🟣 Nevada’s dark skies draw stargazers amid Artemis II buzz, rising light pollution concerns. KUNR
“Efforts to reduce light pollution are already underway. Chelsea Kincheloe, with the Nevada division of Outdoor Recreation, oversees the Nevada Starry Skies Certification Program, which encourages communities to adopt responsible lighting practices … Reducing light pollution can be as simple as changing the lights you use outside.”
🟣 No deal reached between MGM and gambler who alleges he was drugged, says attorney. Nevada Current
“Evidence in the case indicates MGM executives were aware that Manley was impaired but granted him $3.5 million in credit—well beyond his longstanding limit of $1 million … Gaming regulators have announced no disciplinary action against MGM.”
🟣 Nevada launches voter text alerts, ballot-tracking site ahead of June primary. News 3
“The Secretary of State’s Office said voters across Nevada will begin receiving texts with instructions and reminders on how to update their voter registration and vote in the June Primary Election. The messages will come from (855) 448-8323, be available in English and Spanish, and include an image of the Nevada state seal.”
🟣 Washoe tribe of Nevada and California doubles in size. KNPR
“Traditionally, federally recognized tribes who want their land back have to wade through the U.S. government’s notoriously slow-moving bureaucracy … In February, the tribe purchased more than 10,000 acres of land about 20 miles northwest of Reno for $6 million. The acquisition roughly doubles the tribe’s land, and it was a decision that didn’t happen overnight.”
