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State USDA official named

August 1, 2009 - 9:00 pm

The Obama administration has announced a Nevada state director for rural development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Sarah Adler was named to the post Thursday in Washington. She serves as grants and special projects manager for the Carson City School District. She served as state director of USDA rural development from 1993-2000.

The Rural Development division administers and manages more than 40 housing, business and other programs in 500 offices. It has 6,100 employees, and its programs are designed to improve economic stability in rural communities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a campaign event on Proposition 50 in San Francisco, Monday, No ...

SAUNDERS: Trump’s biggest loss Tuesday wasn’t out East. It happened in California

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

November 6, 2025 - 5:38 pm

The Golden State governor takes on Trump and notches a big win, making him the Democratic front-runner for president in 2028.

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Coroner reveals heat death toll for Southern Nevada

By Alan Halaly / RJ

November 6, 2025 - 3:29 pm

Here’s an updated count of the deaths that can be attributed to this year’s extreme heat.

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Former Raiders acquisition Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge

By Curt Anderson The Associated Press

November 6, 2025 - 3:19 pm

The troubled former NFL star, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, said Miami police spokesman Mike Vega.

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Trump endorses re-election bids from Lombardo, Amodei

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 6, 2025 - 4:57 pm

President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Gov. Joe Lombardo’s re-election bid, calling him, “SMART, STRONG, AND TOUGH.”

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LVCVA set to OK over $7M tied to WrestleMania, Las Vegas Grand Prix

By Mick Akers / RJ

November 6, 2025 - 1:33 pm

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is set to spend over $7 million related to hosting the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and WWE’s WrestleMania.

President Donald Trump, left, shakes the hand of Novo Nordisk President and CEO Mike Doustdar d ...

Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

By Tom Murphy, Aamer Madhani and Jonel Aleccia Associated Press

November 6, 2025 - 12:05 pm

President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for the popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.

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Man who threw sandwich at federal agent found not guilty of assault charge

By Michael Kunzelman The Associated Press

November 6, 2025 - 1:00 pm

Sean Charles Dunn’s misdemeanor acquittal is another setback for prosecutors, who have faced a backlash for how they have handled criminal cases resulting from the law enforcement surge.

Las Vegas airport on list of 40 that will face 10% flight reductions Friday

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 6, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Citing safety reasons during the federal government’s shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration is seeking to reduce air traffic at 40 airports, and Reid made list.

The US Motel sits quietly along Fremont Street near Charleston Boulevard on Wednesday, Nov. 5, ...

‘Public nuisance’: City Council revokes license of downtown Las Vegas motel

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 6, 2025 - 7:24 am

Child sex trafficking, a victim who was shot and an arson at a downtown Las Vegas motel contributed to a sharp increase of crime that led to the property’s closure, according to police.

Democratic Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi speaks at the North Carolina Democratic Unity Dinner fu ...

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek re-election, ending her storied career in the US House

By Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press

November 6, 2025 - 7:23 am

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.