Sep 13 WATCH: Trump holds news briefing, first since debate with Harris By Michelle L. Price, Aamer Madhani, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump refused on Friday to condemn recent racist and conspiratorial comments from right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer, who traveled with him earlier this week to Tuesday night's presidential debate and several 9/11 memorial events. Continue reading
Aug 28 Former Nevada elected official found guilty of murder in 2022 killing of investigative reporter By Ken Ritter, Associated Press A jury in Nevada has found a Democratic former Las Vegas-area politician guilty of murder in the killing of an investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of his conduct in elected office. Continue reading
Aug 10 WATCH: Harris and Walz speak at campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada By Rio Yamat, Darlene Superville, Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris promised Saturday to work to eliminate taxes on tips paid to restaurant and other service industry employees, echoing a pledge that her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, has made, and marking a rare instance of political overlap… Continue reading
Jul 17 WATCH: Latino civil rights organization UnidosUS holds conference in Las Vegas By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía told guests at the Latino civil rights organization's annual conference in Las Vegas that President Joe Biden had sent his regrets and could not appear because he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Jul 10 Las Vegas under 'most extreme heat wave' in recorded history, meteorologist says By Ken Ritter, Ty O'Neil, Associated Press Las Vegas baked Wednesday in a record fifth consecutive day of temperatures sizzling at 115 degrees Fahrenheit or greater amid a lengthening hot spell that is expected to broil much of the U.S. into the weekend, the National Weather Service… Continue reading
Jun 29 Nevada adds proposed constitutional amendment for abortion rights to 2024 ballot By Gabe Stern, Associated Press A ballot question to enshrine Nevada’s abortion rights in the state constitution has met all of the requirements to appear in front of voters in November, the Nevada Secretary of State’s office announced Friday, and Democrats across the nation hope… Continue reading
Jun 10 Why election security experts are concerned about Nevada's plan to expand electronic voting By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press The ability to cast ballots electronically has the potential to boost turnout but raises security concerns. Continue reading
Jun 07 Records tumble as early heat wave scorches Southwest U.S. By Scott Sonner, Associated Press New record highs Thursday included 113 in Phoenix, 111 in Las Vegas and 122 in Death Valley National Park. Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda during campaign event in Las Vegas By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Biden told supporters greeting him at a campaign office in Reno, Nevada, that he and Trump have a “different value set" and he criticized Trump for comments he's made about veterans and others. Continue reading
Mar 02 Biggest blizzard of the season hits California and Nevada, shutting down interstate By Scott Sonner, Associated Press A powerful blizzard howled Saturday in the Sierra Nevada as the biggest storm of the season shut down a long stretch of Interstate 80 in California and gusty winds and heavy rain hit lower elevations, leaving tens of thousands of… Continue reading