Colorado River proposal could force deeper cuts in 3 states
A final federal environmental review advances a plan that could reduce Colorado River use in Arizona, California and Nevada after 2026.
Nevada
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Reno’s Data-Center Rules Remain Unsettled as Moratorium Runs Through August 2027
Reno is not accepting new data-center conditional-use applications during a temporary moratorium while city and regional planners study water, energy, land-use and community-impact standards.
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Colorado River states face proposed water-use cuts as Nevada’s 2026 deadline nears
Nevada is included in a proposed Colorado River framework that could bring deeper reductions after 2026, but no new household restriction is in effect.
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Carson City Timber Mill Receives $50 Million USDA-Backed Expansion Financing
Tahoe Forest Products is set to access $50 million in USDA-guaranteed loan financing for equipment and facility upgrades at its Carson City timber operation.
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Former Grant Sawyer site enters demolition phase as Las Vegas housing redevelopment advances
Demolition began July 22 at the former Grant Sawyer building at 555 East Washington Avenue, advancing a Lennar-led housing plan tied to the former Cashman site.
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Reno Council advances rewrite of alcohol rules
Reno officials are revising alcohol regulations covering delivery, to-go sales, licensing, noise and downtown businesses, but current rules remain in effect.
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Club Fortune North fully reopens in North Las Vegas after reported $2.8M makeover
The former Poker Palace reopened July 22 as Club Fortune North, with more than 450 reported slots, food, a bar and sports betting—but no poker or live table games.
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Nevada has one of the nation’s highest student-loan default rates. About 93,000 borrowers are more than 360 days behind
About 93,000 people living in Nevada are more than 360 days delinquent on federal student loans, owing more than $2 billion. Here is what default can mean and which federal options may help.
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Colorado Springs security plan for South Nevada remains pending after July 28 meeting
A proposed $458,000 Retail Marijuana Tax Fund appropriation would help finance a $758,000 South Nevada security contract, but Colorado Springs has not yet posted final council action.
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Federal Colorado River framework could mean deeper water pressure for Arizona
A federal environmental review released July 31 outlines potential Colorado River reductions of up to 3 million acre-feet a year for Arizona, California and Nevada, but binding rules and Arizona’s exact share remain unresolved.
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Federal court permanently blocks challenged election-order provisions in Nevada-led case
Nevada and California co-led a multistate lawsuit that won a permanent injunction against several provisions of a presidential election executive order, according to the Nevada Attorney General’s Office.
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Hollie Chadwick sworn in as Henderson police chief following union no-confidence votes against predecessor
Hollie Chadwick has been sworn in as Henderson’s police chief, taking over after both city police unions voted no confidence in former chief Thedrick Andres in November.
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Nevada reports 100,800 jobs added since December 2022, with employment at 1.61 million
Nevada’s governor’s office said the state’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment reached 1,614,100, up 100,800 jobs from December 2022. The administration also reported more than $6 billion in private investment.
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Las Vegas seeks developer for 11-acre downtown assemblage with housing, entertainment and civic uses
The City of Las Vegas has opened a request-for-proposals process for approximately 11 acres in the downtown entertainment district, inviting mixed-use concepts that could include housing, hospitality, entertainment and civic or public-safety space.
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Carson City schedules Aug. 6 public review of hazard plan addressing cyber risks
Carson City’s updated 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies information-technology security and cyber events among the technological hazards considered in the city’s planning framework.
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Carson City supervisors vote to disband Cultural Commission
Carson City’s Board of Supervisors voted July 16 to disband the Carson City Cultural Commission, citing limited community engagement. The available report did not identify a vote tally or the next steps for the commission’s duties.
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Black Hat USA AI Summit set for Aug. 4 at Mandalay Bay
Black Hat USA 2026 will hold its AI Summit on Tuesday, Aug. 4, as part of the cybersecurity conference running Aug. 1-6 in Las Vegas.
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Nevada Supreme Court to hear challenge over emailed judicial candidacy filing
The Nevada Supreme Court is scheduled to hear en banc arguments Aug. 6 in Las Vegas over an emailed declaration of candidacy for an Eighth Judicial District Court race.
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Carson City sends 2026-27 property-tax bills; first payment due Aug. 17
Carson City says its 2026-27 real-property-tax bills have been prepared and sent, with the first installment due Aug. 17, 2026.
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Henderson record lists $1.8 million advanced-metering infrastructure project
A Nevada public-record compilation lists West Monroe Partners as assisting the City of Henderson with advanced-metering infrastructure under a contract that ran from April 2024 through February 2026.
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Las Vegas heat wave brought forecast high of 114°F and elevated wildfire risk
Las Vegas was running about 10 degrees above normal as a Western heat wave brought a forecast high near 114°F on Aug. 2 and prompted warnings of elevated wildfire risk in very dry conditions.
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West Las Vegas youth arts camp performance scheduled for Aug. 1
The City of Las Vegas lists a 2 p.m. Aug. 1 performance by its Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp at West Las Vegas Theatre.