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Clark County, Metro Police and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue are urging Southern Nevadans to keep their Fourth of July celebrations within the law, reminding residents that only “safe and sane” fireworks are permitted — and only during a specific window of days surrounding the holiday.Also today: Theme park veteran takes the wheel at Area15 to capture growing local and family market, The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing, A’ja Wilson has a WNBA first with 30 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks in Aces' win over SkySubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

For decades, CCSD had seen enrollment growth while combating chronic understaffing. Now it faces the reality of declining birth rates, increasing costs and more competition for students from charter, private and homeschooling pinching its workforce.Also today: Nevada helps stop Trump’s election orders in back-to-back court rulings, Ford’s Nevada economic plan targets NV Energy fees, prescription costs and corporate landlordsSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada Democrats and reproductive rights advocates on Wednesday renewed their push for voters to approve Ballot Question 6 this November, casting the measure as a critical step to permanently protect abortion access in the state Constitution.Also today: Going through changes: Golden Knights can't run it back after coming within two wins of the Stanley Cup, A $25 million parking garage will open in the Las Vegas Arts District this September, Three Las Vegas area ZIP codes report West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Reggie Daniel, a Special Olympics athlete whose life began with what many describe as a rare medical miracle, is now representing Nevada at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Daniel has become a beloved figure in Special Olympics Nevada bowling, known for both his competitive spirit and infectious positivity. Also today: Why Skye Canyon is getting Las Vegas' last new elementary school built for growth, at least for now, Emergency officials warn Las Vegas community to avoid rising waters as monsoon season approachesSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

