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Ex-NV Methodist ministers back same-sex unions in Reno

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

July 27, 2013 - 9:06 pm

Five retired United Methodist ministers are taking a stand against their church’s rules against same-sex unions.

Retired Revs. John Emerson and Nadene DeWitt of Sparks and Karla Bowman of Reno announced at a news conference in Reno on Friday they’ve signed onto a covenant with 80 of their colleagues in California to perform same-sex holy unions.

Retired Revs. Bill McCord of Carson City and John Sublett of Sparks also are on board.

The United Methodist Church officially bans holy unions as well as same-sex marriages, which now are legal in California but not in Nevada.

DeWitt told the Reno Gazette-Journal that the position seems to fly in the face of the church’s long history of being on the cutting edge of social justice.

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Democrats slam Trump administration’s ‘buying spree’ involving Nevada mine

By Alan Halaly / RJ

February 2, 2026 - 5:49 pm

Direct investments into mining companies have come without needed congressional oversight, three lawmakers say.

Sheriff: Man arrested in connection to Las Vegas bio lab probe

February 2, 2026 - 5:11 pm

Sheriff Kevin McMahill said the suspect is now in custody and was the property manager of the east Las Vegas home officers have been investigating.

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Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says

By Rebecca Santana The Associated Press

February 2, 2026 - 2:32 pm

There have been increased calls by critics of Homeland Security to require all of the department’s officers who are responsible for immigration enforcement to wear body cameras.

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Disneyland officially releases details for ‘Star Wars Nite’

Ben Mund AMG-Parade

February 2, 2026 - 12:29 pm

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is officially returning in 2026, bringing four nights of galactic celebration, exclusive food and immersive experiences to Disneyland Park.

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Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown

By Paul Wiseman The Associated Press

February 2, 2026 - 10:51 am

The jobs report and other key economic statistics were previously delayed by a record 43-day government shutdown last fall.

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NBC show host’s mother missing in Arizona, crime suspected

The Associated Press

February 2, 2026 - 5:39 pm

An Arizona sheriff says “we do in fact have a crime scene” as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend.

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New CCSD start times to help high schoolers most, middle schoolers least, experts say

By Spencer Levering / RJ

February 2, 2026 - 7:00 am

High school students stand to benefit the most from CCSD’s new bell schedule. But researchers say middle school students could be worse off for having classes start earlier.

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Las Vegas gas prices set for hike as spring approaches

By Mick Akers / RJ

February 2, 2026 - 6:00 am

Southern Nevada gasoline prices are primed to increase as the switch from winter blend to summer blend fuel begins.

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Punxsutawney Phil makes 2026 winter forecast prediction

by Mark Scolforo, Tassanee Vejpongsa and Kathy McMormack Associated Press

February 2, 2026 - 5:13 am

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

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Trump: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July

By Michelle L. Price and Lisa Mascaro Associated Press

February 1, 2026 - 6:08 pm

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years starting in July for construction.