By Senator Catherine Cortez Masto My grandmother, Katherine, was one of the most important people in my life. She was smart, tough and loving. She instilled in me the work […]
March 28, 2019
Lawmakers eye updates to Nevada’s school funding formula
By Ryan Tarinelli Associated Press CARSON CITY — Nevada lawmakers say they plan to revamp the state’s 52-year-old education funding formula by giving additional funds to students who need extra […]
Mine operator cited for fatality at Nevada gold mine
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Federal mine safety officials have cited an Idaho-based company for inadequate safety controls at a gold mine it operates in northeast Nevada where […]
Warning of ‘chaos’ if the ACA is killed by a court ruling, Sisolak pledges robust defense
By Humberto Sanchez The Nevada Independent Nevada joined a group of 20 other states that filed a legal brief Tuesday seeking to defend the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was […]
4 Nevada counties join ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’ drive
By Ken Ritter Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Four rural Nevada counties are balking at a new state law calling for strict background checks, with elected lawmakers voting to join […]
US lawsuit blames Nevada casino restaurant for salmonella
Associated Press RENO — A Nevada man is suing the corporate owner of a casino restaurant, claiming he was infected with salmonella after eating there. Harry Wiseman of Elko says […]
March 21, 2019
Public invited to honor Vietnam veterans at event
By Steve Ranson Special to the Sentinel Special events will usher in this year’s Vietnam War Veteran Remembrance Day and an All-Veterans Luncheon on March 30 with ceremonies planned for […]
Environmentalists oppose off-roaders’ lawsuit over bird plan
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Conservationists want to join a legal battle in opposition to off-road vehicle users who are trying to overturn U.S. protections for a type […]


