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I study African American history, and I would like to explain to some of my fellow Nevadans what tyranny is. Being required to wear a mask to defeat a deadly disease and protect your own and others’ health is not tyranny.

Welcome to the 47th installment of “Coronavirus Contextualized.” For more than a year now, we have brought you the latest COVID-19 numbers in Nevada, including COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, and provided context to them on a near-weekly basis through this series.

As a three-time graduate of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), including a combined five years involved in student governments at the College of Southern Nevada and UNLV, I have spent many, many Thursday and Friday meetings, events and ceremonies with several university regents.

Nine Nevada sheriffs from rural counties and Carson City have signed on to a letter blaming President Joe Biden’s policies for increased criminal activity related to illegal immigration and urging the Democratic president to embrace the border policies of the Trump administration, including resuming construction of the border wall.

The Nevada Independent sat down with Whitfield to discuss some of the biggest issues facing UNLV — from the pandemic to land grant status to diversity and racism.

Usher is adding six additional dates in August for his residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

RTC reports a crash at Flamingo Road at Maryland Parkway to Tamarus Street. Police are on the scene and all lanes are blocked.

Many Nevadans remain on unemployment, even as employers struggle to fill open positions.

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A first of its kind app is launching here in Las Vegas to change how fans enjoy live sports.

Fifth-grade teacher Avery Sage is using the lessons she's learned during MMA training to create her classroom philosophy.

Daniel Halseth’s friend and landlord, Peggy Newman, found his body April 9. Now his 16-year-old daughter and her boyfriend are accused of murdering him.

Usher’s July 16 opening at the Colosseum raised some eyebrows. Now he’s adding six dates in August

Wealthy Las Vegas businessman Stephen Cloobeck and his ex-girlfriend have been embroiled in litigation for months. He claims she conned him. She claims he’s harassing her.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company.

A vehicle crash closed a major thoroughfare in the central Las Vegas Valley early Friday.

The City of Reno in an after-hours press release today announced a $4.5 million settlement with plaintiffs affected by Swan Lake flooding in 2017.

This week, Sierra Nevada Corporation, an aerospace and defense contractor, launched a commercial space company to deliver space transportation, destinations and infrastructure.

An effort to repeal the death penalty in Nevada is exposing polarization in the Legislature while proving party affiliation can be an unreliable predictor.

Washoe County will need to modify its COVID-19 reopening plan again after the health district, school district and City of Reno raised objections.

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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said a pedestrian was hit by a car in the central valley Friday morning.

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- A fire destroyed some structures at Scotty's Castle at Death Valley National Park.

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) Scootin’ boots is a staple at Stoney's Rockin' Country in Town Square, but two stepping has indefinitely been put on hold as a pandemic precaution.

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The NAACP of Las Vegas shared their thoughts after a Black deaf woman was detained by police in North Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Nevada health authorities report 96 cases of people infected with COVID-19 after becoming fully vaccinated, and investigators are researching if variants could be a factor.

Daniel Halseth’s friend and landlord, Peggy Newman, found his body April 9. Now his 16-year-old daughter and her boyfriend are accused of murdering him.

Usher’s July 16 opening at the Colosseum raised some eyebrows. Now he’s adding six dates in August

Wealthy Las Vegas businessman Stephen Cloobeck and his ex-girlfriend have been embroiled in litigation for months. He claims she conned him. She claims he’s harassing her.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company.

A vehicle crash closed a major thoroughfare in the central Las Vegas Valley early Friday.

Policy, politics and progressive commentary Some 185,000 residents of Henderson and southwest Las Vegas who currently lack nearby transit service would have access to new options, including on-demand microtransit — a ride in a multi-passenger van — if lawmakers approve Senate Bill 362. “District F includes some of the fastest growing parts of the valley […]

Policy, politics and progressive commentary The number of disabled people who have opened specialized savings accounts has already skyrocketed over the past two years, according to the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office. And participation may further increase, thanks to a bill signed into law this week. In 2019, fewer than 100 Nevadans had opened an ABLE […]

Policy, politics and progressive commentary I was evicted in May 2019 and it was devastating to me and my economic security. Since then, I have struggled with housing insecurity, which left me especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not having secure housing negatively impacted my job prospects. Because I was constantly moving from place to […]

Policy, politics and progressive commentary Doctors and other medical professionals in Nevada would be free to refer to an investigation by a licensing board as a ‘review and evaluation’ as long as no formal investigation is approved by the board, avoiding the potential downfall of revealing a probe that fizzles.   “Justice delayed is justice denied […]

Policy, politics and progressive commentary Less than 10 percent of nearly 11,000 inmates in the Nevada Department of Corrections are fully vaccinated, officials told Gov. Steve Sisolak Tuesday at the Board of Prison Commissioners meeting. The low vaccination numbers come despite the department indicating in a March 4 press release, when it began vaccinating eligible […]