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 […]
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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 […]
Nevada Democrats release plan for 2020 presidential caucuses
By Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Nevada Democrats unveiled a written plan Wednesday for the party’s 2020 presidential caucus that party leaders hope will heal rifts from […]
Nevada Senate committee approves medically assisted suicide
By Ryan Tarinelli Associated Press CARSON CITY — A measure that would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with medication prescribed by a doctor cleared its first hurdle […]
Feds: Atkinson should serve almost three years in prison, pay a quarter million in fines
By Jacob Solis, Megan Messerly and Michelle Rindels The Nevada Independent Prosecutors are recommending 33 months in prison and $249,900 in fines or restitution for former Democratic state Senate Majority […]
Barrick Gold drops takeover bid for Newmont Mining
Associated Press ELKO — Barrick Gold is dropping its takeover bid for Newmont Mining, as the gold companies instead form a joint venture to combine their Nevada mining operations. Last […]
Democrats, tribes renew criticism of Trump’s monument cuts
Associated Press Congressional Democrats and tribal leaders renewed criticism Wednesday of President Donald Trump for scaling back two national monuments in Utah following a wider review of lands protected around […]
4.2 inches of snow near Nevada-Utah line breaks 1898 record
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — The state of Nevada is asking a federal appeals court to order the U.S. government to remove weapons-grade plutonium that was secretly trucked […]
Ex-Nevada test site guard sues over assault, harassment
Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A former security guard at the Nevada National Security Site is suing her former employer over allegations she was sexually assaulted and harassed by colleagues […]


