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Jon Ralston at left questions Governor Joe Lombardo at right during a live event.

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Lombardo defends veto of ghost gun ban

Bert Johnson

Gov. Joe Lombardo uses lower court ruling to justify his veto of an untraceable firearms ban.

Harris and Jauregui are outdoors, in business casual attire, looking into the distance with solemn expressions.

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Democratic lawmakers hammer Lombardo over ghost gun undercount

Bert Johnson

During his campaign for governor, then-sheriff Joe Lombardo downplayed the number of ghost guns recovered by police. Now, Democrats are planning a third attempt to ban the untraceable weapons.

Joe Lombardo holds the tip of his hat and smiles at a crowd. There’s an American flag behind taking up the entire background.

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In 2021, Lombardo said ghost guns weren’t a ‘big issue’ in Las Vegas. Police records say otherwise

Bert Johnson

During his campaign for governor, then-Sheriff Joe Lombardo claimed the Las Vegas police department he led seized just six “ghost guns” in one year. But officers actually seized 252 of the weapons during that time.

Thre volunteers preparing swabs to test residents of a skilled nursing facility for COVID-19. The volunteers are wearing PPE from head to toe, which includes face masks, face shields, gowns and gloves.

KUNR Today: First COVID-19 Death Among Vaccinated In Washoe Co., Northern Nev. Remains At High Risk

Noah Glick

Here are the latest news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.First Breakthrough COVID-19 Death Reported In Washoe CountyBy Paul…

KUNR Today: Masks Are Again Required Indoors, Federal Judge Upholds Ban On 'Ghost Guns'

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, July 28, 2021.Indoor Mask Mandates Return Under CDC’s Latest RecommendationsBy Paul…

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KUNR Today: California Lifting COVID Restrictions Tuesday, Nevada Bans Native Mascots

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Monday, June 14, 2021.California Governor Signs Orders To Roll Back Virus RulesBy The Associated…

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KUNR Today: Lawmakers Advance Education Funding Overhaul, TMWA Planning Water Conservation Measures

Paul Boger

Here are your morning news headlines for Monday, May 24, 2021.'Ghost Gun' Ban, New Education Funding Plan Move Past Legislative DeadlineBy Paul…

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Politics and Policy

#NVLeg Week 13: Innovation Zones And Public Options

Paul Boger

There’s little more than a month until the 81st Session of the Nevada Legislature comes to an end, and lawmakers are still considering hundreds of bills.…

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KUNR Today: Nevada Gaming Bounces Back, WCSD Ramps Up For Summer School

Stephanie Serrano

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2021.Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Announces Initiative To Support Nevadans In…

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Politics and Policy

#NVLeg Week 10: Committee Deadlines Loom As Lawmakers Scramble To Hear Bills

Paul Boger

Nevada lawmakers have less than two months until they're forced to wrap up the 2021 session, and they still have a lot of work left to do. For the past…