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When polls close in battleground states on Election Day

Nov. 05, 2024 10:33 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have visited them the most. Together, these states are likely...

A pivotal Nevada Senate race is unusually quiet for the battleground state

Nov. 05, 2024 03:16 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a presidential swing state where elections are typically intense contests, Nevada's U.S. Senate race has been unusually sleepy. The campaign pits Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen — a former computer programmer and synagogue president — against Republican Sam...

Abortion and open primaries are on the ballot in Nevada. What to know about the key 2024 measures

Nov. 05, 2024 03:05 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It’s been more than three decades since Nevada voters overwhelmingly approved a law allowing abortions until 24 weeks of pregnancy. Now they must decide if they want to make it a constitutional right. Nevada is one of nine states where abortion rights are on the...

Sanders scores 27 as Nevada knocks off Sam Houston 91-75

Nov. 05, 2024 01:20 AM EST

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Kobe Sanders scored 27 points as Nevada beat Sam Houston 91-75 on Monday. Sanders added six rebounds for the Wolf Pack. Nick Davidson scored 26 points while going 8 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 7 for 9 from the line and added 10...

Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US

Nov. 05, 2024 00:05 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in nine states are deciding whether their state constitutions should guarantee a right to abortion, weighing ballot measures that are expected to spur turnout for a range of crucial races. Passing certain amendments in Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Nebraska...

Nevada hosts Sam Houston in season opener

Nov. 04, 2024 03:45 AM EST

Sam Houston Bearkats at Nevada Wolf Pack Reno, Nevada; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -8.5; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada starts the season at home against Sam Houston. Nevada finished 26-8 overall with a...

Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Nov. 03, 2024 17:01 PM EST

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and an advocacy group for Native Americans are suing the U.S. to try to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered desert wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources. The Center for...

Nevada hosts Sam Houston in season opener

Nov. 03, 2024 03:06 AM EST

Sam Houston Bearkats at Nevada Wolf Pack Reno, Nevada; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -9; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada opens the season at home against Sam Houston. Nevada went 26-8 overall with a 15-2...

Morrow runs for 2 TDs, Noyes kicks 60-yard FG as Colorado State beats Nevada 38-21

Nov. 02, 2024 23:57 PM EDT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Avery Morrow ran for two touchdowns, Justin Marshall also had a rushing TD and the Colorado State special teams starred Saturday night as the Rams beat Nevada 38-21. Colorado State (6-3, 4-0 Mountain West Conference) has won four games in a row and five of its...

Ashton Jeanty, Maddux Madsen help No. 15 Boise State rout San Diego State 56-24

Nov. 02, 2024 00:28 AM EDT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Ashton Jeanty ran for 149 yards and two touchdowns, Maddux Madsen threw for 307 yards and four scores — both career highs — and No. 15 Boise State routed San Diego State 56-24 on Friday night for its sixth straight victory. Jeanty had his eighth straight...