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Cortez Masto impugna un nuevo fallo de un tribunal de inmigración sobre el DACA

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

La senadora estadounidense Catherine Cortez Masto, demócrata por Nevada, encabeza una iniciativa para revocar un fallo que, según ella, priva de protección legal a los beneficiarios del programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), según informó su oficina el lunes en un comunicado de prensa.

New Boulder City police contract brings retroactive raises and retention bonuses

Friday, June 12, 2026

The Boulder City Council has approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Boulder City Police Protective Association, bringing an end to more than a year of contract disputes ...

Nevada election officials report thousands of mail ballots still uncounted as primary tabulation continues

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Nevada’s two most populous counties still have thousands of mail ballots to process two days after Tuesday’s primary election, according to a Thursday update from the secretary of state’s office.

Henderson offering discount for hopeful cat owners this month

Thursday, June 11, 2026

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and Henderson is helping out people who might want to bring one home this month. City of Henderson Animal Protection Services is cutting adoption fees in half for cats 6 months and older ...

In Las Vegas, Clark County offices, high-stakes November races taking shape

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Preliminary municipal election results from Tuesday’s primary reveal definitive victories and set up highly competitive races for November.

Nevada mail-in voters should be aware in case of ballot signature issues

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Nevadans who voted by mail in Tuesday’s primary are urged to be on the lookout for a notification that their ballot needs to be “cured” in case there’s an issue, the Secretary of State office reminded ...

Nevada Democrat fights to protect interstate abortion travel with new federal legislation

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., is leading a new push to protect the right of women to cross state lines to seek abortion care.

Nevada primary results: Your November ballot is set

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The first batch of primary election results showed what was long expected: Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s bid for a second term will go through state Attorney General Aaron Ford in November.

Frontier Airlines adding nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Oakland, Boise

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Frontier Airlines is launching two new nonstop routes from Harry Reid International Airport this summer, the budget airline announced today in a news release.

Las Vegas home prices hit record high in May

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The median price of a single-family home sold in the Las Vegas area in May was a record $490,000, according to a report released this morning by Las Vegas Realtors.

Nevada families urged to schedule vaccinations for students

School resumes Aug. 10 in Las Vegas

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

As families prepare for the first day of school on Aug. 10, the Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging parents and guardians to schedule required school vaccinations now to avoid long waits during the late-summer ...

Pedestrian killed in suspected drunk driving incident, Las Vegas police say

Monday, June 8, 2026

A man died after being hit by a vehicle in a suspected DUI incident in the west valley early Saturday. Troopers responded to the crash shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday on northbound Clark County Road 215 ...

Nevada lags in child well-being, but boosts in school funding and mental health bills offer hope

Monday, June 8, 2026

Alexis Marin, the health policy manager for the Children’s Advocacy Alliance, isn’t surprised by the numbers — but she’s not resigned, either.

Earthquake causes shaking around Las Vegas valley, residents report

Thursday, June 4, 2026

A 4.07 magnitude earthquake rattled the Las Vegas area at 1:48 p.m., striking approximately 15.1 miles west of the city, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory UNR ... 

Man fatally shot after argument with suspect, Las Vegas police say

Thursday, June 4, 2026

A 28-year-old man is facing murder charges for a homicide Tuesday on East Flamingo Road, Metro Police said today. The shooting was reported at approximately 1:03 p.m. in the 4800 block of East Flamingo Road ...

Las Vegas police departments focusing on drunk driving this month

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Police departments throughout the valley this month are taking part in a campaign to prevent and bring awareness about drunk driving. Metro, Henderson and North Las Vegas departments have announced they are participating in the program ...

Lombardo urges Congress to restore immigration funding amid Democratic pushback

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is urging Congress to restore funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, his office said today in a news release. 

3 Las Vegas residents previously deported to Mexico face drug, immigration charges

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Three Mexican nationals facing charges for residing in Las Vegas after previously being deported made their first court appearances Tuesday. Preliminary hearings for all three defendants are scheduled for preliminary hearings June 16 ...

