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Hundreds of DACA supporters rally in march on Las Vegas Strip

Several hundred DACA recipients and supporters marched down the Strip Sunday evening to call on President Donald Trump and Nevada elected officials to protect the Obama-era initiative that has shielded 800,000 so-called “Dreamers” from deportation.

DeVos wants to right the pendulum on campus sexual assault — ANALYSIS

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos talked to lots of people – victims, students who said they were falsely accused and the family members of both — before she started to reform a policy instituted under President Barack Obama that instructs college campuses on how to deal with allegations of sexual assault.

Cost can be barrier to public records requests in Clark County

The law allows governments to charge only the “actual cost” of reproducing a record, but a Review-Journal survey of more than 20 government entities in Clark County found fees for records requests vary widely.

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Family Court judge accuses agitator Steve Sanson of intimidation

A respected Family Court judge recently recused himself from a case after accusing Steve Sanson, a controversial figure in Nevada politics, of trying to “influence and intimidate” him.

Plan to grow Las Vegas includes monument protection

Las Vegas officials have a new vision for developing a unique piece of land surrounded by sensitive land packed with environmental and cultural resources.

Clark County fire truck stolen; suspect in custody

The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a suspect the agency says stole a “Clark County EMS truck,” according to posts on the department’s official Twitter account.

Las Vegas Wash trail to close next week for construction work

Two projects related to erosion control and the ongoing cleanup of a decades-old industrial site at the edge of Henderson are expected keep the popular hiking, biking path closed until Sept. 20.

Trump signs $15B disaster aid bill following House approval

President Donald Trump signed into law a $15 billion disaster recovery bill on Friday following passage by the House and Senate and a compromise with leading Democrats that rankled Republican lawmakers.

Nevada board to consider $1M to fight Yucca Mountain plan

Nevada is ramping up its fight against the proposed Yucca Mountain waste dump, with a contract for nearly $1 million for legal services up for a vote on Tuesday.

Dissent bubbles within GOP as Trump strikes deal with Dems — ANALYSIS

When President Donald Trump cut a deal with Democratic leaders Wednesday to fund the government, raise the debt ceiling and start hurricane Harvey aid, some Republicans saw not a grand bipartisan gesture, but a Republican president handing a gun to the other side.

Days may be numbered for Clark County party house

Neighbors say almost every weekend since February has brought a new set of faces to 5645 N. Juliano Road in the northwest Las Vegas Valley. Their issues with renters include loud music, traffic congestion and an abundance of litter linked to the home.

Senate passes $15B disaster aid measure, debt limit increase

The Senate rubber-stamped President Donald Trump’s deal with Democrats Thursday, approving a stopgap bill that includes $15 billion in disaster aid, funds government operations to avoid a shutdown and lifts the nation’s debt ceiling.