Officials recommended prison, but a state court judge sentenced a former Las Vegas police officer to probation for his role in a failed suicide scheme involving his attorney girlfriend, who later killed herself.
State lawmakers in Nevada serve as examples to their counterparts in Washington because they are putting state issues ahead of politics, says U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas.
Southern Nevada Water Authority officials say they're disappointed Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has rejected an agreement that would allow Las Vegas to pump massive amounts of groundwater from the states' shared border.
A federal judge in Las Vegas has denied a request by lawyers for former lobbyist Harvey Whittemore to throw out evidence the FBI gathered to bring charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to Sen. Harry Reid and others.
Casino billionaire and GOP super donor Sheldon Adelson is preparing to make a rare public appearance as he testifies against a Hong Kong businessman suing his company for $328 million.
Bail is $500,000 for an 18-year-old accused of being under the influence of prescription drugs when he plowed a speeding vehicle into a crowded Las Vegas restaurant.
An 18-year-old accused of being under the influence of prescription drugs when he plowed a vehicle into a crowded Las Vegas restaurant is expected in court Thursday.
Nevada's largest utility has announced plans to begin closing four coal-fired power plants northeast of Las Vegas and invest more money in renewable energy.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has rejected an agreement with Nevada that would allow Las Vegas to pump massive amounts of groundwater from the states' shared border.
A judge in Las Vegas has revoked bail for a former Nevada state assemblyman now being held in California on felony charges stemming from a freeway chase and violent struggle with police last week.
An 18-year-old man faces a charge of driving under the influence after authorities say he crashed his vehicle into a Las Vegas restaurant's patio, seriously injuring 10 people.
A mother and daughter could spend the rest of their lives in prison after killing their 73-year-old neighbor in Las Vegas and pawning her coin collection.
Ten people were seriously injured when a car plowed into the patio of a Las Vegas restaurant during the lunch hour and came to rest with its hood inside a shattered plate glass window.