Morning briefing · October 12, 2026

Henderson Justice Court Dept. 4: Allmon vs. Cory + 4 more Las Vegas stories

• Henderson Justice Court Dept. 4: Allmon vs. Cory

  Henderson Justice of the Peace Department 4 was added to handle a growing caseload. Nevada Current profiled the two first-time candidates on their records, endorsements, fundraising and views on specialty courts.

• Nevada Governor Race Key as Democrats Eye Majority

  A Stateline report published by the Las Vegas Sun lists Nevada among the most competitive governor races. Democrats could hold most governorships for the first time since 2010, and Nevada's result could reshape lawmaking.

• Nevada Groups Expand Poll Watching Ahead of Midterms

  Silver State Voices says it will place poll watchers at all 177 polling locations in Clark and Washoe counties this November, as advocates and state officials prepare for possible federal agents at the polls.

• Pike's Botched Execution Stirs Nevada Death Penalty Worries

  After Christa Pike survived her Tennessee execution, Nevada inmates and legal experts told the Review-Journal they fear a never-tried drug mix here could also fail, as warrant requests wait on the state Supreme Court.

• Rachel's Remnants Break Las Vegas Daily Rainfall Record

  Las Vegas got 1.08 inches of rain early Sunday, breaking a daily record, as flood and wind alerts covered the valley and a Sunset Park festival canceled all of its Sunday activities.

• Nevada HOAs Can Restrict ATVs, Columnist Explains

  A Review-Journal HOA column says no Nevada law stops associations from banning or limiting ATVs, and explains when state law requires websites and $5 million in cybersecurity insurance.

• Amazon Drops NDAs in Local Data Center Negotiations

  Amazon says it will stop using nondisclosure agreements when negotiating data center projects with local governments, a move TechCrunch hosts called a first step as communities push back with moratoriums.

• Judge Orders Trump to Cancel Taxpayer-Funded TV Ads

  A federal judge in New York ordered the administration to cancel remaining TV ads paid for with $20 million in Homeland Security funds, after a watchdog coalition argued the spending was an illegal misuse of public money.