Baccarat revenue keeps on the positive side in August even while visitation slows and the Vegas airport sees its 19th straight month of passenger declines.

During a Monday press conference, the governor said he approved emergency funding as a temporary solution to school budget challenges and stressed the need for the Legislature to come together to find a long-term one. 

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The Henderson Police Department struck a meeting agenda item that could have eventually allowed ICE to significantly expand its presence at a training range for Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies.

Plus: Candidates and elected officials dodge questions and the Culinary Union is gathering its power ahead of 2028.

See where firefighter Luke McCarthy and attorney Shannon Nordstrom fall on issues ranging from e-bikes and homelessness to budget deficits.

The Republican loaned his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District at least $1.6M. Where did he get the money?

After narrowly losing to Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui (D-Las Vegas) in 2024, Rafael Arroyo (R) is now returning to challenge Sen. Julie Pazina (D-Las Vegas.)

The Nevada Independent built an interactive map showing Washoe County's wildfire hazard zones down to the address level along with outlines of past and recent wildfires. 

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.