Photo archive for March 12, 2009

Utah-TCU

Utah center Luke Nevill dunks against TCU at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. Utah won the game 61-58 on a last-second three point shot. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Tyson Johnson celebrates after Djibril Thiam throws down a monster jam as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

The Cowboy bench argues a call as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Bradon Ewing throws a pass as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Tyson Johnson is met by Daniel Faris as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Will Brown shoots a jumper over the defense as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Phillip McDonald shoots a jumper as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Daniel Faris gets blocked by two Cowboy defenders as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Tony Danridge shoots a jumper as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Tony Danridge spots up as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

The New Mexico cheerleaders perform during a timeout as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

A member of the Wyoming band poses with a fan as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Wyoming-New Mexico

Dairese Gary gets tripped up by the defense as New Mexico takes on Wyoming on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Utah-TCU

Lawrence Borha is fired up after hitting the game winning three as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

Lawrence Borha hits the game-winning three as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

Zvonko Buljan shoots a late jumper to put his team ahead only to lose on the next possession on a Utah three as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

Luke Nevill throws down a one-handed jam as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

Tyler Kepkay turns the corner on the defense as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

Lawrence Borha takes it in against the defense as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

Luca Drca lays it in past the outstreched arms of the defender as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

The TCU cheerleaders cheer on their team as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

Lawrence Borha skies in for the jam as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

Luke Nevill looks to the basket as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. Utah eeked out the win 61-58. View photo

Utah-TCU

TCU forward Zvonko Buljan looks to pass while being surrounded by Utah players, from left, Carlon Brown, Luke Nevill and Shaun Green during their game at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. Utah won the game 61-58 on a last-second three point shot. View photo

Utah-TCU

Utah center Luke Nevill fouls TCU forward Kevin Langford during their game at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. Utah won the game 61-58 on a last-second three point shot. View photo

Utah-TCU

Utah coach Jim Boylen tells his team to calm down during their game against TCU at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. Utah won the game 61-58 on a last-second three point shot. View photo

Utah-TCU

Utah guard Lawrence Borha is caught in a pick as TCU guard Ronnie Moss drives past him at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. Utah won the game 61-58 on a last-second three point shot. View photo

Utah-TCU

Utah fans celebrate a last-second three point basket by Lawrence Borha during their game against TCU at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. Utah won the game 61-58. View photo

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Clockwise from top left: Gov. Jim Gibbons, Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio, Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley, Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford View photo

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0313UNLV

San Diego State senior center Ryan Amoroso grabs a rebound Thursday in his team's 71-57 win against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

0313Garage

Richard and Betty Stewart transformed their garage into the concert venue "Garage-Ma-Hall," where they play host to traveling musicians who perform live concerts several times a year. The house concerts have free admission and sometimes draw 40 or so fans, with all donations and revenue from CD sales going to the artists. The Stewarts provide free food and soft drinks. View photo

0313Thisplace

Psychic Shandara Cook looks into a crystal ball last week at the Psychic Eye Book Shop on South Eastern Avenue. View photo

Utah vs. TCU

Luka Drca waits for the defense as Utah takes on TCU Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, March 12, 2009. View photo

Utah vs. TCU

Tyler Kepkay is met by defensive players as Utah takes on TCU Thursday, March 12, 2009 in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Utah vs. TCU

Carlon Brown pulls down a rebound as Utah takes on TCU on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Utah vs. TCU

Lawrence Brown prepares for a three-point shot as Utah takes on TCU Thursday, March 12, 2009 in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Utah vs. TCU

Carlon Brown takes it into the lane as Utah takes on TCU Thursday, March 12, 2009 in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Sarah Cummard

Sarah Cummard, wife of BYU star guard Lee Cummard, points during second half action of the Cougars' 80-69 semifinal victory over Air Force earlier this year in the Mountain West Conference tournament semifinals. Cummard made the trip to Vegas to support her husband despite an alleged incident between her and some UNLV fans during last year's tournament title game. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

Postmaster Shirley Roland was honored with a reception as the new postmaster of Boulder city Thursday following her installment ceremony. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

Jack Belleau, of the American Legion Post 31 Color Guard, salutes during the pledge of allegiance during the installment ceremony of Postmaster Shirley Roland Thursday in Boulder City. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

