2017 Rancho Football Capsule

Gary Maki, who coached Rancho from 2004 to 2007, becomes the fourth coach in four years for the Rams.

2.5-mile segment of southbound I-11 opens to traffic

A small portion of Southern Nevada’s newest freeway opened to drivers on Wednesday morning, marking the latest addition to the federal interstate system since 1992.

 
Las Vegas police unveil new $9.6M helicopter

The Metropolitan Police Department unveiled a big upgrade to its air unit Wednesday — a $9.6 million helicopter that will assist mainly in search-and-rescue missions.

2017 Centennial Football Capsule

First-year coach Dustin Forshee takes over a program that missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2009.

2017 Basic Girls Cross Country Capsule

Defending Sunrise Region champion Raquel Chavez leads a group of five returning letter winners for the Wolves.

Los Angeles subway system testing out body scanners

Aiming to stay ahead of an evolving threat against transit systems worldwide, officials in Los Angeles are testing out airport-style body scanners that screen subway passengers for firearms and explosives.

2017 Clark Girls Tennis Capsule

Defending Class 4A state singles champion Audrey Boch-Collins leads a group of 10 returnees for the Chargers.

2017 Foothill Boys Tennis Capsule

The Falcons return eight lettermen, but remain young and will look for big contributions from underclassmen.

Construction wraps up on Summerlin Parkway improvements

Construction wrapped up Wednesday on several improvements along Summerlin Parkway, but drivers can expect another round of work to begin in December, Las Vegas city officials said.

2017 Bishop Gorman Girls Golf Capsule

The Gaels bring back one of the state’s top golfers in Hunter Pate and have a talented group of young players.

 
7 people charged with insider trading

NEW YORK — U.S. authorities on Wednesday announced insider trading charges accusing seven people of generating more than $5 million of profit based on tips from a Bank of America Corp. employee about dozens of pending corporate transactions.

 
San Francisco’s new tallest building comes with mixed reviews

More than 60 stories above the ground, construction workers climb makeshift stairs and cross narrow steel planks to put the finishing touches on Salesforce Tower, now San Francisco’s tallest building.

Northern pike wreak havoc in Nevada fisheries

Since northern pike are a topline predator, they have an immediate impact on existing fish populations wherever self-appointed bucket biologists release them.

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