Holiday Classic: Palo Verde finds itself on short end

Palo Verde was outrebounded badly and lost a 64-37 decision to Jefferson (Washington) in the opening round of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic at Centennial.

Oldest World War II veteran in US dies at age 112

Richard Overton, the nation’s oldest World War II veteran who was also believed to be the oldest living man in the U.S., died Thursday in Texas, a family member said. He was 112.

Former Raiders WR Warren Wells passes away at age 76

Warren Wells, one of the great deep threats in Raiders history, passed away this week following an extensive battle with congestive heart failure. He was 76.

LV Prep: Foothill heats up, knocks off Silverado

After missing all six of his shots in the first half, Dylan Hushaw scored 17 second-half points to help Foothill beat the Skyhawks 69-61 in the quarterfinals of the Las Vegas Prep Championship at Las Vegas High.

Eataly opens at Park MGM on Las Vegas Strip

Park MGM opened the international food chain Eataly Thursday as the $550 million revamp of the Strip property comes one step closer to completion.

Clemson DT Dexter Lawrence suspended by NCAA for failed PED test

Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence says he has no idea what may have led to his failed NCAA test for performance-enhancing drugs and still holds out hope he will be able to play for the No. 2 Tigers against No. 3 Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl.

Police: Suspect in fatal North Las Vegas crash drove 82 mph

Arrest report says Rigoberto Chavez-Solorzano, 41, violently plowed into a vehicle carrying Maribel Aleman and two family members at East Lake Mead Boulevard and Palmer Street in North Las Vegas, killing her and hospitalizing them.

 
Las Vegas police boosting security on Strip for New Year’s Eve

More than 1,500 Las Vegas police officers, some in plain clothes, will patrol the Strip on Monday night, joined by members of the FBI and the Nevada National Guard, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said at a news conference Thursday morning.

1st measles case since 2015 confirmed in Southern Nevada

An adult living in Southern Nevada imported the area’s first measles case since 2015, the Southern Nevada Health District said in an emailed statement Thursday.

On duty police officer deaths on rise in US

More police officers have died in the line of duty this year in the United States than in 2017, according to data released Thursday. Most were killed by gunfire, and vehicular accidents claimed nearly as many officers’ lives.

2018 NFL betting trends — Week 17

The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with NFL tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com.

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