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County manager taps budget director to replace departing assistant manager: Friday, May 24, 2013; A longtime Clark County employee would ascend to the county’s No. 2 administrative post if her promotion is approved next month. Yolanda King, Clark County’s director of budget and financial planning, is in line to become the new assistant county manager.
Several Clark County pools, water parks to open Saturday: Friday, May 24, 2013; Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, eight Clark County pools and water parks will open for business Saturday. “Memorial Day Weekend is not just the unofficial start of summer,” County Commissioner Susan Brager said.
51s blanked in series finale at Iowa: Thursday, May 23, 2013; Las Vegas 51s infielders Wilmer Flores and Brandon Hicks each had two hits Thursday against the host Iowa Cubs, but the 51s were held scoreless in a 4-0 defeat to close an eight-game road trip.
Red Rock Campground to close for summer months: Thursday, May 23, 2013; A popular, developed campground in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is scheduled to close for the summer beginning Tuesday.
Grand slam from birthday boy gives 51s win at Iowa Cubs: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; Happy Birthday, Collin Cowgill.
The Las Vegas 51s outfielder hit a grand slam Wednesday on his 27th birthday, helping the 51s beat the host Iowa Cubs, 9-4.
51s drop both games of doubleheader at Iowa Cubs: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s lost both games of a doubleheader by one run Tuesday at the Iowa Cubs, falling 2-1 and 6-5.
Budget burger challenge: Which is the finest in Vegas?: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; Las Vegas Weekly’s recent list of some of the best burgers in Las Vegas was a delicious and hunger-inducing look at the burger in its most refined and elaborate form. But what about the city's more garden-variety burgers? The blue-collar ones from places with roadside signs? Lasvegassun.com staffers offer some of their suggestions for quick-stop burger restaurants.
Your turn to vote: Congress or Starbucks?: Monday, May 20, 2013; It's time to decide who will win the May edition of the Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest.
51s unable to hold off Storm Chasers, lose 4-3: Sunday, May 19, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s will have to settle for a split of their four-game road series against the Omaha Storm Chasers.
51s rally but fall short against Omaha: Thursday, May 16, 2013; Eric Campbell went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, but the Las Vegas 51s were unable to complete a rally, dropping a 5-4 game to Omaha on Thursday.
Primm Valley Lotto Store sells near-winner for $360M Powerball drawing: Jackpot in multistate lottery game estimated at $550 million for Saturday drawing; Thursday, May 16, 2013; A Primm Valley retail outlet long favored by Las Vegans playing California Lottery games sold a ticket this week that came just shy of winning a $360 million Powerball jackpot.
Vehicle fire closes westbound lane of 215 Beltway: Wednesday, May 15, 2013; Authorities responded to a vehicle fire shortly before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 215 Beltway near the airport connector.
10th Annual School Day draws more than 11,000 fans for 51s loss to Albuquerque: Tuesday, May 14, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s were defeated 8-5 Tuesday by the Albuquerque Isotopes in the final game of a four-game Pacific Coast League series and eight-game homestand at Cashman Field.
The early afternoon game was part of the 10th Annual School Day and drew 11,522 fans, 8,800 of whom were area fifth-graders.
Clark basketball player Davis signs with Kansas JC: Tuesday, May 14, 2013; One of the key players on the Clark High School basketball team will continue his career next season at a nationally respected junior college. Forward Malcolm Davis signed last week with Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, which was ranked last season.
51s drop game to Albuquerque, 5-2: Monday, May 13, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s surrendered four runs in the seventh inning Monday in a 5-2 loss to visiting Albuquerque at Cashman Field.
Junior high students spread word on Lake Mead ban on two-stroke engines: Monday, May 13, 2013; A group of Greenspun Junior High School students has created a multimedia campaign to raise awareness about Lake Mead’s ban on personal watercraft with two-stroke engines.
