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Las Vegas hospitality workers overwhelmingly permit union to call strike against hotels, casinos
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tens of thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers fighting for new union contracts voted Tuesday to authorize a strike that could impact more than three dozen casinos and hotels, the city’s economic backbone. The Culinary Workers Union hasn’t gone on strike in...
Nevada man gets life in prison for killing his pregnant girlfriend on tribal land in 2020
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada man convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend on the Pyramid Lake Paiute tribal reservation nearly three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years. Michael Burciaga, 36, was sentenced Monday, prosecutors said. He was convicted by a...
United Farm Workers endorses Biden, says he's an 'authentic champion' for workers and their families
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United Farm Workers on Tuesday announced its endorsement of President Joe Biden for reelection, saying that the Democrat has proven throughout his life to be an “authentic champion” for workers and their families, regardless of race or national origin. The...
Mahdi rushes for 216 yards to help Texas State rally past Nevada 35-24
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Ismail Mahdi rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns and Texas State scored 35 unanswered points to rally for a 35-24 victory over Nevada on Saturday. Brandon Talton kicked a 30-yard field goal and KK Meier returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown...
Donald Trump commits to Nevada caucus as state GOP approves rules rivals see as helping his campaign
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump 's campaign committed to running in Nevada’s caucus as the state party approved rules that rival campaigns say tilt the state’s nominating process in his favor. The provisions would bar any candidate from the Feb. 8 caucus if they...
Nevada Republicans brace for confusion as party eyes election rules that may favor Trump
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's push to bend state Republican parties to his will — and gain an advantage in his effort to return to the White House — is coming to a head in Nevada. The state GOP, which is led by Trump allies, is insisting on moving forward...
Nevada pardons board will now consider requests for posthumous pardons
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's pardons board will now consider requests for posthumous pardons in a limited scope, nearly six years after it voted to freeze such applications amid a backlog in cases. The nine-member board voted unanimously Wednesday to begin accepting petitions for...
Oklahoma, Cincinnati face off in an unusual and temporary Big 12 matchup as league play ramps up
Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati sounds like a dream bowl matchup — the blue-blood Sooners against one of the most consistent Group of Five powers. Not anymore. After realignment, it's a league game — but just for one year. Oklahoma, on its way to the Southeastern Conference next year,...
STAT WATCH: Colorado State's penalty problems are not exclusive to their loss to Buffaloes
From Colorado State's perspective, its school-record number of penalties was largely to blame for its devastating loss at Colorado. “I can’t even speak about it, it's so ridiculous," coach Jay Norvell said after the 43-35 loss in two overtimes. "And it’s a real shame because a...
2 pilots killed after their planes collided upon landing at air races in Reno, Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two pilots were killed when their planes crashed upon landing at an air racing event Sunday in Reno, authorities said. Officials with the Reno Air Racing Association said the planes collided at the conclusion of the T-6 Gold race around 2:15 p.m. Sunday. ...
