Yearly Archives: 2024
Washoe County Libraries to face massive budget cuts July 1 after WC1 voted down
The ballot question that would have extended a property tax set-aside funding local libraries appears to have been voted down on Tuesday.
Nevadans back photo ID requirement for voting, question will return in 2026
Question 7, which would require Nevadans to present photo identification before voting in person, saw a decisive victory.
Reno expels ‘worthless negroes’ in 1904: The return of ‘Antebellum Times’
Reno’s patently illegal expulsion of U.S. citizens in 1904 is a reminder that the path towards recognition and enforcement of constitutional rights was long and tortuous.
Newcomers pace Nevada Basketball to a season-opening win at Lawlor
The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team opened their 2024-25 campaign Monday evening at Lawlor Events Center with a 91-75 victory over the visiting Sam Houston Bearkats.
2024 Election Results (to date): What passed and who won
State and national races saw many incumbents retaining their seats. Local races mostly saw expected results with some upsets.
Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
A pivotal Nevada Senate race is unusually quiet for the battleground state
In a presidential swing state where elections are typically intense contests, Nevada's U.S. Senate race has been unusually sleepy.
Abortion and open primaries are on the ballot in Nevada. What to know about the key 2024 measures
It's been more than three decades since Nevada voters overwhelmingly approved a law allowing abortions until 24 weeks of pregnancy. Now they must decide if they want to make it a constitutional right.
As Nevada Health Link open enrollment begins, state highlights new access for DACA recipients
Open enrollment has begun for Nevada Health Link, the state-operated health insurance marketplace set up through the Affordable Care Act.
Nevada’s tribal voter population could decide fate of state’s electoral vote
Nevada’s tribal population could potentially decide the state’s electoral vote. Tribes are encouraging members to get out and vote.