Cavs, Celtics complete Irving-Thomas trade

The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas is coming to the Cavaliers and the NBA can take a well-earned, late-summer break.

Virgin Valley girls win three-team meet

Virgin Valley’s girls cross country team took two of the top four spots to win a three-team meet on Wednesday at Moapa Valley High in Overton.

Moapa Valley claims three-team meet

Nathaniel Thompson won a 2.1-mile race to lead Moapa Valley to victory in a three-team home meet.

How to straighten out an incompetent Congress

It’s time the people take back their country from the government — a government that is not of, by or for the American people.

 
Las Vegas Valley residents step up to aid Harvey victims

Many Las Vegas Valley residents have stepped up to help victims suffering in the wake of Harvey. “They have no one else to turn to but the rest of the country. And we need to be there.”

Roundup: Eileena Tan wins Northeast League match

Valley’s Eileena Tan carded a 34-over-par 104 to earn medalist honors in a Northeast League girls golf match at Los Prados on Wednesday afternoon.

Roundup: Yadira Erives leads Cheyenne past Las Vegas

Yadira Erives scored two goals as the Cheyenne girls soccer team stormed to a 3-0 halftime lead and held on for a 3-1 home win over Las Vegas High on Wednesday.

Cirque comes full circle with eighth Strip show

In a piece of acrobatics maneuver as impressive as one of its productions, worthy of the company’s stage shows, Cirque du Soleil hit three major milestones recently: “O” at Bellagio celebrated its 9,000th performance; “Ka” celebrated No. 6,000 at the MGM Grand, and “Michael Jackson One” notched No. 2,000 at Mandalay Bay.

UNLV’s chances of making a bowl? Call it 50-50

If UNLV is to compete for a bowl appearance, the Rebels need to win the close games that have often eluded them. They are favored in six games, but many are expected to be close.

Trump launches push for tax overhaul to boost middle class

President Donald Trump pitched his new tax-reform initiative Wednesday in a speech that promised to boost the middle class by challenging a rigged system.

Las Vegas officials may pause golf course changes

As golf course closures and redevelopment plans continue to rile residents across the valley, the Las Vegas City Council next week will take up a moratorium on applications for redeveloping courses and other common open spaces in the city.

Clark County schools face hiring freeze, layoffs amid budget shortfall

The Clark County School District has instituted an immediate hiring freeze on nonessential employees, including teachers, as it grapples with a budget deficit that may require $70 million to $80 million in cuts, according to a memo sent to principals on Wednesday.

 
Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee will headline UFC 216 in Las Vegas

On Oct. 7, Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson will headline UFC 216 in Las Vegas, UFC announced on Tuesday. The top-ranked fighters will do battle for the interim UFC lightweight championship.

Man arrested in connection with threats against Las Vegas NAACP

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 47-year-old man on Wednesday in connection with threatening phone messages left on the answering machine of the Las Vegas NAACP branch office.

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