Las Vegas Sun

The Las Vegas Sun is Southern Nevada’s award-winning source for news, sports, politics, entertainment and opinion; locally owned and independent since 1950.

Las Vegas Sun is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 104 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Las Vegas Sun, a news show with 104 episodes published.

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  Why Lombardo’s fundraising haul doesn’t give him a firm advantage in Nevada’s gubernatorial race

  Aug 17, 20262 min

  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. Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

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  CCSD bus mishaps leave special-needs students stranded during first week of school

  Aug 14, 20262 min

  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. Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

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  Nevada insurance regulators urge wildfire-affected residents to review coverage

  Aug 12, 20262 min

  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. Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

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  Henderson Animal Protection Services begins its first major facility upgrade in 30 years

  Aug 11, 20261 min

  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. Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

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  Officer killed in east Las Vegas shooting Tuesday identified - The Sun Daily

  Aug 5, 20262 min

  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. Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

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