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In a significant shake-up at NV Energy, CEO Doug Cannon has resigned amid revelations that the utility overcharged more than 80,000 customers by at least $17 million over several years. The overcharges, attributed to misclassifying multi-family residences as single-family homes, led to inflated bills for countless Nevadans. Despite the magnitude...

In a moment that underscores the enduring strength of America’s tribal communities and the importance of honoring our nation’s diverse heritage, the remains of a Native American child, discovered in Nye County, Nevada, in 2010, have been respectfully returned to the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe for ceremonial burial. This act reflects...

Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore has been suspended indefinitely with pay, following a unanimous decision by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline. This action comes after Fiore received a full and unconditional pardon from President Donald Trump on April 23, 2025, for her federal wire fraud conviction. Despite...

Nevadans are facing yet another financial burden as NV Energy seeks approval for a 9% rate hike, citing the 2024 heatwave and infrastructure investments as justification. This proposal would increase annual revenues by $215.7 million, potentially raising a typical monthly single-family bill by nearly $15 starting October 1, 2025.  While...

Las Vegas, the crown jewel of American tourism, is facing a downturn as international visitors opt for destinations perceived as more welcoming. Recent data reveals a 7.8% decline in visitor numbers in March 2025 compared to the previous year, with gaming revenues on the Strip dropping by 4.8% . This...

Anthony Valenzuela, a Las Vegas resident, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison. This follows his audacious decision to bring methamphetamine and a loaded firearm to a meeting with his probation officer—a blatant disregard for the law and public safety. Valenzuela, previously convicted for felony firearm possession,...

Nevada’s attempt to end the biannual clock change has stalled. Assembly Bill 81, known as the “Lock the Clock Act,” aimed to keep the state on Pacific Standard Time year-round, eliminating the need to “spring forward” and “fall back.” Despite passing the Assembly with a bipartisan 27-15 vote on April...