A wave of discontent with data centers has risen across the United States, and that wave is continuing in Nevada.The latest target? An expansion to the already massive Switch facility in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.Switch’s plan was unanimously approved Wednesday by the Clark County Commission, sitting in its capacity as the Clark County Zoning Commission. But it didn’t come before residents spoke out about the plan and at least one county commissioner openly talked about the need for the county to come up with guidelines for any new data centers.Also today: Regents give go-ahead for Vegas Loop Tesla station near UNLV, California needs water and clean power; it might have a fix for both.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas-based e-commerce operator Neato is expanding its reach.Neato functions within a unique business model it has dubbed “2P.” Instead of first-party sales, which would be a brand selling to a retailer, or third-party sales — a brand selling on a retail platform — Neato acts as a middleman with brands to sell their product in online marketplaces for them, said Anthony Connelly, founder and CEO of Neato.Also today: Temperatures will approach 110 degrees in Las Vegas by midweek, Pride is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action, Caesars Entertainment launches Show Week sale with discounted tickets to major Las Vegas headliners.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Juneteenth once lived in the shadows of the national calendar — a day of profound reverence in Black communities, yet omitted from most public school lessons and state recognition. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden shifted that trajectory by signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Two years later, Nevada made it a paid state holiday.Also today: Rosen links erratic DC policies and childcare shortages to the struggle of Nevada businesses, Ryan Craig's journey to Golden Knights coach began as a player, 'We're nervous for sure': Tahoe fire restrictions land before summer holiday.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada’s casino markets diverged sharply in fiscal 2025.While some posted gains and others held steady, profits collapsed on the Las Vegas Strip and in Laughlin, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s annual Gaming Abstract.Also today: Sierra Club condemns Lombardo’s federal land map as a blueprint for taxpayer subsidized sprawl, Raiders are stoked with Stukes, How James Dolan being ‘distracted’ by the Sphere allowed the Knicks to flourish.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Washington Post reported Tuesday that internal contractor documents show the White House ballroom’s total cost has climbed to $600 million, with taxpayers covering roughly $307 million split among the U.S. Secret Service, the White House Military Office and the Executive Residence — all funded by public dollars.Also today: CSN breaks ground on early childhood lab that will train future teachers, serve local families, NHL says the 2026 playoffs is the most-watched on record, averaging 1.8 million viewers, Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Months after shelving the idea over parking concerns, UNLV is back on track to host a Vegas Loop station, with the Board of Regents set to decide next week whether to approve a deal with the Boring Company.The updated proposal introduces paid parking at the site and new revenue-sharing with UNLV, a shift officials say could help deter long-term airport parking that previously derailed the project, though enforcement limits beyond campus remain.Also today: Cortez Masto and 50 members of Congress challenge new DACA immigration court ruling, Desert Oasis graduate gives US women’s flag football team youthful infusion ahead of world championships, John Tortorella will not return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Under the proposal, regular bus fares would rise from $2 to $3, with reduced fares going from $1 to $1.50. Pass prices would also climb: the 24-hour pass from $5 to $7; the seven-day pass from $20 to $25; and the 31-day pass from $65 to $80.Reduced-fare versions, available to select groups such as senior citizens, K-12 students and others, would see similar increases — the 24-hour pass from $2.50 to $3.50, the seven-day from $10 to $12.50, and the 30-day from $32.50 to $40. The two-hour and 15-day passes would be eliminated.Also today: Golden Knights had no answers once Hurricanes adjusted in Stanley Cup, Universal prekindergarten emerges as top legislative priority for CCSD.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Golden Knights rode timely scoring, shutdown defensive play, a hot goaltender and a historically dominant penalty kill through this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs.All four of those strengths, and more, have started to dissipate over the last four periods in the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.Also today: New Boulder City police contract brings retroactive raises and retention bonuses, Nevada election officials report thousands of mail ballots still uncounted as primary tabulation continues, Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas is heading into another dangerous summer with a familiar warning from climate scientists: Extreme heat is not easing, and local officials say the region is struggling to catch up.Also today: Nevada Democrats rally after primary and declare Nov. 3 accountability day, Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation', Theodore, McNabb are the guiding forces of the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup hopes.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Voters visiting the polls today in Clark County will notice a new look and feel.Once you’ve made your selections using a touchscreen ballot-marking device inside your voting booth, a printer will output a paper record of your picks.You’ll then carry that printed ballot over to a tabulator and feed it in. That’s it — your vote will be officially recorded.Also today: Las Vegas home prices hit record high in May, Las Vegas has always been a baseball town. The A’s are making it official, Frontier Airlines adding nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Oakland, Boise.