- Trump hardliners, including in Nevada, paint themselves as victims, vow protests aren’t over
- Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021
- These white nationalists, militia groups such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, and those who follow conspiracy media sites such as QAnon are planning more chaos with next week’s “Million Militia March” to coincide with Biden’s inauguration.
- UNLV basketball recruit faces up to 26 years in prison if convicted in fatal wreck
- Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021
- UNLV basketball recruit Zaon Collins, 19, is being charged with DUI resulting in death and reckless driving in a fatal wreck last month, Clark County ...
- Attacks on U.S. Capitol are without precedent, UNLV professor says
- Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021
- The riotous protest Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump that sent lawmakers scrambling for safety and left a woman dead are unlike anything seen before in the nation’s history, said Michael Green, an associate ...
- 21 local sports predictions for 2021
- Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021
- Las Vegas gets a stronger hold on the sports world every year as our number of teams and events constantly seems to grow. The momentum should continue in 2021, and many of the reasons why are listed below—our 21 predictions for 2021 across a wide spectrum of Las Vegas sports, presented roughly in the order we project them to occur.
- Prodded by pandemic, local chambers give business owners the tools to survive
- Friday, Jan. 1, 2021
- Hans Hippert, owner of JoJo’s Jerky, leaned on the Latin Chamber of Commerce for information to survive the pandemic. Whether it was seeking clarity on the application process for federal aid ...
- Phyllis McGuire, of popular 1950s trio McGuire Sisters, dies at Las Vegas estate
- Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020
- Phyllis McGuire of the famed McGuire Sisters loved her life in “the Beverly Hills of Las Vegas,” a term she coined for her 26,000-square-foot mansion in the Rancho Circle estates near downtown Las Vegas. The home includes a 45-foot version of the Eiffel Tower serving as ...
- UNLV football gets boost with return of Charles Williams at running back
- Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020
- The UNLV football team will return its top running back in 2021. Senior Charles Williams, who rushed for 495 yards and four touchdowns in the ...
- Salvadoran family has much to celebrate this Christmas — being together in Las Vegas
- Friday, Dec. 25, 2020
- After 22 years apart, husband and wife will wake up this Christmas together in Las Vegas. Escobar de Guillen and their youngest daughter, 22-year-old Karla Elizabeth Guillen Escobar, arrived in Las Vegas …
- Former Las Vegas Mayor Ron Lurie dies at 79
- Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020
- Ron Lurie only served a single term as Las Vegas mayor, but combined with 12 years on the City Council, his many achievements are still evident today. Lurie, who was ...
- Las Vegas native proud for part in ‘A Home for the Holidays’ specials, adoption successes
- Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020
- Karen Mack’s friends were attempting to adopt a child from overseas and running into logistical problems. Mack, a Las Vegas native, remembered thinking to herself that “these children are available to adopt in America. You don’t have to go to another country.” So, she decided …
Blog Entries
- High School Basketball Picks: State Championship
- Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
- Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
- High School Basketball Picks: Regional Playoffs Edition
- Monday, Feb. 11, 2013
- Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
- High School Basketball Picks: Entry 6
- Monday, Feb. 4, 2013
- Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
- Gorman QB Solomon, coach Sanchez earn national honors from SI
- Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012
- The Bishop Gorman High football team won its fourth straight Nevada state championship last Saturday.
The more important victory, however, won’t be determined for a few years. That’s what Gaels’ coach Tony Sanchez told Sports Illustrated last week when he was selected as their high school coach of the week. - High School Football State Championship picks
- Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
- Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
- High School Football Picks: Week 9
- Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
- Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
- High School Football Picks: Week 8
- Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012
- Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
- High School Football Picks: Week 7
- Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
- Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
- High School Football Picks: Week 6
- Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012
- Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
- Western football gets new coach, jobs open at Bonanza and Rancho
- Wednesday, March 21, 2012
- Add two more programs to the local high school football coaching carousel.
