Sisolak, Democrats want to raise your taxes

Democrats running for state office don’t like to talk about it, but they want to raise your taxes. That includes hiking property taxes. Start with Democrat gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak.

200 animals find homes at Clear the Shelters event in Las Vegas

For many of animals, Saturday was the day they would find a new home. More than 200 dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles and at least one guinea pig were adopted at the Clear the Shelters event, one of many held around the nation and sponsored by NBC and Telemundo.

Raiders RB Chris Warren rumbles through Rams, still learning

Rookie Chris Warren was the Raiders’ only running back to see a carry in Saturday’s 19-16 exhibition loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries.

 
Vegas Nation: Raiders offense struggles against Rams

Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond, Gilbert Manzano and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken examine the Raiders’ preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Raiders fans have flashbacks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

It was an afternoon of nostalgia for Los Angeles area Raiders fans who got to watch their beloved team return to the Coliseum for the first time since leaving the city for Oakland in 1994.

Sandlot sluggers recall youth baseball without uniforms, adults

There was less angst and more innocence before youth baseball was organized and orchestrated solely by adults, when kids simply would choose up sides and play baseball on a sandlot until somebody knocked the cover off the ball or it got dark outside.

Forestry division found liable for 2016 wildfire near Reno

A jury has found the Nevada Division of Forestry liable for the loss of 23 homes and 17 other buildings in a 2016 wildfire after strong winds re-ignited a prescribed burn.

UNLV balances wins, finances in football scheduling

UNLV will receive $1.15 million for its Sept. 1 football trip to Southern California. The Rebels must balance the importance of such high-payout games against the needs of moving the program forward.

Josh Gordon back with Cleveland Browns, awaits next step in return

Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has returned to the team after being away to work on his health. The former Pro Bowl player, suspended by the NFL for most of the past five seasons for drug violations, thanked the Browns and the league for their patience.

Alert level for Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano downgraded

Slowing activity at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has prompted scientists on Friday to downgrade their alert level for the mountain.

 
Idaho couple survives 30 hours in ice cave

After almost two days underground and no apparent way out, Spencer Christiansen resigned himself to the fact that he and his wife, Jessica, might die in the Darby Canyon Ice Cave.

Desert Oasis Aces lose 3-2 in American Legion World Series

The Desert Oasis Aces dropped a 3-2 decision to Midland (Michigan) on Saturday in pool play in the American Legion World Series in Shelby, North Carolina.

Producer remembers some of Aretha Franklin’s great performances

When Ken Ehrlich, the longtime producer of the Grammys, worked with the Obama administration on a concert honoring women at the White House, first lady Michelle Obama laid down one rule. “You aren’t doing a tribute to women in my house without Aretha Franklin.”

Kofi Annan, who led U.N. through turbulent times, dies at age 80

Kofi Annan, a charismatic global diplomat and the first black African to become United Nations secretary-general who led the world body through one of its most turbulent periods, died early Saturday at age 80.

Las Vegas shuts out Rancho, wins 22nd straight Bone Game

Las Vegas dominated the opening half Friday by scoring 19 points, then scored three third-quarter touchdowns Saturday to win 47-0. It was the consecutive win for the Wildcats in the series.

Social media criticism prompts Houston school to remove sign

sign at a Houston elementary and middle school that sparked criticism on social media has been removed. The Houston Independent School District says the sign that read, “The more you act like a lady, the more he’ll act like a gentleman,” was removed Friday night. The wall was patched and repainted.

Bills’ QB AJ McCarron hurts shoulder, opening door for Josh Allen

Buffalo’s quarterback situation is more scrambled than ever. AJ McCarron sustained a potentially serious right shoulder injury, throwing the Bills’ three-way quarterback race into chaos, during a 19-17 win over the Cleveland Browns on Friday night.

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