Driver in fatal hit-and-run Saturday surrenders: Monday, May 13, 2013; The driver in a hit-and-run accident that killed a 50-year-old pedestrian late Saturday in Spring Valley turned herself into authorities, Metro Police announced Monday.
Cooling problems cut classes short at northeast valley school: Monday, May 13, 2013; Air-conditioning problems at Richard Rundle Elementary School in the northeast valley are causing an early end to classes today, the first day of 2013 in which Las Vegas officially recorded temperatures above the century mark.
Las Vegas officially tops century mark for first time in 2013: Monday, May 13, 2013; The first official 100-degree reading of the year is in the books in Las Vegas. The National Weather Service’s official recording station at McCarran International Airport showed a reading of 100 degrees at 11:36 a.m.
Police say man, woman apparently stabbed each other: Monday, May 13, 2013; A man and woman suffered multiple stab wounds after an altercation Sunday at a home in North Las Vegas.
McHugh gets the win as 51s hold on to beat Isotopes: Sunday, May 12, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth and survived a late push in a 4-3 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes on Sunday.
GMG associate publisher promoted to oversee 2 magazines: Sunday, May 12, 2013; An associate publisher for Greenspun Media Group has been promoted to oversee two titles from the company’s suite of publications.
Bases-loaded walk in ninth inning lifts 51s past Albuquerque: Saturday, May 11, 2013; Reese Havens drew a walk with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday, forcing home the winning run for the Las Vegas 51s in a 4-3 victory against Albuquerque in the first game of a Pacific Coast League series at Cashman Field.
51s drop series finale to Round Rock; top prospect Zack Wheeler scheduled to start Saturday: Friday, May 10, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s surrendered 20 hits Friday in a 12-6 loss to visiting Round Rock at Cashman Field in the final game of a four-game Pacific Coast League series.
Accident possibly involving bus, bike reported in Henderson: Friday, May 10, 2013; Police are reportedly investigating an accident that may involve a bus and a bike in the area of Green Valley and Silver Springs parkways in Henderson.
Las Vegas 51s score two runs late to beat Round Rock, 6-5: Thursday, May 9, 2013; Zach Lutz and Wilmer Flores hit solo home runs Thursday for the Las Vegas 51s, helping them down visiting Round Rock, 6-5.
Henderson organizes scavenger hunt to promote National Bike Month: Thursday, May 9, 2013; The free scavenger hunt coincides with National Bike Month and runs through May 31. City officials call it a family-friendly mystery game, and it includes a special trail for mountain bikers.
Late rally by 51s comes up short in loss to Round Rock: Wednesday, May 8, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s surrendered five runs in the first inning Wednesday against visiting Round Rock in a 9-5 defeat at Cashman Field.
Woman pulled from burning home dies at hospital: Wednesday, May 8, 2013; A woman pulled from a burning condominium earlier today in the northwest valley has died at University Medical Center, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue spokesman Tim Szymanski said.
51s score winning run in ninth inning against Round Rock: Tuesday, May 7, 2013; Pinch runner Brian Bixler scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday for the Las Vegas 51s in a 3-2 victory against visiting Round Rock in the first game of a four-game Pacific Coast League series at Cashman Field.
CenturyLink disruption causes site outages for businesses across valley: Tuesday, May 7, 2013; A multistate Internet outage rolled through Southern Nevada on Tuesday, disrupting businesses, schools, governmental organizations and web surfers at home.
May's cartoon contest stars Congress and Starbucks: Monday, May 6, 2013; It's time for the May Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest featuring Congress and Starbucks.
Death, taxes and furloughs: Monday, May 6, 2013; Even death and taxes aren't exempt from government furloughs, at least according to our readers.
Zack Wheeler solid again, helps 51s snap three-game losing streak: Sunday, May 5, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s plated two runs in the second inning Sunday at the Sacramento RiverCats to take the lead for good in snapping a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory.
Top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler (2-1) had his second straight solid outing for Las Vegas, striking out four and allowing three hits and no runs in five innings.
