News across Clark County

Nevada backcountry vulnerable to more off-roading, logging under federal rule changes
A proposed federal rule change could open millions of acres across some of Nevada's most pristine landscapes to road building and commercial logging, while another change could substantially expand off-road vehicle access into closed areas.

Lombardo says he cut 900 regulations. Did it actually make a difference for Nevada?
An Indy analysis of the regulation changes during Lombardo's tenure in office found that some of them had a direct nexus to employment, but most of the broader regulatory changes had no economic effect on businesses or the public.

OPINION: Students need internet access, but our 'digital divide' keeps many offline.
In January 2021, Nevada officials announced something remarkable: Every K-12 student learning remotely in the state now had a computer and an internet connection at home. Connecting Kids Nevada, the public-private coalition formed under Gov. Steve Sisolak's (D) COVID-19 Task…
Corey Day tops Kvapil in Vegas thriller
LAS VEGAS - In one of the most thrilling finishes of the season, 20-year-old Hendrick Motorsports rookie driver Corey Day prevailed in a final laps ba...
What to Watch: Chase hits Las Vegas
Track: Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayLocation: Las Vegas, NevadaTrack length: 1.5 milesWhen: 5:30 p.m. ETWhere to tune in: USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, ...

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.

The Trump administration's critical minerals agenda comes for America's 'Forgotten Wildlife Corridor'
By 2030, at least six new mining projects are predicted to be extracting lithium from American soil and another 13 will soon follow, according to a database compiled by Columbia Journalism Investigations and Inside Climate News.

Caitlin Clark selected as guest picker for College GameDay
Hopping a plane from Las Vegas after the Indiana Fever lost 94-83 to the Las Vegas Aces during the first round of the WNBA playoffs, Caitlin Clark is headed to Iowa City to be the guest picker for ESPN’s College GameDay. The College GameDay guest picker is a celebrity, athlete,…

Aaron Ford gets seven-figure boost from outside group in Nevada governor's race
Plus: Northern Nevada veterans push back against Flippo valor claims in new AFL-CIO ad.

Race for Nevada's chief fiscal officer focuses on collecting debt, government transparency
On paper, the race for Nevada controller might be among the most lopsided this November. But it could could boil down to the overall political environment, which election analysts say might be good news for Democrats up and down the ballot.

'It disrespects everybody': Why union Nevada veterans are filming ads opposing Flippo
The national AFL-CIO is launching ads targeting the ruby red 2nd Congressional District seat.

Was $20,000 spent on new curtains for Attorney General Aaron Ford's office?
The Board of Examiners approved a nearly $20,000 expense to install drapes in the attorney general's office and conference room.