State officials also approved a critical labor shortage designation for the state prison system amid numerous vacancies for correctional officers, counselors and doctors that have been open for years.

Boulder City officials took steps Tuesday to challenge the use of nearby federal land for a data center project that might use more than three times as much energy as the city's existing energy load, according to one estimate.

The ballots were sent to the wrong office after being marked undeliverable despite all of them having the correct address.

Some veterans aren't getting their dental care covered despite being eligible. The issue lies in a contract dispute between which agency is responsible.

The Nevada Independent will be tracking what data center-related actions local governments across the state are taking. This page will be updated as officials take more actions. 

First Judicial District Court says the new system would allow e-filing, public document access and online case tracking within 12 to 18 months.

The Clark County Commission will be discussing potential new regulations and approval criteria for data center construction in the area.

More than 80 percent of voters supported the 2018 ballot question to keep the city attorney an elected position. But this week, the city manager's office sought to recommend that the Legislature make the position appointed rather than elected.

While Henderson is considering a moratorium, other municipalities are pushing forward on the sale and construction of new centers across Clark County.

Northern Nevada's local government primary saw the longtime top prosecutor in the state's second largest county lose to his first ever challenger.

Curious about the results of the Clark County local elections? Read The Nevada Independent's breakdown of the results so far.

The Southern Nevada Health District denied a trauma center upgrade for Sunrise hospital. Was it over fears that it would hurt another hospital?

Sen. Lisa Krasner (R-Reno) was one of the few legislators in Northern Nevada who voted in favor of a proposal to expand Nevada's film tax credit program this fall, much to the chagrin of Nevada conservatives.

City staff will work in the coming months to craft a proposal that encompasses suggestions from the public, outside groups council members and regional officials who have been studying the issue for more than a year.

Don't recognize these positions on your primary ballot? We explain what they do, and who's running for them.

Even among council members who supported the moratorium, there are disagreements about how to proceed.

Brune vies against a police officer — again. As the city faces economic uncertainty, candidates discuss ways to diversify revenue and tackle housing issues.

In late April, Sparks City Council unanimously approved a request by the local police department to roll out facial recognition software to crack down on shoplifting in partnership with Reno Police and Washoe County Sheriff's Office. The technology is the latest strategy to tackle what police say are rising theft rates in Sparks.

A federal wire charge conviction was wiped away by Trump's pen. Could a clear primary win against three opponents help end her troubles with judicial overseers?

Kate Marshall's campaign is confident that a campaign finance complaint filed by the Nevada Republican Party will be tossed out.