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CELEBS AND POOCHES HIT RED CARPET FOR BINGO EVENT

February 28, 2012 - 11:13 am

Silverton Casino Hotel partnered with the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to hold Celebrity Bingo Bow Wow on Saturday. The celebrities walked the red carpet with their four-legged friends and played a game of bingo to support the SPCA. Top: Angel Porrino of “Absinthe” (right) with co-stars Penny Pibbets and the Gazillionaire on the red carpet. Middle: “Peepshow” cast member Josh Strickland. Bottom: Jacob Lusk from Season 10 of “American Idol.” (Photos courtesy of Ed Graff)

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo conducts a ceremonial signing of SB 322, known as "Rex's Law," with me ...

Clark County Commission fills vacant Nevada Assembly position

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 5, 2025 - 7:30 am

The Clark County Commission appointed a new Nevada lawmaker to serve out the term of former Assemblyman Toby Yurek, who stepped down last month.

Sam Castor, a Summerlin attorney suing the Las Vegas Valley Water District over excessive fees, ...

Man claims Las Vegas Water District stole evidence in suit over excessive use fees

By Alan Halaly / RJ

November 5, 2025 - 6:30 am

It’s the latest development in a monthslong saga between the Las Vegas Valley Water District and a Summerlin lawyer.

Sadmira Ramic, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Nevada, speaks to the media about an immigr ...

Las Vegas lawsuit challenges no-bail detention for immigrant detainees

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 5, 2025 - 6:00 am

A class-action lawsuit filed in Las Vegas is challenging a Department of Homeland Security policy that has hundreds of migrants in mandatory detention without bail.

This early photo shows an atomic bomb test at what was then called the Nevada Proving Grounds, ...

Nevada Democrats demand answers about renewed nuclear testing

By McKenna Ross / RJ

November 5, 2025 - 5:00 am

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen said the delegation needs President Trump to commit to not resuming explosive nuclear testing, particularly in Nevada.

Zohran Mamdani captures New York City’s mayor’s race

By Anthony Izaguirre and Jill Colvin The Associated Press

November 4, 2025 - 10:37 pm

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, capping a stunning ascent for the state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations.

Hawaii-bound UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky; at least 7 dead

By Bruce Schreiner, Hallie Golden and Dylan Lovan The Associated Press

November 4, 2025 - 10:23 pm

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball while taking off in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people, authorities said.

A building currently housing Sky Chefs is seen next to fuel tanks at Harry Reid International A ...

Garage project next to jet-fuel tanks at Las Vegas airport coming up for vote

By Eli Segall / RJ

November 4, 2025 - 2:58 pm

The meeting this week comes after a Clark County advisory board recently denied the application, and after Clark County firefighters responded Saturday to a report that jet fuel was spilling over the top of a tank at Reid International.

People line up to get food from City Impact Urban Food Bank on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 in Las Ve ...

Nevada Democrats propose $136M to restore SNAP aid after benefits paused

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 4, 2025 - 3:08 pm

Nevada Senate Democrats propose a $136 million emergency plan to restore SNAP food aid for nearly 500,000 residents after federal benefits are paused during the shutdown.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks as she is repeatedly asked about Presiden ...

SAUNDERS: KJP’s book is such a bad read you’ll actually feel sorry for her

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

November 4, 2025 - 2:23 pm

Biden’s press secretary says he was betrayed. Her act of loyalty? She left the Democratic Party and became an independent, “Outside the Party Lines.”

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks alongside Vice President JD Vance about the impact o ...

Transportation secretary warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues

By Josh Funk The Associated Press

November 4, 2025 - 11:15 am

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.