Biker killed in crash in Red Rock Canyon area, east of Las Vegas

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

A biker was killed in a crash Sunday near Red Rock Canyon, according to a Nevada State Police news release. 

Scripps dispute blocks Golden Knights' Stanley Cup game on DIRECTV

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Millions of DIRECTV customers across the country, including viewers in Las Vegas, lost access to dozens of local broadcast stations Monday after a retransmission consent dispute between E.W. Scripps Local Media and the satellite provider ...

Las Vegas steaks, Carolina barbecue on the line as Catholic bishops wager on Stanley Cup

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas and Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama of the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C., have placed a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes ...

Nevada State Parks to waive entrance fees June 13 for Free Adventure Day

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The event coincides with the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Free Fishing Day, which allows visitors to fish without a Nevada fishing license wherever fishing is permitted.

Man fatally shot near Maryland Parkway business in Las Vegas

Monday, June 1, 2026

A man was fatally shot this morning near a South Maryland Parkway business, according to a Metro Police news release. 

Las Vegas man sentenced for threatening prosecutor in Trump case

Monday, June 1, 2026

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to five years in prison for threatening several public officials over a year, notably including a prosecutor in President Donald Trump’s hush money trial ...

Billionaire media mogul Barry Diller to make $18 billion bid for MGM Resorts

Monday, June 1, 2026

Barry Diller’s People Inc. has proposed buying the remaining shares of MGM Resorts International it does not already own, valuing the Las Vegas casino and resort operator at more than $18 billion.

Nevada makes its pitch for first-in-the-nation 2028 Democratic presidential primary

State officials argue Silver State’s diversity, union strength and battleground status make it the best proving ground for candidates

Monday, June 1, 2026

Nevada Democrats say their state is the only presidential primary applicant that checks every box the Democratic National Committee has set for an early nominating contest — and they want to go first.

From Delaware to the desert: Capriotti's turns 50 with Las Vegas at its heart

The sandwich chain born in Wilmington found its second home — and its future — on the Strip's doorstep

Monday, June 1, 2026

When Lois Margolet opened a sandwich shop in the Little Italy neighborhood of Wilmington, Del., 50 years ago this month, she was 28 years old, had secured a $13,000 loan and was working out of a space beneath her apartment.

Green Valley Ranch debuts refreshed convention spaces as part of $200M overhaul

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Green Valley Ranch Resort has opened redesigned meeting and convention spaces as part of its ongoing $200 million transformation, including a new outdoor venue called The Lawn.

Exiting workers mask job losses in latest Las Vegas employment data

Friday, May 29, 2026

The Las Vegas metropolitan area's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in April, but the decline reflected a shrinking labor force rather than job growth …

UNLV Boyd Law School introduces mandatory AI course for first-year students

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The course — Introduction to the Responsible Use of AI — will give students hands-on experience with AI tools while stressing a central theme: Just because AI can perform a task does not mean it should.

Nevada adds jobs at nation-leading pace, but market tells a more complex story

Friday, May 22, 2026

Nevada added 2,900 jobs in April and expanded its workforce at a rate that state economists say will likely remain the fastest in the nation, but a closer look at the data reveals ...

Las Vegas ranks as the No. 4 domestic destination for Memorial Day travel

Record Memorial Day travel wave to jam Nevada highways and Harry Reid airport

Thursday, May 21, 2026

A record wave of Memorial Day travelers is expected to crowd Nevada’s highways this weekend, while Harry Reid International Airport is bracing for heavy passenger traffic.

How to avoid holiday gridlock at the Las Vegas airport this Memorial Day

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Travelers heading to Harry Reid International Airport over Memorial Day weekend are urged to give themselves plenty of time, as demand is expected to peak during one of the year’s busiest travel periods …

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets announces wave of new openings, with more to come

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets is expanding its roster of retailers this year with a mix of newly opened stores and planned arrivals, including what would be Birkenstock’s first outlet location in Nevada.

