Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the most powerful Nevadan who served in federal office and the longest-serving U.S. senator in state history, died Tuesday. He was 82. Reid’s wife of … [Read more...] about Former Senator Harry Reid dies at 82
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Northern Nevada under state of emergency as snow slams West
SEATTLE — The Pacific Northwest and Sierra Nevada grappled Tuesday with another day of snow, ice and unseasonable cold that has disrupted traffic, caused closures and forced people to find refuge in … [Read more...] about Northern Nevada under state of emergency as snow slams West
Those we lost: Notable Nevada figures who died in 2021
Nevada lost several notable people in 2021, including hotel-casino developers, business tycoons and Strip entertainers. Here’s a list of notable Silver State figures who died this year: Sheldon … [Read more...] about Those we lost: Notable Nevada figures who died in 2021
Nominees for US judgeships in Nevada appear headed for confirmation
WASHINGTON — Two federal judicial nominees from Nevada sailed through a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday and appeared headed for a committee recommendation for a confirmation vote to fill … [Read more...] about Nominees for US judgeships in Nevada appear headed for confirmation
Nevada judge strikes ‘ghost gun’ provisions from new firearms law
CARSON CITY — A district judge in Lyon County has nullified part a new state law banning untraceable firearms assembled from kits, siding with a Dayton-based gun kit manufacturer in finding that … [Read more...] about Nevada judge strikes ‘ghost gun’ provisions from new firearms law