Fresh Ink: Meet the 5 fighters the UFC signed in May 2023 Find out who joined the UFC in May and learn more about them here. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 1, 2023
Reports: Champ Rob Wilkinson 10th PFL fighter to test positive for banned substance, removed from 2023 season Rob Wilkinson is the 10th PFL fighter removed from the season after failing a drug test in Nevada. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 31, 2023
Nevada voters to decide on amendment related to constitutional language related to mental illness, blindness, and deafness An amendment that would revise constitutional language relating to public entities for individuals with mental illness, blindness, and deafness has been certified for the ballot in Nevada, and will go to voters on Nov. 5, 2024. Ballotpedia · May 31, 2023
Nevada Republican governor approves abortion protections in rare cross-party move Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a bill into law enshrining existing protections for out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers on Tuesday, marking a rare occurrence of a Republican governor approving measures that are part of Democrats’ vow to make the western swing state an abortion safe haven The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Nevada becomes latest to enhance penalties for election worker intimidation after statewide exodus Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a bill into law that makes it a felony to harass, intimidate or coerce election workers in a rare bipartisan move to increase protections for election workers in the Western swing state ahead of 2024 The Independent UK · May 30, 2023
Nevada fight over leaky irrigation canal and groundwater more complicated than appears on surface A federal appeals court has breathed new life into a rural Nevada town's unusual bid to halt government repairs to an aging irrigation canal that burst and flooded more than 500 homes in 2008 The Independent UK · May 30, 2023
The odds of winning big in Las Vegas just went down as casinos look to get rid of deadbeats Gamblers are flooding the Las Vegas Strip, allowing casinos to weed out the less desirable in a bid to bolster revenue per capita. Fortune · May 30, 2023
Why rural abortion battlegrounds matter Extreme variations in abortion policy from state to state are the new normal. Local challenges matter immensely Salon · May 30, 2023
Nevada Legislators weigh plan to put MLB stadium on Las Vegas Strip A long-awaited proposal to finance a Major League Baseball stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is scheduled for its first public hearing at the Nevada Legislature The Independent UK · May 29, 2023
UFC on ESPN 45: How to watch Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi, start time, fight card, odds (Updated) Here's what you need to know to watch UFC on ESPN 45 in Las Vegas, which features Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi in a key flyweight fight. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 29, 2023
New bill to build Oakland Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada's cost at $380 million The Oakland Athletics are asking Nevada for $380 million for a 30,000 seat, $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium on the Las Vegas Strip The Independent UK · May 27, 2023
Tesla’s ‘Golden Goose’: Improvements Promise 30-50% Cuts In Battery Cost Tesla announced in January it plans to invest over $3.6 billion to grow its Giga Nevada with two new factories. Zenger · May 26, 2023
Colorado River states bought time with a 3-year water conservation deal – now they need to think bigger Arizona, California and Nevada have narrowly averted a regional water crisis by agreeing to reduce their use of Colorado River water over the next three years. This deal represents a temporary solution to a long-term crisis. Nonetheless, as a close observer of western water policy, I see it as an… The Conversation · May 26, 2023
Valenzuela downs top-seeded Vu Switzerland's Albane Valenzuela defeated top-seeded American Lilia Vu 2 up on Thursday as the fight for round-of-16 berths heated up at the LPGA Match-Play in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023
Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023 Small, rural communities have become abortion access battlegrounds WEST WENDOVER, Nevada — In April, Mark Lee Dickson arrived in this 4,500-person city that hugs the Utah-Nevada border to pitch an ordinance banning abortion.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2023 Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 7 roster filling up for summer 2023 launch Dana White's Contender Series will return this summer. Check out the fighters and fights that have been booked thus far.
Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023 A’s, Nevada leadership reach tentative deal to bring team to Vegas LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics and Nevada leadership have struck a tentative agreement to forward a bill that could lead to the MLB team relocating to Las Vegas.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 A's, Nevada legislative leadership reach tentative agreement for new ballpark Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a preliminary agreement between his office, legislative leaders in the state and the Oakland Athletics for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas
Ballotpedia · May 24, 2023 Nevada voters to decide on amendment regarding constitutional status of Board of Regents An amendment to remove the constitutional status of the Board of Regents in Nevada, an elected executive agency responsible for managing the state’s system of higher education, will appear on the ballot in 2024 for Nevada voters.
Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023 Editorial: Colorado River water deal gives California another reprieve. For now The Colorado River deal announced Monday is more of a temporary reprieve than a solution to plummeting water supplies. The deep water cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada will tide over thirsty residents and farmers only until the end of 2026.
Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023 Report: A’s reach ‘loose agreement’ with Nevada lawmakers for Las Vegas public financing The Oakland A’s publicly stated their intentions to move to Las Vegas more than a month ago, and it seems that they are finally making progress on that relocation this week.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Explainer: What does the latest Colorado River proposal mean for California, Arizona, Nevada? Facing the future with a dwindling Colorado River supply and intense pressure from the federal government, Arizona, California and Nevada have offered a plan to cut their water use significantly
Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2023 California emerges as big winner in Colorado River water deal LOS ANGELES — Monday’s historic Colorado River agreement represents a big win for California, which only months ago was embroiled in a bitter feud with Arizona, Nevada and four other Western states over how to dramatically reduce their use of water supplies in the shrinking river.
Cycling News · May 23, 2023 Peter Stetina: Paydirt is a passion, it's mayhem, it's like your wedding day Unbound Gravel gets serious after tyre toss bonus seconds at Stetina's Paydirt decide women's winner
The Guardian - US · May 23, 2023 Historic Colorado River deal not enough to stave off long-term crisis, experts say Agreement between California, Arizona and Nevada will cut water consumption by 13% but experts warn river is still in serious peril