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Transient injured in collision dies

December 3, 2009 - 10:00 pm

A transient man who in November was severely injured in a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Bullhead City, Ariz., died Tuesday at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Bullhead City police identified the deceased as Scott Alan Bard, 42.

Police spokeswoman Emily Montague said Bard wore dark clothing and was possibly intoxicated when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross State Route 95 at 5th Street on Nov. 25.

No citations were issued to the driver involved. The incident remains under investigation.

Gov. Joe Lombardo talks to the Review-Journal at his Las Vegas office Monday, March 24, 2025. ( ...

Nevada’s governor vetoed 87 bills in 2025. Which lawmaker accounted for the most?

July 12, 2025 - 11:19 am

Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed 87 bills in 2025 after rejecting 75 in 2023. What does the new veto record say about Carson City politics?

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford speaks during a press conference on the money that his office ha ...

Rapid fire conversion devices will not be sold in Nevada, Ford confirms

By Jessica Hill / RJ

July 11, 2025 - 6:21 pm

Attorney General Aaron Ford confirmed Friday machine gun conversion devices known as forced reset triggers will not be sold or distributed in Nevada.

A sign warning of bubonic plague is displayed at a parking lot near the Rocky Mountain Arsenal ...

Northern Arizona resident dies from pneumonic plague

The Associated Press

July 11, 2025 - 5:06 pm

A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

SAUNDERS: Newsom wants to be Democrats’ 2028 nominee. Republicans are rooting for him

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

July 11, 2025 - 4:46 pm

California’s governor won’t let his considerable political baggage get in the way of his ambitions. Attack ads against him will write themselves.

Smoke from wildfires settles over Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona on Friday, Jul ...

Grand Canyon wildfire forces evacuations at North Rim

By Hannah Schoenbaum The Associated Press

July 11, 2025 - 10:47 pm

Fire danger has ramped up in the West as drought conditions have worsened across several states.

In this Aug. 28, 2013, file photo, Joseph Maldonado answers a question during an interview at t ...

‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic denied new trial request, seeks Trump pardon

Uwa Ede-Osifo, The Dallas Morning News

July 11, 2025 - 1:22 pm

“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic, who has been incarcerated for his role in a foiled murder-for-hire plot, suffered his latest legal setback on Wednesday, when an appeals court denied his request for a new trial.

Senate Republicans on Thursday objected to quick passage of legislation that would restore full ...

Senate blocks bill to restore gambling tax break reduced in Trump bill

CQ Roll Call Staff, CQ-Roll Call

July 11, 2025 - 9:14 am

Senate Republicans on Thursday objected to quick passage of legislation that would restore full deductibility of wagering losses after Nevada Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto made the unanimous consent request.

Clark County School District Superintendent Jhone Ebert speaks during an interview with the Rev ...

Over $60M in federal funding for Nevada’s schools on hold

By Katie Futterman / RJ

July 11, 2025 - 7:00 am

Over $60 million in federal grants are up in the air for Nevada schools, according to a memo from the U.S. Department of Education.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney walks with President Donald Trump after a group photo at th ...

Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%

By Josh Boak Associated Press

July 11, 2025 - 6:23 am

President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%.

Amanda Swartz, who was recently fired from her volunteer position with Henderson police, poses ...

Dismissed police volunteer files federal lawsuit against Henderson, city manager

By Casey Harrison / RJ

July 11, 2025 - 6:16 pm

A former Henderson Police Department volunteer filed a federal lawsuit Thursday alleging the city and the official who fired her in April did so because she was publicly critical of city leadership.