Nevada Independent

Join CEO @RalstonReports and reporter @tabitha_mueller as they sit down with Nevada attorney general hopefuls Zach Conine and Nicole Cannizzaro for an engaging discussion on Wednesday, May 20. Buy tickets here: one.bidpal.net/indytalksvegas…

While there was no miracle March this year for water managers and skiers, the Eastern Sierra, including the Lake Tahoe region, in 2015 had less snow than 2026. Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/was-20…

Roughly 250 people attended President Donald Trump’s roundtable on “no tax on tips” in Las Vegas Thursday, where he bragged that thousands of Nevada workers just "received the biggest tax refund of their entire lives.” thenevadaindependent.com/article/youre-…

Was 2026 Tahoe's worst snow season ever recorded? Find out in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/was-20…

In a Las Vegas visit Thursday, President Donald Trump touted his tax cuts and acknowledged a DoorDash delivery to the White House this week was "a little tacky." Read the full story here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/youre-…

“It seems like they are advertising this as sports betting.” Federal appellate justices mulled the future of Kalshi and prediction markets in Nevada, appearing skeptical of claims that they shouldn’t be treated like traditional sportsbooks. Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/are-ne…

“And I just want to say, ‘You’re welcome.’” President Donald Trump returned to Las Vegas Thursday to take a victory lap on tax cuts, highlighting changes in tax policy that disproportionately benefit Nevadans. Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/youre-…

Significant fundraising battles are emerging in the primaries for Nevada attorney general and treasurer, while the incumbent Republican lieutenant governor is behind a Democratic challenger. Get the full details here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/which-…

RT @Oona_Milliken: President Trump is in Las Vegas today to talk No Tax on Tips. Lt. Gov Stavros Anthony is next to him on the right https:…

President Donald J. Trump just took the stage at Las Vegas’ AC Hotel, beginning his remarks by crediting Las Vegas with inspiring his “No Tax On Tips” policy, passed through last year’s GOP megabill. Trump first announced the policy at a rally in Vegas in June 2024.

“Big Boy” is nearly a century old and is the world’s largest operational steam locomotive. Droves of devoted fans turned up even in the rain to watch its grand entrances. Take a look at our photo essay: thenevadaindependent.com/article/big-bo…

Federal appeals court justices appeared skeptical Thursday of claims by Kalshi and other prediction markets that Nevada is unfairly keeping them out of the state. @howardstutz reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/are-ne…

Before Nevada’s top water regulator was fired last year, top mining executives and other business interests privately complained to Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office, new emails and records reveal. Read our full story at TheNevadaIndependent.com.

Who has the most money heading toward the June 9 primary? Newly filed campaign finance reports for the first three months of 2026 give the financial state of play in the biggest races this year in Nevada. Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/which-…

News: 9th Circuit justices are told by Nevada's attorney that the TRO prohibiting Kalshi from operating in Nevada is expected to be extended by a week while the state and Kalshi work out the language for the preliminary injunction. @TheNVIndy

Kalshi attorney: "Tomorrow, there will be a preliminary injunction from the Nevada State Court. And that is, while this court will be considering Nevada even has the authority to be pressing those laws, preliminary injunctions, in their state courts, at this point" @TheNVIndy

OPINION by @schausmichael: Every breath you take, every move you make — Big Tech is watching you for the highest bidder. And these days, that highest bidder is the government. Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opinio…

The world’s largest operating steam locomotive drew crowds this month as it toured Nevada and California in honor of the country’s 250th birthday. Photographer @nickk_stewart captured the fanfare trackside: thenevadaindependent.com/article/big-bo…

Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, will implement increased protections and pay more than $12 million to the state of Nevada in what state AG Aaron Ford called a first-of-its-kind agreement. Via AP: thenevadaindependent.com/article/roblox…

Although Nevada’s governor has little control over gas prices, spiking costs could have political implications for Gov. Joe Lombardo and his top Democratic challenger, Attorney General Aaron Ford. Most experts predict Lombardo could be hurt. Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/could-…

Kalshi will be in court on Thursday in cases being heard by the 9th Circuit. But the legal future of prediction markets likely lies with the Supreme Court. Read about it in this edition of the Indy Gaming newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/fate-o…