Alpha Kappa Alpha will bring roughly 27,000 members to Las Vegas July 18–24 for the 72nd Boule, a projected $75M economic boost that includes a major hunger‑relief effort.

A third Nye County budget proposal sparked protests over cuts to school social workers, and trustees approved a contested 2026–27 plan that still leaves services thin. Advocates warn the shortfall will stretch rural schools.

Gov. Lombardo proclaimed June 2026 Agricultural Heritage Month as the State Fair of Nevada reopens in Reno for the first time since 2010, with youth livestock shows and a farmers market on the program.