The Reed girls soccer team concluded its tryouts for the 2019 season on Monday. The team opens play Aug. 27 at home against Galena. … [Read more...]
Vegas Man Accused of Plotting to Bomb Synagogue or LGBTQ Bar
Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A man who authorities say worked as a security guard has been arrested and accused of plotting to firebomb a Las Vegas synagogue or a bar catering to LGTBQ customers, officials said Friday. Conor Climo, 23, of Las Vegas, was arrested Thursday by an FBI-led anti-terrorism task force, U.S. Attorney Nicholas Trutanich said in a statement. … [Read more...]
August 7, 2019
Nevada Students to Live in Hotel-Casino
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno, signed a $21.7 million lease agreement Thursday to house 1,300 students at a hotel-casino for the coming school year after a natural gas explosion in July forced two dorms to close. Students will live in single and double rooms in a non-gambling hotel tower across the street from Circus … [Read more...]
Nevada News Brief
Associated Press Las Vegas Stadium for Relocating Raiders Gets Allegiant Name LAS VEGAS — A $1.9 billion stadium being built for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders when the team moves to Las Vegas next year is being named for Allegiant Travel Co., team and company officials said Monday. The announcement came during a ceremony marking the installation of the final steel beam … [Read more...]
Nevada’s Veto Power a Sticking Point in Yucca Mountain
By Humberto Sanchez The Nevada Independent House proponents of storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain are unwilling to negotiate with members of the state’s congressional delegation over whether to give the state veto power over building the repository. But key members of the Senate, led by Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski, who are frustrated with the lack of … [Read more...]
Nevada GOP Could Let Trump Bypass its Nominating Caucuses
Associated Press LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Republican Party next month will consider bypassing its presidential nominating caucuses next year by having governing members endorse President Donald Trump and avoid any primary challenge. The Nevada GOP’s governing central committee will vote at its September meeting whether to approve the change, allowing the central … [Read more...]
Fans Welcome to Join Team at Fan Fest
With the first day of fall camp in the books, the Nevada Wolf Pack football team has announced it will hold this year’s Fan Fest on Saturday, Aug. 10 inside Mackay Stadium. The morning, which will run from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., will feature the first of two open scrimmages Wolf Pack fans can attend to get a peek at the team. Fans are invited to come sit in the stands and … [Read more...]