May 20, 2024

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Jim Otto, ‘Mr. Raider’ and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Jim Otto, 'Mr. Raider' and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Posted 8:45 a.m.

Jim Otto, the Hall of Fame center known as “Mr. Raider” for his durability through a litany of injuries, has died, the team confirmed Sunday night. He was 86. The cause of death ...

Edgar Thomas, a Clark County School District attendance enforcement officer, is a finalist for the Unsung Hero award at tonight’s Sun Standout Awards show at the South Point Showroom.

Christopher DeVargas / Las Vegas Sun

Edgar Thomas, a Clark County School District attendance enforcement officer, is a finalist for the Unsung Hero award at tonight’s Sun Standout Awards show at the South Point Showroom.

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‘Biggest cheerleader in CCSD’ has gently guided students for decades

Posted 2:00 a.m.

By Ray Brewer

Edgar Thomas leads security for the Clark County School District at prep events, working feverishly behind the scenes to ensure operations are running smoothly.

Two dead after shooting early Sunday in West Las Vegas area

Two dead after shooting early Sunday in West Las Vegas area

Posted 5:00 a.m.

Two men died after being shot early Sunday morning in the West Las Vegas area, according to a Metro Police news release.

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Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering

In this Dec. 8, 2010 file photo, snow-covered Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak at 3,776-meters tall (12,385 feet), is seen from an airplane window. Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee as the picturesque stratovolcano struggles with overtourism, littering and those who attempt rushed “bullet climbing,” putting lives at risk.

Itsuo Inouye / AP, file

In this Dec. 8, 2010 file photo, snow-covered Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak at 3,776-meters tall (12,385 feet), is seen from an airplane window. Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount Fuji will now have to ...

Posted 10:24 p.m.

Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano. The ...

Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d’Or

Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers