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May 26, 2023

Nevada Gov. Lombardo greenlights religious, tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies

Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo on Thursday signed into law a bill allowing students to wear tribal, religious and cultural regalia during graduation ceremonies.

May 23, 2023

Parents agree to Nevada settlement of $2 million after suicidal Black teen was killed by white officer

A family of a Black suicidal teen who was fatally shot by a white officer has agreed to a $2 million settlement from Sparks, Nevada. The agreement also includes more trainings for cops.

May 22, 2023

3 Western states agree to cut water use from drought-stricken Colorado River

The Western states of Arizona, California and Nevada proposed a deal Monday that would notably cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River for the next three years.

May 22, 2023

Biden admin announces 'historic' plan to reduce western states' water supply

The Biden administration is green-lighting a plan from seven western states to reduce critical water supplies by nearly a trillion gallons amid an ongoing drought.

May 22, 2023

Nevada Dems scrap one of two companion bills aimed at enhancing fentanyl penalties, alters the other measure

A Democratic-led bill enhancing fentanyl penalties has failed in a Nevada committee. Another companion bill was amended to start low-level trafficking charges at 28 grams of possession.

May 22, 2023

Vegas mother faces charges after baby son overdoses on her fentanyl-laced pills

A 17-month-old baby overdosed on fentanyl-laced painkillers in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to authorities. The mother is facing charges of child abuse and endangerment.

May 19, 2023

Nevada man sentenced to life in prison in torture, murder of man, 27, forced to walk off cliff

Nevada man Brad Mehn was sentenced to life in prison for the torture and murder of Roy Jaggers who was forced to walk off a cliff and shot with the help of two others in 2021.

May 18, 2023

Nevada high school teacher arrested after police find gun in her vehicle parked on campus

Clark County School District Police in Nevada arrested a high school teacher after a complaint about an animal being left in her vehicle on school grounds led them to a gun inside.

May 17, 2023

Henderson police open homicide investigation following man's in-custody death

Police in Henderson announced Wednesday they are investigating the in-custody death of a man who was arrested with use of a stun gun and died nearly a week later from complications.

May 17, 2023

Nevada Gov. Lombardo strikes down 3 gun control bills in first vetoes of session

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo struck down three gun control bills on Wednesday in his first year as governor. The governor vetoed bills just before a news conference urged him to sign.