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October 11, 2007 - 9:00 pm

Hilary Haycock's name was misspelled in a Review-Journal article Wednesday. She is a spokeswoman for the Service Employees International Union in Nevada.

A story in Wednesday's Review-Journal on proposed gaming tax increases should have said that Las Vegas lawyer Kermitt Waters wants to use the proceeds from an 18 percent to 20 percent tax not only to fund state government but to remove all property taxes on residential homes.

The Review-Journal corrects mistakes. Bring errors to our attention by calling 383-0264.

Nevada Republican Party Chairman Michael McDonald speaks as Clark County Republican Party Chair ...

Judge says Nevada ‘fake electors’ case can proceed

By Noble Brigham / RJ

October 17, 2025 - 12:51 pm

Six Republican defendants are accused of plotting to give Donald Trump Nevada’s electoral votes in 2020, even though Joe Biden won the state by more than 30,000 votes

Prince Andrew looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George' ...

Prince Andrew giving up royal titles as Epstein allegations refuse to fade

October 17, 2025 - 12:41 pm

Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honors after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.

Rocky outcroppings of the Spring Mountain Range are reflected in the still waters of Lake Harri ...

The unseen water crisis beneath Nevadans’ feet: disappearing groundwater

By Alan Halaly / RJ

October 17, 2025 - 12:20 pm

The water beneath our feet is vanishing, putting people, plants and animals at risk in the Nevada desert. A recent study paints a dismal picture of Nevada’s groundwater wells.

The Nevada Legislative Building is seen Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Carson City. (Liv Paggiari ...

Nevada lawmakers approve $7.3M for WIC program amid shutdown

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

October 17, 2025 - 5:30 am

Should the federal government shutdown continue through October, the State of Nevada is ready to continue funding its supplemental nutritional program for underserved women and children for a few more weeks.

FILE - Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley, right, guitarist Ace Frehley, center, and bassist Gene Simm ...

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

The Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 5:14 pm

He died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, NJ following a recent fall, according to his agent.

John Bolton speaks at Harvard Kennedy School's John F. Kennedy Jr Forum, Monday, Sept. 29, ...

Ex-Trump adviser charged in probe of mishandling of classified information

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and Michael Kunzelman The Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 3:18 pm

The 18-count indictment also suggests classified information was exposed when operatives believed linked to the Iranian regime hacked John Bolton’s email account in 2021.

This image provided by Brennan Gilmore shows the bright green comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) on Satur ...

2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky

By Adithi Ramakrishnan Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 1:12 pm

Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s how to find them.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker walks to River Point Park for a news conference, Aug. 25, 2025, i ...

‘Incredibly lucky’ Illinois governor says he won $1.4M gambling in Vegas

By John O’Connor Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 12:57 pm

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois reported a gambling windfall of $1.4 million on his federal tax return, saying he drew charmed hands playing blackjack in Las Vegas.

Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, issued a two-pa ...

Control Board warns gaming companies to avoid prediction markets

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

October 16, 2025 - 9:59 am

Nevada gaming regulators warn licensees not to partner with event prediction markets or they could be disciplined with fines, suspensions or license revocations.

Vice President JD Vance speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the W ...

Vice president downplays racist, offensive messages in Young Republican group chat

By Meg Kinnard Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 9:34 am

The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions.