News across Clark County

OPINION: Trump's needless chaos at USDA is nothing to moo about
It's taken generations for the American meatpacking industry to build credibility with the public. The industry has relied on the USDA to literally provide its seal of approval on its products.

Here's how The Indy fared at the 2026 Nevada Press awards
The Nevada Independent placed in 18 categories and won four first-place awards in this year's Nevada Press Foundation awards.
Oprah Shares the Best Life Lesson & What Led to Her “AHA” Sphere Idea
This sounds so cool. Oprah Winfrey will host a brand-new, immersive two-hour experience called "AHA" at the Sphere in Las Vegas for one week...

OPINION: How I learned to stop worrying and love data centers
Cynics would argue that both candidates are merely placating the public's distrust of the industry — but so what? Restricting corporate handouts for any politically connected industry should be seen as a step in the right direction.

Accionistas de Caesars aprueban fusión con Fertitta; ¿Qué sigue para este acuerdo multibillonario de casinos?
La transacción podría cambiar la propiedad de 60 casinos en todo el mundo, incluidos 15 en Nevada. Aún se requiere aprobación de reguladores.

Billionaire Barry Diller ends his quest to acquire MGM Resorts
The company's largest shareholder withdrew his $18 billion offer to buy the remaining 74 percent of the casino giant.

Caesars shareholders OK Fertitta merger; what's next for multibillion casino deal?
The transaction could change the ownership of 60 casinos worldwide, including 15 in Nevada. But it still requires a sign off from state and federal regulators.

Does Nevada verify signatures on mail ballots?
Find out in our latest Fact Brief.

Nevada parks to lose millions after federal funding block
Nevada is losing more than $5 million in federal funding after the Department of the Interior (DOI) last month refused to issue funding for more than 100 previously approved National Park Service agreements.

Why Democrats are finally spending big in Nevada's governor race
Plus: The gambling tax fix is finally moving and the cavalry arrives for David Flippo.

OPINION: Probation is not a slap on the wrist
There's great wisdom in not allowing my personal desire to see another person suffer to the maximum extent allowed by law (or more) to be a guidepost for justice in a functional, civilized society.

Nevada has lots of new jobs. Why is unemployment still so high?
As candidates for governor point to different statistics, actual economists say the full picture on the economy is more complicated.