Paul Laxalt, a legendary Nevadan, has died at 96. The son of Basque sheepherders who rose to lead Nevada as governor and as a U.S. senator, Laxalt left an indelible mark on the state. He was a close friend of President Ronald Reagan, and a leader who shaped a new era of gaming in Nevada. “Decent, genuine, honest, humble and kind” were descriptions used by those around him, said his grandson, state Attorney General Adam Laxalt. Laxalt also shaped Republican politics on the national level. He died in Virginia, with family at his side.
Three hundred sixty-five medical students received their white coats during the Touro University Nevada White Coat Ceremony at the M Resort in Henderson Monday. The ceremony was developed to honor students in osteopathic medicine, physician assistant studies, nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy as they accept the professional responsibilities inherent in their relationship with patients. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Monday marked the first day of non-contact football practice in Southern Nevada. Faith Lutheran enters the season with high hopes for a region title. They reloaded an already strong secondary with two California transfers, and return two starters. “Officially getting back out here with the boys in helmets today gives the picture of real football,” coach Vernon Fox said. The Crusaders kick off their season Aug. 24 at home against Valor Christian (Colorado).
The World Buddhism Association Headquarters bought 12 acres of land near the Strip for $17.5 million and plans to build a temple. Its lawyer says the California group doesn’t have the money right now to develop a project. The temple would be next to the SLS hotel and mark an unexpected addition to Las Vegas’ rowdy tourist corridor. Dale Wright, religious studies professor, Occidental College
UNLV safety Evan Austrie is coming back from a ruptured kidney. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken provides an update on Obi Melifonwu performance in practice as well as the Raiders preparation for the joint practice with the Detroit Lions starting Tuesday.
Clark County School District Police Department hold a mock traffic stop at Centennial High School in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. (Marcus Villagran/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @brokejournalist
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about Monday’s practice. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Crews moved the wooden Remembrance Wall at the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden on South Casino Center Boulevard Monday. Construction on a permanent wall is set to begin within the week. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @MadelynGReese
Here are the top five girls basketball players to watch in Southern Nevada next season. No. 5: Desi-Rae Young, Desert Oasis No. 4: Georgia Ohiaeri, Bishop Gorman No. 3: Daejah Phillips, Centennial No. 2: Melanie Isbell, Centennial No. 1: Eboni Walker, Centennial
Las Vegas police don’t have a motive after a man was shot early Monday morning outside a northwest valley apartment. The man’s mother called police to say her son had been shot. She called police around 1:15 a.m. Other people were inside the apartment but no one else was injured. Police are still looking for the shooter.