Wilmer Flores knocks in three runs for 51s in loss at Sacramento: Saturday, May 4, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s were defeated Saturday 11-7 at the Sacramento RiverCats, losing for the second straight day to open a four-game Pacific Coast League series.
51s blanked at Sacramento in series opener: Friday, May 3, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s were limited to three hits Friday in being shut out 3-0 at the Sacramento RiverCats in the first game of a four-game Pacific Coast League series.
CSN baseball playing to clinch home field advantage for first stage of playoffs: Friday, May 3, 2013; These two days will help define the College of Southern Nevada’s baseball team’s season. The Coyotes (34-15) host Colorado Northwestern CC Friday and Saturday in a four-game series, needing one victory to capture the Scenic West Athletic Conference title.
51s drop finale at Reno, but still win the series: Thursday, May 2, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s couldn’t complete a four-game sweep at the Reno Aces Thursday, losing the final game of the four-game series, 5-1.
Each 51s position player records a hit, scores a run in blowout of Reno: Wednesday, May 1, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s pounded out 20 hits Wednesday against the host Reno Aces, scoring six runs in the seventh inning and winning for the third straight game against their Silver State rivals, 14-8.
Zack Wheeler has his best start for 51s, which beats Reno for second straight night: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s beat the host Reno Aces Tuesday for the second straight night, scoring three runs in the second inning and leading the rest of the game in a 10-2 victory. Top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler earned his first Las Vegas win, striking out eight batters in 6 and 2/3 innings pitched in his best outing of the season.
Las Vegas 51s take first game against Reno, 9-5: Monday, April 29, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s scored five runs in the fourth inning Monday in a 9-4 victory at the Reno Aces in the first game of a four-game Pacific Coast League series.
51s swept by Tacoma, open four-game series Monday at Reno: Sunday, April 28, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s were swept in a four-game series against visiting Tacoma, falling 5-3 Sunday in the series finale at Cashman Field.
Slow start too much for 51s to overcome in defeat to Tacoma: Saturday, April 27, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s surrendered five first-inning runs Saturday in a 8-2 loss to visiting Tacoma for their fourth straight defeat.
51s struggle at the plate in 10-1 loss to Tacoma: Friday, April 26, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s managed just four hits Friday against visiting Tacoma in a 10-1 loss at Cashman Field.
Josh Satin, Andrew Brown and Kirk Nieuwenhuis had hits for Las Vegas, which surrendered double-digit runs for the second consecutive game in losing their third straight.
Man checking on brother finds transient dead at homeless camp: Wednesday, April 24, 2013; Henderson Police are investigating the apparent slaying of a transient man found dead in a homeless encampment Tuesday night.
Police crack down on drivers running red lights in Henderson: More than 500 tickets issued in three-week enforcement effort; Tuesday, April 23, 2013; Officers handed out more than 500 tickets to motorists for running red lights during a three-week enforcement that ended on Friday, the Henderson Police Department reported.
Thunderbirds announce new additions to officer corps: Monday, April 22, 2013; Five officers have been selected to become members of the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force’s top jet demonstration team. The Air Force announced the appointments, which will be effective for the 2014 demonstration season, last week. The Thunderbirds are based at Nellis Air Base in Las Vegas.
Colorado Springs plates two in ninth inning to halt 51s' winning streak: Sunday, April 21, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s were three outs away from their fifth straight win Sunday but surrendered two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning in an 8-7 loss at Colorado Springs.
51s score three times in first, extend winning streak to four games: Saturday, April 20, 2013; The Las Vegas 51s opened a four-game series at Colorado Springs Saturday with three runs in the first inning, easily winning their fourth straight game, 10-6.
Zack Wheeler walks six and is pulled in fifth; 51s still win third straight: Friday, April 19, 2013; While the 51s were victorious 10-5, pitching ace Zack Wheeler was not. The top prospect walked six batters and surrendered four earned runs in lasting just 4 1/3 innings.