Most Clark County high schools improved graduation rates last year

Graduation rates at the 56 schools in Clark County generally improved in the 2016-17 school year, with Laughlin Junior/Senior High School leading the charge by achieving a 100 percent graduation rate, according to state data released Thursday.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: College football bowls

Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and Wynn Las Vegas sports book director Johnny Avello preview the early college football bowls.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 15

Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and Wynn Las Vegas sports book director Johnny Avello preview NFL Week 15.

Nevada, California officials may study widening stretch of I-15

A “concept report” may be drawn up during the new year examining how to widen Interstate 15 between Barstow and Primm, the director of the Nevada Department of Transportation said Thursday.

Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce unveils new 2018 programs

The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce is launching three new programs in 2018. Michael Bolognini, chamber chairman, said Wednesday that a program called Access Las Vegas will be aimed at higher-ups.

Oregon star running back Royce Freeman to skip Las Vegas Bowl

Oregon star running back Royce Freeman will not play in Saturday’s Las Vegas Bowl against No. 25 Boise State. Freeman doesn’t want to risk injury and hurt his NFL draft prospects.

Majority of Las Vegas bus riders satisfied with service, RTC says

About 58 percent of bus riders are satisfied with the service provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, up from 29 percent of riders in fall 2013, according to the results of a survey released Thursday.

 
Hawthorn Grill cocktail is dry, sweet and bubbly — VIDEO

The first thing you notice about this bubbly drink — a signature cocktail of Hawthorn Grill inside the JW Marriott — is the way the dry Champagne contrasts the sweet berries, playing to opposite ends of your palate without intermingling much. The bitters also offer a slight, but significant, hint of citrus on the nose in the Raspberry Royalle.

Raiders DE Fadol Brown expects to play soon, elsewhere

Fadol Brown spoke to Cleveland Browns GM John Dorsey this week. Other teams like the New England Patriots have called, too. A move may only be a matter of time.

Pressure builds on Kihuen as second woman alleges sexual harassment

A House Republican lawmaker facing sexual harassment allegations announced Thursday he would not seek re-election as a second accuser leveled accusations against Nevada Rep. Ruben Kihuen, a Democrat.

Betting trends for college football bowl games

The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com.

Kids’ love of books a constant, Las Vegas author says

The best-selling, award-winning author will serve as a keynote speaker at Saturday’s Las Vegas Book Festival at the Historic Fifth Street School.

Prison inmate, 70, dies at Carson City hospital

A 70-year-old inmate serving time for burglary died Monday night at a Carson City hospital, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.

Boise State coach Bryan Harsin challenged team after slow start

Boise State’s season could have gotten away after blowing a 31-10 lead at Washington State in Week 2. But coach Bryan Harsin helped keep the team together, and the Broncos will play Oregon in Saturday’s Las Vegas Bowl.

New York Times getting new publisher

New York Times publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr., who oversaw the newspaper through triumph and controversy for the past 25 years, will step down at the end of the year and hand the job to his son, Arthur Gregg Sulzberger, the company said Thursday.

Ace of Steaks offers kosher steakhouse, Persian menus

The Jewish couple keeps kosher and saw an opportunity in the market for a high-end kosher restaurant, Ellie Edison said. They came up with the concept in August and, along with friends and co-owners Danny and Diva Saghian, opened the restaurant in October.

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