Local Politics · Boulder City, NV
The Townsite data center in Boulder City, Nevada, became the first in the country approved by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on federal public land, after developers bypassed local opposition by seeking adjacent federal acreage. Construction is stalled following a judge's ruling that the government could not rely on an outdated environmental review originally prepared for a solar farm project. With 80% of Nevada land federally owned and more than a dozen similar projects in planning stages, data centers have become a dominant issue in the state's closely watched governor's race between Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Aaron Ford. Residents across political lines in Boulder City have united in opposition, citing concerns over electricity costs, water supplies, and environmental impact.
Crime · Las Vegas, NV
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was sentenced Tuesday in Clark County, Nevada, to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the Sept. 7, 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur on the Las Vegas Strip. Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips and the only person ever charged in Shakur's death, was convicted in August of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon after prosecutors relied heavily on statements he made in his 2019 memoir and to law enforcement. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said his office does not believe it has sufficient evidence to charge anyone else, though the door remains open if new information emerges. Davis's attorney Michael Sanft stated plans to appeal, arguing prosecutors waited too long to bring the case.
Social Events · Las Vegas, NV
The Golden State Warriors play a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, featuring Gary Payton II, who attended middle and high school in Las Vegas. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed multiple ownership groups are candidates to operate an expansion team that could begin play as early as 2028, with venue options including a renovated T-Mobile Arena or a new purpose-built facility. Silver described Las Vegas as a unique market capable of supporting year-round activity. Payton noted the city's growing pro sports presence—including the WNBA's Aces, NHL's Golden Knights, and NFL's Raiders—as evidence it is ready for an NBA team.
Community News · Las Vegas, NV
The Las Vegas Sassy Seniors, a volunteer group founded by Kathy Yanke for women generally 50 and older, logged 4,000 hours of community service across the Las Vegas Valley in its first year. The roughly dozen-member group has participated in veterans support, community and highway cleanups, heart health initiatives with the Red Cross, and a program repurposing old wedding dresses for stillborn infants. The group is scheduled to travel to Hawaii for a ceremonial Pearl Harbor Day anniversary event honoring World War II veterans. Membership requires Tuesday-night planning meetings and a commitment of at least 10 hours of community service per month.
