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Sandoval says he will keep veterans services director

November 12, 2010 - 12:00 am

CARSON CITY -- Nevada Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval says he will reappoint Caleb Cage as director of veterans services.

The Republican governor-elect announced his intent Thursday as the nation observed Veterans Day.

Cage is a Reno native who was first appointed to the post in July by outgoing Gov. Jim Gibbons.

A 2002 graduate of West Point, Cage achieved the rank of captain. He served in Iraq and was awarded the Army's Bronze Star medal.

The state Office of Veterans Services provides assistance to Nevada's veterans, active military personnel and their families. It also oversees two veteran memorial cemeteries and the Nevada State Veterans Home.

The Nevada Southern Detention Center is seen Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Pahrump. (Sam Morris ...

‘Deeply concerning’: Nevada lawmaker says ICE detainees allege delayed health care

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 7:10 pm

Rep. Steven Horsford said ICE inmates held in a Nevada detention center alleged that they were denied proper legal representation and timely health care treatment.

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar speaks at the Clark County Election Department warehous ...

How could Trump’s push to reform mail-in voting affect Nevada?

By McKenna Ross / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 6:08 pm

As President Donald Trump reignites his efforts to end universal mail voting and the use of electronic voting machines, Nevada officials say any changes would have to go through the state.

Bonanza Gift Shop in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Review-Journal/File)

By Mick Akers / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 1:22 pm

Formula One is suing the owner of two Las Vegas gift shops, alleging they sold knockoff items ahead of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Private planes line the tarmac at Henderson Executive Airport, on Friday, May 31, 2024. (Bizuay ...

Las Vegas area airport fees may be going up. Way up.

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Commissioners are expected to vote on a plan to more than double rental rates and fees at the county’s four general aviation airports.

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson, left, and acting U.S. attorney Sigal Chattah, rig ...

‘Unfitness to serve’: DA fires back at federal prosecutor’s criticism over Israeli official’s release in child sex case

By Noble Brigham / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 8:47 pm

Clark County DA Steve Wolfson said acting U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah has demonstrated an “unfitness to serve” as the two prosecutors battle publicly over the handling of a case involving an Israeli official.

Brightline West mistakenly cited for violation tied to Las Vegas train station site

By Mick Akers / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 10:15 am

Brightline West began grading their Las Vegas high-speed train station site and were then cited by Clark County for what an official perceived was the company starting work without a permit.

Clouds pass over the Walmart store, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Char ...

Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

By Jonel Aleccia The Associated Press

August 20, 2025 - 6:39 am

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in several states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination.

‘We’re 10 to 15 years behind’: The Nevada Heat Lab is working to save your life

By Alan Halaly / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 1:04 pm

Nevada’s response to urban heat is still young, but a Southern Nevada research team is paving the way.

Cooling stations can prevent heat-related deaths. But do Las Vegans use them?

By Alan Halaly / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 6:47 pm

Offering rest from the sweltering desert heat, cooling centers can mean the difference between life and death for victims of heat illness. But that’s only if they use one.

Geoffrey Hinton, left, gives his keynote talk at the Ai4 conference on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 a ...

‘They’re going to be much smarter than us’: AI pioneer speaks at Las Vegas conference

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 5:30 am

In his speech at an AI conference on the Las Vegas Strip, Geoffrey Hinton discussed the launch of GPT-5, how humans are getting AI wrong and when we’ll reach Artificial General Intelligence.