For first-generation college student Bianca Balderas, even a small increase in tuition could force her to drop out of the College of Southern Nevada.

LAS VEGAS -- Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed his sweeping crime package into law over the weekend that will help revive a unique court program that barred offenders of some crimes from the Las Vegas Strip and will stiffen penalties for smash-and-grab robberies, DUIs, and assault and battery against hospitality workers.

On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board nominated illegal bookmaker Wayne Nix for the state's list of excluded persons from gaming establishments, which is nicknamed the Black Book.

Brian Sandoval harked back to one of the darkest days of his tenure as Nevada’s governor. In 2013, a student brought a gun to Sparks Middle School

Buckeye Fire initially started 8:40 a.m. Sep. 14 in Nevada County, California. It has been burning on private land for 81 days. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Now, Nevada officials and major corporations believe that this opportunity to capitalize on “the new age economy ” — along with the state’s growing tech presence — could transform Nevada’s social and economic landscape while lowering the state’s abnormally high unemployment rates.

The Wolf Pack have a 4-4 record in non-conference play. Nevada is 2-2 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Dons have a 5-2 record in non-conference games. San Francisco is 1-0 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 19.9 turnovers per game.

This year's U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is a 53-foot-tall red fir from the Carson Ranger District in Nevada. Dubbed Silver Belle, the tree will be on display on the West Lawn of the Capitol