Following her swearing-in, Postmaster Shirley Roland speaks with emotion about her commitment to serving Boulder City as the new postmaster Thursday during the installment ceremony. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

Shirley Roland takes the oath of office as the new postmaster of Boulder City given by Craig Colton, manager of post office operations, during the installment ceremony Thursday in Boulder City. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

Postmaster Shirley Roland receives a congratulatory hug from colleague and friend, Debbie Letts, during her installment ceremony reception Thursday in Boulder City. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

With the American Legion Post 31 Color Guard in the background, Shirley Roland waits to be sworn in as the new postmaster of Boulder City during an installment ceremony Thursday in Boulder City. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

Postmaster Shirley Roland receives a congratulatory hug from longtime co-worker and friend, Cheri Ward, right, during her installment ceremony reception Thursday in Boulder City. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

Postmaster Shirley Roland thanks distinguished guests, colleagues and her family for their support throughout her career during the postmaster installment ceremony Thursday in Boulder City. View photo

Boulder City Postmaster

Postmaster Shirley Roland poses for a photograph with her husband, Mike, and daughter, Leslie, left, during her installment ceremony reception Thursday in Boulder City. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

A stencil painting of a thunderbird is seen on the runway at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

A warning not to walk on the Thunderbirds runway at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds performed during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

Thunderbirds

F-16 jets from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during their annual approval show Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base. View photo

UNLV Basketball

UNLV guard Wink Adams floats to the hoop against San Diego State at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

UNLV guard Wink Adams puts up a shot in traffic against San Diego State at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. While Adams had a game high 26 points, San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

UNLV guard Rene Rougeau talks to forward Joe Darger during their game against San Diego State at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

UNLV guard Rene Rougeau blocks a shot by San Diego State forward Billy White at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

UNLV guard Oscar Bellfield soars toward the basket against San Diego State at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

UNLV guard Rene Rougeau gets rammed by San Diego State's Tim Shelton at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

San Diego State fans cheer as they pull away from UNLV at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

UNLV guard Oscar Bellfield leaps toward the basket past San Diego State's Tim Shelton at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

San Diego State center Ryan Amoroso gets a rebound and two points against UNLV at the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament Thursday. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

Police graduation

Graduating cadets are sworn in during the graduation ceremony of the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy Thursday at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne Campus. View photo

Police graduation

North Las Vegas Police Chief Joseph Forti pins Alan Brushs badge on his uniform during the graduation ceremony of the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy Thursday. View photo

Police graduation

Graduating cadets sit at attention during the graduation ceremony of the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy Thursday at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne Campus. View photo

Police graduation

Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers pins Karl Lippisch's badge on his uniform during the graduation ceremony of the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy Thursday. View photo

Police graduation

Henderson Police Cadet Ronald Feola, right, is awarded the valedictorian by TAC Officer Dave Adams during the graduation ceremony of the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy Thursday. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Lorrenzo Wade throws his hands in the air in celebration as UNLV takes on San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

The Rebels bench looks on as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Wink Adams shows his frustration as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Wink Adams takes a jump shot over Tim Shelton as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Tre'von Willis lays it in and gets fouled by Lorrenzo Wade as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Oscar Bellfield takes it in for a layup as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Wink Adams slips as he drives in the lane as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

The Rebel Girls perform during a timeout as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

A Rebel Girl performs during a break in the action as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV

UNLV guard Wink Adams reacts to picking up a foul in their game against San Diego State at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships Thursday. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV Basketball

A Rebal fan cheers as UNLV takes on San Diego St. on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fall for the third time this season to the Aztecs 71-57. View photo

UNLV

The UNLV bench sits through the final moments of the game against San Diego State at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships Thursday. San Diego State won the game 71-57. View photo

UNLV

UNLV coach Lon Kruger yells instructions during their game against San Diego State at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships Thursday. View photo

UNLV

UNLV's Tre'Von Willis gets fouled by San Diego State guard Richie Williams during their game at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships on March 12. View photo

UNLV

San Diego State's D.J. Gay sails past UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis during their game at the Mountain West Conference tournament last March. View photo

