Sen. Harry Reid

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TSA officials demonstrate new screening equipment at Harry Reid International Airport, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Las Vegas.

TSA unveils self-screening system for passengers at Harry Reid International

Mar 8, 2024 (2 a.m.)

By Katie Ann McCarver

The Transportation Security Administration unveiled a self-service screening system at Harry Reid this week that will allow passengers to go through the motions of security at their own pace, following ...

Over 4 million pass through Las Vegas airport in Feb. for first time

March 28, 2023

By Katie Ann McCarver

Harry Reid International Airport saw more than 4 million travelers last month, breaking its passenger record for February, according to a Monday report from ...
With Reid gone, Democrats turn to union to turn election

October 26, 2022

By Casey Harrison

The Democratic political machine the late Sen. Harry Reid built in Nevada during his decades in office may well be on its heels. That is, unless, a key constituency group he leaned on for so many years comes out to the polls as enthusiastically ...
Voting aside, Lombardo confident ‘this primary is over’

May 29, 2022

By Jessica Hill

At the end of a debate of the five leading GOP candidates in the Nevada gubernatorial race, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo closed with a proclamation that the race was over.
Former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid banned from Russia, even after his death

May 23, 2022

By Ray Brewer

Former Nevada U.S. Sen. Harry Reid isn’t welcome in Russia. Same for former Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Orrin Hatch of Utah. All three are deceased, but they were ...
‘We lost a giant’: Harry Reid’s memorial draws tributes from family, friends

January 8, 2022

By Jessica Hill

Harry Reid would have not liked sitting through his own memorial service Saturday in downtown Las Vegas. He would have felt a little awkward.
Family, friends pay tribute to Nevada icon Harry Reid

January 8, 2022

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

Former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s memorial service today in Las Vegas will be fitting for one of the state’s icons and nation’s most notable leaders.
Harry Reid memorial to feature political heavyweights, famous musicians

January 5, 2022

By Ray Brewer

The memorial service for former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid on Saturday in Las Vegas will feature remarks from President Joe Biden, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and ...
In tweets, a different side of Nevada’s Harry Reid emerges

December 29, 2021

By Jessica Hill

Nearly two decades after Natalie Ravitz suffered a personal tragedy, she still recalls how then-U.S. Sen. Harry Reid comforted her with some heartfelt words over a cup of coffee. She shared the story with the world via Twitter after the former Nevada senator’s death ...
Sisolak orders flags lowered in honor of late U.S. Sen. Harry Reid

December 29, 2021

By Ray Brewer

Flags on Nevada state buildings will be lowered in honor of the late Sen. Harry Reid, a native who went from humbling begins in Searchlight to ...
Reactions to former U.S. Sen Harry Reid’s death from friends, colleagues, presidents

December 28, 2021

By Jessica Hill

After former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s wife, Landra, announced his death today, messages of sympathy, respect and thanks from his many friends and colleagues started pouring in. President Joe Biden and ...
A timeline of Harry Reid’s storied political career

December 28, 2021

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

A storied life and political career came to an end today with the death of former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid at the age of 82. From humble beginnings in tiny Searchlight to the halls of the U.S. Capitol, Reid left an indelible mark on ...
Las Vegas airport renamed for former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid

December 14, 2021

By Hillary Davis

It’s official: Visitors to Las Vegas are now landing at Harry Reid International Airport. Dignitaries, including Gov. Steve Sisolak, gathered today at Terminal 3 of the former McCarran International Airport to mark the switchover to honor the retired Democratic U.S. Senate majority leader and one ...
Las Vegas airport could soon become Harry Reid International

July 28, 2021

By Hillary Davis

McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas could become Harry Reid International as soon as September, a Clark County official said today. The county could conduct a ceremony and ...
Beyond Sci-Fi: Studies of UFOs go mainstream years after Reid’s push

May 9, 2021

By C. Moon Reed

Former Sen. Harry Reid is a somewhat unlikely advocate of the mysterious. He’s never personally seen a UFO, nor does he have any desire to see one. And yet, he possesses ...