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Nevada election officials certify enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballot
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada election officials verified enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to appear on the Nevada ballot, the state’s top election official confirmed Friday, likely bringing his insurgent quest to shake up Republican and Democratic dominance of U.S. elections to a crucial battleground state. Kennedy has gained traction with a famous name and a loyal base, and he has the potential to do better than any independent presidential candidate in decades. Strategists from both major parties fear he could tip the election against them, though a big blow to his campaign came when he did...
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
Michele Fiore suspended as justice of the peace after federal indictment on fraud charges
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has suspended Nye County Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore as she faces federal charges in an alleged charity scheme. In a Wednesday order, the commission suspended Fiore, 53, of Pahrump, after she was indicted on federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges earlier this month. The commission is required to suspend with pay judges who are facing felony charges at the state or federal level. ...
Nevada regulators grill Penn Entertainment over compliance issues
Nevada gaming regulators Thursday chastised Penn Entertainment executives over nationwide compliance issues dealing with minors in their casinos, self-excluded individuals playing at their properties, and delays in updating policies and practices to deal with ongoing problems. Story continues below. The Nevada Gaming Commission criticized Penn when considering a routine matter...
PRC Commissioner says DeJoy did not reveal impact of changes to mail processing and distribution centers
WASHINGTON D.C. (KOLO) - PRC Commissioner Ashley E Poling revealed during a Congressional hearing that Postmaster Louis DeJoy did not provide the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission with data or information on the impacts on mail delivery from proposed changes to local mail processing and distribution centers. The allegation was made...
Sam Brown cancels campaign visit to Elko for Bitcoin conference in Nashville
Nevada Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown was scheduled to speak in Elko Saturday, part of his campaign’s “Rural Tour.” But the “Rural Tour” campaign stop was canceled due to, as the Elko County Republican Party put it on social media, “unintended circumstances.” The unintended circumstances, it turns out, is a cryptocurrency conference in Tennessee. […]
More homes slated for Pahrump
One of the valley’s residential subdivisions is making its first move toward expansion in more than a decade, with the Nye County Commission approving a tentative map for what is known as Pleasant Valley earlier this month. Located between Homestead Road and Oakridge Avenue just north of Kellogg Road,...
WNC students can benefit from Silver State Opportunity Grant funding
Courtesy of Steve Yingling, Western Nevada College. One area of student funding that is being underutilized as the Fall 2024 semester nears at Western Nevada College is the Silver State Opportunity Grant (SSOG). With fall classes starting on Aug. 26, the timing is right for students to take advantage of...
Cantaloupers Get Ready – It’s Almost Festival Time
This year’s Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair is just around the corner. With organizers gearing up for 2024 as soon as last year’s event concluded, this year promises many new and exciting additions to Fallon’s favorite festival. Vendors. One notable addition to the festival was the new...
Carson City Sheriff seeks help to find missing woman
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing person. Sharon Contreras, born March 30, 1988, was last seen in the vicinity of the Carson City Courthouse and was reported missing by acquaintances. Authorities believe Contreras may have left the state and traveled...
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