BLM released a final EIS for the 400‑MW Purple Sage Energy Center near Pahrump; the decision opens a protest window as conservationists warn of habitat and water impacts.

The City of Las Vegas will host "Blast Off In The Basin" at Buckskin Basin Park on July 4 — free fireworks, drones, a DJ and food trucks. Bring chairs and water.

Chatime opens its first Las Vegas shop near UNLV with opening‑weekend BOGO and free drinks for early guests.

Las Vegas police say homicide detectives are investigating a death in the 4900 block of E. Craig near Las Vegas Boulevard Thursday night.

AB 396 requires Nevada's largest counties and cities to allow ADUs, and Las Vegas homeowners could see casita rules loosened. The state’s July 1, 2026 deadline makes the change imminent.

The FTC and Nevada Attorney General reached a proposed settlement that would force American Tax Service operators to turn over millions and ban them from tax-relief work. Regulators say the scheme impersonated tax authorities and targeted vulnerable consumers.

WH Smith is closing a number of fashion shops on the Las Vegas Strip after an 11% drop in Resorts like-for-like sales. Local closures were reported at LINQ, Forum Shops and Bellagio.

Aaron Ford challenged Gov. Joe Lombardo to three televised debates and a cost‑of‑living town hall, asking for Las Vegas and Reno forums and a Spanish‑language broadcast.

Court papers allege Jamal Rashid (Mally Mall) communicated with a woman he was barred from contacting and tried to influence testimony while on supervised release.

The estate of Jude Anthony Sanchez says a Juicy Couture step stool bought at Ross collapsed, causing injuries that later proved fatal.

Jim Marchant clinched the Republican nod for Nevada secretary of state, setting up a rematch with incumbent Cisco Aguilar and refocusing debate on ballot counting and voting machines.

Employees at Crossing Las Vegas say a Taser‑armed man walked out with thousands in Pokémon cards, and local shops are tightening security.

Two adults were found shot and killed inside an SUV on East Lake Mead Boulevard; North Las Vegas police have opened an apparent murder‑suicide investigation.