CARTOON: Fears allayed

The missile that hit Poland is determined to be an errant Ukrainian defense missile, but world leaders say Russia bears ultimate responsibility.

Las Vegas casino cage robbed

Police said robbery detectives had taken over the investigation and that the casino was open with portions of it restricted because of the investigation.

4-star Coronado guard commits to UCLA basketball

Coronado guard and four-star prospect Sebastian Mack committed to UCLA on Wednesday. Mack is the top-ranked player in Nevada for the class of 2023.

Democrats expand control of Assembly, keep state Senate

Democrats will remain in control of the Nevada Legislature for the next two years, facing off with new Republican Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo.

2 incumbents lose CCSD board seats; 4 new regents on tap

Unofficial election results posted Wednesday show two incumbents will lose seats on the Clark County School District Board of Trustees, while four new regents will represent Southern Nevada on the Nevada System of Higher Education.

GOP wins slim House majority in midterm election

More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House of Representatives from Democratic control.

 
Michele Fiore, after election loss, rants against Tarkanian

Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore went on a diatribe against former Republican Party Chair Amy Tarkanian, calling her “Ms. Alcoholic” and a “panty dropper after two shots.”

Gov.-elect Lombardo announces transition team

Lombardo, who will take office in January, included business and government leaders on his transition team.