Nevada met federal work participation requirements for TANF across all categories for the first time, indicating progress in aiding families towards financial stability.

UNLV receives a $15 million donation from Las Vegas Sands to establish the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, enhancing cultural and educational offerings.

Cactus Park Elementary in Las Vegas has completed an expansion, adding a farm to its campus to support a holistic curriculum that includes wellness and sustainability.

Federal funding helps Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada expand Meals on Wheels, providing more meals and companionship to seniors in the Las Vegas Valley.

UNLV students created six murals at Frank and Estella Beam Hall to honor the December 6 shooting victims, inviting reflection and promoting resilience.

Henderson City Council approves a pilot Trap-Neuter-Release program for stray cats, led by Henderson Cats and Heaven Can Wait Society, starting January 1.

UNLV students created 4,000 origami cranes to honor professors lost in a campus shooting, forming a community tribute and part of a planned permanent memorial.

The Henderson Police campaign enhanced traffic enforcement and seat belt compliance, issuing 250 traffic stops and 158 speeding citations. They also received a $179,000 grant for road safety initiatives.

Southern Nevadans flock to Downtown Summerlin for Black Friday deals, contributing to anticipated record holiday sales with average spending of over $1,000 per shopper both in-store and online.

Raising Cane's is conducting its annual Holiday Plush Puppy Campaign to support pet welfare, with proceeds benefiting local organizations like the Nevada SPCA and Operation Kindness.

Nevada State Police will honor two troopers killed by a drunk driver with a memorial and an anti-DUI campaign. The driver received a 16-40 year sentence.

The Meat Wagon hosted a charity pancake breakfast to support families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, with proceeds funding services like parenting classes.

A candlelight vigil for the late Brandon Durham, a realtor shot by police in Las Vegas, will take place at the Martin Luther King Center to honor his memory and demand justice.