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Woman killed in U.S. 95 crash over the weekend identified

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By Taylor Lane / Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 17, 2024 - 3:55 pm

A woman killed in a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 95 north of Las Vegas on Saturday has been identified.

Nevada State Police said in a news release that 23-year-old Natalie Villegas was killed after her car was struck by 38-year-old Hetsel Campos from behind, causing both of their vehicles to overturn in the desert next to the highway.

Campos was charged with DUI, reckless driving and failing to decrease speed under certain circumstances, according to court records. He is expected in court for an initial appearance on April 18.

Nevadans targeted in racist text messaging campaign, officials say

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 8, 2024 - 2:04 pm

The Nevada attorney general’s office said anonymous racist messages that targeted Black Americans across the U.S. reached residents of the Silver State.

There’s just one USS Nevada veteran left. His mission is to keep the ship’s memory alive

By Noble Brigham / RJ

November 8, 2024 - 10:37 am

Dick Ramsey, 101, is a keeper of the flame for the ship that had a distinguished service record at Pearl Harbor and D-Day.

As Lake Mead recedes, illegal roads grow. $8.6M may change that

By Alan Halaly / RJ

November 7, 2024 - 1:53 pm

The National Park Service was awarded a grant to address illegal roads in the recreation area in a five-year project.

Why ACLU says Nye County played a role in statewide vote count delays

By Noble Brigham / RJ

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Nevada voter turnout much lower than 2020 as more ballots come in

By Jessica Hill / RJ

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One trend is becoming increasingly evident: Voter turnout for the 2024 election appears significantly lower than in previous elections.

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By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

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By Noble Brigham / RJ

November 5, 2024 - 9:12 pm

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By Jessica Hill / RJ

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By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 4, 2024 - 5:19 pm

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By Noble Brigham / RJ

November 4, 2024 - 5:46 pm

Charles Sehe served at Pearl Harbor, D-Day, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and his death leaves just one veteran left from the ship.