Brandon McCoy was expected to be a one-and-done player when he committed to UNLV. McCoy was named the Mountain West’s Freshman of the Year, setting conference freshman records for scoring (16.9 points per game) and rebounding (10.3) He finished third in the nation among freshmen and 11th overall with 18 double-doubles, which led the league. He averaged 1.7 blocks and made 55 percent of his shots for a UNLV team that finished 20-13, ending its season with a loss to UNR in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament.
Police said the arrest came after an investigation at an elementary school in the northeast valley.
Henderson resident Bryan Boren went 33-12 against the spread in the first nine weeks of the Westgate SuperContest and finished 61-28-2 to win a total of $321,630.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday could make its first nomination to the state’s List of Excluded Persons since 2024.
On the heels of a summer visitation slump caused by a myriad reasons, including macroeconomic concerns, negative perceptions around pricing and a significant decline in international travelers, Las Vegas casinos responded with an array of budget-friendly deals and offers.
The Big City Showdown is scheduled for Saturday at Coronado High School and will feature several games with playoff implications. Here are three games to watch.
Assistant Sheriffs Dori Koren and Bryan Peterson talked to reporters about Tuesday’s shootings.
A look at the five coaches the Las Vegas Raiders interviewed this week in their search to replace Pete Carroll, and the pros and cons of each candidate.
The Colorado River, which provides Las Vegas’ main water supply via Lake Mead, is in crisis in more ways than one.
Between that case and another filed early December, 46-year-old Christopher Cohen now faces a total of 13 charges.
Will Smith’s comeback show on the Las Vegas Strip is at the center of a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit leveled against the film and recording superstar.
Professional sports bettor Scott Pritchard (Pritchardspicks.com) analyzes every NFL wild-card playoff game and makes predictions for each matchup.
Police are investigating a fatal crash Friday morning involving a pedestrian on northbound Interstate 15 at Spring Mountain, northbound to go westbound ramp.
CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides NFL notes and trends for wild-card playoff games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The win was one of several across the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of burglarizing a home in Summerlin in December.
Police said T’Shawn Allen, 27, stole hundreds of dollars from businesses such as Pink Box Donuts, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Pretty Soul Kitchen and caused potentially thousands in damages over a two-day theft spree.
Just as human “snowbirds” might flock to Las Vegas to escape frigid temperatures, birds fly south for warmth and food security during winter months.
The average American consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day, which adds up to 57 pounds per year, according to the American Heart Association.
The 54-year-old actor’s critically acclaimed medical drama “The Pitt” just returned for its second season.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company continues to build its underground Vegas Loop transportation system and is on the cusp of opening new tunnels that will link new stations and destinations.