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Republican State Sen. Carrie Buck, who is challenging longtime U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, a Democrat, appears to be distancing herself from President Donald Trump’s agenda. In recent months, Buck has scrubbed social media posts in which she exalted tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill, and compared…
Voters will have the chance to reelect or replace three Clark County School Board District incumbents this November as public schools in Nevada face budget cuts and declining student enrollment. [ Voter Guide: 2026 General Election Voter Guide: The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you…
Patrick Villa, a mathematics professor at the College of Southern Nevada, will face higher education Regent Jennifer McGrath, the incumbent who was appointed to the seat in 2025, during the upcoming general election. [ Voter Guide: 2026 General Election Voter Guide: The candidates, the ballot…
A former member of the state board that regulates armed security guards and private investigators says he resigned from his position over what he calls a lack of regulatory oversight by the agency, the Private Investigators Licensing Board. Rick Brown, a Northern Nevada polygrapher and former law…
Gov. Joe Lombardo in a new executive order is making clear his eagerness to welcome more AI data centers into the state, calling them “the means by which Nevada will meet an unprecedented challenge and realize an unprecedented opportunity, one of the most significant for economic growth and fiscal…
Nevada regulators on Thursday approved the construction of two private methane gas power plants proposed by a major data center developer, which says its power needs have outpaced NV Energy’s ability to supply electricity for a surge of new developments. During a special meeting in Carson City, the…
Peter Reed, a long-time UNR professor, is challenging Nevada System of Higher Education regent Joseph Arrascada, who is seeking a second term, in the upcoming election for District 10. [ Voter Guide: 2026 General Election Voter Guide: The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to…
Nevadans this year have the opportunity to double down on the state’s abortion protections with Question 6. Abortion in Nevada is currently legal up to 24 weeks after the start of the pregnancy and after 24 weeks if a physician believes the pregnant person’s life or health is at risk. Those…
More than 45,000 young children in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District live in a child care desert, the highest rate among all the congressional districts in five mountain west states, according to a recent report from UNLV. Brookings Mountain West and Lincy Institute at UNLV’s analysis, which was…
When they show up to polling places this fall, Nevadans will not be required to show a photo ID in order to cast their ballots. But it could be the last time that’s the case. Nevadans appear poised to embrace voter ID requirements. They overwhelmingly supported the idea two years ago, with 73%…
Attorney Patricia Marr and prosecutor Gwynneth Smith are hoping to fill the Clark County Family Court Dept. D vacancy resulting from Judge Bob Teuton’s decision not to seek reelection. Marr moved to Las Vegas from Ohio in 1985. She worked in the hospitality industry, and as a single parent…
On September 6 (Sun), High-Five took place to commemorate Seoul Learn’s 5th anniversary, with about 300 attendees, including Seoul Mayor Oh, students, mentors, and parents. In the Growth Talk session, Mayor Oh, students, and mentors discussed growth, companionship, and leaps, as well as Seoul…
World’s largest lung cancer conference to take place at COEX Sept. 12–15, returning to Seoul after 19 years. Seoul to host major Asia-Pacific infection control conference for the first time in Korea, expected to draw around 1,500 participants in 2030. Seoul ranks third globally and first in Asia…
The Retail Association of Nevada, which represents stores and restaurants in Nevada, is endorsing Democrat Attorney General Aaron Ford for governor, a turnaround from the 2022 election when it endorsed now-Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican. “This is the first time in recent history that RAN has…
The Clark County School District Police Department’s first legislatively mandated use of force findings, which showed when pepper spray or stun guns were deployed during the 2025-26 school year it was overwhelmingly against Black people, raises more questions about school police practices that…
Despite an election year forecast that’s less than encouraging for Republicans in states across the country, Nevada Republicans hope to flip control of the state Senate by ousting three Democratic incumbents, all in Southern Nevada. It’s a tall order. All the Democratic candidates have…
Former Family Court Judge Paul Gaudet is hoping to regain the Dept. N seat he lost in 2024 to now-Judge Kerri Maxey, who defeated Gaudet by more than seven percentage points. Gaudet says the reason Maxey won is simple – she’s a woman. He will appear on the ballot this cycle using his middle name…
Who is coming to Las Vegas is changing, in large part to a K-shaped economy where higher income households are disproportionately thriving while lower income households are barely above water. The shift is not a new revelation for the tourism-dependent city, but it is one fiscal analysts are…
Boulder City residents will get to decide this November whether an additional 14,000 acres of city-owned land should be opened to data center development. In February, the Boulder City Council authorized a ballot measure allowing voters to approve data center development as a new permitted use…
The Clark County Education Association is calling on Nevada lawmakers to stop pushing to ban data centers entirely and instead focus their efforts on ensuring revenue from the data center boom benefits public education. CCEA, which represents teachers and licensed staff within the Clark County…
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Nov. 4 in the criminal case against former Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley, who is accused of one felony count of secretly recording a conversation in Mesquite City Hall. Chesley is the second public official prosecuted by Clark County District Attorney…
Clark County District Judge Tara Clark Newberry, who is wrapping up her first term on the bench, faces a challenge in November from longtime Deputy Public Defender Alex Hubert. Hubert, who says his job as a public defender “is 85% social worker, 15% lawyer,” says he chose to run against someone…
On September 3, researchers from Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University visited Seoul’s Out-of-School Youth Comprehensive Support Center Researchers and educators from abroad continue to visit Seoul, including the past two visits by Tanzanian representatives in July and house representatives from Japan in…
100 destinations selected across three categories—Rest, Taste, and Style—from healing and meditation to medical services, traditional Korean medicine, food, beauty, arts and culture. 217 candidates were received through an open call and recommendations and rigorously reviewed through written…
Marty O’Donnell, the video game composer challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Susie Lee in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, is 1 of 12 Republican candidates scheduled to speak at an atypical party convention later this week. Conventions are typically held every four years in conjunction with the…
The combination of a Republican candidate easily characterized as a carpetbagger and growing frustrations with President Trump may provide the perfect recipe for Democrats to do what previously has been thought impossible: flipping Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District blue. [ Voter Guide: 2026…
Nevada Medicaid has begun reaching out to recipients about eligibility changes set to go into effect on Jan. 1. The Nevada Health Authority, which houses Nevada Medicaid, announced Wednesday it has started mailing notices to affected enrollees, and will follow up with text messages and emails…
Thousands of people from El Salvador living in Nevada could face deportation if the Trump administration decides not to extend their protected status next week. Temporary protected status (TPS) for El Salvador is scheduled to end on Sept. 9, ending the longest-running TPS designation in U.S…
Northern Nevada residents who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the Bug, Fred, Stallion or Hawk fires or related power outages can request replacement benefits through September 7, 2026. Four major fires in the last month have burned through…
Allegiant Stadium, Southern Nevada’s $2 billion partially taxpayer-funded football arena, opened just six years ago but is already poised for a facelift, courtesy of taxpayers. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board, without a comment or question from a single member, except Chairman Steve Hill who…
