Today, almost two years later, McSwain has become the de facto leader of a counter-movement, even registering as a lobbyist in the 2025 Nevada legislative session. Retired from running a utility construction company that she and her husband, Ed, founded, she’s well aware of the valley’s population boom. And UNLV projects that Clark County will add 698,000 residents by 2040.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its third year, continues to be a focal point of attention for the people of Taiwan. This is because, at the time of the Russian invasion, many were concerned that the Taiwan Strait was another geopolitical hot spot where war might erupt.

Bird flu is back and stronger than ever, and Nevada isn’t immune to the surge. A pair of emergent new strains have infiltrated the Silver State in recent months.

You’re probably familiar with many of the benefits of regular exercise, when done properly. From building muscle to boosting your energy and even helping your brain function better, there’s no shortage of reasons to work up a sweat. But there’s another great benefit you might not think about as much: You could be improving your bone density through exercise, according to experts.

It’s been more than a year since Tragedy struck UNLV’s campus when a lone gunman opened fire inside the Frank and Estella Beam Hall killing three professors and injuring another. As the healing journey from that tragedy continues for the countless lives affected, the university seeks to create a healing garden to honor the lives lost in the tragedy.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has faced criticism from the securities industry it regulates ever since it was formed in 2007 by the merging of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Enforcement, and Arbitration. And an ongoing lawsuit that targets the self-regulatory organization’s authority to expel broker-dealers could eventually erode its powers.

Court actions challenging self-regulatory organizations' constitutionality – including one targeting the municipal securities market's principal regulator – could upend the regulatory framework in the U.S., potentially igniting a financial crisis, a law professor said.

UNLV athletic director Erick Harper told the Board of Regents last week that his department can only cover the costs of the first two years of football coach Dan Mullen’s five-year contract.

Testimony wrapped up on Wednesday in the formal State Bar of Nevada hearing held to determine whether Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones should forfeit his law license.