The Daily Rundown
Join Natalie Ott for a quick rundown of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada's daily news, events, and ideas from Nevada Public Radio.
Colorado River lawsuit, Nevada voter ID and $24M fraud conviction
Nevada challenges Colorado River cuts, voters prepare to consider a voter ID amendment, and a Las Vegas businessman is convicted in a $24 million fraud case.
Reno wildfire evacuations, Henderson police investigation and October 1 memorial
The Hawk Fire forces evacuations near Reno, Henderson investigates two police leaders, and the Forever One Memorial sets a groundbreaking date.
Dodgers broadcasts, Shade Tree expansion and A’s stadium progress
Dodgers broadcasts come to Las Vegas, Shade Tree completes its expansion, and the A’s stadium adds another steel truss.
Arts District parking, A’s stadium plans and NV Energy rates
Las Vegas updates Arts District parking, Clark County approves part of the A’s stadium site project, and NV Energy seeks a rate reduction.
Chattah ruling, Lombardo regulation review and Las Vegas art museum
A court rules on Sigal Chattah’s appointment, Lombardo orders a regulatory review, and the Las Vegas Museum of Art unveils a new space.
Nevada midterms, CCSD pensions and vaccine exemptions
Nevada campaigns enter the final stretch, CCSD employees miss pension payments, and vaccine exemptions reach a decade high.
Burning Man turns 40, Culinary health center and Colorado River concerns
Burning Man marks 40 years, the Culinary Union opens a new health center, and the Fort Mojave Tribe faces uncertainty over the Colorado River.
Henderson maternity care, prison overtime and Nevada fake electors case
Henderson Hospital plans to suspend maternity services, Nevada prison overtime reaches $52 million, and a judge dismisses the state’s fake electors case.
Las Vegas luxury homes, Carter Hart suspension and Nevada swing voters
Las Vegas luxury home prices climb nearly 60%, Carter Hart is suspended from Hockey Canada, and Nevada swing voters weigh socialist candidates.
Lake Mead hits record low, Nevada traffic deaths and Tupac trial
Lake Mead reaches a record-low water level, Nevada reports 31 traffic deaths in July, and jury selection begins in the Tupac Shakur murder trial.
Western wildfires, Nevada pediatrician shortage and Las Vegas storms
Western wildfires strain resources, Nevada lacks a child abuse pediatrician, Las Vegas faces storms, Medicaid rules raise concerns, and Spec’s acquires Lee’s.
Eastside Cannery housing, Tupac murder case and CCSD returns
Clark County approves housing at the former Eastside Cannery site, the Tupac Shakur murder case begins, and CCSD students return to school.
North Las Vegas jobs, extreme heat and Trump visits Nevada
North Las Vegas adds 240 technology jobs, extreme heat continues across Nevada, and Trump touts the economy during a Las Vegas visit.
Nevada tariff lawsuit, Yucca Mountain bill and Ward Fire
Nevada joins a tariff lawsuit, senators renew opposition to Yucca Mountain, and the Ward Fire grows south of Ely.
Heat wave continues, road closures and Lake Tahoe report
Extreme heat continues across Southern Nevada, Main Street construction begins, and a new report highlights changes at Lake Tahoe.
Henderson EV parking, Animal Foundation and Native food traditions
Henderson revisits EV parking rules, The Animal Foundation seeks adopters, and a Moapa Paiute elder shares how food preserves culture.
Zoox robotaxis, airport traffic and Colorado River cuts
Zoox prepares paid robotaxi rides, Harry Reid Airport reports fewer passengers, and new Colorado River cuts are proposed.
Nevada drug report, extreme heat and Boulder City data center
Nevada wastewater reveals high drug concentrations, another extreme heat warning takes effect, and Boulder City appeals a federal data center approval.
Hoover Dam repairs, Colorado River research and Death Valley upgrades
Hoover Dam closes for emergency repairs, researchers study Colorado River evaporation, and Death Valley begins an $82 million utility project.
Blood supply crisis, Las Vegas bus heat and UNR medical funding
The Red Cross declares a blood supply crisis, Las Vegas works to add shade at bus stops, and UNR receives funding to expand medical residencies.
Nevada loses 2028 primary bid, Kalshi deadline and LGBTQ+ Center expands
Nevada won't host the first Democratic presidential primary, Kalshi agrees to Nevada's deadline, and The LGBTQ+ Center acquires AFAN and Golden Rainbow.