The Nevada Independent

Sparks voters want to elect their attorney. Why is the city trying to change that?

More than 80 percent of voters supported the 2018 ballot question to keep the city attorney an elected position. But this week, the city manager's office sought to recommend that the Legislature make the position appointed rather than elected.

Nevada officials praise federal judge's blocking of Trump elections executive order

A federal judge permanently barred the Trump administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.

Nevada public lands $1 billion short for deferred maintenance needs

Together, Great Basin and Lake Mead face between $431 million and $501 million in deferred maintenance projects. Zooming out to include all the state's federally managed areas, including Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and part of Death Valley National Park, Nevada's federal lands have almost $1 billion in deferred maintenance repairs.

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Lake Mead's dive team operations quietly suspended by National Park Service

Dive team operations at Southern Nevada's Lake Mead National Recreation Area, consistently ranked as one of America's most deadly federal recreation sites, have quietly been suspended because of staffing shortages and unmet equipment and training needs.

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The front of the Nevada Legislature building in Carson City on Nov. 14, 2025.

Before lawsuit, inspectors questioned safety of Nevada children's facilities

"The frequency of these concerns suggests more attention is needed to improve the care of children in select areas," the report noted.

Nevada pursues limited regulation on AI despite Trump's warning against it

Lawmakers enact rules to limit use in mental and behavioral health situations as well as emergency planning.

Rendering of 1 October shooting memorial.

'It's a place to heal:' 1 October memorial still $7M short as groundbreaking nears

Despite supportive community efforts, the Vegas Strong Fund is still fundraising for the project set to break ground in October

Vegas games give A's chance to connect with future home — and ticket-buying fans

Owner John Fisher wants to show the team's commitment to its future hometown, and turn more Nevadans into baseball devotees and paying customers.

Just 1 Nevada lawmaker lost re-election this primary cycle. He blames a 'dark money smear.'

Assm. Howard Watts (D-Las Vegas), seeking his fifth term, narrowly lost to challenger Miguel Dávila, who was backed by unions and articulated a new vision of local politics.

Critics: Education Department changes are leaving millions of vulnerable students at risk

Moving special education services and civil rights enforcement to other federal agencies has left families wondering what's next.

Lombardo-backed ballot question to limit trans participation in school sports fails

The proposal would have limited transgender athletes to sports based on their assigned sex at birth and required entities overseeing school sports to categorize them as male, female or coeducational.

Nevada schools grapple with screen time concerns as classroom technology evolves

Schools' decade-old Chromebook program deals with challenges as parents and educators grapple over the amount of children's time online.

The Lloyd D. George United States Courthouse.

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Nearly 100 people allege widespread physical, sexual abuse in Nevada juvenile facilities

A similar lawsuit in Los Angeles County reached a $4 billion agreement to settle more than 6,800 sexual abuse claims.

Anatomy of an upset: How a perennial candidate upset Lombardo's pick for secretary of state

Because Jim Marchant has already run for office many times — appearing on a ballot in every election cycle for the past decade — he didn't need yard signs or TV ads to get his name out there.

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Can casinos require gamblers to show an ID in Nevada?

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Henderson considers data center pause amid construction boom across Clark County

While Henderson is considering a moratorium, other municipalities are pushing forward on the sale and construction of new centers across Clark County.

One company will soon own three Henderson casinos. Here's why.

Owners of the Emerald Island and Rainbow Club are acquiring The Pass with the intent to bring more locals and visitors to the downtown entertainment district.

Unions largely failed to oust film tax credit foes. Some think it's time for a new strategy.

Unions representing construction workers and other building trades boosted candidates running in open races and against incumbent lawmakers. On Election Day, most lost.

Here's where Cortez Masto and Amodei agree on CD-2

In today's Indy Elections: Catherine Cortez Masto addresses Democrats' chances in NV-02 and the team shares what surprised them most during the primaries.

Nevada primary results show Lombardo's endorsement is helpful, but not gospel

Although most of the Republican governor's backed candidates won their races, his picks in some of the biggest races fell short.