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NEVADA – Governor Joe Lombardo signs Senate Bill 1, paving the way for publicly funded Oakland A’s Las Vegas stadium. The bill signifies a significant milestone in bringing the team to Nevada, following extensive negotiations with stakeholders. A celebratory ceremony in Las Vegas will be scheduled soon to commemorate this...

Fallon, Nevada – In the early hours of Thursday, a devastating residential fire in Fallon resulted in the loss of three lives, according to authorities. The Nevada State Fire Marshal swiftly arrived at the scene on June 15 to initiate investigations into the incident. Preliminary reports indicate that the Churchill...

LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health District’s Mosquito Disease Surveillance Program has identified the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of the season in the 89074 zip code, home to Henderson’s Green Valley development. This finding serves as a reminder for residents to remain vigilant in preventing mosquito-borne diseases. Since...

NEVADA – Former Nevada Lieutenant Governor Lonnie Hammargren passes away. Hammargren served as lieutenant governor from 1995 to 1999 and was previously a regent on the Nevada System of Higher Education. He also worked as a neurosurgeon in southern Nevada. Known for his extensive collection of Nevada history, Hammargren offered...

LAS VEGAS – In a recent development, nine women have come forward to file a joint lawsuit against comedian and actor Bill Cosby in Nevada. The lawsuit, which has been reviewed by the 8 News Now Investigators, accuses Cosby of a series of sexual assaults spanning from 1979 to 1992,...

NEVADA – The Nevada Assembly and Senate pass amended version of the stadium funding bill for the Oakland A’s. Bill now awaits Governor’s decision. The Nevada Assembly has approved the amended version of the bill for funding the proposed Oakland A’s stadium with a vote of 25-15, while the Senate...

LAS VEGAS – A postal facility in Henderson was temporarily closed after a small amount of mercury was discovered by postal employees. No employees were exposed or treated, and the mercury was isolated to a piece of automation equipment. Industrial hygienists and specialists are evaluating and remediating the situation. Mercury...