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Multiple victims following a shooting incident on UNLV campus

There are at least three victims after a shooting incident that happened at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on Wednesday. By afternoon…

DeSantis made an appearance at the annual Basque Fry event on Saturday in Gardnerville, hosted by former Nevada Senate candidate Adam Laxalt. (Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons)

NV, FL Progressive Leaders Wary After DeSantis' NV Visit

Florida Governor and Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis visited Nevada and spoke at a fundraising event in Adam LaxaltGardnerville over the …

Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, D-Las Vegas, speaks at Wednesday's news conference. (Battle Born Progress)

Reaction as NV Gov. Vetoes 3 Gun-Safety Bills: 'Disgust'

On Wednesday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of bills that sought to reduce gun violence. Assembly Bill 354 would have cracked down on so-…

La l�der de la mayor�a en la Asamblea, Sandra Jauregui, D-Las Vegas, habla en la conferencia de prensa del mi�rcoles. (Battle Born Progress)

Reacción al veto del Gobernador de NV sobre leyes de seguridad armada

El miércoles, el gobernador de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, vetó un trío de proyectos de ley que buscaban reducir la violencia armada…

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. (Adobe Stock)

Package of Gun Violence Prevention Bills Advances in NV

Nevada lawmakers are considering three gun-safety bills. Assembly Bill 354 would prohibit anyone possessing a firearm in or within 100 yards of an …

The public is encouraged to decorate paper lanterns and display them to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 1 shooting, which took place on the Las Vegas strip in 2017. (Vegas Strong Resiliency Center)

Las Vegas Prepares to Mourn 5-Year Anniversary of 1 October Massacre

The five-year anniversary of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history is coming up Oct. 1, and Las Vegas is preparing to honor the victims, survivors …

NV Gun-Violence Prevention Groups Praise New Ghost Gun Rule

Gun-violence prevention advocates in Nevada are applauding a new rule by the Biden administration to close a loophole allowing the proliferation of un…

This session, Nevada lawmakers voted to expand automatic voter registration and make vote-by-mail a permanent option. (Darylann Elmi/Adobestock)

NV Progressive Group Releases 2021 Legislative Scorecard

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Progressive groups in Nevada are holding an online summit tonight to marshal their forces for the next round of policy battles - …

After meeting for four months, the Nevada Legislature has ended its 2021 session this week. (Annette Magnus/Battle Born Progress)

Mixed Bag for Progressive Priorities in NV Legislative Session

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Progressive groups are describing the just-ended legislative session as a rollercoaster year, with both victories and defeats…

Unfinished gun parts are sold online and at gun shows, without background checks. (Stephen Lindley/Brady United)

Hearing Today in NV Senate on Bill to Ban Ghost Guns

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- A bill to ban so-called "ghost guns" gets a hearing today in the state Senate Judiciary Committee. Assembly Bill 286 would …

Nevada's gun death rate is 40% higher than the national average, and shootings are the leading cause of death for young people in the Silver State. (Matthew/Adobe Stock)

Report: Steps for NV Legislators to Reduce Gun Violence

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Advocates against gun violence are urging state lawmakers to pass new laws this session to help prevent future gun deaths…

A new study on mass shootings shows that assault-style rifles are used about 25% of the time; while handguns are most often the weapon of choice. (Ultra1s/iStockphoto)

Report: Most Mass Shooters Have 4 Things in Common

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Mass shootings often are preventable – and a majority of the weapons were obtained legally, according to a …

Big changes coming to Nevada voter registration include the ability to register on Election Day, or be signed up automatically when you visit the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Marg Johnson VA/Twenty20)

NV Progressives Tout 2019 Session Achievements, Look to Future

LAS VEGAS - Some of the biggest names in Nevada state politics met with progressive activists and dozens of members of the public on Tuesday night to …

Sandra Jaregui, a survivor of the Las Vegas shooting, speaks at a press conference Tuesday for supporters of stricter gun-sale background checks. (Annette Magnus)

Impassioned Debate on Background-Check Law for NV Gun Sales

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Dozens of Nevadans on all sides of the gun debate testified Tuesday in a daylong hearing before a joint session of the state …

