2.5-mile stretch of southbound I-11 opens Tuesday

The first segment of southbound Interstate 11 will open at 5 a.m. Tuesday, running more than two miles between the Railroad Pass Casino and U.S. Highway 95, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

Federal government approves Nevada’s education plan

Nevada is among four states to get U.S. Education Department approval of its plan as required under a new federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA.

Jericho Flowers stepping up at cornerback for UNLV

Sophomore Jericho Flowers was forced to play wide receiver last season, but now is excelling at his more natural position of cornerback. He has been running with the first team.

PGA Fashion and Demo Experience returns to Las Vegas

The golf business world returns to Las Vegas from Aug. 14 to 16 for the annual PGA Fashion and Demo Experience organized by the PGA of America.

Las Vegan Stephen Zimmerman signs with Lakers

Former UNLV and Bishop Gorman High School standout Stephen Zimmerman Jr. has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Southern Nevada Blue Sox seek national title at Legion World Series

With Trever Berg, David Hudleson, Ryne Nelson and J.J. Smith joining the core of Basic’s 2017 state title team, the Blue Sox are looking for a national championship in the American Legion World Series, which begins on Thursday in Shelby, North Carolina.

Southern Nevada Blue Sox going after national title at Legion World Series

With Trever Berg, David Hudleson, Ryne Nelson and J.J. Smith joining the core of Basic’s 2017 state title team, the Blue Sox are looking for a national championship in the American Legion World Series, which begins on Thursday in Shelby, North Carolina.

 
Man planned stabbing death of woman in northwest Las Vegas home

An 18-year-old man arrested in connection with the deadly stabbing of a woman inside a northwest Las Vegas home told Las Vegas police he planned the attack, arrest documents show.

Life of Hollywood Boulevard street performers not all glitz, glamour

Captain America has a thick British accent, and his day job is cinematographer. Iron Man lives in an apartment behind Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, and at least one of Batman’s wings are made with a pair of shower curtains from Target.

Ex-UNLV golfer Charley Hoffman aims for elusive 1st major title

Former UNLV All-American Charley Hoffman is arguably the hottest golfer on the planet not named Jordan Spieth and a legitimate threat to win this week’s PGA Championship.

UNLV keeps intensity, Armani Rogers delivers rocket

UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez said the players responded well in another physical practice. Quarterback Armani Rogers showed his ability with a 50-yard bullet to Devonte Boyd for a touchdown.

Nevada gets $100K payout in Nationwide data breach lawsuit

Nevada joined with 31 other states and the District of Columbia to sue Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company over a 2012 data breach that unveiled the personal information of 1.27 million customers across the country.

5 lunch time products to make ‘back to school’ easier

Along with sorting through an array of choices for back-to-school pens, pencils, backpacks and electronics, parents and kids have plenty to consider to make packing a lunch easier and more fun.

With bankruptcy nearly over, Caesars exec talks up growth

New companies and subsidiaries of Caesars Entertainment Corp. got the green light Wednesday from the state gaming regulators to be licensed in Nevada, a key step toward the company’s emergence from bankruptcy protection.

Nevada treasurer wants $136K to pay off ESA software vendor

The Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee will consider the request for the money from its contingency account at its meeting Aug. 24. The money is needed to pay for work on the the program through June 30.

San Franciso design company to open Las Vegas location

A San Francisco-based design company that makes and rents furniture and props for trade shows will open a Las Vegas Valley location this fall.

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