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Judge up for fifth term on Clark County bench

Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt is seeking a fifth term on the bench, as she faces a challenge from Clark County public defender Dan Gillium. Leavitt has retained the Department 12 seat for more than two decades after first being appointed by former Gov. Kenny Guinn in 2002. Before that, Leavitt…

Hiring slows in September with job growth of 29K

Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report, the last one before midterm elections. September growth was a large dip from a strong August number that was revised down from 162,000 to 133,000 in the new report…

Area Trump apologists lecture community on ‘character’

A pregnant woman shot dead in a parking lot. What a horrible tragedy. And if you’re the political professionals trying to reelect Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, what a fabulous campaign issue. Lombardo’s campaign and allied PACs and organizations have been hammering Lombardo’s Democratic opponent, Attorney General…

Outgoing assemblymember takes on lieutenant governor

Republican Lieutenant Gov. Stravos Anthony is looking to defend his seat against Democratic challenger Sandra Jauregui at a time when Democrats are feeling optimistic about their chances of flipping control of statewide seats. In Nevada, the post is largely ceremonial with little day-to-day statutory authority – but…

Prosecutor seeks to oust judge from Clark County District Court

Judge Jennifer Schwartz, who is wrapping up her first term on the bench, faces a reelection challenge from prosecutor Jacob Villani in Clark County District Court Department 17. Schwartz is a lifelong Las Vegan and graduate of UNLV’s Boyd School of Law. She began her career as a law clerk for Judge Michael Cherry, who

Former police chief hopes to oust incumbent in Henderson mayor race

After nearly winning re-election outright during the June primary, incumbent Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero will face the former Henderson Police Chief Hollie Chadwick in the general election. The election comes amid a recent ethics complaint against Romero alleging a conflict of interest stemming from her consultant…