Hello, Nevadans!

If you’re like me and always scouting deals and comparing grocery store prices, especially when you’re trying to stretch your dollar, we’ve got you covered—here are Nevada’s supermarkets with the best deals on groceries.

From my experience, the Latin markets often have fruits and vegetables on sale, and Costco is great for getting chicken and beef in bulk. 

Gas is still averaging over $5 in Nevada, so I hope this helps!

In today’s newsletter:

Thank you for starting your day with me!

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson guarding an opponent in 2018. (Lorie Shaull/CC BY-SA 4.0)

By Aleza Freeman

The official WNBA season tips off at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, when the Las Vegas Aces again face the Mercury. The 12:30 p.m. game opens with a ring ceremony for the championship team and free flags for the first 7,500 fans. 

While tickets for the inaugural game start at $28, tickets for all 22 regular-season home games are on sale now. 

Ahead of tip-off, the Aces will host a screening of “Never Fold: The 2025 Las Vegas Aces” on May 5 at the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The documentary from Aces Productions includes exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage. 

Tickets for the screening can be purchased here. You can also catch the documentary when it airs locally on Vegas 34 at 7 p.m., May 6.

Open sign on a small business. (shisu_ka/Shutterstock)

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Nevada ranked No. 9 overall, placing it among the top states nationally for starting a business.

WalletHub, a website focused on financial topics, ranked Nevada well in all three categories: No. 7 in the business environment category, No. 14 in access to resources, and No. 28 in business costs.

Its best categories, business environment and access to resources, were determined by the average length of the work week, share of engaged workers, growth of average business revenues, entrepreneurship and human-capital availability, among other things.

🟣 Nevada Supreme Court warns public of ‘court enforcement notice’ scam. 8 News Now

“Nevada courts do not issue legal notices in this manner, nor do they demand payment through QR codes or unsolicited electronic messages. Those who may receive such a message should delete it immediately and not provide personal or financial information.”

🟣 Clark County commissioner moves money around multiple PACs to influence race to replace him. Nevada Current

“[Outgoing Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones] who is not seeking re-election, has endorsed Minddie Lloyd … Around $30,000 can be directly traced back to Jones. The Nevada Current determined that amount using campaign finance reports filed with the state.”

🟣 Who’s the Indigenous defender of the Southwest? KNPR

“When Theo Tso was a child, he found his father’s stash of comic books from the Vietnam War in an old shed. He was fascinated, but even in his youth, there was something he couldn’t overlook. As an enrolled member of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, he didn’t see himself positively represented in those pages.”

🟣 Reno residents at mobile home park see some relief as county, legal aid step in to help. News 4

“For weeks, dozens of residents at Evergreen Trailer Park in south Reno have been racing against the clock, trying to figure out how to move their homes and their lives after receiving a sudden 30-day notice. Now, some are getting help.”

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón, featuring stories by Aleza Freeman and USA Today Network via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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