Nevada
Missing Nevada Woman Found Dead in Her Van in California
Authorities said that the missing woman may have been experiencing a mental episode at the time of her disappearance.
California Man Accused of Stealing Dynamite, Storing It in Nevada Hotel
Agents seized 39 sticks of dynamite, a detonating cord more than a mile long, fuse lighters and ignition boosters.
Black Man Held in Jail, Mistaken for Older White Man With Same Name
Officers confused Shane Lee Brown with the older Shane Neal Brown, who had a felony warrant out for his arrest.
Nevada's AG Aware of Allegations Republicans Tried to Steal Electoral Votes
The state's top legal officer, a Democrat, wouldn't confirm or deny it was investigating, but said the issue is on its "radar."
Mountain Lion Breaks Into Las Vegas Back Yard, Gets Scared Up Tree by Dog
Wildlife officials killed the mountain lion after tranquilizers failed to have any affect on the animal.
Nevada Dealing With 'Tsunami' of COVID Cases, Hospital Staff Shortages
Nevada is recording positivity rates and case numbers surpassing previous highs set in November 2020 due to the surge of the Omicron variant.
Radioactive Waste That Would Fill 5 Olympic-Sized Pools Shipped From Idaho
The U.S. Department of Energy said radioactive waste from the Idaho National Laboratory has been shipped to sites in Nevada and New Mexico since 2009.
Two Charged With 13 Felonies for Las Vegas New Year's Robberies, Shootings
The two men allegedly committed a series of armed robberies that left two people dead in parking garages around Las Vegas on December 30 and 31.
Former U.S. Senator Dean Heller Booed at Nevada Gubernatorial Debate
"They know who's in front in this race and they're gonna boo the frontrunner at every chance they get," said Heller after the Reno debate.
Nevada Man Takes Plea Deal in Death of Wife From Painkillers, Antifreeze
"Brent Dennis resolved this case without making any admission of guilt in order to eventually return his life to normalcy," attorney Richard Schonfeld said.
Jason Derulo Fight Prompts Tidal Wave of Memes, Jokes
In video footage, musician and TikTok star Jason Derulo was seen getting into an altercation with two people after one swore at him referred to him as Usher.
Bail Request Denied for Nevada Man Arrested With Severed Head in Truck
A Nevada man was fleeing from police in a stolen car before allegedly stealing the truck in which he was arrested and the severed head was found.
Anti-Mask Lawmaker Who Participated in Jan. 6 March to Run for Congress
Annie Black announced her campaign for a U.S. House seat representing Nevada's 4th Congressional District after being elected to the state legislature in 2020.
Newly Discovered Fossil From 246 Million Years Ago Earth's 'First Giant'
Researchers have discovered a species from the dinosaur age that predated modern aquatic life but was comparable in size to the massive land predators.
Las Vegas New Year's Eve Fireworks to Go On After Cancellation in 2020
The New Year's Eve events including the eight-minute fireworks display are set to resume this year after being canceled last year because of the pandemic.
COVID Was 'Intentional' to Destroy U.S., Says GOP Candidate Noah Malgeri
The Nevada Republican also made headlines for saying that General Mark Milley should be executed on live TV for treason.
Mark Milley Should Be Executed on Live TV, GOP Candidate Says
"We need to get back to our patriotic, liberty-loving roots. What did they used to do to traitors if they were convicted by a court?" Malgeri said.
Viral TikTok Slams KFC for Touting $11 Per Hour Supervisor Job
Commenters suggested that the low pay was the reason the restaurant did not "have employees" and "why everyone is fed up working in fast food."
Parents Said Masking Mandate Infringed on Their Rights, Judge Disagrees
A judge denied two parents' preliminary injunction in a lawsuit against Clark County School District's mask mandate, saying it had no legal basis.
Nevada to End Two Vax Mandates for Prisons, Colleges After Lawmaker Vote
Nevada's bipartisan Legislative Commission voted 6-6 on whether to extend the mandates issued by the state health department, which needed a majority to pass.
Nevada GOP Candidate for Gov Faces Reprimand From State Bar for Misconduct
"Your misconduct actually injured the integrity of the profession as well," the chair of a disciplinary panel wrote in a draft reprimand letter.
O.J. Simpson 'Completely Free' After Parole Ends
Simpson's parole, originally scheduled to end in February, reportedly ended early due to good behavior.
Nevada Boxing Panel Weighs Overseeing Amateur Events After Student Death
Nathan Valencia, 20, collapsed soon after the off-campus match and was transported to a hospital. He died four days later.
Student Arguing He Has COVID Immunity Denied Court Order for Registration
Jacob Gold filed an emergency request in November to get the court's permission to register for spring classes, or he would be forced to take strictly online courses or drop out of college.
Nevada High Court Rules Gunmakers Not Liable for Las Vegas Concert Shooting
A Nevada law protects the gun manufacturers from culpability unless one of their firearms malfunctions.
1980 Nevada Murder Victim Identified Through Recent DNA Testing
Police in Nevada said Thursday the identity of a 1980 murder victim was confirmed through new DNA testing, and are reopening the investigation into her death.
California Unemployment Rate Falls, Tied With Nevada as Nation's Highest
The October job gains in the country's most populous state made up 18.2 percent of the total jobs added throughout the nation.
No Death by Firing Squad in Nevada, Though Physician Calls it "Painless"
A Texas emergency room physician told the judge in court, "I don't believe the condemned would feel anything that would approximate pain."
Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs Faces Jail Time After Missing Alcohol Test At Home
According to Henry Ruggs' lawyer, Ruggs "self-tested" negatively. The alcohol monitoring agency said it couldn't confirm his sobriety during this time period.
Family Found Stowaway Roadrunner in Moving Van That Traveled Cross Country
Preparations are being made to try to fly the bird back to its natural habitat.