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.
Historic midterm firsts, UNLV's endowment and NBA arena options
Aaron Ford becomes Nevada’s first Black governor, Anthem funds UNLV’s rheumatology fellowship and Las Vegas weighs arena options for a potential NBA team.
Nevada House sweep, short-term rentals and Native language preservation
Democrats sweep Nevada’s House seats, Clark County streamlines short-term rental applications and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe works to preserve its language.
Aaron Ford wins, Nevada ballot measures pass and midterm turnout surges
Aaron Ford wins Nevada’s governor race, voters approve Questions 6 and 7 and more than 1 million Nevadans participate in the midterm election.
Nevada voter turnout, prediction markets and new RTC bus shelters
More than 750,000 Nevadans cast ballots early, prediction markets challenge traditional gaming and RTC rolls out new shelters designed for heat and safety.
California voter fight, wild horse roundup and Charleston storm drain
The DOJ takes its California voter roll fight to the Supreme Court, the BLM gathers 323 wild horses and Charleston storm drain work enters a new phase.
Nevada children’s hospital, Brightline delay and Moapa solar milestone
Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital breaks ground, Brightline West is delayed until at least 2029 and the Moapa solar project marks 10 years.
Fort McDermitt death, Dolores Huerta and Station Casinos negotiations
A family questions a Fort McDermitt Tribe member’s death, labor icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96 and the Culinary Union calls for Station Casinos contract talks.
United flight threat, Nevada school funding and Las Vegas affordability
A United flight returns after a hijacking threat, Nevada candidates discuss school funding and Las Vegas ranks near the bottom for affordability.
Nevada election dashboard, airport upgrades and Las Vegas city ranking
Nevada launches a real-time election dashboard, Harry Reid airport completes a $71 million baggage upgrade and Las Vegas rises to No. 89 in a global cities ranking.
Nevada gas prices, Reno surveillance cameras and Commerce Street closure
Nevada gas prices remain among the nation’s highest, Reno replaces its Flock cameras and Commerce Street’s storm drain closure is extended through Nov. 20.
Voter investigations, Fernley power plant and new animal shelter
A judge halts voter investigations in nine states, Fernley planners resign over a power plant dispute and Clark County approves up to $39 million for a new animal shelter.
Clark County mpox case, Colorado River groundwater and Las Vegas robotaxis
Clark County confirms its first clade I mpox case, a study finds major Colorado River groundwater losses and self-driving taxis expand in Las Vegas.
California election charges, flamingo verdict and RTC bus safety
The DOJ charges 28 noncitizens in California, a jury convicts a man in the Flamingo bird case and RTC reports fewer assaults on bus operators.
Colorado River lawsuit, Nevada affordability and Indigenous Peoples Day
Arizona joins Nevada’s Colorado River lawsuit, affordability dominates the governor’s race and Las Vegas leaders mark Indigenous Peoples Day.
Tesla firebombing sentence, kratom concerns and Yucca Mountain push
A Las Vegas man is sentenced for firebombing Teslas, health experts warn about opioid-like kratom products and Nevada lawmakers renew their Yucca Mountain push.
Lake Mead barrel ID, Nevada school enrollment and Forest Service shake-up
Las Vegas police prepare to identify the Lake Mead barrel victim, declining enrollment strains Nevada schools and a judge blocks a Forest Service reorganization.
Tupac sentence, Nye sheriff audit and Nevada housing funding
Duane Davis gets 40 years to life in Tupac Shakur’s murder, Nye County faces database reforms and Nevada approves $38 million for attainable housing.
Route 91 memorial, data center concerns and F1 road closures
The Forever One Memorial breaks ground, data centers emerge as a Nevada election issue and F1 preparations bring extensive road closures to the Strip.
Cartel arrests, rising health premiums and a Roadless Rule backlash
A cartel crackdown nets 144 arrests, the FDA closes a Cyclospora probe, Nevada premiums rise 17%, and Clark County approves veterans housing.
Detective crash settlements, an Arts District BID fight and less parking
A detective’s family reaches settlements, an Arts District group opposes a BID, Las Vegas weighs parking cuts, and Allegiant Stadium hosts voters again.
