Here's what four potential 2028 presidential candidates had to say in Las Vegas
Nevada will be the second state to vote in the 2028 primary for the Democratic presidential nomination. It's becoming a stomping ground for potential candidates.
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Here's where the money is flowing in Southern Nevada local government races
From big corporate donations to sizable self-loans, we break down the money fueling the key races in Clark County
'An opportunity for us to prosper': Why Las Vegas is becoming a magnet for Cubans
An Indy analysis found that Nevada had the second highest share of Cuban migrants nationwide at 41 percent, only trailing Kentucky.
OPINION: Why is this 2017 Las Vegas sexual assault case taking so long to come to trial?
The 2017 case seems to have been reignited thanks in part to an investigative offshoot of Metro's rape test kit scandal.
As Nevada's 24-hour economy grows, working parents struggle to find overnight childcare
The number of Nevada facilities offering 24-hour care has fallen by about half since 2018, from 71 to 35. Of the 35 facilities still offering for round-the-clock care, 26 are in Southern Nevada and nine are in the north.
Can Henderson elect a progressive? This Assembly race is a litmus test
Assembly District 29 has been represented almost exclusively by Democrats for the last 20 years. This Republican thinks he can change that.
What happens in Vegas goes global as noted PR, lobbying firm R&R Partners undergoes merger
Representatives said the merger will allow the agency to better advocate for Las Vegas, especially as international travel dips.
OPINION: Nevada is right to sue over its newly curbed Colorado River allocation
Not only do Nevada and Las Vegas in particular use less Colorado River water than any other state in the basin, Southern Nevada has built the most aggressive water conservation programs anywhere in the seven-state system.
Liking Las Vegas: UAE delegation visits to explore business, tourism opportunities
The group from the emirate where Wynn Resorts is building a $5.7B hotel-casino touted Ras Al Khaimah as a "growing business hub" and was seeking advice.
With violins, trumpets and the guitarrón, Las Vegas is training the mariachi educators of tomorrow
As mariachi music explodes in popularity at Southern Nevada schools, there are not enough teachers to meet the demand. UNLV now offers a specialty minor where students learn how to teach the mariachi genre.
Why aren't there more street vendors in Clark County? Vendors blame tough rules and rising immigration enforcement
Several street vendors said that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has made them more hesitant to work with local governments, given the chance they could be confronted by local authorities and be turned over to immigration enforcement.
ACLU loses challenge against Clark County's 'selfie ban' on pedestrian bridges
A judge upheld the ordinance against blocking the pedestrian bridges on the Strip, saying it doesn't curb people's constitutional rights.
Clark County school police say it won't pursue contract with Flock
The announcement comes after community members raised concerns about the district's school police previous use of the controversial license plate readers.
An expiring Las Vegas-Clark County compact is raising accusations of a "money grab." Here's what's going on:
Long-simmering tensions are boiling over who should pay for public infrastructure when it crosses municipal boundaries.
Google challenges Las Vegas police's warrant as an "illegal general warrant"
Google is challenging a warrant from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) that asked the company to help get a lead in a homicide case by turning over the data of individuals who searched specific keywords.
As other Strip leaders decry prediction markets, Wynn CEO offers different view
Craig Billings said he won't take a position on Kalshi and others, comparing the issue to losses Las Vegas saw when opposing California tribal casinos.
Did Las Vegas cut its water use in half between 2002 and 2025?
Find out in our latest Fact Brief.
Henderson police reject proposed ICE training expansion, say it breaks current agreement
The Henderson Police Department struck a meeting agenda item that could have eventually allowed ICE to significantly expand its presence at a training range for Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies.
Two candidates want to represent Las Vegas' Ward 2. Here's where they stand
See where firefighter Luke McCarthy and attorney Shannon Nordstrom fall on issues ranging from e-bikes and homelessness to budget deficits.
In competitive Nevada state senate race, a prolific lawmaker faces a newcomer with momentum
After narrowly losing to Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui (D-Las Vegas) in 2024, Rafael Arroyo (R) is now returning to challenge Sen. Julie Pazina (D-Las Vegas.)
