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By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada college student who argues he’s immune from COVID-19 because he was previously infected has lost his bid for an emergency court order in his legal battle over vaccination mandates. Eighteen-year-old Jacob Gold was seeking a temporary restraining order that would have allowed him to

By SAM METZ AP / Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s economy is rebounding more quickly than in some past recessions, but coronavirus variants continue to raise questions about the state’s path toward full recovery. The five-member panel responsible for the forecasts used to allocate tax revenue toward the state budget on

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A bid by an advocacy group to bring decisions about Nevada educational policy out of the Legislature and into the courts has reached the state Supreme Court. Justices were asked Monday to overrule a lower court judge’s finding that political and policy debates belong in the

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a 3-year-old boy child was hospitalized with burn injuries after firefighters rescued him from a burning mobile home southeast of Las Vegas. A Clark County fire official says arriving fire crews found the child unconscious Monday morning and resuscitated him before he was taken to a hospital. His condition

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Colorado State has hired Nevada head coach Jay Norvell to lead the Rams. Norvell is the first Black head football coach in program history and takes over for Steve Addazio. Addazio was fired last week after posting a 4-12 record over two seasons. Norvell led the Wolf Pack to

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer A person with knowledge of the decision says Colorado State has hired Nevada head coach Jay Norvell to lead the Rams. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the school was still finalizing an official announcement, but one was expected late. Norvell will take over for Steve Addazio.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A newspaper found that a Las Vegas rental property inspection program launched in response to the deadliest residential fire in city history has gotten off to a sluggish start, with visits to just two of 36 potentially at-risk complexes. City lawmakers last April authorized at least once-per-year code inspections of properties

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner said Sunday he is skipping the 2022 Winter Olympics, where he had been expected to play for Sweden. The 30-year-old Lehner, from Gothenburg, Sweden, cited health reasons for skipping the Winter Games in Beijing. He is a longtime mental health advocate who has been open

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press

The Associated Press An ice-skating dog from Nevada is one of five canines honored at this year’s American Kennel Club’s Humane Fund Awards. Officials with the New York-based club say the awards celebrate loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The five winners were chosen from a pool

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A stagnant offense that continues to struggle on third downs and failed to score its first touchdown until four minutes into the fourth quarter led to the Las Vegas Raiders losing for the fourth time in five games. Las Vegas was 2 for 8 on third-down

By The Associated Press Wisconsin and Arizona State face off in the 30th edition of the Vegas Bowl at the brand-new Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Raiders. Wisconsin owns the third-longest active bowl streak in the country at 20, trailing only Georgia (25) and Oklahoma (23). The Sun Devils are playing in their third

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Taylor Heinicke threw two touchdown passes and set up new kicker Brian Johnson’s game-winning 48-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining to lead Washington to its fourth straight win with a 17-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Heinicke threw a 7-yard TD pass

By The Associated Press Western Michigan will face Nevada in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 27. Nevada looks to claim its first-ever nine-win season. The Wolf Pack has the nation’s fourth-ranked passing offense under coach Jay Norvell. Nevada quarterback Carson Strong is the two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year. He set a

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The governors of Nevada and California say they have a plan to brings some immediate relief to traffic congestion on Interstate 15 at the border of the two states. In a joint announcement Sunday with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the shoulder about five miles south of

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Highway Patrol officials say one motorcyclist is dead and another critically injured after a crash near the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Authorities say the two motorcycles collided Saturday at an intersection. Highway Patrol investigators say it appears one of the motorcyclists ran a red light on Route 160.

SAN FRANCISCO — Jamaree Bouyea had 30 points as San Francisco won its seventh straight game to open the season, routing UNLV 83-62. Bryce Hamilton led the Runnin’ Rebels with 25 points.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Clark County school district’s board first voted to fire the district superintendent before it then reversed itself and undid Jesus Jara’s termination, and now he’s agreed to stay in the job he’s held since 2018. Jara announced late Friday that he will return to work Monday as superintendent after reaching