On Saturday, November 1st, approximately half a million Nevadans who receive food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP – will not get their benefits. That means a loss of roughly 90 million dollars in federal funding for food assistance.

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Nevada joins states in lawsuit to keep SNAP funding. Meanwhile, the Fed eyes a 0.25% rate cut amid layoffs, and the Toronto Blue Jays tie the World Series 6-2 after an 18-inning Game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Nevada Department of Corrections faces lawsuit over gender discrimination and poor conditions, Golden Knights host Colorado Avalanche, while Mountain West black bears confront new seasonal challenges.

Changes to DMV registration will have drivers going online instead of getting in line. Nevada’s SNAP funding quickly approaches a Nov. 1 deadline, while 'Silver Belle' readies for it's trip to the U.S. Capitol.