Ford Motor Company photo

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TEST

Air Force teammates Trevor Noonan, front, and Andrew Henke grab a rebound together during their game against BYU at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. SAM MORRIS / LAS VEGAS SUN View photo

TEST

Air Force's Grant Parker tries to get around BYU forward Chris Miles during the first half of their game at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. SAM MORRIS / LAS VEGAS SUN View photo

TEST

The Air Force bench watches the closing minutes of their game against BYU at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. BYU won the game 80-69. SAM MORRIS / LAS VEGAS SUN View photo

TEST

Air Force forward Matt Holland blocks a shot attempt by BYU guard Jackson Emery during their game at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. SAM MORRIS / LAS VEGAS SUN View photo

TEST

BYU guard Lee Cummard pulls a rebound away from Air Force forward Anwar Johnson at the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships Thursday, March 12, 2009. BYU won the game 80-69. SAM MORRIS / LAS VEGAS SUN View photo

Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester was recently named Motor Trend's 2009 Sport/Utility of the Year. View photo

Grocery Smarts

Coupons organized by dates and collected daily from six newspapers save Colette Bosta, the mother of four children, an average of $600 a month. View photo

Grocery Smarts

Colette Bomsta, Grocery Smarts manager of Las Vegas, sorts coupon inserts organized by dates looking for items on her weekly shopping list. As the mother of four children, Bosta diligently collects coupons and on average saves $600 a month. View photo

Grocery Smarts

Colette Bomsta, Grocery Smarts manager of Las Vegas, checks Web site listings of sale items at local grocery stores before gathering saved coupons and heading to the grocery store. As the mother of four children, Bosta chooses her coupons in conjunction with the sale listings and on average saves $600 a month. View photo

Grocery Smarts

Colette Bosta, Grocery Smarts manager of Las Vegas, opens a newspaper looking for coupon inserts. As the mother of four children, Bosta diligently collects coupons and on average saves $600 a month. View photo

Grocery Smarts

Colette Bomsta, Grocery Smarts manager of Las Vegas, reacts with excitement when she finds a coupon insert in a newspaper. As the mother of four children, Bosta diligently collects coupons and on average saves $600 a month. View photo

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Surveillance video image. View photo

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Surveillance video image. View photo

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Surveillance video image. View photo

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Surveillance video image. View photo

Police Commendations

Retired Corrections Officer Mark Cathey receives a duty weapon for outstanding service from 1982-2009 by Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers Wednesday during the 6th Annual Commendation Award Ceremony. View photo

Police Commendations

In recognition of 20 years of dedication and hard work, Detective Lance Gibson receives the Investigator of the Year Award from Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers Wednesday during the 6th Annual Commendation Award Ceremony. Currently assigned to Intel, Gibson continues to provide outstanding leadership and insight as a senior investigator and going beyond the call of duty for the City of Henderson and the citizens of the community. View photo

Police Commendations

Honored for her quick and calm response, Jessica Lukens, 11, receives a Meritorious Service Award, for helping to save her father's life while having a heart attack, from Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers Wednesday during the 6th Annual Commendation Award Ceremony. Standing next to her is her father and mother, John and Donna Lukens. View photo

Police Commendations

Recognized for his dedication to go the extra mile, Corrections Officer Anthony Russell receives the Corrections Officer of the Year Award from Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers Wednesday during the 6th Annual Commendation Award Ceremony. View photo

Police Commendations

Recognized as an officer who exemplifies professionalism, dedication and honesty, Officer Greg Edwards receives the highest award of Officer of the Year from Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers Wednesday during the 6th Annual Commendation Award Ceremony. During his 12 years of service on the police department, Edwards has taken on many leadership roles and is highly respected amongst his peers and supervisors in his abilities and dedication as a phenomenally skilled officer. View photo

Police Commendations

Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers honors Edward Ducsak and Jennifer Larivee with her son, Bear, with Distinguished Service Awards, for their heroic efforts in apprehending a suspect of a robbery who sought refuge in their home, during the 6th Annual Commendation Ceremony Wednesday. View photo

Police Commendations

Officer Jeremy Leinan receives a Lifesaving Award for responding with an automated emergency defibrillator to a citizen, who had an apparent heart attack, from Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers Wednesday during the 6th Annual Commendation Award Ceremony. View photo

