Failed squeeze ignites Las Vegas

When Jose Sanchez was unable to get a bunt down on a suicide squeeze during the second inning Tuesday, it appeared to be the end of a rally for Las Vegas High’s baseball team.

EDITORIAL: Proposed party-bus regulation stifles competition

If it looks like a bus and drives like a bus, then it’s a bus. Unless, of course, the Nevada Transportation Authority soon decides that a bus can be called a limo. In the name of safety, of course, because that’s what regulations are always about. They’re never about suffocating competition.

EDITORIAL: BLM’s cattle battle ends — for now

The Bureau of Land Management finally made one prudent decision in its battle with rancher Cliven Bundy: withdrawing. The weeklong feud began with the BLM rounding up hundreds of Mr. Bundy’s cattle, and reached heightened tension levels by Saturday afternoon in a 20-minute standoff between armed ranchers and law enforcement officers.

Late Walker’s brothers to finish film

Paul Walker’s brothers replace their late brother on the set of “Fast & Furious 7”.

This takes the Tastykake, especially the butterscotch kind

Memories of childhood favorites are the fuel that drives the Taste of the Town engine. This week the subject is Tastykakes, — specifically Butterscotch Krimpets Tastykakes — being sought by John Smith.

Numbers game costs Smith WBA title shot

The 35-year-old Las Vegan hoped to win a second world title when he faced Lara, the reigning WBA junior middleweight champion, on May 2 at the Hard Rock Hotel. Instead, Lara pulled out and will face former world champ Canelo Alvarez at the MGM Grand July 12 on Showtime Pay Per View.

Spring Break Baseball Tournament Schedules

Follow the link for the schedules and results (when available) for the Spring Break baseball tournaments in Southern Nevada.

ROUNDUP: Bosnos, Boulder City earn win in California

Colton Bosnos went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run and an RBI to lead Boulder City’s baseball team to a 9-0 win Tuesday over Kearny (Calif.) at the Lions Tournament in Poway, Calif.

Failed squeeze ignites Las Vegas

When Jose Sanchez was unable to get a bunt down on a suicide squeeze during the second inning Tuesday, it appeared to be the end of a rally for Las Vegas High’s baseball team.

51s open series in Reno with 6-3 victory

The 51s batted around in the third inning, scoring three times, and Jacob deGrom had a strong outing as Las Vegas defeated the Reno Aces 6-3 on Tuesday night to open a four-game series in Reno.

Henderson approves concrete channeling in part of Pittman Wash

The Henderson City Council approved a construction contract Tuesday night to build concrete channeling for a stretch of the Pittman Wash at Arroyo Grande Boulevard, ending years of dispute with supporters who want to preserve the area’s natural state.

San Francisco’s Doolin to join Runnin’ Rebels

In a month, Cody Doolin will walk in graduation ceremonies at the University of San Francisco, depart with his degree in finance and transition to the next phase of his life.

UNLV baseball team falls at Arizona State, 5-2

UNLV couldn’t hold a 2-0 lead as Arizona State rallied for a 5-2 nonconference baseball win over the No. 20 Rebels on Tuesday in Tempe, Ariz.

Nevada State College smooths way for community college transfers

To aid recruiting and ease the transition for community college students, Nevada State College announced Tuesday that it will have permanent offices on all three College of Southern Nevada campuses.

COWBOY CLASSIC: Hernandez, Cowboys top Dragons in 10th

Vicente Hernandez scored from second on an errant throw in the bottom of the 10th inning Tuesday to lift host Chaparral’s baseball team to a 3-2 win over Del Sol in the Cowboy Classic.

Clark County Shooting Complex turns small profit

Following a barrage of advertising, the Clark County Shooting Complex, which lost money in fiscal 2013, made small profits in three out of the last nine months.

 
Mother says police didn’t do enough to stop killers

A mother has blamed authorities for failing to do enough to track two sex offenders who are charged in the death of her daughter. The two men wore GPS devices, but investigators say they didn’t piece together a pattern of rapes and killings until at least four women were dead.

Ely residents ordered to boil water as supply tank break-in investigated

A water tank that supplies the northern half of Ely was broken into over the weekend. Until the water could be tested for bacteria and contaminants, White Pine County officials ordered residents to boil the tap water for three minutes before using it.

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