Washoe County early voting began at 18 centers Saturday
Early voting began Oct. 17 at 18 Washoe County centers, open daily through Oct. 30. Voters may use any county center.
Nevada
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Nevada payroll jobs set record as labor force shrinks
Nevada’s seasonally adjusted payroll jobs reached a record 1,620,200 in September, even as the labor force and employed-resident count fell from August.
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North Las Vegas dedicates firefighter training center
The center includes about 5,200 square feet of classrooms, roughly six acres of training grounds and an ambulance simulator. A 13-recruit academy class was scheduled to begin Oct. 19.
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Las Vegas man sentenced to 35 years in federal prison
Daniel Hennigh received 35 years in prison and 35 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to four federal offenses.
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Reno will not renew Flock contract when it expires in 2027
Reno has told Flock Safety it will not automatically renew its license-plate-reader contract. The current agreement runs through March 17, 2027.
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North Las Vegas seeks input for 2055 master plan
An online survey asks residents to weigh in on housing, transportation, jobs, parks and other priorities for North Las Vegas’ long-range plan.
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Henderson police report 214 casings from two locations
Police said 80 spent casings were recovered at a Club Crest Way home and 134 at a cemetery where officers fatally shot Ropati Tauiliili.
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Carrie Cox’s Henderson trial set for February 2027
A judge moved Councilwoman Carrie Cox’s trial start from October 19, 2026, to February 8, 2027. The new setting is after Henderson’s November election.
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North Las Vegas advances two hospital groups to finalist stage
Two hospital groups will prepare proposals for a potential 135-acre campus. The city expects to select one within 90 days of its Oct. 5 announcement.
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Las Vegas considers new rules for Fremont Street performers
Bill No. 2026-31 would revise performer registration, lottery access, performance areas and enforcement on the Fremont Street pedestrian mall. The proposal is not yet law.
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Ninth Circuit Keeps Kalshi Sports Trading Blocked in Nevada
A Ninth Circuit ruling keeps Kalshi sports trading blocked in Nevada as CFTC filings and league agreements raise new questions about market integrity.
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Ninth Circuit rules Trump-appointed prosecutor could not serve as Nevada’s acting U.S. attorney
A federal appeals court affirmed Sigal Chattah’s disqualification from three Nevada prosecutions but did not decide whether defendants can seek dismissal of their indictments.
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Nevada sues over federal Colorado River plan as cuts move to court
Nevada is challenging Interior’s new Colorado River framework, warning that future shortage rules could put heavier water cuts on Southern Nevada.
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Las Vegas withdraws planned Arts District parking changes after business pushback
Las Vegas withdrew parking changes scheduled for October 1 in the 18b Arts District, keeping weekday lunch parking free and employee permits at $10 during storm-drain construction.
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Nevada challenges federal Colorado River plan that could cut its allocation by more than 70%
Nevada is suing over new Colorado River rules, warning that a potential reduction under the broader framework could leave Southern Nevada with less than 86,500 acre-feet annually.
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Las Vegas seeks developer for 11-acre downtown assemblage
Las Vegas is seeking proposals for an approximately 11-acre downtown site with housing, entertainment, public space and a potential civic and public-safety component.
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Federal regulators let Zoox charge for rides in robotaxis
A limited NHTSA exemption lets Amazon-owned Zoox charge for rides in purpose-built robotaxis without steering wheels or pedals, starting in Las Vegas.
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Nevada’s $200 million Campus for Hope targets July 2028 opening
Campus for Hope has selected 27 Southern Nevada service partners, but utility work, public funding conditions and municipal referral systems still stand between the planned Las Vegas campus and its July 2028 target.
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Nevada families have until Aug. 9 to apply for summer food benefits
Nevada’s Summer EBT deadline is Sunday, Aug. 9. Eligible children may receive a one-time $120 grocery benefit, but some families must apply.
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Extreme Heat in Las Vegas Is Complicating Takeoffs and Raising Delay Risks
Extreme summer heat is making aircraft takeoff calculations more difficult in Las Vegas and can contribute to flight delays, researchers say.
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Meta’s Supreme Court Filing Deadline Arrives in Nevada Social-Media Liability Case
Justice Elena Kagan extended Meta’s deadline to seek Supreme Court review of a Nevada dispute involving Section 230 and the First Amendment.
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Henderson Rejects Six-Month Pause on New Data Centers
The Henderson City Council rejected Mayor Michelle Romero’s proposed 180-day data-center moratorium and ordered tighter project-specific reviews instead.