Clint Holmes’ ‘Rendezvous’ receives a pair of Grammy noms

Clint Holmes’ original charge was simply to make a great album. But the underlying objective, sometimes mentioned just slyly, was to make it great enough to be nominated for a Grammy.

Nevada senator wants to close tax deduction loophole for lobbyists

In the midst of the tax-cut battle on Capitol Hill, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto plans to file legislation Wednesday that would close a loophole used by corporate lobbyists influencing policy on the local level.

 
Vegas Nation: NFL reduces Michael Crabtree suspension — VIDEO

Michael Crabtree wins his appeal, and the NFL reduces his two-game suspension. Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken talk about the Raiders receiving corps heading into the game against the New York Giants.

Coronado’s Jaden Hardy emerges as one of nation’s top 9th-grade players

Coronado’s Jaden Hardy is one of the top ninth-garders in the country, and holds scholarship offers from several major collegiate basketball programs, including UNLV, where his older brother, Amauri, is a freshman point guard.

 
Ex-Raiders celebrate Henderson students’ activity achievement

Four ex-players and members of the Raiderettes cheer students at Josh Stevens Elementary for logging 645,070 minutes of physical activity as part of the NFL Play 60 Challenge.

Benefits threatened in Clark County, state teachers unions feud

National, state organizations say local teachers will lose access to benefits like legal representation and liability insurance on Friday as a result of an ongoing dispute over how members’ dues are spent.

Raiders WR Michael Crabtree wins appeal for 1-game suspension

A Tuesday phone call with an NFL appeal officer proved productive for Michael Crabtree. The Raiders wide receiver had Monday’s two-game suspension reduced to a one-game absence. He will miss this Sunday’s game against the New York Giants but return on Dec. 10 against Kansas City.

Developer donates to bicycle coalition’s awareness campaign

The Sky Canyon master-planned community’s developer donated $15,000 to support the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition’s public awareness campaign aimed at reducing vehicle collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.

Senate Republican tax plan clears key hurdle, but final vote uncertain

President Donald Trump went to Capitol Hill on Tuesday searching for votes for a massive $1.4 trillion tax-cut package as GOP leaders scrambled to sway a dozen lawmakers who remained on the fence and threatened passage of the much ballyhooed bill.

After outcry, Nevada delays school gender diversity regulation

More than 50 speakers commented Tuesday about the proposed regulation outlining how school districts should treat gender diverse students, with many saying it would go against their Christian values.

UNLV-Northern Iowa rematch stirs memories of 2010 thriller

UNLV’s basketball team plays at Northern Iowa on Wednesday as part of the Mountain West-Missouri Valley Challenge. The Panthers won the 2010 meeting in the NCAA Tournament when Ali Farokhmanesh hit the game-winning 3-pointer.

Judge rules Trump’s pick should lead consumer watchdog agency

A federal judge has ruled in favor of President Trump in his effort to appoint the acting head of nation’s top financial watchdog agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Self-taught rocket scientist eyes new launch date in Calif.

Self-taught rocket scientist “Mad” Mike Hughes says he won’t let a little red tape stand in his way and plans to launch his steam-powered vessel on Monday in the ghost town of Amboy, California.

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