Buck is challenging Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), a longtime representative who has won re-election in much tougher years than this. They are squaring off in a battleground district where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans.

How does a project in fire-prone terrain make it through? Why does building continue there at all? And what resources exist for the people who end up living there?

The pause comes after staff safety concerns, though union representatives pushed back on the need to fully close the facility.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Victor Wakefield said in a statement that this action will buy the state time to come up with a long-term solution for the funding issue. 

District F reflects the county's many facets. It covers parts of wealthy Summerlin, fast-growing Chinatown, and rustic Blue Diamond.

Nevada officials say there's no evidence to support the Trump administration's claims that 185 noncitizens could be on the state's voter rolls, saying "our records indicate that they were citizens."

As two casino operators eye T-Mobile Arena as the potential home for the city's fifth pro sports team, others see the northern Strip area ripe for development.

Negative attacks have flown in the race, with the Republican challenger saying the Legislature needs "adult supervision" while the incumbent Senator calls him a "failed businessman."

The company's largest shareholder withdrew his $18 billion offer to buy the remaining 74 percent of the casino giant.

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.

Voters tend to worry about global warming while worrying more about other issues. Democrats have noticed and changed how they discuss the environment.