By early 2026, developer Lakemoor Ventures LLC plans to hold a grand opening for the first phase of a 3,000-unit housing project on land that includes the abandoned Three Kids Mine.

Nevada was allocated $571 million in federal pandemic aid for child care purposes, but experts are unclear exactly how the money helped families and are calling for an audit of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Seven candidates are vying to represent Henderson’s Ward 1 after the seat was left vacant following former Councilwoman Michelle Romero election  as mayor last year.

The council oversees how land is used in the city — a critical function as Southern Nevada’s population is expected to flourish while facing historic drought and cuts to the state’s allotment of Lake Mead. Council members vote on development plans, business licenses, property taxes and how to split its $814 million budget between public safety, community programs and other projects.

Here’s a look at how fundraising shook out in the first half of the year, and how financially prepared the winners of major local government races are for the November general election.

Red Rock Resorts will demolish the Fiesta Henderson, but casino owners in the city said the decision presents them with an opportunity.

Candidates who already hold elected office dominated in many local races, winning re-election outright in certain Las Vegas and North Las Vegas council races and getting promotions in Henderson and Boulder City.

Down-ballot races often play a bigger role in the day-to-day life of communities with school boards setting education policy and municipal governments overseeing land use planning and business licensure.

In the years since Reid left the U.S. Senate, his campaign account and leadership political action committee — Friends For Harry Reid and Searchlight Leadership Fund — have regularly continued to file disclosure reports that show a steady stream of campaign expenses, charitable donations and political contributions.