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Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo on Wednesday escalated his election-administration clash with Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, urging him to use the Trump administration’s expanded federal SAVE database to check Nevada voters’ citizenship just over a month before the Nov. 3 election.

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Las Vegas is among the cities where Chuck E. Cheese plans to open Adventure World, its multilevel indoor playground, the company said today in a news release.

The Las Vegas location is part of an expansion that will bring Adventure World to more than 20 communities across the U.S. in 2026 and 20

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David Flippo, the Republican nominee in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, falsely claimed on multiple occasions in recent years that he received a Bronze Star “for valor,” a distinction reserved for combat heroism rather than meritorious service, The Washington Post reported today.

Also today: Editorial: How Nevada debunked Trump’s noncitizen voting claims, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley to be honored for longtime LGBTQ+ advocacy, Southern Nevada reports first flu death of season.

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Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is launching an expanded campaign to assure voters that the state’s mail-ballot system remains secure and unchanged for the midterm elections.

Also today: Diller ends MGM Resorts takeover bid but stays 'open' to other deals, Wilson puts herself in best position to lead Aces on another playoff run, Women Inspiring Nevada 2026: Trailblazing with care and compassion.

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Nevada drivers pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the nation, and the state’s top insurance regulator says the drivers themselves are largely to blame.

“People, they just really need to drive better,” said Ned Gaines, commissioner of the Nevada Division of Insurance.

Also today: 'Deep belief' in students helps Valley High educator win Nevada Teacher of the Year award, Despite humbling start to season, Rebels’ championship pursuit is just revving up, Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary.

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Waymo launched its autonomous ride-hailing service in Las Vegas last week. Riders initially can travel around a limited section of the Las Vegas Valley, including the Strip, to Allegiant Stadium, parts of Spring Valley and the east side.

Also today: Anything now possible for upstart Raiders after beating Chargers to start 2-0, How an MGM training course teaches resort workers to handle problem gambling, With Trump’s plans blocked, states work to restore trust in mail voting.

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The House Ways and Means Committee voted 38-5 Wednesday to advance legislation that would restore the full federal tax deduction for gambling losses, marking the first significant congressional action on a provision critics have called a “phantom income” tax since President Donald Trump signed it into law July 4, 2025.

Also today: Clark County greenlights animal shelter for southwest valley, Four pressing questions as Golden Knights open training camp ahead of Year 10, Community briefs: Aria Patisserie debuts an enchanted forest made entirely of sugar and chocolate.

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U.S. Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., and Mark Amodei, R-Nev., reintroduced the Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act on Monday, legislation aimed at helping survivors of human trafficking access air travel to escape their traffickers and obtain care.

Also today: Silver says discussions in motion on potential NBA team in Las Vegas, Third Eye Blind headlines New Year’s Eve at Resorts World’s Zouk stage, Traffic deaths down in Nevada, Clark County so far this year.

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After backing Joe Lombardo for governor in 2022 and expecting him to better protect Nevada businesses, the Retail Association of Nevada is now endorsing his Democratic challenger, Attorney General Aaron Ford — an unusually sharp break that its president says stems from four years of disappointing economic policy.

Also today: Restrictions on automated license plate readers emerge in Nevada governor’s race, Waymo offering rides to public, expanding autonomous services in Las Vegas, Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returns.

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Terrance “Terry” Revella remembers alot about Sept. 11, 2001: the temperature that Tuesday morning, the two doughnuts from Dunkin’ his wife gave him before work, the bodies of people jumping to their deaths from the burning World Trade Center towers and the words of his fellow officer, Jeff Cox, after the two were caught in a collapsing tower.

Also today: Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order, US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods, New coach, personnel motivate Raiders' defense to make impact.

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