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In a significant move aimed at reshaping health care in Nevada, the federal government has approved the state’s waiver to offer public option health insurance plans starting in 2026. These plans, branded as the “Battle Born State Plans” (BBSPs), promise premiums at least 15% lower than those currently available through...

Henderson, Nevada—A police operation near Lake Mead Parkway and Boulder Highway took a dramatic turn Monday, resulting in a police sergeant being hospitalized and two suspects taken into custody. Henderson Police have assured the public there is no ongoing threat, but details on what led to the confrontation remain under...

Clark County is facing a triple wave of respiratory illnesses as flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) activity continues to rise sharply, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Officials are urging residents to take responsibility for their health and that of their communities by implementing proactive measures to...

NV Energy is proposing a new “wildfire self-insurance policy” that could add $2.40 to the monthly bills of northern Nevada residents. The utility giant claims this increase, which aims to establish a $500 million fund, is necessary to cover liability costs in the event its equipment contributes to a massive...

Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating a deadly shooting that unfolded in the east valley near Hollywood Boulevard and Merced Lake Drive early Tuesday morning. What began as a heated argument turned fatal, leaving one man dead and a community searching for answers. Around 8:30 a.m., a 911 caller reported...

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is under intense scrutiny after revealing an alarming $11 million budget shortfall, prompting state intervention and raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility within the district. In November, State Superintendent Jhone Ebert issued a notice of noncompliance to CCSD, demanding a comprehensive Plan of Corrective...

Las Vegas has once again stepped up to help neighbors in need as two strike teams from the valley are deployed to battle the raging wildfires devastating Southern California. The fires, which have consumed tens of thousands of acres, are threatening homes and livelihoods, prompting a call for aid that...