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Feds aim to find deposits of critical minerals in Nevada, other states

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke launched a campaign Thursday to identify domestic deposits of critical minerals in Nevada and other states in order to break dependence on foreign supplies of raw materials needed for military equipment and consumer goods like cellphones and computers.

Gov. Sandoval fills vacancy on Northern Nevada state court

Egan Walker, a family court judge in Washoe County, was selected from three finalists for the vacancy on the Washoe County District Court bench created by the death in October of Chief Judge Patrick Flanagan .

Sandoval, 10 other governors call on Congress to replace DACA

Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval joined 10 governors in signing a letter Wednesday urging a bipartisan fix for 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants who will lose deportation protection under President Donald Trump.

North Las Vegas mayor may try to replace Kihuen in Congress

North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee told the Review-Journal Tuesday he’s “very seriously considering” running for the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Ruben Kihuen, who said he will not seek a second term amid sexual harassment allegations.

Nevada medical investigator alleges sex harassment in lawsuit

The Las Vegas investigator with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners was sexually harassed by her boss and retaliated against by co-workers after complaining to her superiors, according to a federal lawsuit.

Park rangers take over law enforcement duties at Hoover Dam

Changes have come to security at Hoover Dam, with National Park Service rangers taking over law enforcement duties from the now-defunct Bureau of Reclamation police department.

Program to help the needy squandered federal dollars in Nevada

When bureaucrats waste federal dollars meant to help people save their homes, it makes columnist Jane Ann Morrison crazy. And she’s not alone. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, for one, also is upset.