Tuesday’s high school scores, top performances

Check out the scores and top performances from Tuesday’s high school basketball and flag football action.

Rebels’ late rally falls short at buzzer against Wyoming

Dedan Thomas Jr. missed a shot to tie at the buzzer, and the UNLV men’s basketball team fell to Wyoming 63-61 on Tuesday at the Thomas Mack Center.

No. 2 Mater East fends off No. 1 Democracy Prep in 3A boys battle

Mater East’s boys basketball team suffered a double-digit road loss to 3A rival Democracy Prep in December. The Knights returned the favor Tuesday night.

VICTOR JOECKS: The difference between Trump and Biden

President Donald Trump is back. He’s brought along the commonsense and optimism that were sorely missing during Joe Biden’s failed tenure.

LETTER: LA fires and common sense

The fires in Los Angeles demonstrate that human development cannot coexistence with nature and wildlife

CARTOONS: This fire hydrant has full pressure

Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.

COMMENTARY: How Trump can make AI safe

We must ensure these systems align with American values and interests.

CLARENCE PAGE: Dr. King’s dream still offers a great agenda

On Monday, we marked the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, ironically on the same day as Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, I am reminded of a famous quote from another King: “Can we all get along?”

Immigrant advocates rally against Trump policies

Grassroots advocates on Tuesday evening derided President Donald Trump’s bevy of immigration-related executive orders and a bipartisan bill they say threaten marginalized communities.

Johnny Kats’ favorite shows of The Killers

After spending two decades following the world’s favorite Sin City rock band, it’s time to take stock of The Killers’ best live performances.

Israel’s top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures, adding to pressure on Netanyahu

The attack — the single deadliest on Israel in its history — killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the terrorists abducted another 250. More than 90 captives are still in Gaza, around a third believed to be dead.

Prisoner advocates hail success as judge declines to toss suit alleging coverup

The decision was hailed as a success by prisoner rights advocates in attendance. Christian Walker, 44, died at High Desert State Prison on April 15, 2023.

New U.S. Attorney named for Nevada

Sue Fahami, the previous first assistant U.S. attorney and the former White Pine County district attorney, is now the acting U.S. attorney for Nevada.

CCSD K-9 officer suspected of maltreatment of dead police dog

A Clark County School District K-9 officer is facing charges for suspected maltreatment of a dog who unexpectedly died, according to the district’s police department.

U2 makes a lavish gift to UNLV

In the wake of its trend-setting production, the superstar rock band has donated $300,000 to UNLV College of Fine Arts.

Knights coach says team needs ‘better play’ from goalies to snap slump

The Golden Knights are 0-3-1 their last four games, and coach Bruce Cassidy wants goaltenders Adin Hill and Ilya Samsonov to help turn things around.

Man sentenced to life in prison for killing infant daughter

Clarence Martin was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 49 and a half years for killing his baby daughter by throwing her off a balcony in 2020.

Democrats call out $355M shortfall in Lombardo’s budget proposal

The proposed executive, two-year budget as submitted to lawmakers contained a $335 million deficit, but the Governor’s Finance Office said it is working on amendments to fix the imbalance.

Former Raiders coach returns to NFL sidelines with Patriots

Former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels is returning to the NFL. And he’s going to a team that’s plenty familiar to him.

Graney: Here’s how Raiders should pivot in coaching search

The Raiders need to adjust their coaching search after Ben Johnson agreed to join the Bears. Here’s how the team should proceed.

Trump to visit Las Vegas soon as part of trip to North Carolina, L.A.

President Donald Trump plans to visit Las Vegas at the end of a trip he will be making to North Carolina, then California, he told reporters Tuesday.

$279K table game jackpot hits at Las Vegas Strip casino

A visitor from Baltimore is recovering nicely from the Ravens’ loss in the AFC playoffs.

About 200 already released as Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution

“The implications are clear,” said Julian Zelizer, a Princeton University historian. “Trump will go to great lengths to protect those who act in his name. This is the culmination of his effort to rewrite Jan 6.”

Landlord spends more than $100M for 2 Las Vegas properties

A Boston firm invested in real estate sectors that are moving in different directions in some keys ways.

A guide to Las Vegas hotel-casino buffets

A variety of buffets and brunches are offered at properties around the Las Vegas Valley.

CCSD to approve nearly $10M settlement in sexual abuse lawsuit

The Clark County School District is expected to pay nearly $10 million to a family whose children suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a district bus driver.

Las Vegas lands 2027 CFP national championship game

Las Vegas is set to add another major event to its sporting calendar, as it will host the 2027 College Football Playoff national championship game.

Oath Keepers founder with Las Vegas ties gets sentence commuted

Stewart Rhodes among the defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol who were pardoned or whose sentences were commuted by President Donald Trump.

Nevada joins lawsuit defending birthright citizenship against Trump order

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford signed onto a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order issued on his first day back in the White House.

Judge refuses to dismiss case against Tupac Shakur slaying suspect

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 61, has been in custody since he was indicted in September 2023 on a charge of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang.

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims Trump made at inaugural events

In his first address after being sworn in on Monday, President Donald Trump repeated several false and misleading statements that he made during his campaign.

Nevada lands 4 on list of nation’s top public golf courses

Four Nevada golf courses, including Edgewood Tahoe at No. 1, placed among the top 50 on GolfPass’ annual list of the nation’s top public courses.

UNLV football team ranked in final AP poll for 1st time

UNLV finished 11-3 this season with former coach Barry Odom at the helm. The Rebels ended the season with a victory over Cal in the LA Bowl last month.

New report predicts rough 2025 for Las Vegas Valley residential real estate

Many economists think mortgage rates will stay elevated this year, which will continue to dampen the market.

Caesars, partner Bragg to develop online casino games in-house, more gaming news

Canadian Bragg Gaming Group will work with Caesars’ online game development team to produce more games for its iGaming programs in New Jersey and other states.

In the nation’s driest state, where can you boat? Here are some spots

From Lake Mead to Lake Tahoe, plenty of water bodies are sprinkled across Nevada and are suitable for boating.

Trump plans to enact 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada by Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said he planned to enact previously threatened tariffs of as much as 25% on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1.

Las Vegas woman, 30, dies after ejected from truck in single-vehicle crash

Las Vegas police say a 30-year-old woman was killed after she was ejected from her pickup truck in a single-vehicle crash Monday night.

Monday’s high school scores, top performances

Check out the scores and top performances from Monday’s high school basketball and flag football action.

LETTER: Susie Lee wants it both ways

I am insulted by Rep. Lee’s presumption that we are ignorant. She must issue an apology to her constituency and reverse her position.

LETTER: A tale of two fish

I didn’t realize Nevada fish were worth saving more than California fish.

Graney: Knights need to stop beating themselves in ‘dog January’

The Knights are 0-3-1 their past four games and 1-5-1 their last seven. Their self-inflicted wounds are preventing them from righting the ship.