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September 27, 2021

Las Vegas makes pitch to host 2024 GOP convention

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is an independent and a former Democrat, but she and Nevada Republican Party Chair Michael McDonald are on the same page when it comes to 2024 – they’re pushing for Las Vegas to host the Republican National Convention.

September 23, 2021

Ex-MLB star Darryl Strawberry's granddaughter found safe after he asked social media for help

The granddaughter of former New York Mets slugger Darryl Strawberry was found safe after he and his daughter, Diamond, pleaded for help finding the teenager in the Nevada area.

September 23, 2021

Las Vegas man arrested 47 years after cold case killing of 7-Eleven clerk

A 68-year-old Las Vegas man was arrested last week in connection with a nearly 50-year-old cold case murder of a woman in Southern California.

September 22, 2021

GOP Nevada Lt Gov. hopeful aggressively thrown through metal detector at COVID meeting, video shows

A Republican candidate for Nevada’s lieutenant governor was seen on camera being thrown out of a local government meeting in Las Vegas, where a committee vote declared the spread of COVID-19 misinformation a public health crisis.

September 20, 2021

Former Sen. Heller launches GOP gubernatorial run in Nevada

Saying that he’s “had it” with Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak of Nevada, former Sen. Dean Heller on Monday launched a 2022 Republican gubernatorial campaign in the Silver State.

September 15, 2021

Alleged sex trafficking survivors say Nevada violated Constitution's slavery ban: lawsuit

Two alleged sex trafficking survivors are suing the state of Nevada arguing that it violated the 13th Amendment by facilitating and benefiting from illegal sex trade in the state.

September 15, 2021

Las Vegas schools face referee shortage due to COVID-19 concerns, bad sportsmanship

Many high school sports games around the country have been cancelled because of COVID-19 cases, but that’s not the only thing that could put players on the sideline this season. There is a nationwide referee shortage.

September 10, 2021

Nevada bear hunt faces calls to be canceled due to wildfires

It might not be a good year to bet on bear hunts.

September 8, 2021

Utah police criminally cite American Airlines passenger seen growling, shouting 'Joe Biden' on flight

Cellphone video circulated this week shows a seemingly intoxicated American Airlines passenger approaching flight attendants who ordered him to sit down, before growling at fellow passengers and fidgeting with his mask while in his seat, shouting at at one point, "Joe Biden, really?" 

September 7, 2021

Las Vegas substitute teacher accused of taping mask to student’s face, report says

The mother of a 9-year-old boy in Las Vegas accused a substitute teacher of taping a mask onto her son’s face after he forgot to wear one when he got up during class for a drink of water.