Here's where Clark County District F candidates stand on growth, crime and affordability
District F reflects the county's many facets. It covers parts of wealthy Summerlin, fast-growing Chinatown, and rustic Blue Diamond.
Clark County Commission's District F district is up for grabs. Who's looking to take it?
Here's where Clark County District F candidates stand on growth, crime and affordability
North or South: Civil war brewing over NBA arena on Las Vegas Strip
As two casino operators eye T-Mobile Arena as the potential home for the city's fifth pro sports team, others see the northern Strip area ripe for development.
Can a GOP agitator flip the purple Las Vegas seat held by a top Democratic lawmaker?
Negative attacks have flown in the race, with the Republican challenger saying the Legislature needs "adult supervision" while the incumbent Senator calls him a "failed businessman."
These 'small' Clark County offices do important things. Here's who's running for them.
Downballot races for clerk, recorder and assessor often get overlooked — but you rely on them if you're getting married or buying a home.
Here's where the Henderson candidates stand on the issues
The city has been plagued by staff changes, public fights and vicious rumors. Mayoral and council hopefuls want to change that.
¿Cuáles son las posturas de los candidatos para representar al 4.o Distrito Congresional de Nevada?
El Congresista Demócrata Steven Horsford, y el Republicano Cody Whipple, se enfrentan por el escaño que abarca North Las Vegas y el centro de Nevada. Esto es lo que plantean.
Sindicato de maestros propone aprovechar centros de datos para aumentar presupuesto educativo de Nevada
Gremio de maestros del Condado Clark dice que exención fiscal de centros de datos podría generar $2 billones en cuatro años para escuelas públicas.
OPINION: Amazon's Vegas book guillotine is what peak AI looks like
Just miles from the neon artifice of the Las Vegas Strip — a destination built on the promise of infinite entertainment — lies an industrial purgatory where books go to die.
¿Cuáles son las posturas de los candidatos para representar al 3.er Distrito Congresional de Nevada?
La Congresista Demócrata por Nevada, Susie Lee, y el Republicano Marty O'Donnell, un compositor de videojuegos, se están enfrentando para representar el 3.er Distrito Congresional del sur de Nevada. Aquí comparten sus posturas políticas:
Here's where the candidates stand on the issues in Nevada's 1st Congressional District
As state Sen. Carrie Buck (R-Henderson) seeks to oust longtime incumbent Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), this battleground seat makes for a competitive race.
Where do the candidates in Nevada's 4th Congressional District stand on the issues?
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Cody Whipple (R) are squaring off for the seat spanning North Las Vegas and central Nevada. Here's what they believe.
Candidates in fast-growing North Las Vegas share views on growth, affordability and more
Once teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, North Las Vegas is making a comeback. These prospective leaders say they're ready to tackle its big-city challenges.
Stadium Authority approves $75M in public money for Allegiant Stadium upgrade
Board members said the enhancement to the north entrance was needed; Raiders to pay $83M of the costs.
Clark County School District to pause use of Flock cameras
CCSD said in a statement that it will have no further comment until the review is complete and will update the community on its final decision regarding whether it will reinitiate the use of Flock System cameras.
A Las Vegas Assembly seat has historically been a nail-biter. Are its swing days really over?
Assembly District 37 is one of the most competitive legislative races on the ballot this November, and one of a handful of seats that could decide whether Democrats maintain a supermajority in the state Assembly.
OPINION: There's no 'winning' a trade war with Canada
For places such as Las Vegas, where Canadian tourists are a large part of what keeps our primary industry humming along, the animosity and economic friction generated by this open trade war is already having an impact.
Distrito Escolar del Condado Clark ha recurrido a cámaras Flock que leen placas de autos
La expansión de la empresa en las escuelas — de la que casi no se ha hablado —ha generado inquietudes sobre privacidad, incluyendo menores.
Clark County School District has tapped into Flock license plate reader cameras
The company's little-discussed expansion into schools has raised concerns about privacy, including for youth. Emails show a push to keep adding new features.