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Fatality in boating accident identified

October 2, 2007 - 9:00 pm

A man killed in a boating accident on Lake Mead Friday was identified as Stephen Walters of Henderson.

Las Vegas police divers recovered the 41-year-old's body Saturday after Walters' boating companion was found stranded on an island, the National Park Service said.

The companion told park rangers his boat had crashed about 7:30 p.m. Friday. He swam to an island but had not seen Walters after the accident.

Divers found Walters' body under the boat, which had sunk in 20 to 40 feet of water. Walters had drowned.

Guests mingle before the groundbreaking ceremony for the Campus for Hope site in Las Vegas July ...

Ceremonial groundbreaking starts the clock for construction of $200M ‘Campus for Hope’

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 17, 2025 - 6:11 pm

Elected officials shoveled dirt to cap off a ceremonial “groundbreaking” at the future site of the $200 million “Campus for Hope” facility that will offer temporary housing and social services for underprivileged locals.

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought walks at the White House, Monday, July ...

SAUNDERS: Trump’s key to cutting federal spending? No such thing as too small

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

July 17, 2025 - 5:01 pm

Yes, Virginia, there are Republicans who want to cut federal spending. Especially at PBS and NPR.

People cast their ballots on Election Day at the Nellis Crossing Shopping Mall on Tuesday, Nov. ...

Justice Department asks Nevada for voter roll information

By Jessica Hill / RJ

July 17, 2025 - 2:50 pm

The Department of Justice sent a letter to Nevada and other states asking for voter roll data and other election information.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives for a news conference where she announced that ...

TSA may change how much liquid is allowed in carry-on luggage

By Rebecca Santana Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 12:56 pm

Travelers giddy about being able to keep their shoes on while walking through TSA checkpoints at the airport again may have something else to look forward to: changes to how much liquid they can carry.

President Donald Trump sits with his hands interlocked as he and Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman ...

Trump diagnosed with common vein condition after ‘mild swelling’ in legs

By Darlene Superville and Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 7:24 pm

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was evaluated by the White House medical unit.

Special needs teacher Deja Nebula sets up an art installation displaying names and faces of peo ...

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE

By Kimberly Kindy and Amanda Seitz The Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 10:52 am

Such disclosures, even if not acted upon, could cause widespread alarm among people seeking emergency medical help for themselves or their children.

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Rescuers find mom, son lost in California forest thanks to notes they left on remote road

By John Seewer Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 9:40 am

A mother and her 9-year-old-son who got lost in a California forest while on their way to a Boy Scouts camp were rescued after a search crew found notes the pair had left behind.