Nevada
Ward voting clears Assembly; but veto possible
A bill changing the charters of four Nevada cities to require ward-only voting in municipal elections, a move supporters say would make voting more fair for minorities, won final legislative approval Friday but faces an uncertain fate with the governor. The Assembly approved SB457 on a 26-15 vote. It previously ...
Albuquerque officer involved in fatal crash fired
The Albuquerque police officer facing criminal charges for a February crash that killed a 21-year-old woman has been fired, Police Chief Ray Schultz said Friday. Schultz said Sgt. Adam Casaus was terminated after an internal probe found he violated several sections of department protocol in the late-night accident. The Bernalillo ...
Bill adds to court-ordered mental health treatment
The Nevada Assembly has approved allowing courts to order mentally ill defendants who have regular run-ins with the law to complete tailored outpatient treatment plans. Assembly members approved AB287 on Friday, 34-7. It now heads to the Senate. Republican Assemblyman Lynn Stewart of Henderson says the proposal is a collaborative ...
Nevada withdraws threat to leave Tahoe Compact
Nevada lawmakers agreed Friday to withdraw the state's threat to pull out of the Tahoe Compact with California. The Assembly voted 40-1 to pass SB229 which repeals a law passed by the 2011 Legislature that paved the way for Nevada to exit the Tahoe Compact created in the late 1960s ...
Bill overhauling sex ed curriculum dies in Senate
A bill overhauling Nevada's sex education curriculum has died in the state Senate. AB230 was taken off a roster of bills to be voted upon Friday. The bill faced a midnight deadline to survive. The bill would have set up a state council to determine criteria to be covered by ...
Ethics, integrity of lobbyist touted at Nev. trial
Two long-time associates of a developer and high-powered lobbyist charged with making illegal campaign contributions testified Friday that he is well known for his generosity and integrity. State Assemblyman Ira Hansen said he and defendant Harvey Whittemore were rarely on the same side of issues when Hansen lobbied the Legislature ...
Domestic violence bill clears Legislature
Domestic violence victims in Nevada will have a new tool to help them escape abusive relationships. The Nevada Senate unanimously approved AB284, sponsored by Democratic Assemblywoman Lucy Flores of Las Vegas. It now goes to the governor. It establishes notice requirements and steps victims must take to terminate housing leases. ...
Vegas police trying to ID 10-time armed robber
Las Vegas police are going public with attempts to apprehend a masked gunman believed to be responsible for 10 store robberies since March. Robbery Sgt. Steve Candelas is meeting with the media Friday afternoon to talk about the man police are calling the "Quick Pinch" robber. Police are also due ...
Damage reported from magnitude-5.7 quake in Calif.
Residents in rural northeastern California assessed damage to their homes and businesses Friday from a magnitude-5.7 earthquake, one of the strongest temblors to hit the densely forested region in decades. The quake centered near Greenville downed chimneys and sent items tumbling from grocery store shelves when it hit shortly before ...
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Midday' game
The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were: 5-0-8 (five, zero, eight)
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