Education savings accounts get hearing but no action in Carson City

Education savings accounts, a Republican priority allowing parents to tap state funding to send their children to private schools, received a long-awaited hearing Monday as lawmakers try to end a stalemate and avoid sending the 2017 Legislature into overtime.

Mike Trout to have thumb surgery, miss 6-8 weeks

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has a torn ligament in his left thumb and will have surgery Wednesday that is expected to sideline him between six to eight weeks.

Late goal gives Penguins Game 1

The Pittsburgh Penguins rarely tested the hottest goaltender in the playoffs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against Nashville. They beat Pekka Rinne anyway.

Weeding out predatory teachers isn’t always so simple

The fact that the teacher background check includes only arrests is based on the concept that people are innocent until proven guilty, not guilty until proven innocent.

Donald Trump is no friend of the children

I encourage all voters to look at what Donald Trump is doing and not listen to the opinion of Trump apologist Wayne Allyn Root.

DUI arrest reminds us again of the illusion that was Tiger Woods

There is nothing tragic about the demise of Woods the golfer or man, so when headlines about him being arrested dominated news cycles Monday, any reaction beyond a momentary glimpse of interest was a waste.

Nevada Senate gets first look at major budget bills

The Senate Finance Committee reviewed drafts of three major budget bills Monday, signaling the end of Nevada’s 2017 legislative session is near.

History lives on in Vegas’ mid-century modern homes — PHOTOS

They don’t announce their presence loudly but, rather, by subtle, telltale clues. Weeping mortar. Horizontal lines. Tar and gravel roofs. Carports instead of garages. Artful melding of brick and wood and stone. Decorative block. Even a pink flamingo in the yard, which might suggest the owner has a sense of humor, too.

She’ll leave ‘O’ one day to help others

Brynn Coseru, a mother of two young children who’s been a synchronized swimmer in Cirque’s aquatic classic “O” for 11 years, is in training at Touro University for what she’s going to do when her body can no longer take the wear and tear — she’s going to be an occupational therapist.

Bryce Harper, Hunter Strickland trade punches in Nats win — VIDEO

An enraged Bryce Harper charged the mound, fired his helmet and traded punches to the head with San Francisco reliever Hunter Strickland after getting hit by a fastball, setting off a wild brawl Monday during the Washington Nationals’ 3-0 win over the Giants.

Nevada Legislature pauses to honor Memorial Day

That was the Memorial Day message Assemblyman Chris Edwards, R-Las Vegas, shared with his colleagues on the Assembly floor on Monday.

Nevada Senate OKs internet privacy bill

The Nevada Senate unanimously approved a bill Monday requiring internet providers and website operators to tell Nevada consumers what information they gather from users and how that data is used.

Nevada brewery bill headed to governor

A bill increasing the amount of beer that could be produced by Nevada brew pubs is on its way to Gov. Brian Sandoval.

 
Authorities investigate California water slide that injured boy

Authorities are investigating a water park in Northern California after a 10-year-old boy veered off a three-story water slide and landed on concrete next to the ride at the park’s grand opening Saturday.

Betting public, oddsmaker at odds over NFL win totals

“The public will always take the perceived worst teams and bet them under. It worked for them last year,” Westgate sports book manager Ed Salmons said. “I’m on the opposite end of that. I think teams like Cleveland can always get better.”

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