5 things to know on the 1st day of early voting in Nevada - Nevada news - NewsLocker (2024)

Early voting begins Saturday for the June 11 primary. Here’s what you need to know.

UCLA police arrest young man for alleged felony assault in attack on pro-Palestinian encampment

Nearly a month after counterprotesters attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles, police have made their first arrest.

Car bomb in the Syrian capital kills one. Drone strike near Lebanon border targets two vehicles

A bomb attached to a car exploded early Saturday in the western part of the Syrian capital that is home to several diplomatic missions.

UN court order demanding that Israel halt its Gaza offensive further isolates the US position

The decision Friday by the International Court of Justice adds to the pressure facing Israel, coming days after Norway, Ireland and Spain said they would recognize a Palestinian state.

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Legislative primary races Southern Nevadans should know about

These are eight legislative races Southern Nevadans should know about.

Clark County firefighters earn $100k-plus in OT

Overtime doubled the base pay of some Clark County firefighters in 2022, records show.

Property tax extensions that fund public safety on NLV ballot

North Las Vegas voters will decide during the upcoming primary election whether a pair of property taxes will continue funding public safety and public works, including more than 100 “critical” employee positions.

U.N.-Israeli relations worsen with court order to halt Rafah offensive

The United Nations’ top court ordered Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, but stopped short of ordering a cease-fire for the enclave.

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IDF: 3 more hostages’ bodies recovered; Egypt to permit aid trucks through Gaza entry

Egypt said it has agreed to send U.N. humanitarian aid trucks through Israel’s main crossing into Gaza, but it remained unclear if they will be able to enter the territory.

I’m a nonpartisan. What will my primary ballot look like?

Early voting for the June 11 primary begins Saturday and ends June 7. Here’s what your ballot might look like if you’re a nonpartisan voter.

Las Vegas police denied woman access to hijab, lawsuit claims

A woman has sued Las Vegas police, alleging that police kept her hijab from her when she was being detained, and that she resorted to using her own bra as a covering.

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Clark County

Southern Nevada Health District officials are urging Clark County residents to help prevent the spread of the mosquitoes, which were found in 43 ZIP codes last year.

Las Vegas Aces 'going to show up and do us' against Caitlin Clark

The Las Vegas Aces aren’t concerned with anything that Caitlin Clark is doing.They host the rookie phenom and the Indiana Fever at 6 p.m. Saturday (NBA TV) at Michelob Ultra Arena in Mandalay Bay. “We’re going to show up and do us,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said. Clark has become one ...

SAUNDERS: 2024 could be a race between Bidenomics, Trump tax cuts

It’s the economy, stupid. The White House touts the U.S. economy, but the president promises to allow the Trump tax cuts to expire if he’s re-elected.

Rendering of Las Vegas Spaceport university building unveiled by developer

A two-story, 40,000-square-foot STEM university building that will include classrooms and a large lecture hall was unveiled by Spaceport CEO Robert Lauer.

Memorial Day travel expected to break 20-year record, AAA says

TSA predicted Friday will be the busiest day for air travel over Memorial Day weekend, with nearly 3 million people expected to pass through airport checkpoints.

Voter ID initiative overcomes another hurdle, clears Supreme Court

The Nevada Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of the initiative petition that would require citizens to present photo identification to vote.

Voter ID ballot initiative overcomes another hurdle

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled in favor Friday of the initiative petition that would require voters to present an ID.

Nevada voter ID initiative survives, clears Supreme Court

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled in favor of the initiative petition that would require citizens to present photo identification to vote.

‘A very nice place to grow up’: Woman, 103, returns home to Nevada town

Helen McLeod, a lifelong Nevada resident, traced the relics of her past days in Goldfield before her 103rd birthday.

‘A very nice place to grow up’: Centenarian returns home to Nevada town

Helen McLeod, a lifelong Nevada resident, traced the relics of her past days before her 103rd birthday.

Daughter of district attorney raises $340K for Municipal Court race

Las Vegas City Attorney Rebecca Wolfson has raised more than $340,000 in a race for Municipal Court, out fundraising all other judicial candidates in the upcoming primary elections.

Federal data shows Americans are feeling the pain of inflation

Americans are feeling the pain of high prices, according to new federal data.

Brandeis Center files lawsuit alleging ‘antisemitic’ discrimination, harassment at Harvard

The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law has filed a lawsuit against Harvard alleging the university has not adequately addressed harassment and discrimination on campus they describe as antisemitic.

Group of graduates walk out of Harvard commencement chanting ‘Free, free Palestine’

Hundreds of students in graduation robes walked out of the Harvard commencement on Thursday chanting “Free, Free Palestine” after weeks of protests on campus.

Pro-Palestinian protestors clear out of Drexel encampment

Protesters packed up their belongings and left after the Philadelphia university’s president announced a decision to have police clear the encampment.

Israel to restart Gaza talks after hostage video sparks outrage

Israel said it would revive stalled cease-fire talks with Hamas after social media video showing female Israeli soldiers being abducted by the terrorists on Oct. 7 sparked a public outcry.

UNLV commencement address, protests topics at Board of Regents meeting

Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting Thursday expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a speech given during the recent commencement ceremony.

Jewish community members call on action from UNLV to address incidents

Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting Thursday expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a speech given during the recent commencement ceremony.

Israel-Hamas conflict, UNLV protests expected topics at Board of Regents meeting — WATCH LIVE

A Board of Regents meeting Thursday could become a platform for dialogue on UNLV’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests, as different sides surrounding the Israel-Hamas war are expected to speak.