In this week’s Indy Gaming, a travel official says increased visa fees and funding cuts to programs will discourage foreign visitation throughout the U.S.

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.

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.

More than 2,000 students earned a seal of biliteracy during the 2023-24 school year in 40 different languages, according to the latest state data available.

The proposed creation of a $3.7 billion U.S. Wildland Fire Service at the Department of Interior has raised some eyebrows. Nevada fire officials say whether they are one firefighting agency or several, they will continue to work together.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, an independent sports betting business will challenge the corporate giants. Also, Sands messes with Texas.

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In this week’s Indy Gaming, a quick regulatory tenure comes to a close and lawmakers increase penalties for operating illegal online casinos.

Nevada continues to rank 47th of out 50 states in children's wellbeing, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2025 Kids Count Data Book. 

Mike Lee, who has long eyed public lands sales as a way to accommodate growth in the West and opposed new conservation efforts, has taken a new tack with public lands sales.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, construction looms for the A’s ballpark, but what about Bally's resort plans? Also, what is the future of the IGT name?

Last school year, the district identified about 13,500 students that met the federal definition of homelessness. The number has grown steadily since the 2021-22 school year, when about 12,000 students were identified.

Ways & Means Republicans project that if the TCJA was allowed to expire, the average Nevada taxpayer would see their taxes rise 23 percent.

Sources close to the Senate Democratic Caucus said that caucus leaders offered to hold a quick special session to pass the bill, but the governor declined.

Monday’s close of session means dozens of bills now await Gov. Joe Lombardo’s signature. Here’s a (far from comprehensive) rundown of some of the environmental and energy bills he'll consider.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, a general malaise toward U.S. travel hurts more than just the gaming industry. Also, changes approved for private gaming salons.

In this edition of Indy Education, learn about a nonprofit teaching high school seniors how to be adults before they graduate.

Thousands of state workers would receive one-time retention bonuses and no longer earn the 3 percent annual raises they negotiated through collective bargaining, if a proposal amended in the Assembly on Thursday becomes law.

The latest projections provided by proponents of one measure indicate that the film tax credits are expected to generate an average of nearly $12 million annually for pre-K programs in the county

This week’s Indy Gaming provides insight into $24.5 million in fines levied by state regulators on three companies. Also, higher illegal gambling fines coming.