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Clark County warns public of scam involving citations

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Nevada joins suit against Trump admin to claw back frozen school funding

The Nye County Detention Center in Pahrump. (John Clausen/Pahrump Valley Times)

‘No desire to get back in with ICE’: Nye County terminates contract to hold immigration inmates

Vehicle fire temporarily closes I-15 in California desert

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

November 30, 2010 - 9:18 am

LOS ANGELES -- Michael Douglas is already looking forward to his next film role. The 66-year-old actor, who has been battling throat cancer, says he'll play the title part in Steven Soderbergh's "Liberace," which is set to begin shooting in May or June. Douglas says he will learn in January if his cancer has been eliminated. He says his cancer diagnosis has brought him closer to his 93-year-old father, Kirk Douglas. The two had a strained relationship for many years.

Clark County warns public of scam involving citations

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 8:45 pm

Clark County is warning the community about a scam involving citations. The citations may look legitimate, but a county official said they are not from Clark County.

Nevada joins suit against Trump admin to claw back frozen school funding

By McKenna Ross / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 6:17 pm

Nevada is suing the Trump administration for freezing more than millions in after-school, English language and other education grants, the state’s attorney general said.

‘No desire to get back in with ICE’: Nye County terminates contract to hold immigration inmates

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 8:19 pm

ICE lost one of four Nevada contracts for detention facilities in November after Nye County lost a medical services provider at its jail, according to county officials.

Vehicle fire temporarily closes I-15 in California desert

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 9:59 pm

A commercial vehicle caught fire on Interstate 15, causing all northbound lanes to close just south of Baker, Calif., according to the CHP.

Smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire moves over the Grand Canyon from the North Rim, Monday, July 1 ...

Wildfire that destroyed North Rim lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

By Felicia Fonseca, Jaimie Ding and John Seewer The Associated Press

July 14, 2025 - 3:41 pm

A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend.

Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony speaks about the commitment to projects like the completion of the ...

Push to remove HOV lanes from Las Vegas Valley drives forward

By Mick Akers / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 6:25 am

The push to eradicate high occupancy vehicle lanes in the Las Vegas Valley continues, led by one of the state’s top transportation figures.

Troy Heard, founder and artistic director of the Majestic Repertory Theatre, checks the entranc ...

Noise ordinance review in Las Vegas sparks concern from Arts District businesses

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 6:00 am

A possible change to an ordinance would harm venues that offer live entertainment, according to businesses that oppose a proposed amendment draft.

This photo shows the charred remains of a building at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Pa ...

‘Heartbreaking’: Wildfire destroys a Grand Canyon lodge, North Rim buildings — PHOTOS

By Felicia Fonseca and Jaimie Ding The Associated Press

July 14, 2025 - 7:58 am

A wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said.