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Fans out in full force to create championship environment, help Wranglers take first game in Kelly Cup Finals
May 15, 2012 – 3:00 am | No Comment
Fans out in full force to create championship environment, help Wranglers take first game in Kelly Cup Finals

Las Vegas sports fans are easy to figure out. If the Southern Nevada team is winning, locals will flock to home games. If the team is …

Wranglers hold on late, top Florida 2-1 in Kelly Cup Finals opener
May 15, 2012 – 3:00 am | No Comment
Wranglers hold on late, top Florida 2-1 in Kelly Cup Finals opener

One game down. Three to go. The Las Vegas Wranglers battled Monday until the final seconds of regulation to preserve a 2-1 victory against Florida Everblades at the Orleans Arena in the first game of a best…

Cybersecurity at issue as Gaming Policy Committee discusses Internet gambling
May 15, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Cybersecurity at issue as Gaming Policy Committee discusses Internet gambling

With the state about a month away from granting its first online gambling license, two experts told members of the Gaming Policy Committee on Monday that regulators have to stay vigilant in their efforts to …

Strip Scribbles: Whitney Houston tribute, new Katy Perry song at Billboard Music Awards
May 15, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Strip Scribbles: Whitney Houston tribute, new Katy Perry song at Billboard Music Awards

News ahead of Sunday’s 2012 Billboard Music Awards that will be an emotional roller-coaster: There will be tears as the Whitney Houston tribute plays out and daughter Bobbi Kristina and sister-in-law Pat Houston are …

Johnnie Walker to show off all colors at Riviera tasting dinner next month
May 14, 2012 – 11:00 pm | No Comment
Johnnie Walker to show off all colors at Riviera tasting dinner next month

Johnnie Walker will play the Riviera next month dressed in red, black, green, gold and blue. The top-selling Scotch label will headline a tasting dinner June 13 at the R Steak & Seafood restaurant.

Wireless startup LightSquared, which had test run near Las Vegas, files for bankruptcy
May 14, 2012 – 11:00 pm | No Comment
Wireless startup LightSquared, which had test run near Las Vegas, files for bankruptcy

LightSquared Inc., which hoped to create an independent wireless broadband network in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.

Bryce Harper hits first big-league career home run
May 14, 2012 – 9:00 pm | No Comment
Bryce Harper hits first big-league career home run

Bryce Harper hit his first big league home run, helping lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

Coronado big man Louder finds spot at Jacksonville State University
May 14, 2012 – 9:00 pm | No Comment
Coronado big man Louder finds spot at Jacksonville State University

Most youth basketball players growing up in Southern Nevada dream of getting a chance to play at the Thomas & Mack Center. Coronado High senior Michael Louder will get that …

Trial set for man shot by Henderson Police officers
May 14, 2012 – 7:00 pm | No Comment
Trial set for man shot by Henderson Police officers

By the time Tony McNeill will stand trial on assault and weapons charges, it will be nearly 11 months since three Henderson Police officers shot him Dec. 26 outside his condominium after

Rebels Roundup: Golf team will travel to regionals without coach Dwaine Knight
May 14, 2012 – 7:00 pm | No Comment
Rebels Roundup: Golf team will travel to regionals without coach Dwaine Knight

UNLV’s golf team — ranked No. 7 in the country — will head this week to the NCAA regional’s without coach Dwaine Knight, who’s recovering from a…

Businessman disputes rental home lawsuit claim
May 14, 2012 – 5:00 pm | No Comment
Businessman disputes rental home lawsuit claim

San Francisco businessman Luke Brugnara is disputing allegations that he damaged a Las Vegas home he had rented in 2009.

U.S. sues Southern Nevada rancher in grazing dispute
May 14, 2012 – 5:00 pm | No Comment
U.S. sues Southern Nevada rancher in grazing dispute

The federal government on Monday filed a trespassing lawsuit against a Southern Nevada rancher who for years has been fighting orders that he remove his cattle from public land.