Looking back on 20 years of Las Vegas Philharmonic

A s the Las Vegas Philharmonic kicks off its 20th season this week, a look back through the orchestra’s first two decades reveals that its history has been as interesting as any piece of music its members have performed.

Sophomore Emilia Puskas shows future is bright in cross country win

Puskas surged to the lead entering the final mile and held off the rest of the field to finish the 3-mile course in 18 minutes, 25.7 seconds, for her biggest cross country win of a still-young prep career.

‘I Dream of Jeannie’ actor Bill Daily dead at 91

Bill Daily, the comic sidekick to leading men on the sitcoms “I Dream of Jeannie” and “The Bob Newhart Show,” has died, a family spokesman said Saturday.

Trump wants Justice Department to help find op-ed writer

President Donald Trump declared the U.S. Justice Department should investigate and unmask the author of a bitingly critical New York Times opinion piece purportedly written by a member of an administration “resistance” movement straining to thwart his most dangerous impulses.

Mother of son killed by Dallas cop wonders if race was factor

The mother of a black Caribbean man who was fatally shot by a white Dallas police officer who said she mistook his apartment for her own wonders whether her son’s race was a factor in his killing.

Scouting mission begins for Rio Grande Trail in New Mexico

Hikers have embarked on a 500-mile expedition that will traverse New Mexico. The mission: Chart out the best route and identify what challenges might lay ahead as the state moves closer to establishing the Rio Grande Trail.

Total loan relief proves rare for students at for-profit colleges

The Trump administration is granting only partial loan forgiveness to the vast majority of students approved for help because of fraud by for-profit colleges, according to preliminary Education Department data obtained by The Associated Press.

 
Bring on the bling

Its splendor can be caught in a frame or pillow or captured in tapestries that hang along a wide expanse of wall. Shiny, sparkling pieces of bling in home decor are gathering fans who attempt to capture something magical and unusual by incorporating this latest trend.

Door problems are an easy fix

Q: I have door problems. One of my doors closes by itself, and it isn’t supposed to. The other door doesn’t latch correctly. How can I fix these?

Defenses drives Foothill to win over Durango

Koy Riggin tossed a pair of second-half touchdown passes, while Foothill’s defense shut down the Trailblazer’s offense to help the No. 7-ranked Falcons stave off upset-minded Durango, 20-7.

Sierra Vista’s late stand fends off Hawaii team

Kaimuki (Hawaii) got within two points with 32 seconds left, and had a two-point conversion attempt after its last touchdown to send the game into overtime. Instead, the Mountain Lions defense attacked from both sides of the offensive line, converged on Kaimuki quarterback Jonah Fa’asoa, and got the sixth sack of the game to preserve a 28-26 home win.

Quarterback Kyle Allison wills Bonanza past Spring Valley

The senior completed 9-of-17 passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 110 yards on 18 carries – many of which came on crucial third downs to keep drives alive.

Arbor View wins Battle of the Bulls with Legacy

Kyle Graham rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries and scored on a 50-yard touchdown reception to lead the Aggies to a 35-6 road victory Friday night.

Palo Verde runs for 468 yards in win over Las Vegas

On a night when the Panthers did not complete a pass, they pounded the Wildcats with 67 rushing attempts and 468 yards in a 34-14 home victory Friday night. Thomas led the way with 157 yards on 20 carries and three touchdowns.

Jesus Ornelas’ leg the difference in Cimarron OT win

Ornelas’ 32-yard field goal in overtime proved to be the difference as Cimarron turned back Mojave, 41-38. This despite Mojave’s DeSaun Smith setting a Class 4A record with 244 receiving yards.

Timely turnovers spring Del Sol to win over Chaparral

Del Sol tight end Kemani Wilks stepped in as an emergency fullback and ran for three fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Dragons cruised to a 40-21 victory over visiting Chaparral on Friday night.

Valley rolls over Rancho, 53-0

Valley scored on the ground, through the air, with special teams, and on a fumble recovery, all in the first 16 minutes of a convincing 53-0 win at Rancho on Friday night.

Thorsten Balmer seals Boulder City win

Thorsten Balmer made a game-clinching interception and ran for a game-high 211 yards, helping the Eagles down rival Pahrump Valley 32-28.

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