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A’s Player of the Month: Slam Nevada's Drake Hooiman
17+ hour, 7+ min ago (769+ words) Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 | 2 a.m. Sponsored by The A's and Las Vegas Aviators Drake Hooiman had been in Las Vegas for only a few weeks, and he wasn't sure he wanted to stay. His friends were back in Elko. His family had deep…...
Lawmaker raises concerns as Nevada weighs sugary SNAP restrictions
17+ hour, 7+ min ago (773+ words) Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 | 2 a.m. Nevada may seek to restrict food stamp recipients from using their government benefits on candy and sugary drinks, drawing criticism from one state lawmaker who said the process lacked transparency. During a meeting Tuesday of the Joint Interim…...
Nevada has written off more than $106 million in bad debt since 2023
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1004+ words) Updated 7 hours, 20 minutes ago Since the start of 2023, Nevada has written off more than $106 million in "bad debt," meaning state officials have deemed it impossible or impractical to collect, according to a Nevada Independent analysis. Four businesses did not pay…...
Nevada is hiring more teachers, but data shows a growing percentage are inexperienced.
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1528+ words) Updated 1 hour, 52 minutes ago As Nevada appears to be finally turning the corner on its long-running issue of high teacher vacancies, new data shows that state public schools are seeing a surge in teachers with less than three years of…...
Nevada Wolf Pack play the San Francisco Dons
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (184+ words) Updated 15 hours, 31 minutes ago San Francisco Dons (5-2) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (4-4) Tempe, Arizona; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Francisco and Nevada square off in Tempe, Arizona. The Wolf Pack have a 4-4 record in non-conference play. Nevada is 2-2 in games decided…...
San Francisco Dons square off against the Nevada Wolf Pack
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (182+ words) Updated 16 hours, 5 minutes ago Nevada Wolf Pack (4-3) vs. San Francisco Dons (5-2) Palm Desert, California; Friday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dons -5.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: San Francisco plays Nevada in Palm Desert, California. The Dons are 5-2 in non-conference play. San…...
Southern Illinois Salukis to visit the Nevada Wolf Pack Wednesday
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (108+ words) Updated 2 hours, 32 minutes ago Southern Illinois Salukis (2-0) at Nevada Wolf Pack (2-0) Reno, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -10.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada hosts Southern Illinois. Nevada went 17-16 overall last season while going 11-6 at home. The Wolf…...
Nevada hosts Louisiana Tech to open season
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (119+ words) Updated 6 hours, 48 minutes ago Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Nevada Wolf Pack Reno, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -8.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada begins the season at home against Louisiana Tech. Nevada finished 17-16 overall with an 11-6 record…...
Nevada joins lawsuit challenging USDA's suspension of SNAP benefits
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (542+ words) Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. Nevada has joined a lawsuit challenging the United States Department of Agriculture's upcoming suspension of SNAP benefits, which provide $90 million a month to around 500,000 Nevadans. The USDA, which administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, wrote in a recent…...
Southern Nevada high school football top 10
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (864+ words) By Ray Brewer (contact) Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 | 2 a.m. Bishop Gorman once again stands as Nevada's premier high school football program, claiming the top spot in the Sun's preseason poll for another season. The Gaels have dominated the state since the late 2000s, capturing…...