News by neighborhood
Every story on this site is tagged with the part of the valley it affects. Conditions in Henderson, North Las Vegas, the west side and the resort corridor differ a lot, so the same decision can mean different things depending on where you live.
Henderson
Henderson is Nevada's second-largest city, with its own council, police department and growth along the 215 corridor.
Henderson Mayor Race: Romero vs. Chadwick Explained
Romero came within a fraction of a point of winning outright in June. Chadwick, fired as chief in 2025, is running on transparency. An ethics complaint against Romero is pending. Read the brief.
The Cliff: $100M Henderson Retail Center Takes Shape
Early construction is under way near the 215 at Green Valley and St. Rose Parkway. Developers see a destination; some neighbors see more traffic at an already busy interchange. Read the brief.
North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas is filling in large tracts of former open land with mixed-use and residential projects.
Who Pays for Data Center Power in North Las Vegas?
Developers are pushing back on NV Energy safeguards meant to keep data center costs off other customers' bills, and redacted filings make it hard to check if those protections work, the Review-Journal reported. Read the brief.
Hylo Park Final Phase: Hotel, Indoor Field in NLV
Agora Realty unveiled renderings and partnerships for Hylo Park North, the last phase of the 73-acre project. A basketball tournament is booked for November. Read the brief.
The Strip
The resort corridor sits in unincorporated Clark County, and decisions there are made by the County Commission.
Forever One Memorial Breaks Ground at Reno and Giles
The permanent memorial, which broke ground Oct. 2, will stand on the site of the 2017 shooting, with towers for the 58 people killed. Organizers aim to finish by the 10th anniversary. Read the brief.
West Las Vegas
The west side covers established neighborhoods and shopping centers along the US 95 corridor.
Meadows Mall Youth Curfew Returns After Online Posts
Anyone under 18 must be with an adult 21 or older from 3 p.m. Thursday. Metro police say posts urging large gatherings are taken seriously. Read the brief.
Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown covers Fremont Street, the Arts District and the city's civic center.
Las Vegas Medical District Grows as Residency Gap Persists
City leaders described new labs, a training center and a hotel planned for the Las Vegas Medical District. Medical school deans said too few residency programs are pushing many new graduates out of state. Read the brief.
Valley-wide
Some decisions, such as Colorado River allocations and school district policy, reach every household in Clark County.
Las Vegas Heat Holds Through Friday, Cooler Weekend Ahead
The National Weather Service expects Las Vegas highs of 95 to 98 degrees through Friday, with minor heat risk in the valley and an extreme heat warning in Death Valley, before winds and cooler air arrive Saturday. Read the brief.
Las Vegas Home Listings Top 10,000, Median Price Holds
More than 10,000 homes were for sale in the Las Vegas Valley at the end of August, the Review-Journal reported. Pending sales fell for a fifth straight month, while the median single-family price stayed at $485,000. Read the brief.
Leavitt Seeks Fifth Term in Clark County District Court
Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt faces Clark County public defender Dan Gilliam for Department 12. Nevada Current compared their records, ratings, fundraising and endorsements. Read the brief.
New Southern Nevada Coalition Unites Housing Industry
Housing, construction and real estate groups launched the Southern Nevada Development Coalition in August. They plan to speak with one voice to policymakers on housing costs, land and supply, the Las Vegas Sun reported. Read the brief.
Nevada's Colorado River Cut Starts Oct. 1: What Changes
A short-term deal trims Nevada's share by 50,000 acre-feet a year for two years. Southern Nevada used far less than its allocation in 2025, so no new household restrictions are planned. Read the brief.
Audit: CCSD Can't Show Results for Recruiting Spend
Legislative auditors reviewed $14.6 million in recruitment and retention spending and flagged deficiencies in more than 30% of credit card transactions. The district says it has accepted every recommendation. Read the brief.
Nevada
Statewide decisions from Carson City and statewide races that affect Southern Nevada residents.
Study: Nevada At-Risk Student Funding Shows No Effect
A WestEd analysis approved by Nevada's Commission on School Funding found extra per-pupil dollars for at-risk students had no effect, raising questions about how the state distributes that money. Read the brief.
Humboldt County Pays $1.6 Million Over Miscarriage Case
A rural Nevada county paid $1.6 million to Patience Rousseau, who spent more than two years in prison after a 2018 miscarriage. Her case drew attention to a 1911 state law that is still on the books. Read the brief.
Harry Claiborne Impeachment, 40 Years Later
The Review-Journal revisited the 1986 impeachment of U.S. District Judge Harry Claiborne of Nevada, convicted of tax evasion, whose removal from the bench still divides the Las Vegas legal community. Read the brief.
Ford Pledges to Revive Nevada Small-Business Loan Fund
Democratic governor candidate Aaron Ford says he would reinvest in the Nevada Opportunity Fund, a loan program he sponsored in 2017 that has made two loans under Gov. Joe Lombardo, the Las Vegas Sun reported. Read the brief.
Federal Rule Changes Could Open Nevada Roadless Areas
The Forest Service wants to repeal a 2001 rule shielding more than 3 million acres of Nevada forest land and to loosen off-road limits. Public comment on the roadless plan closes Oct. 6. Read the brief.
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