The ways wildfires start are innumerable but they almost always have one thing in common: humans. This month, we look at how increased recreation leads to higher fire danger, potentially higher wildfire insurance rates and more restrictive access to outdoor spaces.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, the ex-U.S. attorney and lawmaker shares his goals as new head of A’s community benefits board. Also, Boomer’s opens its 4th sportsbook.

The Clark County School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a new, $214 million two-year contract with the Clark County Education Association (CCEA). Here's what it entails.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, how long will the downturn in Las Vegas’ tourism industry continue? Also, a gambling tax repeal will wait until 2026.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, Major League Baseball won’t arrive in Las Vegas for another 30 months, but creating a competitive team is the primary focus.

In this week's Indy Education, we explore the link between students' mental health and chronic absenteeism.

In this month's Indy Environment, we look at the biggest stories from July.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, the off-Strip resort is a barometer for the company’s financial health. Also, Bally’s real estate partner may provide resort financing.

In this week's Indy Education newsletter, learn about students' vision for a personalized learning center that will include rotating programming, career opportunities and mentorship.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, we explore why Nevada’s sports betting industry no longer leads the nation, but is still breaking annual revenue records.

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.

I’m using this newsletter to take a trip down memory lane, because this will be my final edition of D.C. Download.

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.