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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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As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Northern Nevada near the California border, the state’s insurance regulator is urging residents to review their coverage and prepare for the possibility of filing a claim.

Also today: Dip in Las Vegas tourism traced to Spirit bankruptcy, Canadians' pullback, Rod Stewart cancels six Caesars Palace shows after coronary stent procedure, Analysis: Five Raider training-camp risers to watch in preseason.

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For three decades, Henderson Animal Protection Services has operated in the same-sized facility even as the city around it has grown.

As Henderson's population expanded, the shelter outgrew its space — a squeeze made worse in recent years by a rising number of animals coming through its doors. That’s about to change.

Also today: High School Football Picks: Week 1, Waymo is growing faster than ever; so are its glitches, Trump’s childhood vaccine overhaul ignites firestorm from doctors, public health experts.

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A Metro Police officer — a Marine veteran who had served with the department since 2023 — was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck during a gun battle with an armed suspect near East Tropicana Avenue and Mountain Vista Street, Sheriff Kevin McMahill said.

McMahill said the officer, Austin Abdelnabi, 30, was rushed to University Medical Center, where medical staff fought to save him.

Also today: With Trump in Las Vegas, Lombardo walks a fine line between support for president and economy’s struggles, About a third of Southern Nevada high school students have vaped, survey says, No preseason ranking for UNLV, but the playoff door is still open.

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Sphere Entertainment Co. and Discovery Children’s Museum are teaming up for the second annual Sphere Weekend, a two-day family event ahead of the first anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere,” officials said in a news release.

Also today: A restless night: Las Vegas' extreme heat has left many residents struggling to fall and stay asleep, Analysis: Jalen Nailor looks the part of Raiders’ top receiver at training camp, Trump to swing through Los Angeles before Wednesday Las Vegas visit.

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