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Guards walk inside High Desert State Prison as seen on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.

Outside study paints damning picture of staffing at Nevada prisons

In a more than 230-page report, outside analysts uncovered a lack of supervisors on duty at night, possible lapses in compliance with federal requirements to reduce prison sexual assaults and yearslong waits to resolve prisoner grievances.

Are nitrous oxide ‘whippets’ legal in Nevada?

Find out in our latest fact brief.

‘Have fun’: Suit alleges Vegas police encouraged heavy force against anti-ICE protesters

Protesters allege Metro officers went overboard at a June demonstration where 100 people were arrested.

Coyote killing contest regulations approved by Nevada lawmakers

Putting an end to more than a decade of inaction and indecision, Nevada lawmakers on Wednesday finalized a state regulation for controversial coyote killing competitions on a 7-5 vote.

Indy Gaming

‘Several balls in the air’: Analysts question Bally’s commitment to resort by A’s stadium

Company still plans to build a Strip project next to the A’s stadium after touting $1.1B financing plan for NY casino. Also, a new betting battle front.

What’s next for NV Energy’s Greenlink after feds reject initial environmental analysis?

In a rare move that could delay progress on NV Energy’s large-scale transmission line planned for the Highway 50 corridor, the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has ordered its Nevada office to address some environmental groups’ protests against the project.

Indy Explains

Why is Nevada's unemployment rate consistently higher than in other states? Experts explain.

Since the start of 2022, the Silver State’s unemployment rate has never exceeded 5.8 percent or fallen below 5 percent, marks that are well behind most other states. But is there significant cause of concern? Or is the stagnant rate expected?

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At celebration of Lady of Guadalupe, gratitude for a towering figure in Mexican culture

Las Vegas' Saint Anne Catholic Church drew hundreds of attendees to religious festivities taking place over multiple days, all dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Indy Education

Conservative Moms for Liberty group expanding influence into rural Nevada

The national group first arrived in Nevada in 2023 when it formed a chapter in Clark County. It's agenda has included calling for the removal of school library books the group views as offensive.

Where are Las Vegas taxi drivers a decade after Uber and Lyft shocked the industry?

The taxi industry has faced setbacks and a 50 percent reduction in ridership since ride-sharing firms started operating in Las Vegas. Were regulations to blame?

Threat of equine virus looms over major rodeo event in Las Vegas

Horse hotels say profits are down because fewer horses are participating, and some rodeo events were canceled to curb the spread of the sometimes fatal virus.

Nevada’s top water regulator ‘no longer serving’ in role

The departure is unexpected. The state engineer often serves under multiple governors, and the role requires expertise in complicated water laws.

Nevada utilities commission sued for OK’ing change that will increase solar customer bills

Two lawsuits were filed in separate district courts in recent days, alleging that the commission's formula change is illegal.

Feds sue Nevada for not sharing voters’ driver’s license, partial Social Security numbers

The lawsuit argues the U.S. attorney general has “sweeping power” to obtain voter data from states and asks the court to require the release of the data.

Gov. Joe Lombardo leaves Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro's (D-Las Vegas) office inside the Legislature on the final day of the 83rd session in Carson City.

How Nevada passed immigration protections through a Republican crime bill

After the crime bill was reworked by Democrats, the new law will now curtail the ability of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to act on school grounds. It will also require the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) to create a detainee locator for all incarcerated people, including those waiting to be picked up by ICE.

Does Canada have a higher tax burden than Nevada?

Find out in our latest fact brief.

The Legislature on the final day of the 83rd session in Carson City.

After unusual request, Nevada bond availability report recirculated

Calculations show the Legislature authorized about $1.5 billion in bond funding, or roughly $253 million more than was originally allocated.

Outdoor recreation fuels the Nevada economy. A new report shows how much.

An economic analysis released in November by the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation shows that outdoor recreation across Nevada and the Tahoe Basin provided an estimated $24 billion in economic benefits in 2023 and jobs for more than 75,000 people.

Indy Gaming

Two years before the first pitch in Vegas, A’s offer look inside their next stadium

At a newly opened preview center, the team hopes to attract suite owners and interest fans in ticket sales. Also, Penn’s CEO eyes Vegas.