Local news · Las Vegas
Nevada launches a public dashboard for 2026 election activity
The VIVID site brings statewide turnout, mail-ballot and in-person voting data into one public view; individual voters still use the separate MyBallot tracker.
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Waymo begins airport trips for current Las Vegas riders
Pickups and dropoffs use dedicated autonomous-vehicle zones on the Ground Zero level at terminals 1 and 3; access is expanding gradually rather than opening to everyone at once.
Local news · Henderson
Henderson schedules free medication take-back for October 24
Unneeded medications can be brought to the Police Central Substation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for secure disposal.
Local news · Las Vegas
SafeNest’s One Safe Place brings survivor services together on Meadows Lane
The new family justice center connects advocacy, legal help and community partners; confirm individual service arrangements before visiting.
Local news · Paradise
Regents name Chris Heavey UNLV’s permanent president
The longtime faculty member and administrator becomes the university’s 12th permanent president after serving as interim since April 2025.
Local news · Las Vegas area
Arizona seeks to join Nevada’s lawsuit over Colorado River operations
An October 16 announcement adds Arizona’s challenge to the federal framework governing Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
Local news · Las Vegas Strip
Metallica-themed Las Vegas blood drive records 640 donations in its first two weeks
The Red Cross says its Fashion Show donation experience exceeded its daily goal; appointments remain encouraged for the limited-capacity program.
Local news · Las Vegas
UNLV describes how military medical training supports Southern Nevada healthcare
An October 13 university account details 41 military-funded residency positions and shared training at UMC.
Local news · Downtown Las Vegas
Las Vegas City Hall lists eight early-voting days and an Election Day gathering
The city’s downtown location will offer voting October 19–22 and October 26–29, with a separate November 3 lunchtime event.
Local news · Henderson
Silverado DMV opens October 26 after Henderson and Donovan closures
Nevada’s largest DMV facility will combine general and commercial-driver services; separate election-period walk-in hours have also begun.
Local news · Las Vegas area
Clark County voters will print, review and scan ballots in person this fall
Early voting runs Oct. 17–30. The county explains the added step and registration options.
Local news · Las Vegas area
CCSD says current employees will retain district positions this school year
The Sept. 25 announcement follows state action addressing a projected budget reduction.