Yearly Archives: 2024
Three candidates file for a recount of ballots, another files a lawsuit
Three candidates running for local offices have filed for a recount of ballots, and another, running for Nevada State Assembly, filed a lawsuit this week.
U.S. Supreme Court denies Sparks petition in 2018 case of police shooting and killing a man
A lawsuit against the Sparks Police Department related to the killing of Rolando Brizuela may proceed to trial in February 2025 unless a settlement is reached.
Supporters of a proposed voter ID amendment in Nevada turn in thousands of signatures for review
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls have turned in signatures as part of an effort to get the proposal on the 2024 ballot.
Nevada faces heightened wildfire potential this summer, state forester says
After wildfires in Nevada burned just 1,305 acres last year — the lowest in the state’s recorded history — forecasters fear dry conditions in the next couple months will make this year a much different story.
Reno nonprofit calls Biden’s student debt initiatives economic justice
In the Reno-Sparks area, one nonprofit, the Black Community Collective, is in favor of what Biden's been doing to ease the burden of student loans.
GNCU donates $289,000 across 37 organizations in Nevada (sponsored)
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Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has announced the recipients of its first Live Greater Grant program. This year, $289,000 was awarded across 37 community organizations.
Runner-up criticizes Nevada GOP Senate nominee Sam Brown while other former rivals back him
The bitter primary that saw nearly a dozen Republican Senate candidates swipe at retired Army Capt. Sam Brown is fading out of view for some, who say their quest to take down incumbent Democrat Sen. Jacky Rosen trumps any intra-party grievances from the past 11 months.
Appeal not Nevada attorney general’s only option for pursuing fake electors
It is possible Ford could refile in Reno or Carson City on only the forgery charge, which has a four-year statute of limitations.
Activists face off against parents on book banning
Tensions were high at the Washoe County School Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday after dozens of community members attended asking for “pornographic” books to be banned from district libraries.
Video: Ballot initiative seeks to enshrine abortion access in Nevada Constitution
The Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom Coalition and the Committee to Protect Health Care released a statement on Monday that included over 150 medical professionals endorsing the ballot initiative.