Basketball coach accused of throwing punch that killed NYC tourist

A rising college basketball coaching star accused of throwing a punch that killed a New York City tourist who had apparently mistaken him for an Uber driver pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge.

51s reach .500 for first time since April

It was the very beginning of the season when the 51s first slid under .500. Since they fell to 1-2 in early April, they’ve been looking up at that mark all season.

CCSD board passes transgender policy on split vote

Clark County School Board trustees once again cast a split vote to push through a policy addressing the needs of transgender students, after a final meeting of lengthy public comment that featured both support and opposition from parents.

Las Vegas team loses in Little League West Region Championship

Silverado West of Las Vegas loaded the bases in the bottom of the third inning against Hawaii pitcher Kaolu Holt. But Silverado managed only one run, and Honolulu then coasted to a 5-1 victory.

 
Angry CCSD staff air concerns over salary, morale at meeting

High healthcare costs. Frozen salaries. Low morale. Those were the issues that dozens of Clark County School District employees highlighted at a packed School Board meeting on Thursday evening, just four days before the start of school.

UNLV’s Marvin Menzies plays role in NCAA changes

UNLV coach Marvin Menzies was part of an ad hoc committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Their recommendations influenced NCAA rules changes that were announced Wednesday.

Everyone’s welcome at Stevie Wonder’s ‘Song Party’

Stevie Wonder guided us through his “Song Party” at the Park Theater on Wednesday night. As the crowd swayed and sang, I recalled partying with Stevie while watching “Sesame Street,” and listening to “Songs in the Key of Life” on vinyl, through headphones, loudly and poorly singing along to all the words.

Las Vegas Valley water users reminded about Sunday watering ban

The Southern Nevada Water Authority and it’s member utilities banned Sunday sprinkler use in 2016, but a recent analysis indicated that thousands of Las Vegas Valley Water District customers appear to be ignoring the prohibition.

Las Vegas police reveal details in fatal shooting of man

The Metropolitan Police Department shared new details Thursday from an officer-involved fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man on Monday. The shooting marked the department’s third officer-involved shooting within a 48-hour span.

University of New Mexico challenged over sports cuts

The attorney general of New Mexico announced Thursday that his office will take the University of New Mexico to court unless its board of regents reconsiders a decision to eliminate four sports.

Las Vegas City Council to vote on building new courthouse

The proposed cost for a new municipal courthouse in downtown Las Vegas — up to $56.2 million — would be funded using dollars from Clark County buying the city out of its lease at the Regional Justice Center.

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