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Chaos on Our Streets: Street Takeover in Las Vegas Sparks Public Safety Outrage

April 29, 2025 6:27 am

In yet another reminder of what happens when lawlessness is allowed to simmer, southwest Las Vegas witnessed a chaotic street takeover this past Sunday. At around 6:30 p.m., drivers shut down the intersection of Badura Avenue and Cimarron Road, recklessly spinning cars and waving flags while crowds cheered on —...

Nevada’s Legislative Overreach: AB411 and AB241 Threaten Transparency, Local Control

April 29, 2025 6:00 amApril 29, 2025 6:11 am

Nevada’s 2025 legislative session is heating up, two bills, AB411, AB241 with Amendment 251, are sparking fierce debate. Both measures, currently before the Senate, represent troubling oversteps that undermine transparency, accountability, local governance. Here’s why Nevadans should stand up, speak out, vote “no” on these proposals. AB411: Hiding Prescribers, Eroding...

Las Vegas Woman Pleads Guilty in $15 Million Scam Targeting America’s Seniors

April 28, 2025 8:18 pmApril 28, 2025 8:19 pm

An 80-year-old woman from Las Vegas has finally pleaded guilty. Barbara Trickle admitted to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud after orchestrating a nationwide prize scam that raked in over $15 million. Prosecutors revealed that Trickle, who ran her own printing and mailing business, masterminded a scheme that sent...

Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport Hits Record-Breaking Crowds Amid Ongoing Travel Woes

April 28, 2025 6:25 pmApril 28, 2025 6:28 pm

At Harry Reid International Airport, where passengers faced one of the busiest days on record for TSA screenings. With long lines snaking through terminals, travelers were urged to brace for traffic jams outside the airport and longer-than-usual wait times at security checkpoints. Airport officials took to social media Monday, warning...

Nevadans Face Reality as Biden’s Student Loan Pause Ends: Nearly 12% in Default, Collections Back in Full Force

April 28, 2025 10:03 amApril 28, 2025 10:03 am

After years of kicking the can down the road, reality has finally come knocking. The U.S. Department of Education has restarted collection efforts on overdue student loans — and for Nevada borrowers, the numbers are a wake-up call. Nearly 12% of the state’s student loan holders are now officially in...

British Paralympian Sam Ruddock Missing in Las Vegas After WrestleMania Visit

April 28, 2025 9:13 am

British Paralympian Sam Ruddock, 35, has been missing in Las Vegas since April 16, 2025. Ruddock, who has cerebral palsy, traveled to the U.S. on April 13 to attend WrestleMania 41. He was last seen in a video posted on social media on April 16, riding in a convertible with...

Las Vegas Community Terrorized: Suspect Arrested After Brazen Vandalism, Assault on Police Officer

April 27, 2025 5:15 pm

In yet another example of lawlessness undermining our communities, Las Vegas police arrested a man accused of wreaking havoc on a southwest neighborhood — even going as far as assaulting a police officer in broad daylight. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded around 11 a.m. on...