Finn the Bat Dog becomes staple at Las Vegas’ Cashman Field

In his third year as the Las Vegas 51s’ bat dog, Finn, a 5-year-old energetic black lab, has expanded his repertoire for the 51s, who open a five-game homestand against the Tacoma Raniers on Friday.

Pedestrian hit, critically injured in southeast Las Vegas

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded just after 4 p.m. Thursday to the intersection of Flamingo Road and Burnham Avenue, near Desert Springs Hospital, where the person was struck.

How to make The Mint Tavern’s Mint Tea cocktail

Among the many ways in which The Mint Tavern on West Sahara Avenue pays tribute to Old Vegas is its many nods to Hunter S. Thompson, whose classic tale of Las Vegas excess was based in part on an assignment to cover the Mint 400 off-road race. So this signature drink, the Mint Tea Cocktail, which you can make in large batches at home, playfully merges the flavors of mint and Thompson’s beloved Wild Turkey.

Dems say work by Dean Heller’s son violates campaign law

State Democrats are accusing GOP Sen. Dean Heller of failing to report potentially illegal discounted services his campaign received from his son’s music production company.

Democrats taking aim at Senate seats in Nevada, Arizona

The chief architect of the Democrats’ effort to boost their clout in the Senate said the party has opportunities to pick up seats in Nevada and Arizona, but conceded a “tough political map” has them defending seats in many other states.

Ex-movie producer Harvey Weinstein expected to surrender

Law enforcement officials say Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday morning to face criminal charges in a months-long investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted women.

RTC approves $767.3M budget for next fiscal year

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada on Thursday adopted a $767.3 million spending plan for the 2018-2019 fiscal year that calls for purchasing vehicles, building bus shelters and completing several road improvement projects.

Motorcyclist dies from injuries in May 11 collision with SUV

Las Vegas police on Thursday reported the death of Edwin Lima, 25, who was riding a Yamaha R6 south on Valley View Boulevard when a Chevrolet Tahoe made a left turn and entered his path, leading to the collision.