Police seek man in fatal Walgreens stabbing

Detectives are investigating a homicide that “appears to involve a stabbing” at a Walgreens in the central valley on Wednesday night, Las Vegas police said.

Lexus creates hoverboard, kinda

On paper, it’s amazing. Lexus’ new hoverboard is finally released and it looks just like that wonderful, magical piece of technology you’ve seen in the movies.

Tony Sanchez’s first commitment academically ineligible to play at UNLV

Former Canyon Springs High School defensive lineman Melvin Johnson was UNLV first-year coach Tony’s Sanchez’s first commitment. But Johnson failed to qualify academically, and he said Wednesday he will attend Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif.

Knights fall behind, drop opener in American Legion regional

The Las Vegas Knights needed a ninth-inning rally and an 11th-inning home run to capture the American Legion state championship over the weekend. There would be no furious comeback on Wednesday.

Rio hosts 14th official ‘Star Trek’ convention

What did “Star Trek” ever do for you? Oh, it just helped inspire the inventor of the cell phone, plus there’s an X-Prize for a real-life “Tricorder” coming soon, and our president, as a kid, crushed on Nichelle Nichols.

Turning the tables: objectifying men for a change

So these photos came into my email system, and I was, like, “Yeah, I think some readers would like to see mostly nude men flying in the air, sure.”

 
Ray Rice says he’s a ‘rehabilitated man’

Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice believes he has changed his ways since the domestic violence incident that cost him his NFL career.

Don’t be fooled by Floyd Jr. ballyhoo

Those savvy business types who have so brilliantly crafted the illusion that Floyd Mayweather has engaged a catalog of deserving and worthy opponents in the past decade just might have met their match in Andre Berto.

These are the world’s coolest bookstores

Old or new, all with fascinating stories, the bookstores below serve as historic sites, sanctuaries, salons of culture and must-visit entries in any travel itinerary.

UNLV’s Sanchez already getting Hyde praise

When you’ve been down for as long as UNLV has in football, you’re going to have to take an occasional risk on the recruiting trail — you might have to accept an Alabama reject or two, or maybe go for a quick fix via the junior colleges. Longtime observers of the local football scene are aware of this.

Check with taxidermist on protecting prized mount

Like many of yours, my 2015 big-game hunt ended with a stop by the taxidermist’s shop, where we left them in charge of creating a piece of artwork that will serve as a memoir of a hunting experience we look forward to reliving the rest of our lives.

Nevada fishing report, August 6, 2015

Swimbaits and top-water lures, such as a white jumping minnow or white and chartreuse swimbaits, have been the ticket this past week for bringing in stripers in the 2- to 4-pound range. The best time of day continues to be the early morning before sunup

Former St. John’s center transferring to UNLV

Chris Obekpa, one of the top shot blockers in college basketball, announced today he is transferring from St. John’s to UNLV.

51s dominate at Salt Lake in night of firsts

Zach Lutz and Brandon Nimmo each hit his first home run of the season to help right-hander Seth Lugo win his first Triple-A start as the 51s breezed to a 9-3 win over the Salt Lake Bees in a Pacific Coast League game Wednesday in Salt Lake City.

 
Man accused of holding woman captive for 4 months

A 34-year-old Lenexa, Kan., man is accused of holding a woman captive for four months and raping her at least twice during the ordeal.

Idris Elba becomes first man to appear on Maxim cover

Never mind that it’s so hot outside. Actor Idris Elba is wearing the heck out of a black leopard-print funnel coat as Maxim’s first solo male cover model.

Texas reporter get identity stolen, confronts suspect — VIDEO

When a Texas reporter discovered his identity had been stolen, he tracked down the woman suspected of the crime and surprised her at the door of the hotel room she allegedly paid for using his credit card number.

Session, Kober named Coaches of the Year

Centennial’s Roy Session and Faith Lutheran’s Dan Kober were named the Nevada High School Coaches of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

 
Man run over with his own car in road rage attack — VIDEO

Police in Hemet released graphic video Monday of a man being run over by his own car during an apparent road-rage confrontation, in the hope it might lead to the arrests of two men involved in the hit-and-run.

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