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October 19, 2007 - 9:00 pm

Former Assemblyman Ron Knecht's job status with the Public Utilities Commission was misstated in a Wednesday story about an Ethics Commission decision. Knecht is currently an economic analyst with the agency.

A story in Wednesday's Business section contained incomplete information about the resignation of Bill Martin as board chairman at Nevada State Bank. CEO Dallas Haun praised Bill Martin for his leadership as CEO and said he urged Martin to remain as chairman.

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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.

President Donald Trump greets Argentina's President Javier Milei, as he arrives at the Whi ...

US is working on doubling aid to Argentina to $40B

By Fatima Hussein and Andrea Vulcano The Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 9:32 am

The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $20 billion in financing for Argentina through a mix of financing from sovereign funds and the private sector.