Police Commendations

Corrections Officer Jed Robbins receives a Certificate of Appreciation, for coming to the aid of an inmate attempting suicide, Wednesday during the 6th Annual Commendation Award Ceremony. View photo

Mac King reads

Lily Isho, 4, and Brianna Milena, 5, right, assist Magician Mac King perform a card trick during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

Two-year-old Addison Zaricki relaxes on a toy unicorn in the playground area while listening to Magician Mac King read during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

Magician Mac King entertains a plaza full of children while reading "Sideways Stories From Wayside School" by Louis Sachar during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

Cameryn Seaux, 2, laughs with Magician Mac King while trying to learn the trick of making an origami hat during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

Host Ray Wold, of the Amazing Clowns, performs an umbrella trick during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

Children gather around Magician Mac King as he reads "Teeny-Tiny, An English Folk Tale" by Olive Beaupre' Miller during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

Kennedy Alexander, 3, smiles with surprise as Blue's Clues appears during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

Three-year-old Caroline Carender giggles listening to Magician Mac King read "Sideways Stories From Wayside School" by Louis Sachar during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

With comedic flair, Magician Mac King entertains children reading "Teeny-Tiny, An English Folk Tale" by Olive Beaupre' Miller during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Mac King reads

Four-year-old Isabella Whittenberg helps Magician Mac King with a storybook trick during storytime Wednesday in Town Square plaza in celebration of National Reading Month. View photo

Fashion show

The Green Valley Chapter of the National Charity League held a spring fashion show on Saturday at the Galleria Mall. View photo

UNLV

SDSU head coach Steve Fisher reacts to a call while Wink Adams runs past as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

Fashion show

The Green Valley Chapter of the National Charity League held a spring fashion show on Saturday at the Galleria Mall. View photo

UNLV

Wink Adams meets the defense as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV

Wink Adams shoots it over the outstretched arms as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV

Action in the first half of UNLV's game against San Diego State on Thursday during the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

UNLV

Brice Massamba gets fouled as he takes it up for a layup as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV

Tre'Von Willis shoots it over Ryan Amoroso as UNLV takes on San Diego State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels fell for the third time this season to the Aztecs, 71-57. View photo

UNLV

Action during UNLV's game against San Diego State in March during the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Air Force-BYU

BYU guard Lee Cummard pulls a rebound away from Air Force forward Anwar Johnson at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships Thursday. BYU won the game 80-69. View photo

Air Force-BYU

The Air Force bench watches the closing minutes of their game against BYU at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships Thursday. BYU won the game 80-69. View photo

Poetry nightclub

Since August 2007, the gate that separates the Forum Shops from Caesars Palace's casino floor has been shut on the days Poetry operates. Poetry guests must enter through a side door and walk down a "littered service hallway," Poetry owner Mike Goodwin said. View photo

Poetry

Poetry nightclub, shown in this file photo, was inside the Forum Shops at Caesars above Wolfgang Puck's Chinois restaurant. View photo

Paul Bosco

Paul Bosco View photo

UNLV Basketball

Jimmer Fredette dribbles around the defense as Air Force takes on BYU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Jonathan Tavernari takes it up against Air Force on Thursday as BYU plays in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Lee Cummard takes it up strong against the defense as Air Force takes on BYU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

UNLV Basketball

Jimmer Fredette shoots it over the outstretched arms of the defense as Air Force takes on BYU last March in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Air Force-BYU

Air Force teammates Trevor Noonan, front, and Andrew Henke grab a rebound together during their game against BYU at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships Thursday. View photo

Air Force-BYU

Air Force's Grant Parker tries to get around BYU forward Chris Miles during the first half of their game at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships Thursday. View photo

Air Force-BYU

Air Force forward Matt Holland blocks a shot attempt by BYU guard Jackson Emery during their game at the Mountain West Conference basketball championships Thursday. View photo

Air Force-BYU

Air Force takes on BYU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Air Force-BYU

Air Force takes on BYU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Air Force-BYU

Air Force takes on BYU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Air Force-BYU

Lee Cummard grabs a rebound as Air Force takes on BYU on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Extreme demolition

Volunteers and onlookers attempt to snap photos of the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" host Ty Pennington, during the demolition of the Cerda family's home Thursday. View photo

