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Mining company gets OK to haul ore on state highway

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

July 22, 2012 - 1:10 am

RENO - Despite opposition by residents, a Storey County panel has recommended plans by a mining company to haul truckloads of ore on a winding state highway frequented by tourists.

The county planning commission, on a 4-2 vote Thursday, endorsed Comstock Mining Inc.'s request to use State Route 342 in conjunction with its open pit mine operation near Virginia City.

But residents pledged to continue to fight the plan, saying the trucks will be a safety hazard and impede tourism in the historic Comstock mining district.

Authorities release details on bio lab probe

By Casey Harrison / RJ

February 2, 2026 - 3:29 pm

Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill has said a suspect was in custody, but police did not release additional information about the suspect.

Federal agents conduct immigration enforcement operations in a neighborhood on Monday, Feb. 2, ...

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.

Beginning April 29, 2026, visitors to Batuu may find Darth Vader, Imperial Stormtroopers, and o ...

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.

FILE - A sign with information about employment is displayed during a job fair in Dallas, Jan. ...

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.

Savannah Guthrie attends the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala, hosted by Project Healt ...

Sheriff says ‘we do in fact have a crime scene’ in search for mom of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie

The Associated Press

February 2, 2026 - 8:33 am

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.

CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert, from left, general counsel Jon Okazaki, board counsel Mahogany ...

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.

Seasonal gas prices are rising and likely at this 7 Eleven station along West Charleston Boulev ...

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.

Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating ground ...

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.

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, M ...

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.

A document with an email chain from Jeffrey Epstein illustrates the amount of redactions of per ...

Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations

By Eric Tucker The Associated Press

February 1, 2026 - 2:16 pm

Department officials said over the summer that a review of Epstein-related records did not establish a basis for new criminal investigations.