Morning briefing · October 28, 2026

Las Vegas Ad Agency B&P Turns 25 Under New Owner, CEO + 4 more Las Vegas stories

• Las Vegas Ad Agency B&P Turns 25 Under New Owner, CEO

  Whitwell, a former R&R Partners executive, now owns and leads B&P, a local ad agency whose clients include UNLV and UMC. He plans a renewed focus on Southern Nevada businesses, the Review-Journal reported.

• Lawsuit Seeks Protections for Beatty Toad and Fish

  The Center for Biological Diversity says federal officials missed a deadline to decide on protecting two species found only near Beatty, where AngloGold Ashanti's North Bullfrog Mine nears approval.

• Lawsuit Blames Jail Medical Neglect for Leg Amputation

  A Nevada man has sued Metro, jail medical contractor Wellpath and jail staff, alleging an infected leg went largely untreated at the Clark County Detention Center until it had to be amputated above the knee.

• How to Spot Scams Targeting Voters Before the 2026 Midterms

  A Check Point report reviewed scam activity aimed at voters from July to early October 2026. A company expert told KTNV that fake registration texts, donation pitches and smaller races are among the risks.

• CCEA Backs Lombardo, but Teacher Poll Favors Ford

  The Las Vegas Sun reports CCEA is spending millions to reelect Gov. Joe Lombardo, while a poll commissioned by another teachers PAC found Clark County teachers favor Attorney General Aaron Ford, 52% to 32%.

• Nevada Gets C-Minus on Realtor.com Housing Affordability

  Realtor.com gave Nevada a C-minus for the second year, citing a gap between home prices and incomes, even as local data show Las Vegas Valley inventory at its highest level in four years.

• UK Judge Says AI Could Decide Some Civil Court Cases

  Geoffrey Vos, days from retirement, told WIRED that AI is already driving more court filings in England and that low-value civil cases could one day be decided by AI, with public consent or legislation.

• DNA Links Ted Bundy to 1974 Killing of Utah Teen

  Utah officials announced Tuesday that DNA evidence connects Ted Bundy to the 1974 death of Melissa Ann Smith. The case shows how preserved evidence and newer testing are still closing decades-old cases.