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National Border Patrol Council: If Harris is elected, every U.S. community 'is going to go to hell'

By Silver State Times reports | Oct 15, 2024

The National Border Patrol Council, the largest Border Patrol union across the country, endorsed former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election as the border crisis continues.

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College students paid more in Nevada in 2022-23 school year

By Silver State Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.5% in Nevada in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Lower property tax revenue in Nevada during Q2

By Silver State Times | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $394 million in property tax revenue for Nevada, a 29.4% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Taxpayers spent over $148,000 for kids’ ‘sex change’ interventions in Nevada, report shows

By Silver State Times News Service | Oct 14, 2024

Taxpayers spent more than $148,000 for “irreversible sex change interventions” on children in Nevada via managed Medicaid between the years 2019 and 2023.

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Clark county events Oct 30 - Nov 13

By Silver State Times reports | Oct 13, 2024

Clark county events Oct 30 - Nov 13

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Nevada during Q3

By Silver State Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Nevada in the third quarter of 2024.

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Nevada Health Centers relocates mobile dental program in Carson City

By Silver State Times | Oct 10, 2024

The Nevada Health Centers Mobile Dental Program is currently stationed in Carson City. Previously parked at local schools, the mobile unit has now moved to Sierra Nevada Health Centers at 3325 Research Way. This location will be available through Friday, October 11. Walk-ins are accepted; however, making an appointment is recommended. For appointments, individuals can call 800.787.2568.

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18-year-old arrested with $1 million in narcotics at Port of San Luis

By Silver State Times | Oct 8, 2024

At the San Luis Port of Entry, agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized more than 175 pounds of narcotics after stopping an 18-year-old attempting to enter the country, according to an Oct. 2 news release.

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Nevada invites residents to explore fostering opportunities amid rising demand

By Silver State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Residents of Fallon and Fernley are invited to a free Q&A event to learn about becoming foster parents. The event is organized by the State Division of Child and Family Services, addressing the urgent need for more foster families in Churchill and Lyon counties. Currently, all licensed foster homes in these areas are either full or unable to accommodate siblings together.

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Analysis: Nevada one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Silver State Times | Oct 7, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Silver State Times shows that Nevada is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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18 pounds of fentanyl seized by Customs and Border Protection Agents on I-8 East

By Silver State Times | Oct 4, 2024

Agents with the Wellton Station Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unit seized 18 pounds of fentanyl, according to a September 26 post on X by Chief Patrol Agent Sean L. McGoffin.

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Presidential election in NV will 'come down to voter turnout,’ says League of American Workers president

By Silver State Times reports | Oct 3, 2024

The president of the League of American Workers (LAW) said the presidential election in Nevada is going to be determined by voter turnout by American workers.

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Nevada ranks ninth in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Silver State Times | Oct 3, 2024

With $423,288 in issued loans, Nevada ranked ninth for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Over 1,800 illegal aliens arrested in Yuma Sector in September

By Silver State Times | Oct 2, 2024

A snapshot posted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Patrol Chief Sean McGoffin reported over 1,800 illegal aliens from 32 countries were arrested in the Yuma Sector, which covers the state of Nevada, during the month of September.

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Allegiant Stadium to become polling location for 2024 election

By Silver State Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office and the Clark County Election Department have partnered with the Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL to establish Allegiant Stadium as an official polling location for the upcoming presidential election on November 5, 2024.

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Analysis: Illegal aliens 'commit murder at a rate 50% higher than the rest of the U.S. population'

By Silver State Times reports | Oct 2, 2024

As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports 52,062 illegal alien encounters in Nevada's Yuma Sector during fiscal year 2024, a new report shows illegal aliens may commit murder at rates 50% higher than the U.S. population.

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Attorney General Aaron Ford highlights achievements in recent biennial report

By Silver State Times | Oct 2, 2024

Earlier this month, Attorney General Aaron Ford's office submitted its biennial report to the Nevada Legislature and Governor Joe Lombardo. The document, spanning over 50 pages, details the achievements of the Office of the Attorney General over the past two years.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month emphasizes early detection and treatment

By Silver State Times | Oct 1, 2024

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment. According to recent statistics, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Early detection significantly improves survival rates, with a 5-year relative survival rate of 99% when detected at its earliest stages.

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Nevada Health Foundation hosts annual luau fundraiser in Las Vegas

By Silver State Times | Oct 1, 2024

Hawaiian shirts and hula dancers converged at the Beverly E. Coleman Nevada Health Foundation’s annual signature Giving Is Good Medicine Luau event on Thursday, September 19th, in Las Vegas. Hosted at the Blind Center, the evening featured a program full of island-themed fun, with a performance from a local hula dancing company, food and drink, fundraising auctions, and a special awards ceremony.

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Eureka County reports no contact with 'Zuckerbucks' non-profit to 'help' administer November election

By Silver State Times reports | Sep 29, 2024

Eureka County officials confirmed they have had no communication with the Chicago-based “Zucker-Bucks” non-profit that spent $400 million in 2020 staffing county election offices with Democrat staffers.