Nevada became the first state to reach back-to-back finals since Georgia in 2006-07. Last year's Nevada team lost to Taiwan in the title game.

Also today: Grand Canyon flooding knocks out water pipeline serving tourists at the national park, officials say, How UNLV football let one slip away against Memphis, Las Vegas health providers urge federal officials to include frontline voices in language-access task force.

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The Clark County School Board publicly reminded one of its members to follow its code of conduct at a meeting Thursday after she wore a shirt viewed by some as transphobic.

Board President Emily Stevens reminded member Lorena Biassotti of board policy on member conduct.

Also today: Nevada regents pause plan to eliminate diversity committee after student backlash, Nevada recognizes Sunrise Children’s Hospital for exceptional pediatric emergency care, Clash between prediction markets and states sets off a furious political battle, Nevada senator-led group calls on ICE to cancel plan to buy electric shock gloves.

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The Las Vegas Raiders are giving $25 million to Intermountain Health in the largest philanthropic commitment in franchise history, the organizations announced Monday, to help build Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital.

The gift was led by Raiders owners Mark Davis, Egon Durban and Michael Meldman, each of whom contributed $5 million toward the project. The Raiders organization committed an additional $10 million.

Also today: Palms opens a smoke-free slot room in Las Vegas, Nevada sues US Interior Department over planned Colorado River water cuts, UNLV focuses on execution over who's starting in opener against Memphis

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A group of Robert E. Lake Elementary School kindergartners were practicing vowel sounds using words beyond the basic “cat” or “hat.”

The children called out “escalera,” “elefante,” “elote” and “escoba” — or, in English, ladder, elephant, corn, broom. They weren’t learning vocabulary words in Spanish just for novelty’s sake.

They’re students in an opt-in, dual-language immersion program that educators hope will make them not just bilingual but biliterate by the time they advance to middle school — making them competitive in a global economy and enriching their academic achievement in English.

Also today: Feds finalize 10-year Colorado River management framework forcing cuts on Nevada, Arizona, California, Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno, Raiders' Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent injury during practice.

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The next chapter arrives at 7 p.m. tonight when Gorman hosts St. John Bosco of California in a showdown between the nation’s top two ranked teams.

The game will have it all: more than 40 players carrying scholarship offers, a nationally televised audience on the MaxPreps YouTube channel, a standing room-only crowd and — if history is any guide — a game that will come down to the wire.

Also today: Las Vegas Stadium Authority weighs a $158M Allegiant Stadium north entrance upgrade, Neon City Festival announces star-studded lineup for free concerts, Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in Raiders' win over Texans, Jackie Young scores 24 points in Aces' win over Sun, Khanna, Horsford join Las Vegas unions to discuss threat of AI and automation

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Cox Communications, the cable and internet provider that has served the Las Vegas area for decades, will come under Charter Communications and its Spectrum brand under a deal the two companies completed Thursday.

Also today: Nevada, California officials reflect on 30 years of environmental progress at Lake Tahoe, UNLV has reached a new level as a College Football Playoff contender, As Lake Mead shrinks, its body count rises.

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The Action Network, a sports media company focused on betting analysis, analyzed more than 500,000 tickets across all 32 NFL teams, factoring in stadium food, drinks and parking to determine the average cost for a family of four to attend a game. Its 2026 study, released this month, places Allegiant Stadium sixth on the list of the league’s most expensive venues for families, with a total game-day cost of $1,805.99.

Also today: Democrats cautiously optimistic about chance to flip Northern Nevada House seat, Nevada community health clinics fear downsizing as Medicaid changes take effect, Clark County Commission targets booking sites in 5-0 vote over unlicensed short-term rentals.

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Gov. Joe Lombardo is sitting on a war chest of roughly $15 million — a mix of direct donations and money flowing to political action committees backing his campaign.

His Democratic rival, Attorney General Aaron Ford, is sitting on $2.6 million, according to state campaign finance disclosure reports filed July 15 with the Nevada secretary of state’s office.

Also today: Fast-tracked approval of Nevada open-pit gold mine draws environmental criticism, Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions, Rosen-backed bill would force US to accurately report Iran casualties.

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The Clark County School District acknowledged that buses have been late and irregular this week as the transportation department adjusts to new routing and scheduling software, but said performance was improving: On Monday, 86% of buses were on time. On Tuesday, it was at 88%, and on Wednesday, 90%. 

Also today: Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election, Price of gas fell slightly this week in Nevada, against US trend, Fernando Mendoza flashes promise in Raiders’ preseason loss to Cardinals.

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Henderson Hospital will stop offering maternity and neonatal intensive care services at the end of September, hospital officials announced today.

Officials cited the declining birth rate in Southern Nevada, physician retirements, obstetrics office closures and “a significant decrease in patients being referred by maternal fetal medicine specialists” that led to fewer NICU admissions.

Also today: Nevada water official seeking short-term solutions amid stalled Colorado River talks, Officials: Woman arrested after setting Nevada fire, Hockey Canada extends ban for Carter Hart, others acquitted of sexual assault in 2018 case.

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