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City approves $4.2M to bolster downtown theater, arts campus
Las Vegas approved $4.2 million in redevelopment funds to convert the former Eclipse Theaters into a creative arts campus.
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Key federal panel is expected to approve Trump's arch while it's being challenged in court
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal panel was expected Thursday to approve President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch in Washington at the end of a meeting that drew dozens of opponents to a key part of ...
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2 election races in Southern Nevada that are too close to call
Two races remain too close to call in Tuesday's election as the county continues to process mail ballots and go through the steps to cure signatures.
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Las Vegas house fires tied to neighbor dispute, Las Vegas police say
While Las Vegas police were attempting to resolve a neighborhood dispute, a man allegedly attacked his neighbors and officers with metal weight plates before pulling out bottles of gasoline to light a...
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AP Exclusive: Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war
Court documents reveal the Trump administration held secret talks with Iran to deport Iranian nationals during the ongoing war, prompting a judge to demand advance notice of any removal plans.
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An emotional Ford celebrates win in Nevada governor's race, vows to tackle affordability
“We don’t build a great Nevada by tearing each other down,” Ford said. “We build it by lifting each other up.”
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Nevada Democrats choose Edgar Flores as Senate Majority Leader
Nevada Senate Democrats have elected Sen. Edgar Flores as majority leader for the upcoming legislative session.
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Tanker struck by projectiles in the Persian Gulf off Qatar
A tanker was struck by projectiles off Qatar's coast while Iranian state media reported two tankers and a towboat hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rush announces residency at Las Vegas Sphere
Rush co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced a five-show residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in May 2027.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here's how to watch
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to...
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Nevada voters approve photo ID requirement to begin in 2028
Ballot Question 7 passed with about 62% of the vote, according to unofficial state returns available Wednesday. The result delivers a victory to ...
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Constitutional protection for abortion rights in Nevada will take hold following strong voter support
Voters first approved the measure in 2024 with about 64% of the roughly 1.4 million votes cast on it, but Nevada requires voter-initiated constitutional amendments to pass in two successive general el...
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Governor-elect Ford held victory rally, but limited response to reporter questions about funding his proposals
Fresh off a historic win, Nevada's first black governor-elect, Aaron Ford, held a victory rally Wednesday night to thank his supporters and once again explain his plans to lead the state in a differen...
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'Every voter must vote:' County registrar explains major election delays in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- After an entire day of insisting the Clark County Election Department would not speak with the media about long lines at polling places and late-night dissemination of race results...
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Nye County sheriff concedes contentious race
Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill conceded the race to challenger Dan Pineau, who led with 61.9% of the vote as of Wednesday morning.
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Aguilar says Nevada voters deserve better after long Election Day waits
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar criticized long Election Day wait times and delayed results, saying voters deserve better while pledging to work with counties to prevent future issues.
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Las Vegas alligator living in vacant koi pond seeks help through nonprofit
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Confronted by a 6-foot-long, scaly, arguably hungry American Alligator, a Las Vegas nonprofit is hoping neighbors will pitch in to help fund the amphibian’s home. But don’t worry, i...
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Boulder City rejects data centers in ballot question vote
Boulder City voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure to allow data centers on city-owned land in Eldorado Valley, with nearly 71% voting no.
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North Las Vegas elects Daniele Monroe-Moreno as next mayor
North Las Vegas elected Daniele Monroe-Moreno as its next mayor, while Henderson reelected Mayor Michelle Romero, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's election.
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Nevada Democrats close in on legislative supermajority
Democrats swept Nevada in Tuesday’s midterm elections, ousting Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, winning all six constitutional offices, taking all four U.S. House seats and appearing poised to expand the...
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Henderson reelects Romero; North Las Vegas picks Monroe-Moreno as mayor
Michelle Romero won a second term, receiving 63,044 votes (60.59%) to 41,004 votes (39.41%) for former Henderson Police Chief Hollie Chadwick. The Associated Press called the race with about 80% of vo...
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Ford rides affordability message to historic win over Lombardo in Nevada governor's race
Ford built his campaign on an affordability message, tying the state’s sagging economy to Lombardo. He repeatedly promised to sign several bills within his first 30 days in office ...
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Registrar points to long lines and voter 'excitement' for Nevada election delays
The Clark County Registrar of Voters, Lorena Portillo, said long lines and voter "excitement" were part of the reasons Nevada did not get to immediately see its results on Election Night.
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Henderson mayor wins reelection in race against former police chief
Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero will face former Police Chief Hollie Chadwick in the general election after neither candidate secured a majority in the June primary.
