Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of Vinson Guthreau as the new Director of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Mr. Guthreau will succeed current Director James Settelmeyer, whose last day at the agency is March 27, 2026. “As the outgoing Executive Director of the Nevada Association of Counties, Vinson has shown outstanding … [Read more...]
Humm named Director of Office of Energy
Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of James Humm as the Director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy. "James has made substantial strides in Nevada's cannabis industry, showcasing his leadership in establishing a regulatory framework that prioritizes public safety while bolstering state revenue," said Governor Joe Lombardo. “His … [Read more...]
Trailblazer Sue Wagner dies at 86
The first woman elected lieutenant governor in Nevada, Sue Wagner, has died at the age of 86. In the mid-1970s through the 80s, Wagner served on the Nevada Legislature. In 1990, she became Nevada’s 30th Lieutenant Governor. Gov. Joe Lombardo issued an order Wednesday morning to lower flags statewide in honor of Sue Wagner. U.S. flags and State of Nevada flags … [Read more...]
Colorado River faces a day of reckoning
By Jonathan Thompson/Writers on the Range We are two and a half decades into the Southwest’s most severe drought of the last 1,200 years, and this winter’s snow dearth is one of the most extreme on record. Without an April-May miracle, human-caused climate change likely will finally catch up with the Colorado River—and the 40 million people who rely on it—in the form of … [Read more...]
Large scale SNAP fraud
A Las Vegas woman was arrested Friday, March 13, 2026, following an investigation by the Nevada State Police Investigation Division into a large-scale fraud scheme involving the alleged theft of personal identifying information and trafficking of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Initially, caseworkers with the Nevada Division of Social … [Read more...]
Sparks man convicted of domestic battery
The Sparks City Attorney’s Office has announced that its prosecutor secured a conviction for Domestic Battery against Cory Boteler stemming from an incident that occurred on May 11, 2024. On May 11, 2024, Sparks Police Department dispatched to a residence in Sparks, Nevada, on a report of a physical altercation between a husband and a wife. Dispatch … [Read more...]
Sparks council member arrested on drunk driving charges
Sparks City Council Member Joe Rodriguez was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of drunk driving after a crash in a state vehicle. He was taken into custody at 3:10 a.m Saturday, Feb. 21, on a charge of DUI above the legal limit, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office inmate search. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. His … [Read more...]
Nevada Press Association criticizes LV judge
The Nevada Press Association issued the following press release on the case of a Las Vegas journalist being ejected from a court room for refusing a judge's order to restrict their reporting. PRESS RELEASE The Nevada Press Association is deeply troubled by the removal of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and a photographer from a Clark County courtroom Wednesday after … [Read more...]