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April 10, 2023

Easter holiday marks Las Vegas’ warmest day yet in 2023

After an unusually cold winter season, Las Vegas, Nevada, finally broke 80 F during the Easter holiday, marking the city’s warmest day in 2023 so far.

April 8, 2023

'Dancing with Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse's sex abuse charges upheld by judge

A judge decided not to throw out an 18-count sexual abuse indictment against actor Nathan Chasing Horse. The "Dances with Wolves" star pleaded not guilty to the charges in March.

April 8, 2023

Ex-con's eerie letters to Las Vegas shooter referenced massacre: 'Please don’t go on any shooting rampage'

The Las Vegas shooter who killed 58 and injured more than 850 in 2017 received letters from an ex-convict that urged him not to shoot anyone and foretold what happened

April 7, 2023

Nevada Democrats rally around bills calling for gun-control regulations

Democrats in Nevada are pushing for bills calling for stricter gun control regulations. The Democrats are citing the Las Vegas mass shooting that killed scores of people.

April 6, 2023

Sparks Planning commissioner fills vacant seat on Washoe County Commission

The vice chairwoman of the Sparks Planning Commission has been appointed to join the Washoe County Commission. Clara Andriola will replace Vaughn Hartung.

April 5, 2023

Nevada school district implements training program that certifies certain teachers as 'safe staff'

Mother sues Nevada school district over gender policy, highlights training program that certifies certain teachers as 'safe staff member[s] to discuss matters pertaining to sensitive topics.'

April 5, 2023

Nevada lawmakers consider bill to expand voting rights for pretrial detainees in jail

A bill to expand voting rights to pretrial detainees in Nevada jails is being considered by the state's Assembly. The voting would be done with an electronic absentee ballot system.

April 4, 2023

Renovations start at regional trauma hospital in Las Vegas

Renovations are starting at a regional trauma hospital in Las Vegas. The top-tier Level 1 trauma center started a $55 million project to modernize the Clark County facility.

April 4, 2023

Nevada forecasters finally predict spring weather; 70 in Reno Sunday

Nevada forecasters finally predict spring weather after another Sierra storm brought 10 inches of new snows. A warming trend should push highs of 70 F in Reno on Sunday.

April 3, 2023

Health officials report Nevada as state with most superbug fungus infections

Federal health officials reported Nevada as state with the most superbug fungus infections. The lethal fungus can be a major risk for hospital and nursing home patients.