Women become friends, support system after Las Vegas shooting

Five women, some of whom barely knew one another before the Route 91 Harvest festival, have formed a sort of makeshift support group to help one another through different stages of post-traumatic stress.

UNLV roundup: Volleyball swept by No. 20-ranked Rams

Breana Runnels had 11 kills and Katie Oleksak 40 assists to lead Colorado State to a 25-14, 25-18, 25-19 sweep over host UNLV in a Mountain West volleyball match Thursday.

Police investigating shooting in central Las Vegas

Metro officers responded on reports of the shooting about 8:20 p.m. to the 2800 block of North Pecos Road, near Las Vegas Boulevard North, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Peter Kisfalvi said.

Thousands attend Vegas Strong concert at Orleans Arena

Thousands filled the Orleans Arena on Thursday for “Vegas Strong: A Night of Healing,” one concert that represented many things: a benefit for those impacted by the Route 91 Harvest tragedy, a communal display of shared grief and joy alike, a show of resilience in the face of the once-unthinkable.

 
Raiders edge Chiefs 31-30 in last-minute thriller

Derek Carr threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree on the final play after the game was extended by two straight defensive holding calls and the Oakland Raiders snapped a four-game losing streak with a 31-30 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.

Man killed in Henderson crash remembered as ‘greatest daddy ever’

Jorge Botello was driving his truck Saturday night to a local fast-food restaurant to pick up food for his pregnant wife and two children. He never came home, after a vehicle crossed the median and hit his pickup in Henderson.

Lani Potter, Boulder City win state titles at Mountain Falls

Boulder City senior Lani Potter finished 5-over-par 149 to win the two-day Class 3A state tournament and help the Eagles secure their first team title since 2010 at Mountain Falls on Thursday.

Roundup: Lilly Hoff, Gorman outlast Sierra Vista

Lilly Hoff had 29 assists on Thursday to lead Bishop Gorman’s girls volleyball team to a 25-18, 25-16, 20-25, 25-23, 16-14 road win over Sierra Vista.

Los Angeles Dodgers advance to World Series for first time since 1988

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 in Game 5 of National League Championship Series Thursday to advance to the World Series. It’s the first time the Dodgers have advanced to the World Series since 1988.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 7

Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and Caesars Entertainment oddsmaker Alan Berg preview Week 7 of the NFL season.

John Kelly, whose son died in combat, defends Trump’s call to widow

White House chief of staff John Kelly defended President Donald Trump’s phone call to the widow of a U.S. soldier killed in Niger, and he said he was stunned that a Florida congresswoman had listened to the call and criticized the remarks.

Prince tribute Purple Reign lands at Tropicana

The long-running Prince tribute band Purple Reign performs Wednesdays through Sundays, sharing the showroom with magic headliner David Goldrake and his 7 p.m. “Imaginarium” production.

 
Good guy with a gun stops kidnapping

It was habit, not heroism, that caused Justin Pearson to grab his gun. But seconds later, that weapon enabled Pearson to stop a kidnapping taking place just outside his Las Vegas home on Oct. 5.

Notre Dame rested, ready to cover against rival Southern California

No. 13 Notre Dame (5-1) enters its first Top-25 matchup against No. 11 Southern California (6-1) since 2009 with a 5-1 record against the spread while the Trojans travel to South Bend, Indiana with a 1-6 ATS mark.

Golden Knights recall goaltender Oscar Dansk from minors

The Golden Knights recalled goaltender Oscar Dansk from Chicago of the American Hockey League on Thursday and reassigned goaltender Maxime Lagace to their top minor league affiliate.

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