Latino unemployment in Nevada surged under Obama administration
Unemployment among Latinos in Nevada increased dramatically between 2008 and 2010, particularly because of a downturn in the construction and hospitality sectors, according to a…
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Las Vegas physician indicted for prescription abuse
A Las Vegas physician has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that he unlawfully prescribed large quantities of Oxycodone and other highly…
Sen. Harry Reid released from hospital
On Friday evening, Sen. Harry Reid was released from the hospital after being treated for what his office described as exhaustion. Reid, who is 74,…
Assistance League holding free coffee session for new members, volunteers
The Assistance League of Las Vegas (ALLV) is holding a new member coffee information session on January 8, at 10 a.m. at its facility located…
Harry Reid hospitalized after late night vote
Nevada Senator Harry Reid was hospitalized early this morning after acknowledging that he was not feeling well. There were no details provided about the nature…
Wegner awarded the Umhoefer Prize for Achievement
UNLV film studies Hart Wegner has been awarded the Umhoefer Prize for Achievement in Humanities by the Arts and Humanities Foundation. Wegner is professor of…
Sandoval signs MOU with Ávila Villegas of Mexico
Governor Brian Sandoval signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Governor Eruviel Ávila Villegas of Mexico to strengthen the relationship between the State of Nevada…
Reno man charged in conspiring to provide material support to terrorist groups
A Reno, Nev. man has been charged with providing material support to terrorism groups in India and Pakistan in order to intimidate the Indian government…
Generic prescription pain reliever manufacturers asked to develop tamper-resistant versions
42 state and territorial attorneys general sent a letter on Monday to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging it to require manufacturers of…
Sandoval establishes Behavioral Health and Wellness Council
Governor Brian Sandoval on Friday signed an executive order establishing the Governor’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Council. The Council will examine ways of improving and…