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Nevada Sued by Justice Department Over Alleged Servicemember Pension Overcharges

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The U.S. Justice Department is taking legal action against the state of Nevada for allegedly charging military servicemembers excessive amounts for their pension contributions. According to the federal complaint, the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (NVPERS) is accused of overcharging reemployed military servicemembers when calculating their pension plan contributions. This violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act of 1994, which requires employers to restore returning servicemembers’ pension benefits as …

Blizzard Alert: Sierra Nevada Braces for 5-10 Feet of Snow and 60mph Winds

Residents in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada region are bracing for a “potentially life-threatening” blizzard set to bring massive amounts of snow and strong winds. The storm, expected to drop 5 to 10 feet of snow, has prompted blizzard warnings for vast areas including ski resorts like Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe. While the storm is not attributed to an atmospheric river, it is fueled by persistent Pacific moisture driven by a slow-moving upper-air disturbance. The …

Retiring Couple? Discover the 7 Best Nevada Locations to Live on a Social Security Check

RENO, Nevada – Many retirees are seeking affordable places to live, especially those relying solely on a social security check as their income. Nevada, known for its low cost of living, has several cities that are ideal for couples looking to stretch their retirement dollars. Elko, Nevada, is a popular choice for retirees as it offers a low cost of living, affordable housing, and access to healthcare services. The city also boasts a variety of …

Donald Trump Emerges as Front-Runner with Third Straight Win in Nevada GOP Caucus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Donald Trump secured a victory in the Nevada Republican presidential caucuses, emerging as the only major candidate to compete and winning his third consecutive state as he aims to solidify his party’s nomination. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Trump’s last major rival, chose to skip the caucuses despite being the only contest in Nevada that counts toward the GOP nomination. Instead, she ran in Nevada’s symbolic state-run presidential primary on Tuesday …

Nevada Republican Caucuses to Determine Presidential Primary Delegates with Trump and Binkley on Ballot

Las Vegas, Nevada – Nevada Republicans will be heading to over 1,500 in-person caucus locations across the state from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern time to cast their votes for their preferred presidential candidate. Former President Donald J. Trump and Ryan Binkley, a businessman and pastor, are the only two candidates appearing on the ballot. In the 2016 election, caucus results were reported before midnight Eastern time, with all results in by 6:00 a.m. …

Nevada Republican Primary and Caucuses Deliver Surprising Results for Leading White House Hopefuls

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Nevada recently hosted its first-in-the-West presidential nominating contest on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the 2024 election process. However, this year’s process has added new elements with two GOP events held this week – a primary and caucuses – creating a unique scenario where the leading Republican White House hopefuls won’t directly face off in the Silver State. While the state held Democratic and Republican primaries on Tuesday, the GOP decided …

President Joe Biden Makes Final Push for Nevada Primary Votes

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – President Joe Biden made a strategical visit to Nevada on Sunday, urging voters to participate in the ongoing first-in-the-West primaries through early and absentee voting. The purpose of his visit is not only to secure votes in the primaries but also to build momentum for the general election in November. Biden’s last visit to Nevada was in December, during which he emphasized the allocation of over $8 billion in federal funds …