The Biden administration finalized the plan on Friday despite its unpopularity in Nevada — the state with the most acreage available by far.
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Inmates’ family members shared their concerns about the health of their incarcerated loved ones at a meeting of the state’s Board of Prison Commissioners.
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has extended the suspension of Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore after a federal jury found her guilty of wire fraud.
A rural desert casino at the state line between Nevada and California has closed, at least for the time being.
Air travel ahead of Christmas could be impacted if a government shutdown occurs.
One Reno woman is credited with bringing forth the law that requires federal agencies to manage and protect wild horses.
Investigators found containers of alcohol and marijuana packages around a truck that was driven the wrong way on I-15, killing an off-duty Metro police officer.
The Mesquite City Attorney would not confirm or deny the decision, citing that it was an “active personnel matter.”
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering proposals to expand its immigration detention capacity in Nevada, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada.
“For 25 years, bills like this one to clean up these mines have stalled because of Washington politics,” said Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev.
Before the service, Metropolitan Police Department officer Colton Pulsipher’s motorcycle stood, with its seat empty, in front of the church. Officers left gloves, a helmet and a folded flag on it.
Nevada Highway Patrol officials hope it will help the agency focus efforts on problematic trucks and perhaps even combat human trafficking.
The lawsuit states employees aren’t paid for the shuttle ride to the mining operation.
A memo sharing the results of regular health and sanitation inspections of Nevada’s state prisons revealed that several “critical” violations were found in multiple facilities.
The Walker River Paiute Tribe in west-central Nevada is a step closer to strengthening its water delivery system and making homes on the reservation more energy efficient.