Two inmates found dead at Southern Nevada prisons
The Nevada Department of Corrections announced two inmate deaths on Wednesday: one at Southern Desert Correctional Center and one at High Desert State Prison.
Doctor accused in Ohio killing of ex, her husband had ties to Las Vegas
Michael McKee, 39, was arrested Saturday by police in Rockford, Illinois, and remains in custody at the Winnebago County Justice Center, according to Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office online records.
Feds announce probe into UNR, allege sex-based sports discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights claims the Reno college discriminates against women with policies that allow students to participate in sports based on their gender identity.
Ohio man wins six-figure jackpot at Strip casino
A man from Euclid, Ohio won big on a mega progressive jackpot at Caesars Palace when he hit a Royal Flush and Three Card Poker, according to a Caesars Palace…
New operator to run Summerlin sportsbook
If the Gaming Commission approves Control Board recommendations, the Resort at Summerlin will have a new sportsbook operator and Boomer’s will enter the Reno market.
What is the Rooney Rule as it relates to the Raiders coaching search?
The Raiders won’t be able to make any decisions on a coaching hire before fulfilling important requirements enacted more than two decades ago in the NFL.
Does Dante Moore’s decision to stay at Oregon affect the Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders secured the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft by winning a tiebreaker, which became significant after Dante Moore’s decision to stay at Oregon.
Illegal bookmaker nominated to Nevada’s Black Book
It’s unclear when illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer’s nomination will be considered by the Nevada Gaming Commission since he’s incarcerated in a California prison.
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has…
‘A price to pay for everything’: Man gets 2 to 6 years in prison for DUI crash that killed motorcyclist
Bryan Vargas-Caicedo previously pleaded guilty in District Court to reckless driving and, in a lower court, to misdemeanor DUI in connection with the death of 37-year-old Wesley Larsen.