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Progressives are always clamoring to make it easier to vote. To that end Democratic state Sen. James Ohrenschall of Las Vegas has introduced Senate Bill 123 that, among other things, would allow people to register to vote on Election Day. “The purpose of SB123 is to make it more feasible for people to be part […]
Same-day voter registration invites fraud
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 and then retaliated against for reporting the incidents. Jennifer Glover said in her lawsuit filed Monday that security firm she worked for created a work […]
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Associated Press 2 Nevada executives charged in college bribery scheme LAS VEGAS — Two Nevada residents are facing charges in part of a wide-ranging college admissions bribery scheme involving about 50 others, including coaches, parents and Hollywood actresses. Federal prosecutors on Tuesday named former casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz and media executive Elisabeth Kimmel with charges […]
New coach looking to turn Vandals softball program around
Eureka has a new coach for girls softball. Samantha Wilson takes over from Briana Brown. The Lady Vandals struggled through a difficult 1-12 season in 2018 and Wilson has ever desire to change that this season. A Eureka native, Wilson played youth softball, then high school ball for Eureka and two years of college ball […]
Nevada joining US climate alliance
Associated Press CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak says Nevada will join an alliance of state governors pledging to abide by the goals in the Paris climate accord. The Democratic governor announced Tuesday that the state would take “bold steps to ensure a better, healthier future” and become “part of the solution.” He’s joining 22 […]
March 7, 2019
Late rally comes up short as Vandals fall in state title game
Eureka’s Lady Vandals hadn’t been in the state champion finals since 2013 when they won it last, but this year was different. The young and talented Vandals, led by sophomore Gracie Garrett, advanced with a thrilling semifinal upset of No. 1 ranked Coleville, but then lost in the finals to Mineral County who are led […]
Nevada cites US warnings in bid to block plutonium shipments
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Nevada’s latest bid to block incoming shipments of weapons-grade plutonium points to the U.S. Energy Department’s own scientific warnings about the dangers of prematurely moving the highly radioactive material out of South Carolina. State lawyers say in briefs filed this week with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of […]
Commissioners discuss idea of becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary county
County Commissioners in Elko and Eureka counties have recently been considering the idea of becoming what is called a Second Amendment sanctuary county, a declaration of defiance of Nevada SB 143. As reported in the Elko Daily News Feb. 25, commissioners there have also briefly discussed the idea. Elko County Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza told the […]
Nevada Senate Democrats push on amid political bombshell
By Ryan Tarinelli Associated Press CARSON CITY — Nevada Senate Democrats named new leadership postings Wednesday while trying to recover from a political bombshell in which its former majority leader resigned after admitting he took campaign funds for personal use. In a sudden downfall, former Sen. Kelvin Atkinson on Tuesday announced his resignation on the […]