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October 30, 2023

Alaska once again grapples with food stamp application backlog

Alaska has once again reported a backlog in recertifications of food stamp benefits, over a year after the issue was initially reported.

October 30, 2023

Nevada man federally charged after allegedly threatening to kidnap, assault or murder Jewish US senator

A Las Vegas man faces federal charges after allegedly threatening Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., through numerous voicemails between Oct. 11 and Oct. 19.

October 30, 2023

Reno man sentenced to more than a decade behind bars after fatal crash involving marijuana

A 2018 crash that killed 3 people has led to a 15-year prison sentence for a Reno man. Dana Terry admitted to driving under the influence of marijuana when he caused the crash.

October 30, 2023

Los Angeles model found dead in her refrigerator with wrists, ankles bound: police

A new medical examiner's report reveals that LA-based model Maleesa Mooney, 31, was found bound and gagged in her own refrigerator with blunt force trauma injuries.

October 30, 2023

Parched pumpkins: How a drought is impacting Halloween festivities

This year's pumpkin harvest serves as a reminder of the water challenges impacting agriculture across the country as a result of higher than normal temperatures.

October 30, 2023

California professors blast university system for ‘unsafe’ comments about Hamas

Ethnic studies faculty at the University of California say calling attacks on Israeli civilians "terrorism" is making Palestinian students and community members "unsafe."

October 30, 2023

Las Vegas casino officials face dilemma as trespassers collect jackpots

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is facing a complex decision regarding the eligibility of casino patrons who have been ordered off the property and sneak back in.

October 30, 2023

Washington state senator Jeff Wilson cleared of Hong Kong gun charge

A gun charge against Jeff Wilson, a Washington state senator, was dismissed by a Hong Kong court Monday. The charge was linked to Wilson's possession of an unlicensed firearm.

October 30, 2023

Washington teen dies in fire after getting trapped in fully engulfed mobile home, family escapes flames

A teen died in a fire at Three Rivers Mobile Home Park in Snohomish, Washington, early Sunday after becoming trapped inside the fully engulfed trailer.

October 30, 2023

Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park is blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle

A motorcyclist was injured in Death Valley National Park after crashing into a couple's camper van when they braked suddenly to avoid hitting a tarantula.