LOCAL NEWS

State reverses course, 43K Nevadans to get food aid back—for now

March 3, 2026
About 43,000 Nevada residents will keep food stamp benefits through April as a legal fight over new work rules continues.

‘Bigger and better’: Aces star unveils new Nike shoe in Paris

March 3, 2026
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson unveiled her new signature A’Two sneaker from Paris on Monday night, as she began her European tour with Nike Basketball.

Las Vegas ranks among nation’s lowest for seniors in assisted living, report says

March 3, 2026
The new study found Las Vegas ranks low for a variety of reasons, such as its volatile economy that relies heavily on tourism and gaming.

Sam Brown declines to run for Rep. Amodei’s open congressional seat

March 3, 2026
The Republican Senate nominee who came within 2 percentage points of defeating incumbent Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen in 2024 announced Tuesday that he’s not running for an open Nevada congressional…

A’s to host fan fest ahead of Big League Weekend in Downtown Summerlin

March 3, 2026
The Athletics will kick off Big League Weekend and their spring training games against the Los Angeles Angels this weekend with a fan fest in Downtown Summerlin.

Southwest Gas proposes rate increase of nearly 3%

March 3, 2026
The utility has filed its annual rate adjustment application with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, which would raise rates for all customers.

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

March 3, 2026
It is unclear how the president would cut off trade with Spain, given that Spain is under the umbrella of the European Union. The EU negotiates trade deals on behalf…

Metro reports additional rescues at Red Rock Canyon

March 3, 2026
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Search and Rescue team has been getting a workout lately.

Las Vegas Aces player named MVP of Unrivaled League

March 3, 2026
Las Vegas Aces star guard Chelsea Gray was named the Unrivaled League MVP on Monday. Gray, who plays for Rose BC in the 3-on-3 league, averaged 24.2 points in 14…

Tourism experts keeping close watch on effects of Mideast turmoil

March 3, 2026
While the war in Iran isn’t expected to have a long-term effect on visitation to Southern Nevada, gasoline price surges could, and industry leaders are watching closely.