Roller derby is known as a full contact sport of violence and sportsman like sass. Teams have fun names, nicknames are common (“Darkness,” “Reaper,” “Steller,” “Diva”). The Fabulous Sin City Rollergirls are no exception. Claudia Ramirez worked her way from no experience to earning a spot on the travel team. But it’s the camaraderie, not the winning, that pushes her love for the sport. The women on her team of all ages and backgrounds have become friends far beyond roller derby. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A recent court ruling highlights the dangers of forcing taxpayers to fund political campaigns. Progressives pushing such schemes under the guise of election reform should take notice.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
The LVCVA has yet to finalize its sponsorship deals with the Aces’ 12 players. But it’s already planning to celebrate once the contracts are signed.
Crime, homelessness and balancing development with sustainability are among the biggest challenges facing Clark County and Commission District C, candidates say.
If Southwest Airlines is successful in its plan to fly daily nonstop flights to Reagan Washington National Airport, American Airlines would get new competition on the route.
Former UNLV women’s basketball star Desi-Rae Young is considering playing overseas, as she recovers from meniscus surgery after being cut by the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.
One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene while another later died at an area hospital after arriving on his own.
There were 12 felony arrests on Friday night, 5 on Saturday, and 11 on Sunday.
The coalition behind an initiative petition to codify abortion protections in the Nevada constitution said it collected more than 200,000 signatures to qualify for November.
Tragically, there are over 400,000 victims of sexual assault in the U.S. each year. In response to this alarming statistic, Findlay Automotive Group has made a donation to Signs of Hope, an organization dedicated to aiding victims of sexual violence and human trafficking.
Four people were killed in Southern Nevada crashes over the weekend, with one person suffering life-threatening injuries after being struck by an RTC bus.
The Raiders’ regular-season win total is 6½ or 7, depending on the sportsbook. But they’re favored in only two games in lines posted at Station Sports and Caesars.
The Department of Labor says 33 workers at three La Mojarra Loca restaurant locations weren’t paid for overtime they worked.
School is out for the summer, and Cowabunga Vegas Waterparks wants to reward high-achieving students with a special deal.
Carol Slaybaugh struck a curb March 2 while driving her 2012 Honda Accord at Far Hills Avenue west of Desert Foothills Drive and died four days later.
Here are five takeaways from the Nevada spring high school sports season, including an impressive stretch of dominance by Southern schools.