2018 Liberty Girls Volleyball Capsule

The Patriots bring back nine letter winners after finishing fourth in the Class 4A Sunrise League last year.

Smokers who quit and gain weight are still better off, study says

If you quit smoking and gain weight, it may seem like you’re trading one set of health problems for another. But a new U.S. study finds you’re still better off in the long run.

Work underway to fix Charleston exit on 215 Beltway

Work is underway to fix a log-jammed offramp that has long vexed motorists headed to Downtown Summerlin, the Red Rock Casino and the Golden Knights’ practice arena.

Ri Ra serves 4 special dishes for Potato Week

Ri Ra’s classic potato and leek soup, $5 (add $2 for bacon and cheddar) has been joined by four special dishes for the restaurant’s Potato Week, which continues until National Potato Day on Sunday.

Nevada fishing report, Aug. 15, 2018

LAKE MEAD — Heavy winds and powerful summer thunderstorms slowed fishing down over the weekend. Between storms, fishing has been good from boat or shore for striped bass, black bass, and catfish. Deep coves with vegetation are hiding all these warm water species. Stripers and catfish are taking anchovies.

Gentle breeze can put fear into hunt for big game

For hunters pursuing big game, it isn’t high winds from a powerful storm that worry them. It is the slight breeze felt on the back of their neck that scares them the most.

Wall Street questioning short-term investment value of Switch

Las Vegas data center services company Switch has seen its stock fall about 26 percent since it missed earnings expectations Monday and about 37 percent since going public in October.

 
Trump revokes security clearance for ex-CIA chief Brennan

President Donald Trump is revoking the security clearance of former Obama administration CIA director John Brennan, a vocal critic of the president, the White House said Wednesday.

Indiana animal shelter accused of freezing kittens to death

Authorities in southern Indiana are investigating allegations that an animal shelter has been freezing kittens to death as an alternative to accepted forms of euthanasia.

 
Austin City Council votes for new stadium to bring MLS team

Crew owner Anthony Precourt has been courting Austin for a potential move since late 2017 and has sought a deal to build a 20,000-seat stadium on 24 acres of city property in time for the 2021 MLS season. Austin is the largest metropolitan area in the country without a major league sports franchise.

Nevada Aerospace firm to create 350 jobs in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — An aerospace manufacturer that produces unmanned aircraft plans to locate its operations center in Oklahoma City and create more than 350 jobs over the next five years, Gov. Mary Fallin said Tuesday.

Las Vegas police clear man who reportedly tried to lure kids into car

A man who reportedly tried to lure students into his car on their way to Richard Bryan Elementary School on Tuesday was offering them a ride after dropping his own child off at school, Las Vegas police say.

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