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Who is Taking Over for Immigrant Workers?

That said, a large concentration of immigrants consistently reports working in industries like agriculture, construction, hospitality, healthcare, and service-oriented jobs. Recent statistics from the Pew Research Center suggest that around 750,000 immigrants have left the U.S. labor force in the first half.

Minor Charged as Adult in Sexual Assault Case

In April of 2025, students from Alexander Dawson School attended an international field trip. What should have been a fun adventure turned into a nightmare that has resulted in criminal charges and a serious lawsuit. According to court records, at least one.

Appeals Court Confirms Legality of No Bonds for Non-Citizens

Judges with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling on Friday, February 6, that confirms the legality of the current administration’s policy of jailing suspected illegal immigrants without offering a bond hearing. This ruling is significant because the practice of.

Driver Arrested After Pointing Gun at Cop

Horrifically, a routine traffic stop ended in a shooting after Nevada Highway Patrol troopers allege a driver pointed a gun at them on Sunday, February 8th. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported despite the driver being rushed to a nearby hospital for.

Body Discovered Sunday Morning Near Clement Court

It was around 1:33 A.M. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, when officers at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a call. On the phone, a witness described finding an unresponsive male lying in the street. The caller described the location as.

Student Charged as Adult After Filming Sexual Assault

Vaughn Griffith, a 15-year-old boy, is being charged as an adult after allegedly sexually assaulting a classmate, recording the incident on his smartphone, and saving it to his social media account. Griffith reportedly committed the act against another student during a private.

Alex Pretti: What We Know Now

What makes matters even worse is that there are conflicting narratives from federal officials and protesters. Unfortunately, much of the physical evidence, including video footage and cell phone recordings, is being processed by investigators, leaving the public to fill in the blanks.

Two Inmates Have Passed Away Behind Bars in 2026 So Far

The Nevada Department of Corrections released a sad announcement on Thursday, January 22, 2026. In the report, they announced the deaths of two inmates, 62-year-old William Johnson and 62-year-old Lance Austin. According to authorities, Johnson was serving a sentence of up to.

Ringleader of Massive Fraud and Bribery Scam Arrested

Shane Hennen, a professional gambler, is being accused of acting as a ringleader in a massive NCAA conspiracy involving the Chinese Basketball Association, NBA players, and violent mob members. The scandal has led to Hennen’s arrest. While Hennen is considered a central.

Crowd Gets Unruly on Strip: 11 Arrested

A late-night street performance on the Las Vegas Strip attracted such a massive crowd in the early hours of Sunday, January 18th, that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police were called out to respond. According to the police, people initially started to gather.