Judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit challenging Nevada mail voting law
The Trump campaign, which has filed lawsuits in several states over voting rules, had asked the judge to block a new Nevada law that calls for mail-in ballots to automatically be sent to all active Nevada voters.
MGM Resorts adopts smoke-free policy for Vegas Strip casino
One of the last Las Vegas Strip resorts to reopen after coronavirus closures will be the first to be smoke-free.
Trump holds indoor rally defying Nevada governor, COVID-19 guidelines
President Donald Trump was back in his element this weekend, soaking up the raucous cheers of his crowd.
Las Vegas man accused of setting woman on fire in random attack
A Las Vegas man faces multiple charges tied to incidents in Waukesha that included setting a woman on fire in a random attack.
Meteorologists working to confirm 130-degree Death Valley temp
An automated measuring system in California’s Death Valley reported a temperature of 130 degrees (54.4 degrees Celsius) amid a blistering heat wave on Sunday, a reading that would be among the highest ever recorded globally if it is confirmed.
Nevada neighborhood lights up in blue to support law enforcement
An entire neighborhood in Nevada lit up in blue to show their support for local law enforcement.
Las Vegas tourism plummets 71% in June
Casinos were closed for 78 days before reopening four days into the month.
Trump sues Nevada over mail-in voting, one day after encouraging Floridians to vote by mail
In an abrupt reversal, President Donald Trump is encouraging voters in the critical swing state of Florida to vote by mail after months of criticizing the practice — and while his campaign and the GOP challenge Nevada over its new vote-by-mail law.
Nevada toddler shows off impressive baseball swing in back yard
Watch out, MLB: a young, aspiring player is coming soon.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Homeless man died after botched backflip; police arrest man who allegedly offered him $6 for stunt
Police say a man offered a homeless man $6 if he could land a backflip. The homeless man suffered a fatal injury trying to do so.
White House document urges 18 states in virus ‘red zone’ to mandate masks, close bars, increase testing
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
Las Vegas woman reached 121 mph before crash that killed 1-year-old son: police
Las Vegas police say a mom who was drunk was going 121 mph moments before a collision that killed her 1-year-old son, according to a report.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Nevada is requiring masks in public settings after rise in new virus cases
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday that Nevada will mandate the use of face coverings in public places in an effort to stem an increase of coronavirus cases that has hit the state as casinos, restaurants and other businesses began reopening.
Las Vegas casino company giving guests $20 to gamble if they wear a mask
You don't have to be a high roller to earn the latest perk in Las Vegas — all you have to do is wear a mask.
Men show up at anti-racism protest with KKK hoods, Trump flag
Anti-racism protesters were outraged when two men showed up to their demonstration donning a hood like that of the Ku Klux Klan.
Vegas police officer shot in head may need ventilator for rest of his life, family says
The four-year veteran was hospitalized last week after he was shot near the Circus Circus casino on June 1 following a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd.
Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Prosecutors: 3 face terror charges in Las Vegas in right-wing conspiracy to spark protest violence
Three Nevada men with ties to a loose movement of right-wing extremists advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in what authorities say was a conspiracy to spark violence during recent protests in Las Vegas.