Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election, according to a count released Thursday by the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics. ...

Nevada Wolf Pack and the Vanderbilt Commodores meet

Vanderbilt Commodores (4-0) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (4-0) Charleston, South Carolina; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -3.5; over/under is 149 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada will face Vanderbilt at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. ...

Rare coin issued after the California Gold Rush sold at auction for $1.4 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare $20 “double eagle” gold coin at a Southern California auction house Tuesday afternoon, but only one walked away victorious after paying a hefty price. The gold piece — minted in Carson...

Nevada Wolf Pack and the Vanderbilt Commodores meet

Vanderbilt Commodores (4-0) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (4-0) Charleston, South Carolina; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nevada will take on Vanderbilt at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. Nevada went 26-8 overall with a 13-2 record against...

Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom

The 2024 presidential election featured sky-high turnout, approaching the historic levels of the 2020 contest and contradicting long-held conventional political wisdom that Republicans struggle to win races in which many people vote. According to Associated Press elections data, more...

Coleman's 21 lead Nevada over Santa Clara 85-59

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Tre Coleman scored 21 points as Nevada beat Santa Clara 85-59 on Saturday. Coleman shot 6 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 9 from the foul line for the Wolf Pack (4-0). Nick Davidson added 18 points while shooting 5 of 7...

Strike by workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip enters 2nd day

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A walkout by hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip entered its second day with union members willing to undergo the financial hardships of being out of work as they wait for a new contract. The work stoppage launched Friday at Virgin...

Nevada faces Santa Clara, aims for 4th straight home win

Santa Clara Broncos (1-2) at Nevada Wolf Pack (3-0) Reno, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -7.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada hosts Santa Clara aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. ...

All 17 counties in the battleground state of Nevada certify election results

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Election certification meetings on Friday in Nevada's two most populous counties were roiled by voting conspiracies while local officials in the state's rural counties quietly approved election results that favored President-elect Donald Trump. Friday was the...

Walkout at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas marks first open-ended strike in over 20 years for Nevada's largest labor union