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Election Day is Tuesday for Nevada's Democratic and Republican party primaries, and voters can make their voice heard from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at dozens of locations throughout Southern Nevada.Also today: Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei, Las Vegas is the home the A's have been waiting for, Nevada lags in child well-being, but boosts in school funding and mental health bills offer hope, Knights survive Hurricanes in all-time wild Game 3 of Stanley Cup FinalSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Clark County School District is laying off about 60 licensed employees — classroom teachers, counselors and social workers — after a lengthy staffing adjustment process failed to find positions for them elsewhere, the district announced today.Also today: Golden Knights make too many mistakes in winnable Stanley Cup Game 2, New Nevada psychiatric facility aims to address litany of correctional problems, Earthquake causes shaking around Las Vegas valley, residents report.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada’s two U.S. senators are demanding that the Trump administration reverse a proposed rule requiring international travelers to hand over five years of social media history before visiting the United States, warning that the policy threatens to deepen an already alarming decline in tourism to Las Vegas — a city whose economy is built on welcoming visitors from around the world.Also today: Lombardo urges Congress to restore immigration funding amid Democratic pushback, Maxx Crosby calls nixed Ravens trade 'water under the bridge' as he refocuses on Raiders, Fueled by $5M Live Nation gift, Oct. 1 memorial set to break ground this fall.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Golden Knights cracked what had looked like a cloak of near invincibility for the Hurricanes through the Eastern Conference playoffs in the opener of the teams’ best-of-seven series.Also today: CCSD considers 'opt-in' school busing to save millions, From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect, Improving healthcare access among Southern Nevada Health District's long-term strategies.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Barry Diller’s People Inc. has proposed buying the remaining shares of MGM Resorts International it does not already own, valuing the Las Vegas casino and resort operator at more than $18 billion.Also today: Nevada makes its pitch for first-in-the-nation 2028 Democratic presidential primary, Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave, UNLV study finds hospital sewage samples offer early warning for deadly fungus, From Delaware to the desert: Capriotti's turns 50 with Las Vegas at its heart.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Avalanche center Brock Nelson found himself alone in the offensive zone and unleashed a wrister towards the net early in his team’s Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Golden Knights Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena.Also today: UNLV Boyd Law School introduces mandatory AI course for first-year students, Hoover Dam draped in flag for nation's 250th birthday, A terrible winter for snow heads into a bleak summer of drought.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Gaming executives are expressing strong optimism about the industry’s future even as prediction market platforms offering sports event contracts emerge as a top concern, according to a new survey from the American Gaming Association.Also today: Redhead Burger brings its Miami Beach smashburgers to the Las Vegas Strip, CCSD hit by cyberattacks targeting Canvas system nationwide, Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame to induct key figures behind UNLV championship era.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas will mark America’s 250th birthday by stretching Independence Day into an eight-week spectacle, with rotating fireworks displays across the Strip and downtown on Saturdays from June 6 through July 25.Also today: Shadow Ridge seniors challenge Gen Z stereotypes at the ballot box, With superstar A’ja Wilson, defending champion Aces go into new season both stable and reloaded, GOP sells out veterans and foster youths to fund Trump's vanity.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas resident Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame offered a glowing endorsement of President Donald Trump at a White House event today, calling him potentially the greatest president in American history — though critics and economic data present a more complicated picture.Also today: NV Energy customer service reps lag on billing system training, regulators find, Nevada's hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shake, Great American Foodie Fest returns to Las Vegas this weekend.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions of Americans.Also today: Nevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River, North Las Vegas students trade toys for tools as they train for careers in drone piloting, Henderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas drivers are paying some of the highest prices at the pump in years, with a gallon of regular unleaded averaging $5.19 Friday — up nearly 24 cents from a month ago and about $1 higher than the national average.Also today: Catholic Charities serves up dignity to celebrate 85 years of impact in Las Vegas, BLM issues warning about fire-related activities throughout Nevada, 5.2 earthquake felt in Reno, Tahoe and as far west as Sacramento.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Summers in Nevada are brutal.For bus riders, the heat isn't just uncomfortable — it's dangerous. A single delayed bus can mean the difference between getting home safely and suffering heat stroke.Those risks are only expected to intensify as temperatures climb going into summer, and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada says it is taking action. Wednesday at the inaugural Southern Nevada Extreme Heat Summit, the agency launched a plan to fortify the region's infrastructure against extreme heat.Also today: Nevada’s Horsford: Supreme Court decision on redistricting ‘a license to silence Black voters’, 40 Under 40: Celebrating the leaders shaping Las Vegas’ future, Golden Knights persevere for second straight overtime win over Mammoth.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that could help people struggling with serious mental health issues access psychedelic therapies.Also today: Las Vegas High's NFL pipeline starts with neighborhood grit, White House timeline for victory against Iran was a case study in delusion, Bruce Cassidy surprised by Golden Knights' firing and sounds ready to return to coaching.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

