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Ashtray Mornings
The man woke up to the sound of the neighbor’s dog vomiting in the hallway again. It was the kind of noise that made you question who really had it worse, the dog or him. The light from the window was thin and gray, the kind that didn’t promise much of a day ahead. He…
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Virginia’s Proposed Assault Weapon Ban
Commentary Virginia is edging closer to a radical redefinition of gun ownership, one that would effectively criminalize millions of law-abiding residents. A bill recently voted out of committee in the Virginia Senate seeks to ban so-called “assault weapons,” a term the state defines so broadly that it covers virtually any semi-automatic center-fire rifle or pistol.…
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Deadly Crash Under Investigation
Nevada State Police are investigating a fatal crash on State Route 160, the Blue Diamond Road. Troopers report the incident occurred near Mile Marker 30, about 23 miles north of Pahrump, just before 9 a.m. The incident involved a single-vehicle rollover. A man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a female passenger was critically…
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State Senator Pleads No Contest
Democratic State Senator Edgar Flores, 39, pleaded no contest Wednesday to a reduced charge of careless driving, stemming from a DUI arrest last fall. Flores did not appear in court; instead, he entered the plea through his attorney. The judge reduced the original misdemeanor DUI charge, ordering Flores to pay a $685 fine and attend…
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Police Investigate Fatal Incident in Home
A man and woman were found injured and later died in a southwest Las Vegas home early Tuesday morning. Officers responded around 7:20 a.m. to a home on Rowland Avenue, near W. Mountains Edge Parkway and S. Durango Drive, following a 911 call from a young child who reported that his mother was hurt. Authorities…
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Grocery Costs Near National Average
Nevada households are feeling the effects of rising food prices, with grocery bills hovering around $120 per week, roughly in line with the national average of $118, according to data through July 2025. Nationwide, grocery costs rose 6.3% year-over-year, driven by inflation in staples like dairy, bread, and poultry. While states such as Hawaii and…
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Farms Receive Modest Federal Subsidies
Last year, the federal government paid out about $9.3 billion in subsidy payments to U.S. farmers who grow commodity crops, with the larger shares going to producers of corn, soybeans, and cotton. Those payments were concentrated primarily in Midwestern and Southern states, where large-scale commodity farming dominates the agricultural landscape. Nevada farms, by contrast, receive…
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Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Resort
Health officials are investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to a resort property in Laughlin, Nevada, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. The cases are considered travel-associated and connected to Harrah’s Laughlin, a Caesars Entertainment property located along the Colorado River. Officials say guests and employees who were present in specific areas of…
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School Districts Grapple With Budget Shortfalls, Staffing Cuts, and Calendar Changes
School districts in Northern Nevada are facing financial challenges due to declining enrollment, increasing operational costs, and slow growth in state funding. This situation has led to staffing reductions, proposed changes to the school calendar, and discussions about consolidating schools. In Washoe County, the School District announced it will eliminate 39 positions as part of…
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Bus Crash Leaves Driver Injured
First responders responded to a bus crash on Interstate 80 eastbound at USA Parkway near the Storey–Washoe County line on Tuesday afternoon. According to a spokesperson for the Nevada Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 2:40 p.m. when the bus lost its brakes while exiting onto USA Parkway. Investigators say the bus veered into…