The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced it will continue to suspend the issuance and renewal of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) following a finalized federal ruling on eligibility standards. The decision comes after updated guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The DMV had previously paused issuing…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is expanding its review of potential voter fraud cases, including in Nevada, as part of ongoing investigations supported by the Trump administration. According to an internal memo, DHS is examining cases involving naturalized U.S. citizens to determine whether any individuals registered to vote or cast ballots before completing the…

The State of Nevada has notified approximately 44,700 residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that they will lose eligibility effective March 1 for failing to meet new federal work requirements. The notices apply to Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs), who are 18 to 64 years old, physically and mentally able to work, and…

Allen leaned back on the couch, the one the shrink said was “therapeutic gray.” It looked like something out of a waiting room where hope went to die. The doctor, Dr. Kessler, sat across from him, legal pad perched on his knee, eyes shining as if he were waiting for a confession that would make…

Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine is demanding $2.1 billion from the Trump administration, arguing that federal tariffs have imposed costs on Nevada households. Conine, a Democrat, said the administration’s tariff policies have cost American consumers an estimated $231.35 billion since February of last year. Citing Nevada’s approximately 1.2 million households, Conine contends the federal government…

A string of winter emergencies across the Sierra this week has kept search and rescue teams busy, as authorities respond to stranded recreationists, fatal ski incidents, and the aftermath of a deadly avalanche now under criminal investigation. On Thursday, Douglas County Search and Rescue personnel assisted a stranded backcountry snowshoer while en route to help…

Authorities have recovered all nine victims killed in a massive avalanche near Castle Peak following a complex, multi-day operation carried out in dangerous winter conditions. The victims are Carrie Atkin of Truckee/Tahoe; Danielle Keatley of Marin County, California; Kate Morse of Marin County, California; Kate Vitt of Marin County, California; Caroline Sekar of San Francisco,…

The Bureau of Land Management will begin an emergency gather of horses north of Ely on or around February 22, citing severe drought conditions and limited forage in the area. According to the agency, the operation will primarily target horses located outside designated herd management areas in White Pine County. Approximately 300 horses will be…

Law enforcement agencies are investigating what they describe as a possible terrorism-related incident after a man rammed a vehicle into a power substation outside Boulder City on Thursday and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. at a substation on Eldorado Valley Drive between Boulder City and Searchlight. Boulder City…

Nevada State Fire Marshal Joseph Rodriguez, who also serves on the Sparks City Council, was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. Rodriguez was taken into custody in the early hours of Feb. 21 on a charge of DUI above the legal limit. Authorities have not yet released details about where…