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The back of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston. His uniform reads "Police Ice."

Vegas man’s immigration arrest, caught on video, stirs questions about ICE transparency

The family — as well as some legal experts — contend that Lopez Gomez’s case highlights ICE’s lack of transparency on detainee whereabouts and their safety. Although many aspects about his case are not atypical — such as the manner of his arrest — the rare video footage and his daughter’s testimony shed light on what conditions can be like for ICE detainees in an increasingly tense political landscape.

Are data centers increasing demand for electricity in Nevada?

Find out in out latest fact brief.

Construction at Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass Workforce Hub in Winnemucca.

Indy Explains

How rare is the U.S. government's new stake in a major Nevada lithium company?

While the Trump administration's emerging ownership of private companies is not without precedent, economic experts fear future market impacts if the government doesn't eventually disentangle itself from these companies.

Election 2026: Tracking Nevada candidate announcements

Our spreadsheet and rolling updates show who is in and who is out for races across Nevada.

Pedestrians walk past the Strip's Casino Royal Hotel and Casino, which advertises no resort fees.

Baccarat is keeping Strip gaming revenue above water. What will boost visitation?

In this week’s Indy Gaming, as panic sets in over falling tourism stats, deals to entice visitors debut. Also, tribal gaming leader Stevens dies.

Rendering of 1 October shooting memorial.

Fundraisers are far from goal, but ‘still committed’ to open 1 October memorial in 2027

So far the fund has raised $4 million, and the current budget for the Forever One Memorial is around $40 million, with fund organizers hoping to secure more money from state and federal grants, as well as from private donors.

The Capitol is pictured in Washington, D.C.

What changes for Nevadans during a government shutdown?

Most essential services will remain operating — but Nevadans should prepare for potential delays

Construction at Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass mine near Orovada.

Trump admin releases Thacker Pass loan in exchange for equity stake

The U.S. government will take a 5 percent stake directly in the Thacker Pass project and a 5 percent stake in project developer Lithium Americas in exchange for releasing the initial $435 million of a $2.23 billion loan.

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Written by land and water reporter Daniel Rothberg, this weekly newsletter is a roundup of environmental goings-on in Nevada and the West.

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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) during the third annual Southern Nevada Water Summit at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas.

Cortez Masto splits from Dems on spending vote as US heads to first shutdown in almost 7 years

The continuing resolution that would have funded the government through late November failed to clear the necessary 60-vote threshold Tuesday night.

Sigal Chattah, then-Republican candidate for Nevada attorney general, speaks during a political rally in Henderson.

Judge says Sigal Chattah is not validly serving as Nevada’s acting US attorney

Judge David Campbell wrote in a 32-page ruling that he is disqualifying Chattah from supervising prosecutions against four people who had challenged their indictments brought after the Department of Justice designated her as the state’s acting U.S. attorney.

A sign welcoming students and staff back to Beam Hall.

DOJ launches investigation into UNLV over antisemitism complaints

The DOJ’s investigation, at least the second federal probe into the school this year, is intended to investigate whether the university “has denied equal treatment of individuals based on race or national origin,” in violation of federal civil rights law.

A crowd gathers during a reproductive health rights demonstration in front of the Lloyd D George Federal Courthouse in downtown Las Vegas.

Did Planned Parenthood ‘shut its doors’ in Las Vegas? It’s more complicated than that.

Earlier this year, the Planned Parenthood affiliate previously serving Las Vegas agreed to transfer the Southern Nevada service area to Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, which covers parts of California and Nevada.

A UNR student holds up rally towel at a Nevada football game on Hispanic Heritage Night on Sept. 16, 2023, at Mackay Stadium in Reno.

DOJ seeks investigation into UNR program that supports undocumented students

UNR officials told The Nevada Independent in a Monday statement that they “are currently reviewing the letter and will respond appropriately through the proper legal and administrative channels.” They also said that they “remain committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and respectful campus environment for all of our students.”

Clark County School District Superintendent Jhone Ebert.

Superintendent Jhone Ebert on the need for more school funding and community trust

In this week's Indy Education, a recap of our IndyTalks discussion with Clark County schools Superintendent Jhone Ebert on pandemic school closures, K-12 education funding and community trust.

Physicians: Rule that doctors ID athlete’s sex at birth ‘inappropriate’ for school physical

The board that oversees high school sports added the requirement as the Trump administration has pushed for keeping transgender athletes out of girls’ sports.

A rendering of Bally’s Corp.’s new Bally’s Las Vegas, which will be constructed adjacent to the Athletics' 33,000-capacity baseball stadium on the Strip.

Bally’s finally shares plans for retail, casino outside of future A’s Las Vegas stadium

Company CEO Soo Kim unveils plans for a 500,000-square-foot entertainment district surrounding the Major League ballpark.

Students discuss health care during an event at the Pennington Heath Science Center at the Truckee Meadows Community College Redfield campus.

Nevada insurance costs likely to rise, even as Dems’ shutdown fight over health subsidies continues

Health care experts warn the rising overall costs, coupled with the expiration of the ACA subsidies, could create a vicious cycle.

Students pose beside the Nevada State University sign.

Nevada State University ends diversity program as other colleges quietly rebrand DEI initiatives

Nevada State is one of several Nevada colleges to change, rebrand or shutter their diversity programs amid increasing federal scrutiny of DEI programs, which have become a target under the administration of President Donald Trump, who called them “absolute nonsense.”

One of the first to benefit from Trump’s cuts to environmental review: a Nevada gold mine

The mine may be the test case for other projects under the new accelerated permitting process, though experts and environmentalists fear the revised policies will gut the public’s ability to provide input on projects in their communities.

A convoy of police vehicles leave after an event.

Nevada, DOJ sign immigration enforcement memo that will take state off ‘sanctuary’ list

The agreement, which was signed by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office last week and announced by the DOJ on Friday, stipulates that Nevada will continue to use the state’s national guard.