No Nevadan affected his state more in the 20th century than Pat McCarran. He was Nevada's first native born United States Senator. Raised on his family sheep ranch outside of Reno. He entered politics in 1902 as a Democratic candidate for the assembly at the age of 26. His support came from forces trying to elect another Nevada's powerful politician, Francis Newlands to the United States Senate.

In a city renowned for its iconic skyline, the Las Vegas Sphere has emerged as a standout attraction, drawing global attention since its opening in September 2023.

The hike aims to cover a $46.5 million budget gap and will phase in over three years. Students at UNR and UNLV will eventually pay about $1,200 more per year.

While Nevada has a long history of old family names in politics (think the Goodmans, the Reids), the list of candidates that have filed to run in 2026 in Southern Nevada contains a shockingly low number of legacy names. How much power do these famous families still hold? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler talk with UNLV history professor Michael Green to talk about the political dynasties of Las Vegas and if a legacy last name still matters as much as it used to.

Middle school students can expect to take more exams starting next school year, according to a document sent to some Clark County School District principals earlier this month. The exams, scheduled to be administered in mid-December and mid-May, will test students’ knowledge in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The tests can be worth of up 20 percent of a student’s final semester grade in the subject being tested, the document states.

Last week, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted 8-5 to raise tuition across all of its colleges and universities. Depending on the school, tuition will rise by 9% or 12% over the next three years. This will affect the University of Nevada Reno (UNR), the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Nevada State University (NSU), and Nevada’s community colleges. The increase will take effect in the 2026-2027 academic year and continue through the 2028-2029 academic year.

The coed dance team are now back-to-back champions after bringing home another national championship at the Universal Dance Association College Nationals in Florida. The dance team took home first place in the hip hop and game day categories.

Officials introduced a new tool at UNLV today that will help further medical research into Alzheimer's.

Gold briefly topped $5,100 per ounce for the first time Monday, and as the fifth-highest gold producer in the world, this is good news for Nevada. With gold hitting a record on the global market, for Nevada, this means more jobs, more tax revenue and more gold exploration, according to mineral and mining experts.