Gov. Joe Lombardo called President Biden’s actions on the border a ‘faux border crackdown,” while Nevada Democratic representatives called for more action from Congress.
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The Nye County Commission signaled its concern over mining claims established around the town of Amargosa Valley. It’s not clear yet whether the BLM will act.
The face of the coronavirus task force testified Monday before Congress. Who do you trust?
Another lawsuit filed by multiple Republican groups seek to prohibit the acceptance of mail ballots that aren’t postmarked.
A proposed change to county code could make it easier for liquor stores to open nearer to schools and churches.
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.
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.
Before his burial next week in a Las Vegas cemetery that bears the family name, lifelong Southern Nevada resident and former Las Vegas City Council member W. Wayne Bunker will be remembered as a humble Marine officer who seldom spoke about his heroism during the Battle for Iwo Jima.
Critics have frowned on politicians using private email accounts and cellphones. Such practices, they say, allow hiding of conversations and might expose sensitive information to hackers.
Nevada law does not prohibit public employees from their personal cellphone or email accounts for public business. But are those communications considered a public record like those that come from government accounts?
Veterans Stand Down on Wednesday offers an array of free services, including housing assistance, counseling, medical care — even showers and haircuts.
Session on Wednesday in Las Vegas will cover details of a recent study that spells out impacts such as noise levels and identifies areas where the risk of accidents is elevated.
Students at Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas on Friday took home a lesson on war, sacrifice and freedom they are unlikely to soon forget.
HomeAid and volunteers from the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association on Thursday celebrated completion of a $460,000 renovation of the U.S. VETS’ kitchen.
Nellis Air Force Base officials say residents at the Las Vegas Valley’s north end can expect to hear military aircraft noise through March 10 as dozens of fighter jets, bombers and support aircraft depart and land twice daily at the base.
