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'We're first cousins': Harris' longstanding ties to Nevada could benefit her 2024 run
During the 11 months in which her 2020 presidential campaign was active — Harris ultimately dropped out before the Nevada caucus — she visited the state 10 times and hosted 27 events with a wide variety of demographic and interest groups, making her one of the most frequent visitors on the Silver State trail.
BLM seeks public input on massive Esmeralda 7 Solar Project between Las Vegas and Reno
The explosion in solar energy development is all around us, but it's about to hit another gear as the approval process continues for a set of projects that will produce more power than homes in Nevada currently use.
Nevada attorney general appeals to state high court in effort to revive fake electors case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The top prosecutor in Nevada is asking the state Supreme Court to uphold the indictments of six Republicans charged with submitting a bogus certificate to Congress that declared Donald Trump the winner of the presidential battleground’s 2020 election. Officials have said it was part of a larger scheme across seven battleground states to keep the former president in the White House after losing to Democrat Joe Biden. Criminal cases have also been brought in Michigan, Georgia and Arizona. Meanwhile, the fate of Nevada’s so-called fake electors case hangs in the balance. Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus issued a written order Friday night affirming her ruling from the bench last month that Las Vegas was the wrong venue for the case and therefore the charges must be dismissed.
South Tahoe High School student wins triathlon over summer break
PYRAMID LAKE, Nev. – Summer break hasn’t stopped one South Tahoe High School sophomore-to-be from chasing his sports goals. Shamus Nealis demonstrated his multi-sport capabilities by winning his division at the Pyramid Lake Triathlon on Saturday, July 13, and came in 27th overall. In his debut triathlon, winning...
Sewer spill at Fallen Leaf Lake
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – At 12:19 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024, a broken valve at one of South Tahoe Public Utility District’s sewer pump stations resulted in five to ten gallons of sewage spilling into Fallen Leaf Lake. The valve has been repaired, the site cleaned up, and spill signs placed around the affected area.
Wanted: Poll workers. Must love democracy.
This week, a coalition of election officials, businesses, and civic engagement, religious and veterans groups will make a national push to encourage hundreds of thousands of Americans to serve as poll workers in November’s presidential election. Poll worker demand is high. With concerns over the harassment and threats election...
Fire breaks out east of Carson City
A fire has broken out to the east of Carson City. Smoke can be seen on the McClellan Peak Alert Wildfire Camera. According to the Carson City Fire Department, the fire was about 2.5 acres and took place at a landfill in the area. It began around 2:30 p.m. No...
Las Vegas: Long-lost Chihuahua miraculously reunites with owner after nine years
In a heartwarming and unexpected turn of events, Judith Monarrez has been reunited with her beloved Chihuahua, Gizmo, nine years after he went missing. Judith, who last saw Gizmo in 2015 when she was 28 and living with her parents in Las Vegas, was devastated when her two-year-old pet slipped past a faulty gate and ran off. Despite moving into her own home, earning a master’s degree in English, and starting a teaching career, she never gave up hope of finding him.
$500 reward for information about Carson City vehicle burglary and credit card fraud suspect
Secret Witness is offering a $500 reward for any information leading to the arrest of a man involved in a vehicle burglary and credit card fraud investigation. On Sunday, June 30, a man allegedly stole a vehicle on Pratt Street in Carson City. He then used the victim's credit cards at a convenience store on Rand Avenue.
English bulldog discovered in sealed plastic container in 110-degree heat sadly has gained her wings
In Las Vegas, Nevada, Reba, the English bulldog who was found in a sealed plastic tub in the 110-degree heat, died on Saturday morning, according to Vegas Pet Rescue, who have been caring for the dog. The non profit organization posted on their Instagram account the devastating news:. she went...
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