Nevada
Nevada Bumps New Hampshire, Iowa From Being First States to Hold Primaries
The law would make Nevada the first to vote in the 2024 presidential primaries but the change needs to be agreed upon by the national political parties. "Nevada represents a diverse constituency that presidential candidates need to talk to," said Nevada's Speaker of the House Jason Frierson.
Group Suggests Body Cameras to Keep Critical Race Theory Out of Schools
"If police do a better job interacting with the public when they are wearing body cameras, how much more important is it for teachers to do the same?" the Nevada Family Alliance asked.
Nevada Set to Execute Death Row Inmate for First Time in 15 Years
Zane Michael Floyd had "exhausted his legal remedies," a judge has said, allowing prosecutors to set a date for the convicted mass murderer's execution.
Nevada Can Stump Iowa to Become First Presidential Primary State in 2024
The bill, passed by both the state's assembly and senate, will now go to Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak's desk to be signed or vetoed.
Carson City Earthquake: 4.2 Temblor Rattles Reno, Lake Tahoe, Dollar Point
It was a relatively light earthquake, and few people likely noticed it if they were outside.
Pet Monkey Attacks Neighbors After Breaking Loose in Nevada
Concerned neighbors called authorities to report an escaped baboon had scratched and bitten four people in the area west of Reno.
Mirage F1 Pilot in Plane Crash Near Nellis Air Force Base Confirmed Dead
The fighter jet crashed at the southern edge of the Nevada base at around 2:30 p.m. local time on Monday.
Nevada Republican Stripped of Voting, Speaking Rights Over Mask Violation
"They wanted to shut me up," said Nevada Assemblywoman Annie Black. "I don't think I did anything wrong."
Nevada Senate GOP Calls for Audit of Secretary of State Censure Vote
The Nevada Senate Republican Caucus called for an audit of the vote to censure Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, after allegations of a far-right activist group's involvement in swaying the censure vote has come to light.
Amanda, 'Soft White Underbelly' Subject, Dead at 25
Amanda's journey from being violently abused while she was a crack-cocaine-addicted sex worker to being sober was viewed millions of times on YouTube.
Nevada is Trying to Abolish the Death Penalty—Democrats Stand In the Way
The Nevada Assembly has voted to advance a bill to repeal the death penalty, but it is currently stalled in the state's Democrat-controlled Senate.
Nevada Economy Revving Up, But Steve Sisolak's Reelection Will Be Tough
Not many states are fortunate to have an economic engine like Vegas they can rev up when the time is right, and with long lines at job fairs and a hiring spree underway, it would seem to be a good time to be an incumbent up for reelection. But that isn't necessarily the case for Sisolak.
California and Nevada Rattled by 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake
Moderate tremors were felt in Reno and Carson City, and people as far away as Sacramento felt light shakes.
Splintered Nevada Democrats Still Busy Fighting Each Other Before Midterms
Nevada political observers say the fractured state party faces a difficult path forward with the midterm elections coming next year, and a looming Las Vegas congressional primary race in particular threatens to further expose the raw nerve.
Nevada GOP Secretary of State Responds Scathingly After Party Censures Her
"Members of my own party continue to believe the 2020 general election was wrought with fraud ... despite a complete lack of evidence to support that belief," Barbara Cegavske said.
Las Vegas Festival EDC to Be Held Despite COVID Safety Plan Not Approved
The safety plan was rejected by Nevada officials as it failed to meet capacity and social distancing requirements.
'Senseless Devotion to Cancel Culture' Made Nevada Mayor Abandon Democrats
North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee said there's "no place left for a pro-life, pro-gun, Christian" like himself in the Democrat Party, noting that he voted for Donald Trump twice.
Ex-WWE Star Launches Texas Campaign Video 'Commies...Are Ruining America'
The former wrestling star announced his candidacy for Texas' congressional district 6 in a May 1 ballot sparked by the death of Rep. Ron Wright.
Equal Rights Amendment Can't Be Ratified, Judge Rules, Could Go to SCOTUS
The amendment's supporters say that without a constitutional amendment, women are left to fight long, costly court battles to ensure they receive the same civil rights and legal protections given to men.
George Floyd-Themed Proposal to School Dance Sparks Outrage
A photo circulating on social media shows a female student from Nevada carrying a poster with a drawing of Floyd and the comment: "If you went to SADIES w/ me it would take my BREATH away."
Nevada Takes First Steps to Dissolve State Caucuses
"The time has come for Nevada to move to a primary and to move to the front of the line when it comes to nominating a president," said Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus Speaker Jason Frierson.
Siegfried and Roy Magician Siegfried Fischbacher Dead at 81
Fischbacher died just a few months after his long-term partner Roy Horn died following COVID-19 infection.
'It's 1776!': Nevada County GOP Peddles Claim Trump Will Remain President
The unsigned letter was attributed to the Nye County GOP's chairman Chris Zimmerman who, after criticism, defended it as containing nothing seditious
Two Women Win $10,000 After Finding Item Hidden For Almost 10 Years
Three hidden items remain to be found somewhere in the country as part of "The Great U.S. Treasure Hunt."
Woman Arrested After Missing Boyfriend's Body Found Buried in Backyard
Kimberly Cottle, 45, allegedly shot and killed Eusivio Luevano before burying his body in the yard of his home in Denver, Colorado.
3-Year-Old Boy Shot and Killed While Walking With Mother in Las Vegas
The unnamed child was with a group of adults in the east of the city, close to Charleston and Nellis boulevards, when a firearm was discharged.
Average Daily COVID Cases Are Highest in These 7 States
Nevada, Arizona and Tennessee are among the states that reported the highest average daily cases per capita in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'New California' and 'New Nevada' Attorneys File Support for Texas Lawsuit
The two "states" are the latest to file an amicus brief in support of the Supreme Court lawsuit seeking to overturn the election's results in four states.
Colbert Compares Trump's Election Lawsuits to Trying to Hold Melania's Hand
Stephen Colbert has brutally mocked President Donald Trump, comparing the president's legal losses to the first lady rejecting holding his hand.
Trump Loses Another Lawsuit As Nevada Supreme Court Rejects Fraud Claim
The Nevada Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the state's election result.