A trade group representing low-cost airlines said Monday that it was asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to offset some of the cost of fuel, which has surged because of the war with Iran.Also today: ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault, Theodore’s overtime goal lifts Golden Knights over Mammoth; series tied at 2-all, Las Vegas pitched as relocation spot for Vancouver MLS team.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

More than 6,000 people once marched down the Las Vegas Strip behind Ruby Duncan, a welfare mother turned activist whose organizing helped prompt a federal judge to restore benefits to thousands of poor families and reshape Nevada’s safety net.Also today: Vanderpump Hotel set to open next month on Las Vegas Strip, Old Dominion returning to Planet Hollywood for two-night engagement in September, Las Vegas Aces beat Japanese national team in exhibition, Former UNLV guard Myles Che heading to St. Mary'sSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

When the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority releases its quarterly numbers next week, there will be a noticeable change, President and CEO Steve Hill said today.He says the boost is aided by a single event: Conexpo-Con/Agg, North America’s largest construction trade show, which rolls into the Las Vegas Convention Center every three years and this March drew more than 140,000 people.Also today: $7 million in federal grants to boost seven Las Vegas charter schools, Live Nation promotion offering $30 tickets to Las Vegas-area concerts, New face of the franchise gives the Raiders a chance to return to glory.

After years of falling behind, this is now a franchise flush with resources and sparing no expense in an attempt to build the type of winning culture that's eluded it for more than two decades.Also today: Cortez Masto confronts RFK Jr. over policies threatening health care stability, Las Vegas mayor highlights homeless crisis in State of the City speech.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

A proposed arena on the Las Vegas Strip is positioning itself as a candidate to host a future NBA expansion team in the city, its developers said today in a news release.The Las Vegas Diamond Arena, planned for the northeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Four Seasons Drive across from Mandalay Bay, would seat 21,212 and be built specifically for NBA basketball.Also today: Senators, including Cortez Masto, call for blocking Trump coins, Raiders finally have their act together, setting up Fernando Mendoza to succeed, Southern Poverty Law Center facing new legal challenge from US.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

UNLV and Fort Lewis College have established a partnership aimed at expanding graduate access for undergraduate students. Under the partnership, students earning a bachelor’s degree from Fort Lewis, a small public university in in Durango, Colo., will get access to coordinated mentorship and early research opportunities to continue their studies at UNLV, either with a master’s degree in gaming and hospitality or a doctorate in a science, technology or engineering field.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada’s legal cannabis industry is at a crossroads — statewide taxable sales have fallen in recent years, a decline that cost the State Education Fund, which receives a portion of cannabis tax revenue, roughly $12 million compared with 2024.Also today: Knights overpower Mammoth to start Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nevada lawmakers lead push to build the future cybersecurity workforce, Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada’s labor market continued to strengthen in February, with the state adding jobs at the fastest annual pace in the country, even as its unemployment rate remained among the highest nationally, according to a report released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.Also today: Bee safe out there: Clark County Fire gives tips to avoid dangerous insect encounters, NHL lists times for Golden Knights-Mammoth playoff series, No Tax on Tips meets inflation concerns in Trump’s Las Vegas stopSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

President Donald Trump returns to Las Vegas today to tout his No Tax on Tips policy, a feature included in the One Big Beautiful Bill passed in 2025 that allows service workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from federal income taxes.But as Trump seeks to promote the policy during a roundtable discussion downtown, small businesses like Mothership Coffee Roasters worry fewer people even have disposable income to spend or tip.Also today: Knights win Pacific again to set up first-round playoff series with Utah Mammoth, Air France lands in Las Vegas: Nonstop service from Paris takes flight, Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protectionsSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

A proposed mining project near Ash Meadows has put the Amargosa River on the list of “America’s Most Endangered Rivers” for 2026, according to the conservation group American Rivers.Also today: Nevada upgrades Sunrise Hospital to highest level for trauma care, USPS union launches campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails it, Las Vegas company raises $25M to help brands break free from Amazon.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Latino voters in key battleground states, including Nevada, are turning against President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to new polling released Monday.Also today: A 5.7 earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City, causing some damage, Eichel, Stone elevating at perfect time as Golden Knights win again, Two poker players hit jackpot at Flamingo over the weekend.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

“We know that he will be unfazed by the President’s ad hominem attacks and sophomoric rhetoric,” Thomas said in a statement released late Sunday by the archdiocese. “He is doing what every spiritual leader is called to do — to pray for peace, to call for the protection of helpless civilians, and to plead for world leaders to end mass destruction and armed conflict in every part of the world.”Also today: From front lines to ballot box: How retired Marine helps overseas Nevadans vote, Las Vegas poet's narrative: Refuse the fog of Alzheimer’s, Former UNLV standout Dedan Thomas Jr. leaving LSU for Houston.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Southern Nevada Health District launched its Street Medicine program in November with a straightforward mission: Bring health care and essential resources directly to the region’s homeless population.Also today: Masters by the odds: An outright bet to make and three more to consider, Meow Wolf names former Epic Games executive as CEO, Smith's goal midway through the 3rd period helps the Golden Knights beat the Canucks 2-1.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

