51s win battle of the bullpens in El Paso

The Las Vegas relievers blew an early lead, but they made the most of a second chance and the 51s hung on for an 8-7 victory over El Paso on Friday night.

CCSD reorganization arrives, but what’s really changed?

It’s been a tumultuous two years since the Nevada Legislature approved a bill to reorganize the Clark County School District. For now, at least, we can be optimistic that it will lead to true change.

 
Judge throws out DJ’s lawsuit against Taylor Swift

A judge on Friday threw out a former radio host’s case against Taylor Swift in a trial that delved into their dueling lawsuits over whether he groped her during a backstage meet-and-greet and whether she and her team ruined his career.

Blue Sox walk off with 1-0 victory in Game 2 of American Legion World Series

The Blue Sox broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the seventh when Garrett Giles drove a fly ball deep enough to center field to score Ryne Nelson from third and give the team a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury (Massachusetts), its first victory of the tournament.

Barricaded man injured in southeast Las Vegas fire

A man barricaded inside an apartment suffered minor injuries Friday afternoon after a fire at a southeast valley apartment complex.

Noncitizens often serve in the U.S. military

My experience has been that foreigners who enlist in our military serve honorably and are a valuable part of our armed forces.

Guamanians in Las Vegas stay hopeful in midst of North Korean nuclear threat

After the news broke this week of North Korea’s nuclear threat to Guam, some Guamanians living in Las Vegas are keeping close contact with their family on the island — praying and hoping for the best in the midst of the threat.

Cashman Center closing a blow to smaller Las Vegas trade shows

The news this year that Cashman’s convention areas will close left the trade and consumer show organizers surprised and scrambling to find space for the events they often book over a year in advance.

Marijuana stores want an always-open option in Clark County

Cannabis dispensaries in Clark County are permitted to be open from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m., but the county’s Green Ribbon Panel on Friday said it wants to advise commissioners to extend marijuana store hours.

Trump makes sure Americans know he’s working on vacation — ANALYSIS

Politicians spend their careers trying to get into the White House. Yet it is an odd fact of life that as soon as a new president is sworn in, he cannot get away from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. fast enough.

Brother against brother at UNLV football practices

Twins Rasheem and Rasheed Parks face off at UNLV practices. They also played at Arbor View High School and Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona.

Sugar Ray Leonard to present Thomas Hearns at Nevada Boxing HOF

Sugar Ray Leonard fought the best of the best, but to him, there was no one like Thomas Hearns. The boxer known as “Hitman” earned the respect of Leonard during their two memorable fights in Las Vegas.

Heat played role in death of man found at Wetlands Park

The 63-year-old man found dead near the Clark County Wetlands Park on July 9 died partly because of heat, the Clark County coroner’s office said Friday.

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