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Egg shortages and Christmas trees: Looking back at Nevada's top 2025 environmental stories

Remember the challenge of finding eggs during the bird flu outbreak, or when federal lawmakers were considering selling hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Nevada? It feels like eons ago, but in reality, it was just a few months! A LOT happened in Nevada this year, so as 2025 wraps up, join me in taking a few minutes to look back at some of the biggest stories of the year.

Festive sweaters, ‘inappropriate’ ornaments: How Nevada’s House members spend the holidays

We asked the Nevada delegation about their favorite holiday traditions.

Pageantry, a ‘fun economy’ and tons of elk — why Santa should move to Nevada

If Santa ever wanted to relocate, Nevada is a strong contender — especially Las Vegas, dubbed by some as the epicenter of the “fun economy.” While we couldn’t reach Santa to ask if he’d consider relocating to the Silver State, The Nevada Independent spoke with state officials and experts who made the case for why St. Nick should consider Nevada his next home base.

Were average gas prices below $2 per gallon anywhere in Nevada in December 2025?

Find out in our latest fact brief.

A server is taking a photo of children with Santa on a vintage rail car.

PHOTOS: The V&T Railway’s Polar Express returns for another busy holiday season

The Virginia & Truckee Railway’s Polar Express is drawing thousands of people to Carson City during the holiday season.

California school district near Nevada caught in dispute over transgender athlete policies

Students in California’s Tahoe-Truckee School District compete with Nevadans to cut down on dicey winter travel, but California wants the district to play in-state teams only because of Nevada’s more restrictive policy on trans athletes.

Poll: Alexis Hill trailing in Nevada gov race, but campaign attractive to primary voters

The vast majority of those surveyed said they were unhappy with the status quo, which could boost Hill in her primary fight with Attorney General Aaron Ford.

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Mark Amodei talks affordability, land sales, political violence and more

Nevada’s sole GOP congressman offered an hour of his time for a wide-ranging end-of-year interview with The Indy’s editorial team.

Advocates called Nevada corporate homebuying cap a ‘glimmer of hope.’ Here’s how it died.

Investors were behind 1 in 5 Vegas Valley home sales in the last 15 years, and institutional buying has become a key scapegoat for fast-rising prices.

NV lawmakers backfill money feds are withholding from anti-domestic violence programs

The programs' federal funds were paused over the summer due to the state's delay in submitting a key financial report for 2024.

Mature cannabis plants as seen in a grow room during a tour of Green Life Productions.

Trump called to put cannabis lower on dangerous drugs list. What does it mean for Nevada?

This major shift in federal drug policy could open new avenues for medical research and ease the tax burden on Nevada cannabis businesses.

A woman raises a sign while people wait to speak during the Las Vegas City Council meeting regarding short-term home rentals on June 21, 2017.

Airbnb ‘likely to win’ legal battle against Clark County, Nevada according to judge

A federal judge also granted a temporary injunction on fines and penalties for homeowners offering short-term rentals, violating Clark County’s regulations.

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‘It was a shock’: Nevada water regulator speaks on why he was fired

Former state engineer Adam Sullivan, who was terminated amid a water rights struggle in an overtapped basin, said he “faced pressure” to change decisions.

Is it legal to speed in Nevada to rush someone to the hospital?

Find out in our latest fact brief.

Guards walk inside High Desert State Prison as seen on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.

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Outside study paints damning picture of staffing at Nevada prisons

In a more than 230-page report, outside analysts uncovered a lack of supervisors on duty at night, possible lapses in compliance with federal requirements to reduce prison sexual assaults and yearslong waits to resolve prisoner grievances.

Are nitrous oxide ‘whippets’ legal in Nevada?

Find out in our latest fact brief.

‘Have fun’: Suit alleges Vegas police encouraged heavy force against anti-ICE protesters

Protesters allege Metro officers went overboard at a June demonstration where 100 people were arrested.

Coyote killing contest regulations approved by Nevada lawmakers

Putting an end to more than a decade of inaction and indecision, Nevada lawmakers on Wednesday finalized a state regulation for controversial coyote killing competitions on a 7-5 vote.

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‘Several balls in the air’: Analysts question Bally’s commitment to resort by A’s stadium

Company still plans to build a Strip project next to the A’s stadium after touting $1.1B financing plan for NY casino. Also, a new betting battle front.