Instagram has spoken: Nevada's most photographed waters are reel beautiful

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Two Nevada lakes have earned spots among the most photographed fishing destinations in North America, according to new research that analyzed Instagram data from 129 major lakes across the continent.

Coin receives honorary doctorate from UNLV for contributions to gaming

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Jacob Coin, a distinguished leader in Indian gaming and tribal policy, has received an honorary doctorate in public policy from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, the university said ...

How Sunday wind gusts could affect the final night of Electric Daisy Carnival

Friday, May 15, 2026

High winds could complicate the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival this weekend, as forecasters warn of gusts strong enough to affect conditions at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

NHL fines Tortorella $100K, strips Golden Knights of draft pick after media blackout

Friday, May 15, 2026

The NHL fined Golden Knights coach John Tortorella $100,000 and stripped Las Vegas of its 2026 second-round draft pick Friday, punishing the club for what the league called "flagrant violations" of its playoff media regulations ...

Man charged with fatally shooting ex-partner, her husband at Las Vegas grocery store

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

A man has been charged after allegedly fatally shooting his former partner and her husband Tuesday inside a business, according to a Metro Police news release. After Metro received multiple reports about the shooting inside a grocery store that ...

Gambling & Risk Taking conference at Bellagio adds new keynote speakers

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking set for this month has added new keynote and panel presentations spanning sports betting, artificial intelligence, regulatory oversight and risk in the entertainment industry ...

Mirage Lagoon sign and part of volcano to pop up again at Neon Museum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A part of the beloved Volcano that once wowed tourists along with The Mirage Lagoon sign will find a new home at The Neon Museum with a special ceremony next month ...

Los constructores de Las Vegas reducen el tamaño de las viviendas y recortan los precios ante la crisis de la asequibilidad que afecta a los compradores

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Los constructores del sur de Nevada apuestan por viviendas más pequeñas para sobrevivir a lo grande.

Las Vegas traffic patterns in altered state for EDC this week, NDOT warns

Monday, May 11, 2026

The Nevada Department of Transportation is warning drivers to expect increased traffic, intermittent restrictions and altered traffic patterns in the valley associated with the Electric Daisy Carnival, which is slated for Friday through Sunday, in a news release. 

Las Vegas average gas price up to $5.29 while Reno cost climbs even higher

Monday, May 11, 2026

Las Vegas drivers faced another painful week at the pump, with the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline at $5.29 Monday, according to AAA — up about 7 cents from a week ago and about $1.39 higher than this time last year ...

Interactive Evel Knievel museum coming to Las Vegas Arts District on June 27

Saturday, May 9, 2026

A new interactive museum honoring Evel Knievel will open June 27 in the Arts District, bringing his motorcycles, jumpsuits and other artifacts to downtown Las Vegas.

Las Vegas gaming executives report optimism despite rise of prediction markets

Friday, May 8, 2026

Gaming executives are expressing strong optimism about the industry’s future even as prediction market platforms offering sports event contracts emerge as a top concern, according to a new survey from the American Gaming Association ...

Nevada leading the country in job growth, waiting for employment to catch up

Thursday, May 7, 2026

From March 2025 to March 2026, the state added 28,700 jobs, a 1.8% increase, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

CCSD hit by cyberattacks targeting Canvas system nationwide

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Clark County School District is monitoring a global cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, the learning management system utilized by CCSD to support online instruction. Some students and staff have already encountered messages ...

Redhead Burger brings its Miami Beach smashburgers to the Las Vegas Strip

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Redhead Burger is bringing Miami Beach swagger to the Las Vegas Strip. The smashburger chain opened today at Grand Canal Shoppes inside the Venetian, its first West Coast location. Redhead Burger, a South Beach staple ...

Retaining wall work to affect traffic around the Las Vegas Strip nightly next week

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Construction as part of the I-11 Flamingo retaining wall project will affect traffic for several nights next week, according to a news release from Nevada Department of Transportation. Work will affect traffic nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday morning ...