As the war in Iran continues, its economic shockwaves are already being felt in Nevada — most visibly through rising fuel costs that could ripple through the state’s tourism-dependent economy. From costlier jet fuel driving up airfares to higher gas prices affecting road travel, local officials and tourism leaders are bracing for potential pressures on visitation during one of Las Vegas’ busiest seasons.Also today: Life after Colandrea: Onetime 5-star recruit taking shot at redemption at UNLV, Home prices down slightly from last year in Southern Nevada, CCSD to consider closing historic Goodsprings Elementary School, In-N-Out planning to expand reach in Las Vegas, elsewhere.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Running for political office is a constant battle for name recognition — a challenge that hits first-time candidates especially hard.But for one candidate vying for a four-year seat on the Clark County Commission, that fight may already be won. His last name graces one of the most iconic buildings in the region: the Thomas & Mack Center.Also today: NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of championship game, Road closures, parking fees continue to exact toll on downtown Las Vegas businesses, Gerald Paddio, a sharpshooter on UNLV's 1987 Final Four team, dies in car crash.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The annual CES technology conference in Las Vegas attracted 148,392 attendees in January, marking another year-over-year increase for one of the world’s largest business gatherings, according to the Consumer Technology Association.Also today: Southern Nevada Health District offering free lead testing for public, Aging buildings, fewer students create new reality for CCSD, Kirk Cousins and Raiders agree to a deal as veteran is expected to help Fernando Mendoza transition, Golden Knights score 3 times in 3rd period to beat Flames 6-3.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture: Colorado just had its worst snowpack since statewide record keeping began in 1941.Even more troubling, mountain snow accumulations peaked a month early and contained just half the average moisture.As a warm winter with poor skiing conditions gave way to early springtime record heat, snow is vanishing from all but the highest elevations in the West. It's a clear sign that water shortages could worsen the ongoing significant drought, barring an unexpected deluge.Also today: Kirk Cousins and Raiders agree to a deal as veteran is expected to help Fernando Mendoza transition, From lionfish mohawks to LED wings, SECTA students prove flair for fashion, Metro: Two arrested after 35 dogs seized in Las Vegas animal cruelty raid.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas shattered its all-time monthly temperature record in March, averaging 73 degrees — well above the previous March record of 66 degrees set in 2015, the National Weather Service announced today.Also today: Front desk workers at Park MGM ratify first union contract, Home recognized as historical landmark for women's rights by Nevada, Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower, Brad Rothermel, UNLV’s athletic director during basketball championship run, dies at 88.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Moments after the NFL officially awarded Las Vegas the 2029 Super Bowl at its annual Owners Meetings Monday in Phoenix, confetti cannons shot off towards a glittering tile mosaic in front of Allegiant Stadium.Organizers from the Raiders and the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority put on the local news conference to coincide with the announcement. They had a similar plan at the event’s forebearer, in December 2021 when Las Vegas was awarded its first Super Bowl set for February 2024, but the proceedings back then were tucked inside without as much flash.The production was amped up this time around. Consider it a taste of what's to come with Super Bowl 63 in February 2029.Also today: Steve Hill: Travel rewards matter for Nevada’s economy, Mark Cuban regrets selling Mavericks to Las Vegas' Miriam Adelson, Patrick Dumont, Las Vegas woman sues Taylor Swift over ‘Life of a Showgirl’ trademark infringement, White Castle closing two Las Vegas locations, Dust advisory issued for Las Vegas on Tuesday.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for roadside workers and first responders on the nation’s highways and roads.Also today: Las Vegas initiative supports trafficking survivors’ path to independence, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is transferring from UNLV basketball, Golden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy, replace him with John Tortorella.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The investigative file for the Clark County School District Police officer who threw a Black student to the ground and knelt on his back three years ago will remain confidential, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled.Also today: Nevada high school football postseason brackets face a chaotic new reality, BLM resumes large-scale Nevada horse roundups, Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Seattle and Las Vegas are one step closer to having NBA teams.The league's board of governors voted Wednesday to approve a plan that will allow NBA officials to “formally explore potential team expansion” to those two cities, which have long been thought of as the front-runners to land franchises.Also today: Native American nonprofit creates first endowment at Boyd School of Law, Record-smashing heat spreads: 'Basically the entire US is going to be hot,' Three CCSD board incumbents face challengers in upcoming election.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

As he left the chambers of the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices had just heard arguments Monday over whether to prevent states from counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar texted his staff 3,000 miles away.His directive: Get ready to plan how to run November's midterm elections if the high court changes the rules when it issues its decision in June.Also today: Clark County to maintain safeguards for burrowing owls, Kalshi, Polymarket place new bans on insider trading as Congress moves to curb prediction markets, Celine Dion expected to make concert return after stiff-person syndrome diagnosis.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4