EDITORIAL: Turkey takedown

Piles of turkey poop have provided taxpayers with more evidence that wildlife managers do not have all the answers.

Lions, Cardinals win big in Monday Night openers

The Lions and Cardinals came out on top in the opening pair of Monday Night Football games.

 
Students stranded in Moapa; part of I-15 washed away

Heavy rain pummeled Moapa on Monday, leaving nearly 100 students stranded and part of Interstate 15 closed after sections of the freeway washed away. Northbound lanes of I-15 were closed at the Moapa exit, about 50 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada Highway Patrol trooper Chelsea Webster said, and southbound lanes were closed near Bunkerville.

Frustration follows meetings on child welfare concerns

Concerns about worker safety spurred Family Services employees and their union to petition Clark County commissioners on Aug. 5. But subsequent talks between county and employee union officials have proven frustrating to both sides.

‘Next big thing’ on the way for Apple

Apple is poised to reveal its next big thing Tuesday in a crucial attempt to prove its technological tastemakers still have the power to mesmerize the masses.

You saw what NFL should’ve seen

The tweet was one of thousands on Monday that offered an opinion about a woman-beater/running back being released from his NFL team and suspended by the league indefinitely. It read: “The Ravens didn’t release Ray Rice when they saw this video. They released Ray Rice when YOU saw this video. Remember that.”

VOLLEYBALL: Durr, Desert Shields top Tech

Esther Durr had seven kills, three aces and three blocks Monday to lead Cheyenne’s girls volleyball team to a 25-17, 25-21, 25-20 home victory over Tech.

Skyhawks win Northeast League golf match

Marisa Kirchner shot 25-over-par 61 on the front nine at Revere on Monday to lead Silverado to victory in a Northeast League match.

Las Vegas soccer stadium report delay questioned

Las Vegas Councilman Bob Coffin is trying to figure out why a vital feasibility study for a proposed subsidized soccer stadium in Symphony Park was dated Aug. 20, but didn’t make it into the hands of city council members until Sunday, several days after a crucial vote on the topic.

Battle line drawn for UNLV

UNLV’s offensive line will have a tough task on its hands Saturday against Northern Illinois’ defensive front. The Huskies recorded five sacks this past weekend at Northwestern.

5 free things to see and do in Naples

Naples gets a bad rap for crime and grime, and it’s true the city does have some gritty edges. But there’s plenty to enjoy here: amazing pizza, impressive architecture, a rich and carefully preserved history – all set on the turquoise curve of the Bay of Naples. Here are five ways to get a slice of Neopolitan life for free.

Talks focus on fixing Atlantic City, with a Vegas assist

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday the much-predicted obituary of the Boardwalk’s gaming market is far from accurate, despite the closing of one-quarter of the city’s casinos this year.

Popular Death Valley vista Zabriskie Point to close for 6 months

The National Park Service announced Monday that Zabriskie Point, in California 120 miles west of Las Vegas, will be closed through March 31 as contractors restore or rebuild unstable support walls and improve the overall safety conditions.

Court hears challenge to Nevada’s same-sex marriage ban

A concerted effort by gay marriage advocates to end bans on same gender unions across the country took center stage in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals here on Monday, where a panel of three judges heard challenges from Nevada and Idaho.

Pilot killed at Reno Air Races

A pilot has died in a plane crash in Nevada while attempting to qualify for the Reno National Championship Air Races.

Thiago Silva back in UFC

After assault charges are dropped in Florida, Thiago Silva is back under contract, UFC president Dana White announced. Expect the light heavyweight back in the Octagon next year.

Vegas hospital expands mental health units

Montevista Hospital on Monday held an open house for its $7 million expansion that will help reduce the need to send juveniles out of state for psychiatric residential treatment.

 
Mountain lion attacks 6-year-old boy

Authorities have stopped searching through rugged terrain Monday for a mountain lion that attacked a 6-year-old Northern California boy, officials said.

UNLV’s Mellies gets WAC soccer honor

UNLV’s Kyle Mellies was named defensive soccer player of the week in the Western Athletic Conference on Monday.

Ask a Lawyer: Drinking and driving in Nevada

Many people out there are social drinkers who have a drink or two with friends after work, have a drink with dinner or have a drink on special occasions. Regardless of when you drink, the law will come into play should you decide to consume alcohol and then drive your vehicle home.

Rare sunfish washed up on Washington coast

A 7-foot ocean sunfish rarely seen in Washington waters recently washed ashore on a beach at Cape Disappointment State Park near the mouth of the Columbia River.

NCAA lifts postseason ban on Penn State

The NCAA Executive Committee said on Monday it would ease sanctions imposed in 2012 on Pennsylvania State University’s football program as punishment for the school’s involvement in the Jerry Sandusky child sex scandal.

Gay marriage: All about the children

Opponents of gay marriage argued in court Monday that it would lead to family breakdowns, but advocates for equality said those arguments don’t hold legal or logical water.

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