Nevada residents are kicking off 2025 with a special election. Longtime city councilman Brian Hanson was appointed and sworn in Monday to be Nevada’s next mayor, but a petition was filed for a special election for the open mayoral position as well as the Ward 2 seat on the council.

Three rare Nevada species may warrant protections under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said.

Estuary Power, an energy-generation company that operates in the western U.S., closed a $340 million deal to establish a solar and storage project in Nevada’s Mojave Basin. Now, several famous Joshua trees have been bulldozed to make way for the operation, and residents are angry, reported local outlet 8 News Now.

Assemblyman Gregory Hafen called it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he expects Gov. Lombardo and Lt. Gov. Anthony to go, too.

Nevada’s Republican governor extended a hand Wednesday to the Democratic-controlled state Legislature, saying they need to come together to find solutions for urgent issues like affordable housing and access to adequate health care.

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo is expected to give his State of the State address Wednesday night, updating the public on goals for the state in the next legislative session.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A former Nevada congressional candidate accused of killing a man is appealing his case to the Supreme Court. Daniel Rodimer challenged Representative Susie Lee back in 2020. He was identified as a suspect in the murder of 47-year-old Christopher Tapp on. October 29, 2023.

A year-long radio upgrade project aimed at improving communication during emergencies and natural disasters was completed in Nevada County.

Gov. Joe Lombardo addresses school choice, crime, childcare and government efficiency in State of State. Democratic response covers abortion, guns.

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