Organizers and Liberty Media will fund a roughly $3.05M pot to reimburse ticketholders affected by the 2023 water‑valve mishap; some buyers must file claims by Aug. 27, 2026.

United Way of Southern Nevada says new scholarships will expand free Pre-K seats across the valley, covering more than a thousand children at dozens of centers.

DETR’s June snapshot shows Nevada added 2.3% more jobs than a year ago while the unemployment rate held at 5.1%. Reno posted modest annual gains even as month‑to‑month shifts appeared.

Police removed a handcuff from an elderly traveler after ICE agents attempted a detention in Terminal 3; LVMPD says a records check showed no outstanding warrants. Details remain preliminary.

Family members say 41‑year‑old Lucy Robledo was found dead in east Las Vegas and suspect a stray bullet; Metro homicide detectives are investigating.

The two‑story center of University Gardens across from UNLV has been demolished and cleared after a July 25, 2025 fire, leaving displaced businesses to regroup.

Jose Galan‑Preval was sentenced to 14–35 years after pleading guilty to second‑degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend following an argument over rice. The judge added a deadly‑weapon enhancement at a hearing Tuesday.

A 28-year-old Bullhead City man was shot after a road‑rage altercation near McCormick Boulevard and Highway 68. Police say he was flown to a Las Vegas hospital and is expected to recover.

A Huntington Beach poker pro says he was ambushed and hogtied in a Las Vegas Airbnb after cashing out at WSOP, and that thieves stole his entire bankroll. He alleges the robbers knew the rental code and detectives are investigating.

Prosecutors say a 70‑page reply in a Vegas arson case contains citations that appear fabricated and have asked a judge to strike the filing and consider sanctions.

Federal prosecutors say two men installed a device on a Reno-area credit union ATM and stole about $76,000; a jury trial is set for Sept. 15, 2026.

Lucia’s artist‑designed taco truck rolled into Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on July 1, serving tacos, burritos, vegan options and a frozen‑drink bar. The Count’s Kustoms‑painted truck sits just outside Lucia near the pool.

Ryan Garcia will defend the WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas — a Mexican Independence Day weekend headliner that required cross-promotional deals.