Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus is facing criticism following a recent report that raises allegations about labor leader Cesar Chavez, a figure she has previously helped honor through federal legislation. Titus was among the lawmakers who supported efforts to formally recognize Cesar Chavez Day, celebrating the legacy of the civil rights and labor activist. However, a…

Nevada’s universal vote-by-mail system, established in 2021 under a Democrat-controlled Legislature and signed into law by then-Governor Steve Sisolak, automatically sends ballots to every active registered voter for each election. The system covers 2.13 million active voters. Every registered voter in Nevada automatically receives a ballot in the mail. In the 2024 general election, the…

Elko County commissioners have formally approved a resolution opposing the introduction of gray wolves into Nevada and urged the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) to adopt a statewide policy against allowing wolves. The move reflects concerns from local ranchers and wildlife managers about potential impacts on livestock and big game populations. The resolution directs county…

Faculty in the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Education and Human Development have overwhelmingly expressed no confidence in Dean Donald Easton-Brooks, following allegations of bullying and unprofessional conduct. According to the results, 85.5% of participating faculty voted that they do not have confidence in Easton-Brooks’ leadership. Just 9% said they have confidence, while 5.5%…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin a wild burro gather near Beatty next month as part of ongoing herd management efforts. Starting April 1, the agency plans to round up approximately 500 excess wild burros in and around the Bullfrog Herd Management Area, which covers more than 157,000 acres of public and private…

Las Vegas authorities have arrested a charter school assistant principal on multiple charges related to sexual assault of a minor, with investigators warning there could be additional victims. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced Monday that 42-year-old Pernell Graham is facing six counts of sexual assault with a child under 16. Additional charges include…

A new study finds Nevada is among the most stressed-out states in the country, ranking near the top for economic, work, and personal factors. According to a WalletHub analysis comparing all 50 states across 40 key indicators of stress, Nevada is No. 6 overall. The study evaluated factors ranging from average hours worked per week…

Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen both voted against the confirmation of Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump nominated Mullin to serve as DHS Secretary following the reassignment of Kristi Noem earlier this month. His nomination has already advanced through the Senate. In a statement following…

Search and rescue crews responded to two separate backcountry incidents Friday, successfully locating and assisting individuals in remote areas of western Nevada and the eastern Sierra. In Douglas County, the Search and Rescue Team located a missing person late Friday night after an hours-long search in the Pinenut Mountain area. Authorities say the individual had…

The body believed to be that of a 19-year-old man who went missing in the Truckee River west of Floriston over the weekend was recovered on Monday. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the discovery on Monday following a multi-agency search effort that began Saturday. Officials have not yet formally released the victim’s identity. However,…