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Trump's ban on DEI initiatives reaches Las Vegas, as UNLV president defends hiring practices

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – In the wake of President Trump’s executive order outlawing District, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives for any U.S. business or academic institution

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Former Mesquite police chief files lawsuit against city for wrongful termination, breach of contract

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The former Mesquite police chief filed a lawsuit against the City of Mesquite claiming wrongful termination and breach of contract following

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'Absolutely insane': State senator blasts change to 'assemblymember' in Carson City

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Call a woman a woman and call a man a man. There’s no gray area for Republicans who protested a change

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Las Vegas detectives pursue new trial after $34M verdict in Lobato case

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Lawyers for two police detectives say a federal judge’s rulings entitle them to a new trial, according to court documents first

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Major southwest Las Vegas valley intersection closed to traffic following crash

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A person suffered critical injuries after they were struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in the southwest valley. The intersection

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Metro police order protesters to disperse in east Las Vegas valley after throwing rocks, bottles at officers: police

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro police ordered protesters in the east Las Vegas valley to disperse Monday night after people were throwing rocks and bottles

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Suspected copper wire theft at NV Energy substation causes power outage in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A suspected copper wire theft at an NV Energy substation is believed to be the cause of a power outage in

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'Marathon' political grind expected after Nevada Legislature makes nice on Monday

CARSON CITY (KLAS) — Today marked the start of a marathon. The 83rd Legislative Session got underway, opening 120 days of lawmaking and political debate.

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Las Vegas stargazing event: Observe celestial wonders

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas Astronomical Society is hosting a stargazing event just 20 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Attendees will be able

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Nevada lawmakers tackle key issues in 120-day session

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A new legislative session begins Monday in Carson City, marking the start of 120 days of lawmaking as Democrats and Republicans seek