Blackshear scores 25, unbeaten Nevada defeats UC Davis 80-68

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Kenan Blackshear scored 25 points as undefeated Nevada beat UC Davis 80-68 on Wednesday. Blackshear was 10 of 18 shooting and 5 of 9 from the free throw line for the Wolf Pack (7-0). Jarod Lucas added 13 points, all on free throws, and had five rebounds. Hunter...

Nevada grand jury indicts six Republicans who falsely certified that Trump won the state in 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada grand jury on Wednesday indicted six Republicans who submitted certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in their state, making Nevada the third to seek charges against so-called “fake electors.” ...

Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the U.S. West, injecting new life into long-stalled projects hailed by supporters as the future of public transportation but bemoaned by critics for...

At tribal summit, Biden says he's working to 'heal the wrongs of the past' and 'move forward'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Native American nations gathered for a summit Wednesday that his administration was working to heal the wrongs of the past as he signed an executive order that seeks to make it easier for Indigenous peoples to access federal funding, and have greater...

Nevada grand jury indicts six Republicans who submitted certificates falsely claiming Donald Trump won the state in 2020

Nevada plays UC Davis following Lucas' 20-point showing

UC Davis Aggies (3-3) at Nevada Wolf Pack (6-0) Reno, Nevada; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -14; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada hosts the UC Davis Aggies after Jarod Lucas scored 20 points in Nevada's 73-59 victory over...

Nevada takes on UC Davis after Lucas' 20-point outing

UC Davis Aggies (3-3) at Nevada Wolf Pack (6-0) Reno, Nevada; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nevada faces the UC Davis Aggies after Jarod Lucas scored 20 points in Nevada's 73-59 victory against the Loyola Marymount Lions. The Wolf Pack are 5-0 on...

Nevada hires Texas co-defensive coordinator Jeff Choate as head coach

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada has named Jeff Choate its new head football coach, the school announced Monday. Choate had been co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach at Texas since 2021. This season, the Longhorn defense ranks third nationally in rushing defense, fourth in...

Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore

Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States. The air tours have pitted tour...

Nevada wins 73-59 over Loyola Marymount

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jarod Lucas' 20 points helped Nevada defeat Loyola Marymount 73-59 on Saturday. Lucas shot 7 of 10 from the field and 5 for 6 from the foul line for the Wolf Pack (6-0). Nick Davidson scored 12 points, going 3 of 6 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. Tre Coleman...