Six Nevada Republicans charged in the state’s so-called “fake electors” case are asking a Carson City judge to step aside, arguing he cannot fairly preside over proceedings tied to the disputed 2020 presidential election. Attorneys for Stoey County Clerk Jim Hindle and five other Republican officials have filed a motion seeking the recusal of District…

Nevada State Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop is facing renewed criticism after disclosing a corporate-sponsored trip to Hawaii in 2025, according to her 2026 Annual Financial Disclosure Statement filed with the Nevada Secretary of State. Records show Dondero Loop accepted more than $5,800 in special interest-funded travel last year. Among the listed expenses was a trip…

Nevada Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui has scored a high-profile endorsement in her race for lieutenant governor, as former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will campaign in Las Vegas on her behalf, her campaign announced Tuesday. Jauregui’s team called the visit a “major endorsement,” highlighting Buttigieg’s national profile as a former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and…

Nevada’s senior U.S. senator, Catherine Cortez Masto, criticized federal immigration authorities Tuesday, calling Immigration and Customs Enforcement “lawless” and pledging to withhold support for additional funding unless Congress enacts sweeping reforms. Speaking at a news conference alongside community leaders, the Democrat denounced recent ICE operations in Minneapolis and other cities, accusing the agency of overreach…

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a new herd management area plan for the Callaghan Complex, authorizing population control efforts across more than 1 million acres in central Nevada. The complex covers approximately 1.15 million acres of public and private land in Lander County, including the North Shoshone Herd Area, the Bald Mountain, Callaghan,…

Nevada gaming regulators filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to block prediction market company Kalshi from offering sports event contracts to state residents, arguing the products amount to unlicensed sports betting under state law. The Nevada Gaming Control Board contends Kalshi’s contracts, which allow users to wager on outcomes of games such as football and…

A 26-year-old man followed his ex-girlfriend and intentionally struck her vehicle on Monday, according to the Carson City County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies booked Jose Gallegos on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving, and violation of probation, according to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. A deputy stopped…

A 64-year-old Reno resident has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the sexual abuse of an 8-year-old girl, according to the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office. David Fritsche Jr. entered guilty pleas to attempted lewdness by a person over 18 with a person under 14 and attempt…

Reno Fire Department crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a structure fire at an abandoned commercial building on East Commercial Row near Sutro Street. The call came in at approximately 1:54 p.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a small fire inside the vacant building. Crews were able to knock down the flames quickly and…

At least one person suffered minor injuries after a series of crashes involving multiple semi-trucks early Wednesday morning on Interstate 80 west near Patrick, according to the Nevada State Police. The incidents occurred around 12:30 a.m. and again at approximately 2:30 a.m. Authorities reported that three semi-trucks received damage in the crashes. I-80 was temporarily…