questions

Las Vegas homicide detectives scoured through a patch of open desert in the southeast valley Tuesday after two men found what they believe were the decayed remains of their missing 13-year-old cousin.

Same-day voter registration gets OK in Nevada Senate

The Nevada Senate approved a bill Tuesday extending voter registration before Election Day, in some cases allowing same-day registration, and expanding voting hours in some jurisdictions.

Grand slam sends River Cats past 51s

Mac Williamson hit a one-out grand slam in the seventh inning to lead the Sacramento River Cats to an 11-1 victory over the 51s on Tuesday at Raley Field in Sacramento, California.

Gold Butte, other Nevada sites included in monument review

The Trump administration will begin a review on recent national monument declarations, including Gold Butte in Nevada, with an eye on changes to the 1906 law that authorized the executive branch to set aside public lands for protection.

 
CCSD takes foodie approach in pleasing students’ palates

The Clark County School District’s Menu Concept Expo was a way for students from eight schools to sample 20 food items and provide feedback on meals for 2017-18.

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