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September 21, 2023

Washington man arrested in Nevada months after allegedly trying to kill his dog in desert

Wayne Johnson, 76, is accused of cutting his own dog's throat and leaving her for dead in the desert of Nevada for wild animals to eat, local reports said.

September 21, 2023

Poker player admits to lying about terminal cancer to raise money to enter tournament

An amateur California poker player admitted he lied about having terminal colon cancer so he could raise money to play in the World Series of Poker.

September 20, 2023

16-year-old on probation in California charged in string of Las Vegas armed robberies

A 16-year-old serial robbery suspect with multiple priors told a judge he planned to get a job and support his newborn child, according to a local report.

September 19, 2023

3 Nevada men convicted in $10 million fraud case to appeal lengthy prison terms

Several men near Las Vegas, Nevada, are planning to appeal their lengthy prison sentences after a jury found the group guilty of mail fraud and conspiracy.

September 18, 2023

California pilots identified in deadly Reno, Nevada air racing crash

The pilots who were killed at the conclusion of an air racing event in Reno, Nevada Sunday afternoon have been identified as two men from California.

September 18, 2023

Teen driver appears to intentionally hit, kill retired police chief in viral video

Teenager has been charged with murder after video shows him deliberately mow down a retired police chief in fatal Las Vegas hit-and-run, local authorities allege.

September 17, 2023

Reno Air Racing turns deadly after two planes collide, both pilots killed

The final day of the last National Championship Air Races took a tragic turn Sunday after two planes crashed and both pilots on board were killed.

September 14, 2023

Wave of Nevada teachers calling in sick ruled as an illegal strike, according to judge

An unprecedented number of teacher absences have caused several schools to close near Las Vegas, Nevada. A judge ruled that the event was clearly a union strike over their contracts.

September 13, 2023

Dems blast Biden admin for efforts to crack down on critical mineral production: 'Hurt the mining industry'

Democrats are criticizing President Biden over his administration's effort announced Tuesday to add more stringent environmental protections to the mining industry.

September 13, 2023

School district takes teachers union to court for wave of absences that forced school closures

A Nevada school district and teachers union are expected in court regarding a recent string of teacher callouts during a bitter contract battle.