Bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns, were used in mass shootings like the one that killed 60 people in Las Vegas.
Politics and Government
The results from approximately 800 ballots — which included mail ballots and ballots that were cured — were included in the results drop.
District Judge Erika Ballou has faced complaints regarding two social media posts, as well as statements she made during a sentencing hearing.
Clark County officials released data about votes cast from jail in the Nevada primary election, but its report didn’t say how many inmates voted.
Attorney General Aaron Ford said Nevada will be receiving upwards of $6 million in the settlement relating to allegations of “deceptive trade practices.”
The Las Vegas City Council next week will consider a new long-term exclusive contract with waste-hauler Republic Services, while state legislators mull a bill that would limit such deals.
Listing persists in federal agency’s second weekly detainer report despite Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s protests that it is being unfairly maligned.
Nearly 20,000 voters cast ballots during the first 10 days of early voting in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City municipal elections, a tiny percentage of eligible voters.
Nevada state Sens. Patricia Farley and Mo Denis are asking the Las Vegas City Council to delay action on an agreement with waste hauler Republic Services.
The Las Vegas City Council could vote next week to extend the city’s long-term franchise agreement with Republic Services, but a group of stakeholders is urging the council to hold off.
An open race to represent northwest Las Vegas drew double-digit candidate interest, and the packed field includes political newcomers and well-known names.
Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Cedric Kerns has spent the past two decades on the bench, and his challenger Crystal Eller says it’s time for a change.
Las Vegas City Manager Betsy Fretwell announced Tuesday that she will retire from the city, effective in July, to take a position as senior vice president of Switch SMART.
Councilman Stavros Anthony will need to ward off three challengers to win his third and final term on the Las Vegas City Council.
While April 4 is the primary day for municipal elections, residents of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City can cast their ballots in early voting through March 31.