LOCAL NEWS

$400K payout after Maduro’s capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight

January 11, 2026
The bulk of the trader’s bids on the platform Polymarket were made mere hours before President Donald Trump announced the surprise nighttime raid that led to Nicolás Maduro’s capture.

Suspect arrested after a fire damages a historic Mississippi synagogue

January 11, 2026
No congregants were injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday.

2 men sought in connection with North Las Vegas bank robbery

January 11, 2026
Officers responded to the 5500 block of Camino Al Norte around 5 p.m. Thursday.

Sexual assault trial scheduled to start for ‘medicine man’ Chasing Horse, accused of running cult

January 11, 2026
Nathan Chasing Horse is accused of sexually assaulting multiple alleged victims. He appeared in “Dances With Wolves” as Smiles a Lot.

Hill: Raiders must consider trading No. 1 pick in NFL draft

January 11, 2026
If there is any doubt about the top quarterbacks in the NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders must consider trading the pick and obtaining additional assets.

Bonsignore: Raiders should keep the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft

January 11, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders have a chance to change the trajectory of their franchise by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

3 takeaways from Big City Showdown: Gorman boys, girls shine — PHOTOS

January 11, 2026
Bishop Gorman’s boys and girls basketball teams claimed significant wins over other 5A state title contenders at the Big City Showdown. Here are three takeaways.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

January 11, 2026
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

LETTER: On Maduro and Putin

January 11, 2026
Does the United States have leverage?

LETTER: What are they hiding?

January 11, 2026
More local folly on public records.