Playoff roundup: Silverado pitcher fans 17 in 4A state semifinal win

The Silverado baseball team won an elimination game Friday to advance to Saturday’s Class 4A state title game. Silverado will play Durango for the title.

Coronado crushes Palo Verde to reach 5A state softball final — PHOTOS

Coronado overcame a bad first inning to defeat Palo Verde and will play Douglas on Saturday at Bishop Gorman for the Class 5A state softball championship.

LETTER: MTG needs some political schooling

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is just burning daylight.

LETTER: Tough times for America’s seniors

America’s government, businesses and media have completely forgotten seniors.

EDITORIAL: CCSD follows the evidence, bans phones in class

Interim Superintendent Brenda Larsen-Mitchell just made a great policy. Now, she’ll need the courage to enforce.

Palo Verde rides pitcher to 5A state baseball title game — PHOTOS

Palo Verde will play Reno High for the Class 5A state baseball title Saturday at Bishop Gorman. The Panthers defeated Coronado to advance.

Three attorneys running for spot in Las Vegas Municipal Court

Three attorneys are vying for a position in Las Vegas Municipal Court in the upcoming primary election.

Two public defenders challenge longtime incumbent in Justice Court judicial race

Two public defenders are challenging Justice of the Peace Joseph Sciscento in the upcoming election for Las Vegas Justice Court Department 2.

Employees file federal lawsuit against Clark County, murder suspect Robert Telles

Employees with the Clark County public administrator’s office filed a federal lawsuit Friday alleging that Robert Telles created a hostile and discriminatory work environment.

Ellis Island files lawsuit against Las Vegas Grand Prix

The owners of Ellis Island Casino filed a lawsuit late last month for monetary damages it said was caused by the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Man in wheelchair killed in North Las Vegas crash

A man in a wheelchair died after he was struck by a pickup truck in North Las Vegas.

Pedestrian hit by RTC bus in critical condition, police say

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a public bus in downtown Las Vegas Friday morning, according to Las Vegas police.

Davis Dam flows will be briefly reduced to study pesky caddisfly species

The Bureau of Reclamation is asking people to exercise caution on the morning of May 21 when recreating near the dam as new hazards could emerge.

Aces coach explains why in-game ESPN interview ended awkwardly

Becky Hammon’s awkward in-game interview with ESPN during the Aces’ season-opening win on Tuesday wasn’t what it looked like, the coach said.

Hard Rock Las Vegas, replacing Mirage, to have 6K employees

Hard Rock executive says the new resort will have double the amount of employees being laid off this summer.

LVCVA announces sponsorship with Aces players

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will sponsor each member of the Las Vegas Aces, paying $100,000 per player for the 2024 WNBA season.

Las Vegas’ top student journalists honored in annual contest

A budding crop of local journalists who honed their skills at their high schools were honored by the Las Vegas Review-Journal in its 45th annual High School Journalism Awards.

SAUNDERS: Two Biden-Trump debates. Yes, it’s 2020 all over again.

Both men are four years older than they were when they last debated, and there is a profound difference between Biden at 77 and Biden at 81 today.

$50K donation to help new moms, their babies in Nevada

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield made a $50,000 donation to the nonprofit Baby’s Bounty to help families at risk in Nevada.

Aces use TV, video production to enhance their brand

The Aces are at the cutting edge of media presentation, as six members of the organization served as on-air talent in some capacity during the offseason.

Substitute teacher at Summerlin school arrested

A Clark County School District substitute teacher has been arrested on suspicion of unlawful contact with a minor.

Tropicana to open to public for liquidation sale

International Content Liquidation is conducting the sale that will include a wide variety of hotel room furniture, linens and kitchen equipment from Trop restaurants.

Dead & Company at the Sphere: Skeletal grooving, iconic images

Dead & Company jammed for 3 1/2 hours Thursday night, reviving familiar Grateful Dead imagery in a specatcular stage show.

Airport reaches 100 degrees for first time in 2024

Reaching the mark is an unofficial start to the summer heat in Las Vegas Valley, and officials publicly warned residents about heat dangers earlier this week and offered advice on how to stay safe and cool.

Free summer meals begin in Southern Nevada

The Summer Food Service Program is offering free meals to kids and teens 18 years and younger in southern Nevada.

Stabbing outside downtown Las Vegas school triggers lockdown

A man was stabbed Friday morning and a suspect was taken into custody outside a school in downtown Las Vegas, which went on lockdown as a result.

Trucks carrying aid for Gaza Strip cross new US pier

The shipment is the first in an operation that American military officials anticipate could scale up to 150 truckloads a day.

U.S., international volunteer doctors trapped in Gaza hospital

Talks to evacuate the doctors between their governments and Israel — which controls all access to Gaza — have gone nowhere.

Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival

The Israeli military said Friday its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas during its Oct. 7 terrorist attack.

California college professor to stand trial in death of pro-Israel protester last year

A judge decided Wednesday that a Southern California college professor will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish counter-protester last year.

As Calif. considers refinery profit caps, Arizona and Nevada fear rising gas prices

As the California Energy Commission considers adopting a rule to put profit caps on the state’s remaining 9 refineries — the only ones producing the state’s special gas formulation — Arizona and Nevada, which use California gas, could face higher gas prices.

Motorcyclist dies after crash involving DUI suspect

A motorcyclist injured in a crash involving a DUI suspect last month in the south-central Las Vegas Valley has died.

Teacher arrested, accused of abusing student at west Las Vegas school

A teacher at a school in the west Las Vegas Valley is facing a felony child abuse charge, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Raiders’ 3-game preseason schedule finalized with times, dates

The Raiders’ preseason schedule includes two games at Allegiant Stadium before they open the regular season Sept. 8 at the Los Angeles Chargers.

Las Vegas Grand Prix COO out 5 months after being hired

Five months after being hired as Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc. chief operating officer, Betsy Fretwell is no longer with the company.

Too restless to mediate? Here’s how — and why — to try again

Many people try meditation only once because they feel they’re doing it wrong or that they can’t turn off their brain.

McDonald’s to launch $5 meal deal to counter customer frustration over high prices

McDonald’s plans to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices.

Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, other medical scans?

How good would an algorithm have to be to take over your job? It’s a new question for many workers amid the rise of artificial intelligence.

Raiders mailbag: What’s the team’s record going to be?

Fans had questions about the Raiders’ offensive and defensive lines, their record and running back Dylan Laube in this week’s mailbag. We have answers.

What are the health benefits of a plant-based diet?

With a whole-food, plant-based diet, we focus on eating foods that occur in their natural state.

Top 10 moments from Knights’ season: Banner raised, Pietrangelo honored

The Golden Knights had plenty of memorable moments throughout their attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. We narrowed that list to 10.

Lakers to face Warriors in Las Vegas preseason game

The Los Angeles Lakers will once again host a preseason game in Las Vegas.

Thousands of Vegas dealers joined UAW 5 years ago. What’s next?

The United Auto Workers have been in Las Vegas for more than a decade, but organizing drives in more recent years have brought the membership up from about 400 to 3,000.

EDC returns to Vegas. 10 acts not to miss tonight

Yes, the Electric Daisy Carnival is back, the three-day electronic dance music marathon returning to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

How to hike Grand Canyon National Park overnight

There are a number of hikes that people can do that take more than a day. However, hikers should be adequately prepared and fit

A hole new era: Las Vegas welcomes its pro cornhole team

Between 500 and 600 players are expected to compete this weekend in Cornhole Mania 2, and there’s big money on the line.

Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship

The Masters champion was detained by police Friday morning for not following police instructions during a traffic jam that followed a traffic fatality.