Nevada will pilot a Google-run AI to draft unemployment-appeal rulings; officials tout much faster decisions while lawmakers and unions warn of consent and fairness risks.

A cougar and coyotes have been reported near homes across Southern Nevada this week. Wildlife officials urge removing attractants and keeping pets inside.

Sunny and dry Tuesday; highs climb from the upper 70s to near 90°F by Friday. Quick tips on staying cool and where to find county cooling centers.

Rep. Susie Lee urged federal action in Las Vegas, backing H.R. 2853 to designate organized retail crime a federal offense and set up an HSI coordination center. The move aims to target multi-state theft rings that organizers say are draining Nevada businesses.

Nancy Bernstein, ex‑wife of slain attorney Dennis Prince, sued the Houston family and their former firm this month, alleging knowledge and inaction tied to the 2024 Summerlin shooting. The complaint points to threatening messages and seeks a jury trial.

Caregivers at Vida Senior Service in Las Vegas say they earn about $17 an hour while Medicaid reimbursements rose to roughly $25; stalled talks and an NLRB complaint followed.

A nearly 12,000‑sq‑ft Summit Club estate at 10911 Discovery Peak Ct. sold for $22.5M, the top Las Vegas sale of 2026 so far.

The National Park Service warns quicksand has been found along Lake Powell shorelines and drainages at Glen Canyon NRA. Know the signs and simple steps to stay safe.

German Bread Bakery has closed both its Summerlin and Eastern storefronts, leaving locals and restaurants hunting for old‑world loaves. The announcement came via a social post reported by the Review‑Journal.

Nevada Highway Patrol wants tips after a woman was killed on I‑80 near Winnemucca. Troopers say an unknown‑colored Kenworth T‑680 left the scene and may have right‑front damage.

A former Del E. Webb assistant principal pleaded guilty to child endangerment and contacting a minor; his plea includes sex‑offender registration and possible jail time.

Nevada is ramping up cloud seeding as mountain snowpack runs well below normal. DRI reports tens of thousands of added acre‑feet, but officials say seeding is a limited tool.

Sunny and dry today with highs near 78°F. A rapid warm-up this week pushes highs into the 80s and toward 90°F by the weekend.