Las Vegas is once again at the center of a story that exposes the failure of weak border enforcement and misplaced political priorities. Carlos Nava, a 49-year-old illegal immigrant accused of being a serial rapist, was expected to face sentencing this week after entering an Alford plea. Instead, he abruptly
Opinion by Larry Waters: This is Part 10 of our 10-part series, “Lombardo’s Nevada Showdown: The Fight for 2026.” The chaos rundown: Polling battles, economic pressures, crime spikes, school struggles, health care costs, housing crunches, Trump synergies, and Ford’s relentless attacks tested Lombardo’s grit. Aaron Ford’s flimsy promises, from sanctuary
Opinion by Larry Waters: This is Part 9 of our 10-part series, “Lombardo’s Nevada Showdown: The Fight for 2026.” The assault: Ford and his Democratic cronies, are throwing mud, slamming Lombardo’s economy and Trump ties, per Ford’s July 2025 campaign launch in The New York Times. Their warpath intensifies with
Opinion by Larry Waters: This is Part 8 of our 10-part series, “Lombardo’s Nevada Showdown: The Fight for 2026.” The setup: Trump’s tariffs, raking in billions for America without spiking inflation, are fueling Nevada’s trade-heavy economy, boosting mining and manufacturing. The fight? Aaron Ford and his Democrat pals, desperate to
This is Part 7 of our 10-part series, “Lombardo’s Nevada Showdown: The Fight for 2026.” The crunch: Affordability’s tanked, with rents soaring and federal lands locked up, hitting young families hard. Battle lines drawn as Lombardo’s 2025 initiatives for attainable housing, per his session statement on gov.nv.gov, clashed with enviro regs,
A former Las Vegas firefighter is once again facing criminal charges related to child pornography. Authorities confirmed that the man was arrested on new counts following previous allegations of similar crimes. Court records show he is accused of possessing and distributing illicit material involving minors. The case is ongoing, and
This is Part 6 of our 10-part series, “Lombardo’s Nevada Showdown: The Fight for 2026.” Core problem: Sky-high premiums and rural access gaps persist, worsened by federal mandates. Dispute flares as Lombardo’s health agency proposals in his 2025 roadmap, via Nevada Policy’s January report, faced pushback, with vetoes blocking costly
A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack that impacted multiple Las Vegas Strip casinos and resulted in estimated losses of ~$100 million, according to law enforcement and public filings. The suspect was taken into custody by local authorities on September 17. The cybercrime, attributed to an organized
This is Part 5 of our 10-part series, “Lombardo’s Nevada Showdown: The Fight for 2026.” Dilemma alert: Nevada ranks near the bottom in K-12 performance, with reading scores lagging and teacher shortages rampant. Friction mounts as Lombardo backed Trump-era school choice expansions in March 2025, per his office’s press release,
Do 40-to-75% of Washoe County School District’s secondary school students actually use drugs on campus every day? Without exception, that’s what numerous parents, students, and staff members at over half of all WCSD secondary schools have reported to the Education Crusade organization for years. How have WCSD Superintendents and School Board members