NBA Summer League rewind — Day 6

A wrapup of Day 6 of the NBA Summer League on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.

AG Sessions: ‘I’m not taking sides’ in Bundy case

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions made a brief reference to the ongoing Bunkerville standoff trial Wednesday when he offered praise to the lead prosecutor, but he declined to take a side in the case that his Justice Department is prosecuting.

Naismith Award winner Frank Mason out to prove he belongs in NBA

In the 48-year history of the Naismith Award, no recipient was selected outside the first round in the NBA draft until Sacramento’s Frank Mason III, who is playing in the summer league in Las Vegas.

No consensus on CCSD solution for funding split

The Clark County School District has a plan to allocate at least 80 percent of its unrestricted budget to schools, potentially conquering a once seemingly insurmountable obstacle of the district’s reorganization.

Las Vegas council to vote on deal for minor league soccer team

The Las Vegas City Council has spent years trying to entice a professional soccer team to Cashman Field, and next week will vote on a stadium lease agreement for a United Soccer League team to begin play in 2018.

 
Jeff Horn enjoying spotlight after defeating Manny Pacquiao

Jeff Horn quickly turned from a physical education school teacher to a worldwide known legend killer in a three-year span after winning a controversial unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao.

Blood in short supply as Southern Nevada donations lag

Rising temperatures and a dearth in student donors over high school and college summer breaks might be to blame for a blood shortage in Southern Nevada, said Jeannine McCoy, regional donor recruitment manager for United Blood Services.

Deal offered for man facing death penalty, he wants to fire lawyers

Prosecutors offered to withdraw the death penalty for Benjamin Frazier and agreed to a sentence of 32 years to life in prison for killing a man at the former Drai’s nightclub and shooting two security guards.

Henderson resident Dieter Dechant enjoys dream summer at WSOP

Henderson resident Dieter Dechant, 56, lived out every recreational poker player’s dream this summer at the WSOP, winning a bracelet and reaching the final table of another event.

Nevada districts warn of impacts of Senate health-care bill

As Senate Republicans prepare to unveil a revised bill to replace Obamacare, the health districts in Nevada’s two most populous counties warned of the impacts of proposed cuts.

Pawn Expo underway at The Mirage in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

The Pawn Expo Trade Show, which brings more than 120 companies together to feature the largest collection of vendors and service providers that cater specifically to the pawn industry is underway at The Mirage.

Boy dies from gunshot wound during east Las Vegas standoff

A boy is dead after a gunshot wound to the head that police said was self-inflicted. It happened inside an east valley home Wednesday afternoon, just as officers were trying to arrest him.

Local governments spent nearly $4M lobbying the Nevada Legislature

Local government entities spent just over $3.75 million lobbying Nevada lawmakers in the just-concluded 2017 legislative session, a report released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Taxation shows.

More than 100,000 bus passes purchased from app, RTC says

More than 100,000 bus passes were purchased from a smartphone app launched last year by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, agency officials said Wednesday.

North Las Vegas constable sues to keep his job

The North Las Vegas Constable Robert Eliason is suing Clark County and a police standards and training board in an attempt to keep his job.

Electrical fire damages Henderson home and displaces two

Henderson firefighters put out a two-story house fire Tuesday night that displaced two people and caused $250,000 in damages, the City of Henderson said in a release.

Legacy Golf Club members can apply for refunds

Members of the semiprivate Legacy Golf Club have been left without a place to play since it was sold and closed July 3.

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