Extreme demolition

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" host Ty Pennington, films a segment outside the Cerda's demolished home Thursday. ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" filming in Las Vegas this week. View photo

Extreme demolition

The Cerda family's house is demolished for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" filming in Las Vegas this week. View photo

Extreme demolition

A slew of volunteers in blue await their turn to help as they watch the demolition of the Cerda family's house for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" filming in Las Vegas this week. View photo

Extreme demolition

Volunteers huddle against the wind as they watch the demolition of the Cerda family's house for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" filming in Las Vegas this week. View photo

Extreme demolition

A crew tears down the Cerda family's house for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" filming in Las Vegas this week. View photo

Extreme demolition

A crew tears down the Cerda family's house for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" filming in Las Vegas this week. View photo

Extreme demolition

A volunteer watches the demolition of the Cerda family's house for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" filming in Las Vegas this week. View photo

Snake

Anthony Melendrez; his wife, Melissa Melendrez, center; and Anthony Melendrez's attorney, Vicki Greco, appear in court this morning on charges related to a January python attack on the couple's 3-year-old son. View photo

2009 Chrysler Town and Country

This photo released by Chrysler shows the 2009 Town & Country van. View photo

Therese Koelbaek

UNLV sophomore Therese Koelbaek during the UNlV Spring Invitational at the Boulder Creek Golf Course in Boulder City on Tuesday. View photo

Fire

Jonathan Arberg, left, stands outside his apartment following the Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Excessive fire damage was caused to Jonathan Arberg's apartment Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Jonathan Arberg consoles his eight-year-old daughter, Brittany, and her cat, Boots, after their apartment was completely destroyed in a fire Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Excessive fire damage was caused to Jonathan Arberg's apartment Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Henderson Fire Investigator Don Spellman sifts through the ashes following the fire that destroyed Jonathan Arberg's (left) apartment Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Excessive fire damage was caused to Jonathan Arberg's apartment Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Crossing Apartment Manager Carmel Myrick, right, and Chris Myrick look through the window of Apartment 1111 following the fire Thursday morning at 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

North Las Vegas mayor

North Las Vegas Mayor Michael Montandon speaks to members of the Kiwanis Club Las Vegas at Marie Callender's restaurant on Wednesday. View photo

Fire

Henderson Fire Investigator Don Spellman examines the living room that was destroyed in Apartment 1111 Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Brittany Arberg, 8, examines a stuffed animal after her apartment was destroyed in a fire Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson View photo

Fire

Jonathan Arberg stands outside his apartment that was destroyed in a fire Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Overcome with sadness, Brittany Arberg, 8, stands outside her apartment holding her clothes hamper following the fire that destroyed everything she owned Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Fire

Henderson Firefighters of Engine 94 stand outside apartment 1111 working with Investigator Don Spellman after a fire Thursday morning at the Crossing Apartments, 2312 North Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. View photo

Tapout

Investigators work on the front half of a red Ferrari that crashed into a light pole in Newport Beach, Calif. View photo

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Mountain West Championship

Shamela Hampton of UNLV celebrates a 84-75 win over Texas Christian University during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

Jamie Smith, center, and Shannon Oberg of UNLV celebrate their 84-75 win over Texas Christian University during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

The UNLV women's basketball team celebrates their 84-75 win over Texas Christian University during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

UNLV head coach Kathy Olivier watches the game from the sidelines during their game against Texas Christian University during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

UNLV head coach Kathy Olivier yells to the team on the floor during the game against Texas Christian University on Wednesday during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

Kalie Scanlon, center, of UNLV struggles against the defense of Antoinette Thompson, left, and Helen Sverrisdottir of Texas Christian University on Wednesday during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

UNLV band member Samantha Bravo cheers for the UNLV women's basketball team Wednesday against Texas Christian University during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

Allison Holiday, left, of UNLV and TK LaFleur of Texas Christian University scramble for a loose ball during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

UNLV head coach Kathy Olivier talks to the team during a time out Wednesday during the game against Texas Christian University during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

Shamela Hampton, left, of UNLV blocks Emily Carter of Texas Christian University on Wednesday during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo

Mountain West Championship

A member of the UNLV band holds up a sign intended to make fun of the Texas Christian University women's basketball team Wednesday during the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Championship. View photo

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