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April 26, 2023

Idaho murders: Surviving roommate agrees to interview with Bryan Kohberger's defense counsel

A surviving roommate of the home where Idaho suspect Bryan Kohberger allegedly murdered four people has agreed to participate in an interview with the defense counsel, according to a court filing.

April 26, 2023

Las Vegas man sentenced for death of model found in 'concrete and wooden structure'

Las Vegas, Nevada, man Christopher Prestipino was sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering a woman whose body was found in a "concrete and wooden structure."

April 26, 2023

Nevada police open investigation after shooting damages school

A Monday night shooting incident that left several windows of a Nevada school building damaged is under investigation by local police; no suspect has been yet identified.

April 25, 2023

'Mojave Max' tortoise emerges in Las Vegas; latest since 2000

Officials in Nevada said a desert tortoise named Mojave Max has emerged from his winter burrow at a nature preserve in Las Vegas. Max made his appearance at 3:40 p.m. Monday.

April 25, 2023

Nevada agrees to pay $1.6M settlement over handcuffed inmate who was fatally shot by prison guard trainee

Nevada's Department of Corrections agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit with $1.6 million after a handcuffed inmate was shot and killed by a prison guard trainee.

April 25, 2023

Democratic senator in Nevada plans to introduce mining waste bill, could dampen Biden’s clean energy agenda

A Nevada senator plans to propose a bill that would ensure mining companies can use mineral claims to dump waste on federal lands. The measure could counteract an Arizona mining ruling.

April 24, 2023

Idaho student murders: Bryan Kohberger defense claims surviving roommate has 'exculpatory' evidence

Bryan Kohberger's defense is seeking to compel testimony from a surviving University of Idaho housemate who allegedly saw or heard "exculpatory" evidence.

April 24, 2023

Sheriffs rally around GOP crime bill allowing easier felony charges for retail theft, drug possession

Sheriffs in Nevada are rallying around a crime bill supported by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo that would lower the felony threshold for certain crimes.

April 20, 2023

Nevada Senate advances bill protecting residents seeking out-of-state abortions

A bill strengthening abortion protections for in-state providers and out-of-state abortion patients was approved in the Nevada Senate Wednesday.

April 18, 2023

Late-season storm brings more snow to the Sierra Nevada

A late-season storm is bringing more snow in the Sierra Nevada region of California and Nevada Tuesday. The early morning temperature was 18 degrees.