BEIJING -- A Chinese passenger train hit a record speed of 302 miles per hour Friday during a test run of a yet-to-be opened link between Beijing and Shanghai, state media said. The Xinhua News Agency said it was the fastest speed recorded by an unmodified conventional commercial train. Other types of trains in other countries have traveled faster. A Japanese magnetically levitated train sped to 361 mph in 2003.
Local pickleball aficionados who regularly encounter packed courts across the valley will find some relief in early 2027, when the city of Las Vegas is slated to inaugurate a couple dozen new courts.
A complicated crime scene hindered police efforts to investigate a shooting outside funeral services at a house of worship belonging to the LDS.
A $15 million grant program passed during the 2025 legislative session can help Nevada teachers purchase classroom supplies. See who qualifies and how to apply.
Legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, which would’ve barred tariffs on food and agriculture-based products without congressional approval, faltered on the Senate floor Thursday.
Margaret Rudin had sued the state of Nevada under a 2019 law allowing people to seek a certificate of innocence in wrongful convictions.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the bill would increase the number of people with health insurance by 100,000 this year, 3 million in 2027, 4 million in 2028 and 1.1 million in 2029.
Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with protesters venting their outrage, the governor demanding that the state take part in the investigation and schools canceling classes as a precaution.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo launches “Protect Girls’ Sports” ballot initiative to bar transgender athletes from female leagues and amend state constitution.
A shooting outside a church building in Salt Lake City killed two people and injured six others, police said.
A trustee was elected by the School Board to be its new president for 2026 in a sparsely attended meeting that also saw two other board members elected into new officer roles.
