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A wave of discontent with data centers has risen across the United States, and that wave is continuing in Nevada.

The latest target? An expansion to the already massive Switch facility in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.

Switch’s plan was unanimously approved Wednesday by the Clark County Commission, sitting in its capacity as the Clark County Zoning Commission. But it didn’t come before residents spoke out about the plan and at least one county commissioner openly talked about the need for the county to come up with guidelines for any new data centers.

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Las Vegas-based e-commerce operator Neato is expanding its reach.

Neato functions within a unique business model it has dubbed “2P.” Instead of first-party sales, which would be a brand selling to a retailer, or third-party sales — a brand selling on a retail platform — Neato acts as a middleman with brands to sell their product in online marketplaces for them, said Anthony Connelly, founder and CEO of Neato.

Also today: Temperatures will approach 110 degrees in Las Vegas by midweek, Pride is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action, Caesars Entertainment launches Show Week sale with discounted tickets to major Las Vegas headliners.

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Juneteenth once lived in the shadows of the national calendar — a day of profound reverence in Black communities, yet omitted from most public school lessons and state recognition. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden shifted that trajectory by signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Two years later, Nevada made it a paid state holiday.

Also today: Rosen links erratic DC policies and childcare shortages to the struggle of Nevada businesses, Ryan Craig's journey to Golden Knights coach began as a player, 'We're nervous for sure': Tahoe fire restrictions land before summer holiday.

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Nevada’s casino markets diverged sharply in fiscal 2025.

While some posted gains and others held steady, profits collapsed on the Las Vegas Strip and in Laughlin, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s annual Gaming Abstract.

Also today: Sierra Club condemns Lombardo’s federal land map as a blueprint for taxpayer subsidized sprawl, Raiders are stoked with Stukes, How James Dolan being ‘distracted’ by the Sphere allowed the Knicks to flourish.

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The Washington Post reported Tuesday that internal contractor documents show the White House ballroom’s total cost has climbed to $600 million, with taxpayers covering roughly $307 million split among the U.S. Secret Service, the White House Military Office and the Executive Residence — all funded by public dollars.

Also today: CSN breaks ground on early childhood lab that will train future teachers, serve local families, NHL says the 2026 playoffs is the most-watched on record, averaging 1.8 million viewers, Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas.

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Months after shelving the idea over parking concerns, UNLV is back on track to host a Vegas Loop station, with the Board of Regents set to decide next week whether to approve a deal with the Boring Company.

The updated proposal introduces paid parking at the site and new revenue-sharing with UNLV, a shift officials say could help deter long-term airport parking that previously derailed the project, though enforcement limits beyond campus remain.

Also today: Cortez Masto and 50 members of Congress challenge new DACA immigration court ruling, Desert Oasis graduate gives US women’s flag football team youthful infusion ahead of world championships, John Tortorella will not return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Under the proposal, regular bus fares would rise from $2 to $3, with reduced fares going from $1 to $1.50. Pass prices would also climb: the 24-hour pass from $5 to $7; the seven-day pass from $20 to $25; and the 31-day pass from $65 to $80.

Reduced-fare versions, available to select groups such as senior citizens, K-12 students and others, would see similar increases — the 24-hour pass from $2.50 to $3.50, the seven-day from $10 to $12.50, and the 30-day from $32.50 to $40. The two-hour and 15-day passes would be eliminated.

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The Golden Knights rode timely scoring, shutdown defensive play, a hot goaltender and a historically dominant penalty kill through this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs.

All four of those strengths, and more, have started to dissipate over the last four periods in the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Also today: New Boulder City police contract brings retroactive raises and retention bonuses, Nevada election officials report thousands of mail ballots still uncounted as primary tabulation continues, Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash.

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Las Vegas is heading into another dangerous summer with a familiar warning from climate scientists: Extreme heat is not easing, and local officials say the region is struggling to catch up.

Also today: Nevada Democrats rally after primary and declare Nov. 3 accountability day, Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation', Theodore, McNabb are the guiding forces of the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup hopes.

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Voters visiting the polls today in Clark County will notice a new look and feel.

Once you’ve made your selections using a touchscreen ballot-marking device inside your voting booth, a printer will output a paper record of your picks.

You’ll then carry that printed ballot over to a tabulator and feed it in. That’s it — your vote will be officially recorded.

Also today: Las Vegas home prices hit record high in May, Las Vegas has always been a baseball town. The A’s are making it official, Frontier Airlines adding nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Oakland, Boise.

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