Nevada’s labor market maintained its steady momentum in April 2026, marked by continued job growth and a stable unemployment rate, according to the latest economic reports released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent, matching March’s figure. Concurrently, the total number… Read more: Nevada’s job market holds steady in April with strong annual growth and unchanged unemployment
The Clark County Zoning Commission unanimously approved development and use permits for Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital, clearing an administrative hurdle for a project poised to transform pediatric care across the region. The May 20 vote greenlights plans submitted by Intermountain Health in collaboration with the UNLV Research Foundation. The facility will rise on a… Read more: Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital wins unanimous county approval
The Clark County Board of Commissioners approved several high-profile sports, infrastructure and community health initiatives during its meeting on March 19. Highlighting the session was the long-term extension of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, an update on the Las Vegas A’s stadium development and the creation of a new medical team to support the local… Read more: Commissioners approve sports, infrastructure and community health initiatives
From its humble beginnings as a 160-acre farming plot to a bustling municipality of nearly 300,000 residents, North Las Vegas marked its 80th anniversary during the May 5 City Council meeting. Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown reflected on the city’s rise since she arrived in the 1960s. “To see the phenomenal growth… I would never call any… Read more: North Las Vegas celebrates milestone anniversary with eye on the future
A lawsuit challenging Scott Black’s candidacy for North Las Vegas Mayor was dismissed by District Judge Jaqueline Bluth last week because Black will not have served 12 years on the City Council at the time of the election. North Las Vegas communications manager Kathleen Richards clarified how the 12-year term limit works. “This provision prohibits… Read more: Lawsuit challenging Republican mayoral candidacy dismissed
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) advises motorists to expect increased traffic, intermittent restrictions, and altered traffic patterns associated with the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) activities and events in the Las Vegas Valley. Motorists traveling near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and resort corridor should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use… Read more: Traffic impacts associated with Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC)
The April 15 North Las Vegas City Council meeting began with President Marc McRae of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Skye Canyon Stake providing the invocation, followed by the Mojave High School Girls Bowling Team, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Financial Officer William Riggs introduced the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget,… Read more: City officials unveil 2026–27 fiscal plan
Las Vegas lost a legend in NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Thursday, May 21. The Durango High School graduate died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis at the age of 41. Fans have memorialized Busch by leaving flowers, signs, Monster Energy Drinks and M&Ms at the main entrance to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
Photo by Anthony VarrianoPWHL Minnesota scores it first goal at home in front of a sellout crowd on January 4, 2024. Vegas Golden Knights fans will have yet another professional hockey team to support by the end of the year. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced the addition of an expansion team in Las…
The trio of Jayden Patton, Ciana Beals and Derriah Wren led the Mojave High School track and field teams to second-place finishes at the 4A State Championships, May 8-9. Patton was the lone individual champion for the boys, winning the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash. The sophomore set a new personal record in the 200…
Cheyenne High School senior Hunter Perkins pulverized 13 kills and seven aces while posting a 68.4% kill rate and 63.6% ace rate to lead the Desert Shields to a 3-0 road rout of the Canyon Springs Pioneers on Friday, April 24. Cheyenne’s Blake Thompson got the Desert Shields started with a couple of blocks, as…
With the 2026 Primary Election early voting beginning tomorrow, May 23, Clark County election officials have released timelines, rules and resources to ensure every eligible voter is ready to cast…
Paved Urban Trail Systems (Best for Road Biking & Walking) North Las Vegas has invested heavily in a “hub and spoke” trail system that connects residential neighborhoods to major parks.…
North Las Vegas offers a diverse array of parks, ranging from vast regional “destination” parks with amenities like dinosaur-themed play areas to quiet neighborhood spots with shaded picnic areas. The…
Las Vegas lost a legend in NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Thursday, May 21. The Durango High School graduate died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis at the age of…
Photo by Anthony VarrianoPWHL Minnesota scores it first goal at home in front of a sellout crowd on January 4, 2024. Vegas Golden Knights fans will have yet another professional hockey…
Spring brings with it the best time of year to be a sports fan and sports bettor. You have the NBA and NHL playoffs going simultaneously, with the Golden Knights and…
People are having a grand time writing the obituary for CBS News under Bari Weiss. Six months in, they say, the ratings are in freefall—flagship broadcasts bleeding viewers, historic lows, the…
The Clark County Board of Commissioners moved forward with several major public safety, healthcare and community development initiatives during its meeting on Tuesday, May 5. Highlights from the session included…
The North Las Vegas Police Academy Class 2026-1 currently has 50 members, of which 44 are North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD) police officers, three are NLVPD corrections officers and…
Agora Realty & Management, Inc. is breaking ground on the Nevada State University, North Las Vegas campus on Tuesday, April 28. The planned three-story, 30,000-square-foot academic building will anchor the…
Clark County’s Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) is now accepting funding applications for pilot workforce development programs. The initiative will support projects that provide essential training, industry-recognized credentials…