Nevada’s startup boom: From a $1.9 billion valuation in 2014 to $19 billion in 2024 and leading U.S. tech hiring growth this year, Las Vegas’s AI-driven ventures thrive on new investor rules and state-backed funds — find out why.
Gothic Fire shrinks, hits 10% containment: The Gothic Fire at the Nevada Test and Training Range in Nye County has dropped from 36,500 acres to 30,786 acres and is now 10 percent contained after nearly two weeks of zero containment, with no threat to nearby structures — learn what air-quality precautions to take.
Rosen’s Extreme Heat Act: Sen. Jacky Rosen introduced the Extreme Heat Emergency Act today to classify extreme heat as a major disaster under the Stafford Act, unlocking federal aid for states facing record temperatures and deadly heat events — find out how it could protect your community.
Las Vegas listing glut: Listings with no offers have surged 77% over last year, fueling a wave of unsold homes as near-7% mortgage rates and economic jitters keep buyers sidelined — find out why.
Drought threatens Nevada fire season: Dry conditions now cover 99.63% of the state, fueling rapid blazes like Nye County’s Gothic Fire and stretching fire season longer than ever for over 2 million residents — learn what you can do to reduce human-caused ignitions.
Nevada seeks court interpreters: The Supreme Court of Nevada is recruiting bilingual residents—especially Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese and Vietnamese speakers—to ensure access to justice, with fall exam registration now open — find out how to apply.
Other Nevada headlines this week
- Nevada Senate Bill 80 bans emissions tampering
- Tax-free tips lift Nevada workers, caveats remain
- Nevada drivers warned about fake DMV text
- Nevada State University president will step down
- County adds shaded parking and pickleball courts
- Law streamlines North Las Vegas park expansion
- Northern Nevada HOPES opened behavioral health clinic
- Nevada regulators approved Crescent Valley geothermal project