At 82 minutes, President Donald Trump's 2019 State of the Union address was long, but the record for the longest such address is held by President Bill Clinton. (WhiteHouse.gov)

Progressive Groups Find Little to Like in State Of Union

CARSON CITY, Nev. - As expected, progressive groups slammed President Donald Trump's lengthy State of the Union speech Tuesday night, calling it …

U.S. Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada are both on record as being in support of an assault weapons ban. (Ultra1S/iStockphoto)

Assault Weapons Ban, Background Check Bills Introduced in U.S. Senate

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Democrats in the U.S. Senate are trying again to tighten up gun laws by bringing back the federal assault weapons ban and …

Nevada is an open-carry and concealed-carry state that does not require permits for long guns or handguns. (Rich Legge/iStockphoto)

Thousands Gather at Vigil to Mourn Massacre Victims

LAS VEGAS – The Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas overflowed with thousands of mourners last night, as did the city Plaza in Reno - all to …

A new report shows states like Nevada with more permissive gun laws have higher rates of gun violence.(Ultra1s/iStockphoto)

Report: Nevada 3rd Worst in Nation for Women Fatally Shot by Partner

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada ranks 11th worst in the nation for gun violence, and third for the rate at which women are fatally shot by an …

Supporters listen to speakers at the Night Out for Safety and Liberation in Oakland, Calif., in 2015, a rival event to the National Night Out. (Brooke Anderson)

National Night Out Tonight Promotes Police-Community Relationships

LAS VEGAS - Tonight, 16,000 communities across the country will take part in the 33rd annual National Night Out, a program designed to foster …

The Nevada Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges moved from Chicago to Reno, Nev., in 1969. They provide expert advice to judges and officers of the court all across the nation on the issue of domestic violence. Courtesy: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Judges Across U.S. Look to Reno for Help

RENO, Nev. - It is an issue that is gaining plenty of national attention this month, and odds are few Nevadans know Reno is the place many judges …

PHOTO: About 22 military veterans take their own lives every day, and legislation coming up for a vote this week in the U.S. Senate would prompt a third-party evaluation of the mental health and suicide prevention programs intended to help them. Image courtesy State of Nevada Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Veteran Suicides at Center of Bill in U.S. Senate

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Military veterans in Nevada and across the country may gain access to improved mental health services, if the U.S. Senate …

PHOTO: Residents across Nevada and the nation are reflecting on the life of former White House press secretary James Brady, who died Monday at the age of 73. Photo credit: Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

Remembering James Brady, Symbol for Gun Violence Prevention

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevadans are remembering James Brady, the former White House press secretary who became a key figure in the fight for gun …

Study: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies

RENO, Nev. – Many parents in Nevada would never think of allowing their young teen to see an R-rated movie, but a new study shows those films …

PHOTO: The Nevada State Education Association says this week's deadly school shooting in Sparks shows the need to continue the national discussion on school violence. Photo courtesy Washoe County School District.

NV Educator Reacts to Deadly School Shooting

SPARKS, Nevada - This week's deadly school shooting in Sparks will continue the ongoing national discussion on violence at schools, according to the …

IMAGE: Experts say there is no link between autism and planned violence.

Expert: No Link Between Autism and Premeditated Violence

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - As the nation looks for answers to why a gunman killed 26 people at a Connecticut elementary school, some former classmates have …

Ready, Aim, Fire: Bill Allowing Guns In Parks Heads to Obama

Las Vegas, NV — Packing heat may soon be legal in Nevada's national parks. Congress has voted to allow people to carry loaded guns in national …

Nevada Kids and Gun Violence - Moving Past the "Wild West"

Las Vegas – There's no need for a "Wild West" attitude when it comes to Nevada kids and guns. That's part of the message today on the "Day of …

Report: Kids Killed By Gunfire Jumps 26 Percent in Nevada

Las Vegas, NV – The number of kids dying from gunfire in Nevada jumped a whopping 26 percent in one year, 2005, and a new report from the …

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