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Report: Child poverty rate soars to 15% in Nevada
Child poverty in Nevada hit 15% last year, two points higher than the national average, according to a new analysis by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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Las Vegas Arts District: How it became the booming hub it is today
Named Sin City’s “most exciting neighborhood” by CNN, the Las Vegas Arts District has grown from a simple idea into a major attraction for locals.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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Legislators, governor will address SNAP in special session if shutdown lingers
Gov. Joe Lombardo’s deputy chief of staff and finance director told lawmakers a special legislative session will happen in November and will include funding issues for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP.
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Thanksgiving in Vegas: 18 places to get complete meals this year
Take it and bake it or sit and be served this Thanksgiving in Vegas. These 18 restaurants are offering Thanksgiving feasts for dining in and to-go.
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Nevada Day 2025: What’s closed and when the parade begins
In a rare occurrence, Nevada Day observed lands on the same day as the state’s actual 161st birthday. On Friday, Oct. 31, several government offices, recreational areas and businesses will close for the official state holiday.
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As Colorado River nears collapse, it faces leadership, transparency ‘crisis,’ environmentalists warn
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. A new report from a coalition of environmental organizations offers recommendations on how to address the declining water supply in the river as negotiations over its future stall. By…
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These 10 Mexican restaurants serve the best pozole in Las Vegas
Whether it’s Rojo (red), blanco (white), or verde (green), pozole in Las Vegas has never been better than it is at these 10 Mexican restaurants.
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Juez prohíbe a ICE trasladar a centros de adultos a menores no acompañados al cumplir 18 años
El 4 de octubre de 2025, un juez del Distrito de Columbia bloqueó una directiva de ICE para trasladar automáticamente a los menores inmigrantes no acompañados a centros de detención para adultos al cumplir 18 años. La directiva de ICE que fue bloqueada habría infringido una orden judicial permanente que entró en vigor en septiembre…
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
