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As Boyd sells FanDuel stake, entry of online betting giants in Nevada remains far off

Boyd Gaming will collect $1.76 billion for its sale of a 5 percent ownership in FanDuel. But the state’s in-person sign-up rules remain a roadblock for mobile wagering.

Washoe County School District Children In Transition team member Nicole Dutra checks backpacks filled with school supplies inside her office in Reno.

The child tax credit is changing. Here’s what it means for your family.

The credit rises to $2,200, but its new requirements will shut out an estimated 2.7 million American children.

President Donald Trump signs his signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts at the White House.

Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers

Senate Republicans rejected an attempt by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) to reverse a provision from their new tax law that changes the taxation of gambling winnings.

Why planting more trees may not be the ‘silver bullet’ to combat extreme heat in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, the shade from a lush tree can make a world of difference on a scorching summer day in one of the nation’s fastest-warming cities. But they don't necessarily cool the air around them, according to a new study from scientists at the Desert Research Institute.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee says selling off public lands will solve the West’s housing crisis. Past sales show otherwise.

Some experts see promise in targeted sales of federal land at low cost instead of big sell-offs at market rates. Such sales are allowed in Nevada, but little understood.

Contestants compete in the World Series of Poker at Paris Las Vegas.

Amid uproar, Titus seeks fix to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ gambling deduction change

In this week’s Indy Gaming, Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) authors a bipartisan fix to the legislation that angered gamers and customers. Also, Buffalo Bill’s in Primm closes.

Study to monitor fireworks’ effect on Tahoe upended when fireworks-laden barge sinks

An isolated storm that caused large quantities of unexploded fireworks to spill into Lake Tahoe has derailed what was expected to be the most comprehensive modern study examining the effects of fireworks shows on the famed lake.

Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City.

Nevada to pay $939K to prisoner who waited years for back treatment

Charles Morris filed a federal lawsuit in 2018 accusing several state prison medical officials of “callous disregard for my personal health and wellbeing” after he was repeatedly denied back surgery that a doctor had deemed necessary.

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An aerial tram descends the Palisades Tahoe ski resort.

North Tahoe ski resort project scaled back. Here’s why advocates say it’s such a big deal

A controversial development near Lake Tahoe's northwest shore will be scaled down after a settlement was reached between Tahoe advocates concerned about growth and developers seeking to continue building in the area.

Election workers inside the Washoe County Registrar of Voters office.

Women in their 20s and 30s are working more than ever before

And the workforce looks different than it did a generation ago, as more young men than ever before are staying home to care for family instead.

Senate Minority Leader Robin Titus (R-Wellington) inside the Legislature.

‘Constitutional crisis': Nevada GOP senators blast Dems’ move to cut committee membership

The comments from Senate Minority Leader Robin Titus (R-Wellington) during Monday’s Legislative Commission meeting reopened debate about Democratic lawmakers’ actions in the final moments of the 2025 legislative session, which ended in June.

Sun sets over a solar field in Eldorado Valley south of Boulder City on July 20, 2023. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent)

Was 1934 the hottest year in the global record?

Find out in our latest fact brief.

Nevada leaders decry Trump admin move to end temporary status for Hondurans, Nicaraguans

There are more than 5,000 TPS holders in Nevada, according to the National Immigration Forum, although the group did not estimate how many of those are from Nicaragua and Honduras.

Global Gaming Expo attendees discuss a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the IGT booth during the tradeshow on Oct. 11, 2022. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent).

What could gaming equipment megamerger mean for consumers? New games, analysts say

Cost savings? Variety on the casino floor? Analysts weigh in on what a massive merger of gaming manufacturers IGT and Everi does and doesn’t mean.

A patient room inside Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.

Despite bipartisan push for insurance approval reform in NV Legislature, only 1 bill succeeded

Delays in getting insurance approvals are a familiar headache for patients and doctors. But building enough consensus to fix the process in Nevada proved difficult.

The popular Broadacres Marketplace in North Las Vegas.

Amid immigration crackdown, a Latino cultural hub in North Las Vegas is collateral damage

Fears of mass deportation under the Trump administration are now having economic consequences for Nevada’s undocumented population such as the temporary closure of a popular outdoor swap meeting.

Long haul trucks line the parking lot at Railroad Pass Casino in Henderson.

Truckers fear job loss over new English rules; Nevada groups’ language classes could help

Truckers who learned English as a second language (ESL) are concerned they may lose their jobs if they make a mistake or speak with a heavy accent while under questioning due to Updated rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

American flags in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Fireworks to ignite this Fourth of July. Next year could be pricier if tariff talks fizzle

Tariffs and other supply issues are impacting Fourth of July celebrations across the country, including in Boulder City, Nevada, where celebrations are being scaled back after an explosion at a Chinese fireworks factory.

A student looks at a book on display in the new Book Bus.

Trump admin freezes after-school, English learner grants; $56M for Nevada on hold

The Trump administration is withholding about $56 million in federal grants from Nevada for afterschool and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more as part of a review to ensure grants align with President Donald Trump's priorities.

Gov. Joe Lombardo, center, with members of Laborers Union Local 872, during a press conference.

Homebuilders say Lombardo’s housing bill will help, but not solve, affordable housing crunch

Several experts voiced concerns about tariffs and federal land ownership in a “State of Housing” panel hosted by the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association on Monday in Las Vegas.