The Indy looks at which Southern Nevada governments charge the most for public records, and the debate over what rates are appropriate.

A Nevada Independent analysis found that the Treasury Department’s list cast a wide net, surpassing experts’ previous estimates about who receives tips.

This summer’s scourge of heat-related deaths in Nevada mirrors a nationwide trend, with recent studies showing that extreme summertime heat is now the leading cause of weather-related deaths.

The Nevada Independent put together a timeline of what has transpired since the attack, with details on what information state officials have (and haven’t) disclosed and what The Indy has learned through its reporting.

Lombardo reiterated that there is no evidence that personal information had been compromised, instead saying that the state believes the attacker received information related to internal state systems.

“Our overtime concern will continue. There is potential for not enough funds to be able to cover the overtime costs,” Nevada Department of Corrections Director James Dzurenda said in a state meeting this week.

Officials with the Department of Business and Industry (B&I), the state agency that oversees the boards, have criticized board use of lobbyists and argued it stymied communication between agency and board leaders. 

The rule was a key part of efforts under former President Joe Biden to refocus the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management, which oversees about 10 percent of land in the U.S.

The prescription of the vaccine for those not meeting the federal recommendations could be considered an “off-label” use, which may mean insurance will not cover it.

Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones is not planning on running for re-election in 2026, The Nevada Independent has learned.

Notable applicants include the president of the Nevada Republican Club, the daughter of a state assemblymember and a prominent Las Vegas defense attorney.

While "contentious negotiations" continue regarding usage and the ongoing water crisis of the Colorado River, Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) hosted the third annual Water Summit at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Aug. 28.

Major chains had stopped offering the vaccine in Nevada. State law is tied to federal guidance, which is unsettled and has narrowed under Trump.

Critical law enforcement databases remain down nearly two weeks after Nevada’s servers were hit by a cyberattack, limiting officers’ ability to check records.

Though state officials have not disclosed many of the specifics of the investigation — citing the sensitivity of the inquiry and possibility it could result in further attacks — the governor spoke in positive terms about the recovery’s progress.

Staff at The Nevada Independent bring you the latest on what we know about the services that have been affected by the cyberattack. Information will be updated as the state restores services.

Dalia, a freshman lawmaker and Democrat from Henderson, said he hopes to build on termed-out Treasurer Zach Conine’s policies in office.

A charter provision allows the city’s demographer to use internal figures that factor in the area’s rapid growth — resulting in seven changes in 15 years.

Though lawmakers in 2025 were able to pass some transparency laws, the vast majority of transparency bills failed to make it across the finish line. According to a Nevada Independent analysis, 26 bills and resolutions were introduced in 2025 that sought to increase transparency in government and campaigns. Only 8 were signed into law by Lombardo.

The lawsuit alleges that top officials engaged in “sham” investigations against workers that led to their unlawful termination. It also alleges that those leaders asked the employees to commit illegal activity.