Meghan McCain directs remarks at Trump during Sen. McCain’s funeral

John McCain’s daughter opened his memorial service, her voice rising from tearful to impassioned tribute, by posing her father’s legacy as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump.

 
‘ER’ actress Vanessa Marquez shot, killed by California police

An actress who appeared on the TV medical drama “ER” and starred in the film “Stand and Deliver” was fatally shot by police officers in Southern California after they say she pointed a replica handgun at them.

Human errors bug primary voting in Arizona

For all the worries about Russian hackers and other cyber-vandals, voting problems this week in Arizona served as a reminder that one of the biggest threats to fair elections is plain old human error.

Woman was dead in Nevada county jail cell for hours, report says

A Texas woman experiencing drug withdrawal symptoms while jailed in Nevada was dead in a video-monitored county cell for hours and not provided medical assistance when a deputy checked on her, according to a newly released report obtained by a newspaper.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: New York Jets season preview

Las Vegas handicapper Kelly Stewart and Sunset Station sports book director Chuck Esposito join the Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey to preview the New York Jets’ season in the 27th of a series of 32 NFL team videos.

Vacation home decor

While Las Vegans are surviving another summer of record heat and monsoon rains, others can’t wait to move here. They are shopping for a second home that they will occupy when winter arrives in Montana, Michigan or Minnesota. These “snowbirds” will arrive in the coming months and enjoy a Southern Nevada winter while their neighbors back home are enduring freezing temperatures and snowstorms.

Heat, borers plague landscapes over summer

Two major problems occurred to landscape plants and fruit trees these past few weeks during the summer. First was the heat. They were stressed. High temperatures seemed to linger longer than normal. In addition, minimum nighttime temperatures stayed elevated well into the 90s for more days than I remember in the past.

 
Raiders trade star DE Khalil Mack to Chicago Bears

In a colossal, once-unthinkable trade, the Raiders have reshaped their franchise’s foundation, sending Mack to the Chicago Bears for a package featuring a pair of first-round draft picks.

Arbor View falters late in loss to Hamilton (Ariz.)

Arbor View turned the ball over on downs in the final minute, resulting in a 23-17 home loss to Hamilton (Ariz.) on Friday night.

Foothill rides defense to win over Palo Verde

The sixth-ranked Falcons struggled offensively, but made the most of some early scores to earn a 24-6 home victory over Palo Verde.

Chaparral bends, doesn’t break in win over Bonanza

After the Cowboys scored the first 13 points, the Bengals answered with 21 unanswered, then the home squad responded with another 13 straight to seal a comeback victory in their season opener.

Jordan Norwood runs wild for Cimarron-Memorial

The junior rushed for 284 yards and five touchdowns to power the Spartans to a 42-25 victory on Friday night.

Late touchdown run lifts Shadow Ridge past Snow Canyon

Shadow Ridge broke a 29-all tie with a 10-play, 91-yard drive that culminated in a 10-yard touchdown run by Kimani Johnson with 48 seconds left.

Coronado outruns host Spring Valley, wins 36-14

Coronado’s football team gained 287 yards on 34 carries, highlighted by a Semaj Bolin 62-yard score in which he bounced off a tackler and outran the rest of the defense to give his team a lead they would hold on to for the rest of the game. The Cougars knocked off host Spring Valley, 36-14 on Friday.

Las Vegas High records another shutout victory

The Wildcats turned in another impressive performance Friday night at home against Gateway High School of Aurora, Colorado in a 49-0 victory.

Fight brings early end to Basic-Clark game

Officials suspended the game between Basic and Clark in the second quarter after a late hit turned into a sideline fight that involved multiple players from both teams. The Southern Nevada Officials Association will make a final determination on the outcome following a review by its commissioner.

Desert Oasis dominates Western

Christian Vaughn led a dominant rushing attack with 202 yards as Desert Oasis routed host Western 62-7 on Friday night.

Thorston Balmer, Boulder City top Democracy Prep

Running back Thorston Balmer rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns to lead Boulder Citys football team to a 23-8 win over Democracy Prep at Rancho on Friday.

Anthony Velazquez leads Trojans past Miners

Niko Velazquez ran for a score and threw a touchdown pass Friday to lead Pahrump Valley’s football team to a 42-14 home win over Sunrise Mountain.

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