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Nevada will make another hefty payment for overtime. Prison leaders point to vicious cycle

Nevada's prison agency paid $52 million for unanticipated overtime hours over the last year. Leaders say the problem is partly out of their control, even as they are trying new strategies to curb those costs.

Sparks is running out of room. But who will decide what comes next?

Housing developments, industrial projects and population growth have brought economic development, but they have also raised questions over whether the city has the resources to keep pace.

Fact Brief

Are there maternity care deserts in Nevada?

Find out in our Fact Brief.

Clark County judge dismisses case against Nevada 'fake electors' for second time

Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled Thursday that state prosecutors did not provide enough evidence that the GOP electors had intended to defraud state officials. The state plans to appeal the ruling.

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Why Hybrid Healthcare Is a Business Imperative for Employers in Nevada

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How Nevada made big strides to keep kids with behavioral health issues out of institutions

Four years ago, the federal government found the state was sending too many kids out of state for treatment. That number has been cut by more than half.

Nevada water leaders say litigation is last resort despite big Colorado River cuts

Nevada is one of three states to see its water rights curtailed under a new federal proposal. The state hopes to negotiate a better agreement.

Fire crews battle the Callahan Fire, which caused the evacuations of hundreds of homes southwest of Reno on Nov. 11, 2024. (Courtesy/Reno Fire Department via AP)

As wildfires burn in Northern Nevada, insurance experts say document what you can — safely

The Bug Fire, which absorbed the Fred Mountain Fire this week, had grown to more than 66,000 acres as of Wednesday morning, while the Stallion Fire had burned more than 33,000 acres, though both fires are uncontained.

Election Preview

Here is where Nevada's secretary of state candidates stand on the issues

There's a rematch in the race for Nevada's top elections official — and just like four years ago, it's a battle between one of the strongest defenders of the state's election system against one of its loudest critics.

A massive homeless resource center in Las Vegas is on track to open in 2028. Here's what to know.

Campus for Hope is set to open in July 2028, and recently announced 27 new community partners.

Indy Elections

When candidates give squishy answers, voters lose

In response to President Trump's visit to Las Vegas, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto showcases midterm messaging and AG Aaron Ford ad gets rebuked.

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Governor touts Nevada's first children's hospital. How much credit should he really get?

Democrats have questioned whether Lombardo should be highlighting the hospital after he supported a bill that undermines one of its funding sources.

Clark County schools kick off new year with greater collaborations, math and literacy focus

Superintendent Jhone Ebert touted the work the district is doing to improve academics, particularly in math and literacy, and reduce teacher vacancies that in the past have left schools scrambling.

Election Preview

Here's where Nevada's 2026 treasurer candidates stand on the issues

See where the candidates stand on everything from divesting from controversial companies to expanding college savings programs.

Indy Explains

Republicans keep saying Aaron Ford's policies will cost $18B. Here's why it's misleading.

Gov. Joe Lombardo's campaign issued a report claiming that Attorney General Aaron Ford's proposed agenda as governor would cost $18 billion. The truth is much more complicated.

Will Reno's $1 billion airport remake take tourism to the next level?

More direct flights and international carriers, along with additional food options in the concourses, are expected to boost visitation and the economy.

The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Storey County.

Could Nevada's tech epicenter run out of water? That's the big question in an ongoing suit

For nearly two years, the developer of the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center has traded legal barbs with the quasi-governmental entity that provides water to companies.

A massive data center in rural Nevada is one step closer to being built

Lyon County commissioners voted 3-1 Thursday to approve a zoning change needed to build the massive Monarch Data Center near Yerington, clearing a hurdle for a data center development even as many other jurisdictions in the state look to pause or re-assess data center buildout.

Traffic passes under the City of Las Vegas sign on July 14, 2021.

ICE is looking to lease parking spots in downtown Las Vegas. Here's what we know.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to lease 25 new parking spaces in Las Vegas according to a federal notice, potentially hinting at further plans to expand the agency's footprint in the city.

Amodei still refuses to back Flippo as rift between the two Republicans grows

In an interview with The Nevada Independent, the retiring Northern Nevada congressman shredded his likely successor's campaign.

Nevada will make another hefty payment for overtime. Prison leaders point to vicious cycle

Sparks is running out of room. But who will decide what comes next?

Are there maternity care deserts in Nevada?

Clark County judge dismisses case against Nevada 'fake electors' for second time

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Why Hybrid Healthcare Is a Business Imperative for Employers in Nevada

How Nevada made big strides to keep kids with behavioral health issues out of institutions

Nevada water leaders say litigation is last resort despite big Colorado River cuts

As wildfires burn in Northern Nevada, insurance experts say document what you can — safely

Here is where Nevada's secretary of state candidates stand on the issues

A massive homeless resource center in Las Vegas is on track to open in 2028. Here's what to know.

When candidates give squishy answers, voters lose

Governor touts Nevada's first children's hospital. How much credit should he really get?

Clark County schools kick off new year with greater collaborations, math and literacy focus

Here's where Nevada's 2026 treasurer candidates stand on the issues

Republicans keep saying Aaron Ford's policies will cost $18B. Here's why it's misleading.

Will Reno's $1 billion airport remake take tourism to the next level?

Could Nevada's tech epicenter run out of water? That's the big question in an ongoing suit

A massive data center in rural Nevada is one step closer to being built

ICE is looking to lease parking spots in downtown Las Vegas. Here's what we know.

Amodei still refuses to back Flippo as rift between the two Republicans grows