KOH Special News Reports

A Las Vegas judge says Nevada's ESA program does NOT violate the Nevada Constitution's "Blaine Amendment," which bars state funds from being used for "Sectarian" that is, religious purposes. But the program faces other legal challenges. The education savings accounts allow parents to reclaim a portion of the amount the state spends on "Per Pupil" education, to use at private schools or for other educational pursuits. Governor Sandoval hailed the decision calling it a huge and important step in getting certainty for the thousands of families waiting to participate.

A Las Vegas judge has dismissed one of two lawsuits filed against Nevada's sweeping new school choice program, although the program is still on hold for other concerns. Judge Eric Johnson issued a ruling Wednesday that the Education Savings Account program doesn't violate the portion of the Nevada Constitution that bans using public funds for sectarian purposes. The voucher-style program approved last year by state lawmakers allows parents to claim their child's per-pupil state education funds and use it toward private schooling. The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada filed a suit against it in August.

A Las Vegas judge says Nevada's ESA program does NOT violate the Nevada Constitution's "Blaine Amendment," which bars state funds from being used for "Sectarian" that is, religious purposes. But the program faces other legal challenges. The education savings accounts allow parents to reclaim a portion of the amount the state spends on "Per Pupil" education, to use at private schools or for other educational pursuits. Governor Sandoval hailed the decision calling it a huge and important step in getting certainty for the thousands of families waiting to participate.

Nevada Democrats are divided, after chaos broke out at their state convention last weekend. In the end what happened, was what was supposed to happen, the candidate with the most votes during the Nevada caucus, ended up with the most delegates.

At some Washoe County Schools, overcrowding looms in the near future. At other schools, like Brown Elementary, overcrowding already exists and schools are taking drastic measures to accommodate.

The State Gaming Control Board has filed a complaint against C-G Technology, which runs seven Las Vegas sportsbooks, for underpaying about $700,000 on more than 20,000 winning bets.

The 3.9 earthquake near Gerlach and Empire Saturday, is the largest of just over 300 earthquakes in the area since April 20th.

The state director for the National Federation of Independent Business says new overtime rules expected from the Labor Department will hurt both businesses, and the people who would supposedly benefit from the new rules.

The Carson City Sheriff's Department says they had another business break in early this morning, this time at JC Penny's at the Southgate Mall.

The chairwoman of the state democratic party says she has gotten more than 1,000 threatening calls since Saturday