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Democrat Aaron Ford wins Nevada governor's race
Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to become Nevada's first Black governor.
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Nevada Democrats keep Attorney General seat with Cannizzaro win
Nevada Democrats swept statewide offices, with Nicole Cannizzaro winning attorney general and Sandra Jauregui taking lieutenant governor.
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Democrat Susie Lee wins reelection in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District
Nevada voters have elected Democratic Rep. Susie Lee to another two-year term in Congress, defeating Republican challenger Marty O'Donnell in the state's 3rd Congressional District.
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North Las Vegas voters to choose new mayor, council member
Assemblymember Daniele Monroe-Moreno and Esmeralda Villeda held early leads in North Las Vegas mayoral and Ward 1 council races, according to preliminary results.
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McCarthy, Nordstrom in close race for Las Vegas City Council Ward 2
Firefighter Luke McCarthy holds a razor-thin lead over Municipal Court Judge Shannon Nordstrom in the Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 race, separated by just 0.01 percentage points according to unoffici...
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Democrat Dina Titus wins reelection to U.S. House District 1
Democratic U.S. Reps. Dina Titus, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford won reelection in Southern Nevada, helping Democrats retake control of the House.
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Democratic Congressman Steven Horsford wins reelection
Democratic incumbent Congressman Steven Horsford beat small business owner Cody Whipple, giving him two more years representing Nevada's 4th Congressional District in the United States House of Repres...
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Three Clark County commissioner seats up for grabs in Tuesday’s election
Early results show incumbents Tick Segerblom and Jim Gibson leading their re-election bids while Minja Yan leads the open District F race.
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Democrats lead in Nevada legislative races, eye Assembly supermajority
Early election results show Nevada Democrats leading in most legislative races, positioning them to maintain control of both chambers but likely falling short of a supermajority in the Senate.
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Democrat Cisco Aguilar wins reelection as Nevada secretary of state
Democratic incumbent Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar has been reelected to his position as Nevada secretary of state, defeating Republican challenger Jim Marchant.
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Countywide offices: Wolfson running unopposed, Goya leading clerk’s race
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson ran unopposed while Democratic candidates led early returns in races for clerk, recorder, assessor and public administrator.
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Democrats lead in attorney general, lieutenant governor, other statewide races
Democrats held early leads in Nevada's statewide races for attorney general, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and secretary of state as preliminary results rolled in Wednesday morning.
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Titus, Lee and Horsford projected to win reelection as Democrats take the House
Democratic U.S. Reps. Dina Titus, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford were projected to win reelection Tuesday, holding all three Southern Nevada House seats ...
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Incumbents hold strong in 3 CCSD School Board races
Three Clark County School Board incumbents held significant leads over their challengers in early general election results.
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Early election results show Nevada voters willing to change state’s constitution
Nevada voters approved constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights and requiring voter identification, with both measures passing by wide margins.
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Voter ID requirement added to Nevada Constitution as Question 7 passes
Voters will be required to show government-issued ID before voting after Question 7 passed on Tuesday, creating a constitutional amendment for Voter ID.
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NSHE Board of Regents races see four seats up for grabs
Four Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents seats are on the November ballot with incumbents leading in three races and a newcomer ahead in an open seat.
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Romero, Atlas ahead in Henderson mayoral, City Council races
Incumbent Michelle Romero leads in the Henderson mayoral race while Jennifer Atlas leads in the Ward 3 City Council race according to early results.
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Nevada voters add abortion rights to state constitution as Question 6 passes
Nevada voters approved Question 6, adding abortion rights protections to the state constitution for a second and final time.
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Democrats lead all four Nevada congressional races in early returns
Democrats held early leads in all four Nevada congressional races Tuesday night, including the traditionally Republican 2nd District.
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Ford leading Lombardo in early results, 52.3 to 47.7 percent
Attorney General Aaron Ford holds an early lead over incumbent Gov. Joe Lombardo in the Nevada governor's race, according to preliminary results released Tuesday night.
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Voting lines stretched to three hours in Las Vegas on election day
Voters in Clark County faced wait times of up to three hours on election day due to high turnout, a two-page ballot and a new voting process.
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Nevada midterm results delayed as voting continues
Polls closed across Nevada at 7 p.m. Tuesday, but voters who were already in line are still being allowed to cast their ballots.
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Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters' frustration with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistanc...
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Clark County voting delays recall 1996 election uproar
Long voting lines in Clark County on Tuesday echoed a 1996 election where the mayor cut the line and a councilman called for the registrar to be fired.
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Live election results: Clark County votes
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