Southwest conditions historically dry since 2020, report finds
The Southwest has experienced a period of historic dryness and near record-setting temperatures since the beginning of last year. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/southwest-conditions-historically-dry-since-2020-report-finds-2455750/
Biden won’t block Trump documents from Jan. 6 committee
President Joe Biden will not block a tranche of documents sought by a House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, setting up...
Kieckhefer, moderate Republican in Nevada Senate, resigns post
State Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, a former reporter and government spokesman, has represented Reno for nearly 12 years. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/kieckhefer-moderate-republican-in-nevada-senate-resigns-post-2455537/
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists from Philippines, Russia
Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where reporters have faced attacks, harassment...
US employers add a weak 194K jobs as COVID maintains hold
Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate sank last month from 5.2 percent to 4.8 percent. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/us-employers-add-a-weak-194k-jobs-as-covid-maintains-hold-2455481/
Dream hotel-casino landing next to Las Vegas airport
The Clark County Commission approved plans Wednesday for Dream Las Vegas, a 20-story hotel-casino that would be built next to the Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership near the south...
Nevada Assembly Speaker under consideration to be next US attorney
Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson has served in the Legislature for a decade, and earned his law degree at UNLV. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevada-assembly-speaker-under-consideration-to-be-next-us-attorney-2455215/
Nevada chancellor: ‘Abusive’ Board of Regents leaders out to get me
Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Melody Rose alleges “persistent and unrelenting” abuse by board Chairwoman Cathy McAdoo and Vice Chairman Patrick Carter. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/nevada-chancellor-abusive-board-of-regents-leaders-out-to-get-me-2455119/
Blockchains abandons innovation zone plan for Nevada county
The innovation zone would have created a county-like government within Storey County, with municipal and other services run on the blockchain technology platform. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/blockchains-abandons-innovation-zone-plan-for-nevada-county-2455052/
Clark County adds 529 COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths; state data delayed
Clark County on Thursday reported 529 new coronavirus cases and 25 deaths during the preceding day. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-county-adds-529-covid-19-cases-25-deaths-state-data-delayed-2454863/