McCarran joined the statewide Democratic caravan in Hawthorne. He planned to go back to Reno after the rally, then rejoin the caravan when it was scheduled to reach Las Vegas this weekend.

For decades, running on a treadmill came with the job at McCarran International Airport. As fast as new concourses were designed and built, the booming Las Vegas economy drew people to fill them.

An extended early June heat wave has started with a Wednesday high of 107, tying an 18-year record at McCarran International Airport. Readings at 6 p.m. reached 108 at North Las Vegas Airport and ...