On Wednesday, a gunman opened fire at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, killing two professors and injuring another. On Thursday, Sheriff Kevin McMahill revealed that the suspect had mailed letters to 22 people across the country before the attack, and authorities were able to intercept all of them. The motive behind the attack is still unknown, and authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced that six Republicans have been charged with two felony counts each for submitting false certificates to Congress declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in the state. The six Republicans, who are all involved in the state GOP or Clark County GOP, have been indicted by the Nevada grand jury and face penalties yet to be determined. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Two Nevada state troopers were tragically killed in a hit-and-run on a Las Vegas freeway Thursday morning while assisting another driver. The Nevada Highway Patrol expressed their condolences to the families of the troopers, and a suspect was taken into custody hours after the crash. The identities of the troopers and the suspect have not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
Utah voters in the 2nd congressional district will decide between Republican Celeste Maloy and Democratic state Sen. Kathleen Riebe in a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart. If elected, Maloy would become the first woman in Utah’s congressional delegation since 2019 and Riebe would be the first Democrat since 2011. The 435th member of the House will be determined by the election, with Maloy being the heavy favorite in the Republican-leaning district. The election is expected to draw a large turnout, with the winner being sworn in shortly after the election.
Fans of the Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas were left frustrated after a nine-minute delay on Thursday night caused a 2 1/2-hour delay for the second session on Friday. In response, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Las Vegas Grand Prix and its owner, Liberty Media, seeking at least $30,000 in damages. The lawsuit is still pending, and fans are hoping for a smooth weekend of racing without further disruption.
A new poll released Sunday shows that former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Joe Biden (D) in five key swing states, despite doubts from his rivals about his viability in a general election. Trump has been able to maintain a strong base of support among Republican voters, and Biden has been focusing on his plans to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. The poll results suggest that Trump is in a strong position to take on Biden in the general election, but the race is still in its early stages.
At the Republican Party's Freedom Summit in Kissimmee, Florida, former President Donald Trump and several other candidates addressed an enthusiastic crowd. However, Nevada's plans for the 2024 Republican presidential primary have created a confusing situation that could delegitimize the result. Former state party chair Amy Tarkanian expressed her confusion, and Trump used the occasion to attack Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. It is unclear how the Nevada primary situation will be resolved, but it is certain that the state's plans will be closely watched.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a Lake Tahoe-area attack that left one man dead and his wife in critical condition. Danny Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, and Samantha Scott were arrested separately in Nevada in connection to the slaying of Robert Gary Spohr and the attempted murder of Wendy Wood. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the attack and is asking anyone with information to contact them.