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Nevada is seeing several key developments in March 2026 that highlight growth, infrastructure improvements, and community support programs shaping life across the state. From major airport expansions in northern Nevada to mining industry activity and community initiatives, residents are experiencing changes that impact both daily life and long-term economic trends. Reno‑Tahoe International Airport Expansion Reno‑Tahoe International Airport is undergoing a multibillion-dollar expansion aimed at modernizing facilities and increasing capacity. The project includes the construction of two new concourses, upgraded passenger amenities, and improved taxiways to enhance operational efficiency. The phased openings of the concourses are expected between 2028 and 2029,…

A major infrastructure expansion underway at Reno-Tahoe International Airport is positioning Northern Nevada for significant economic and travel growth over the coming decade. The airport has begun construction on a large-scale modernization initiative known as the MoreRNO program, a project expected to reshape the region’s air travel capacity and support rising tourism and business demand across Nevada. Airport officials recently confirmed that a central component of the program, the New Gen A&B Concourses project, has officially entered its construction phase. The estimated $650 million development will replace aging facilities originally built in the 1980s and introduce a modern terminal design…

Las Vegas is serving as the focal point of international construction industry activity this week as thousands of professionals, manufacturers, and engineering leaders gather at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 exhibition. The large-scale trade event, which runs from March 3 through March 7, brings together companies and experts from around the world to showcase the latest equipment, technology, and innovations shaping the future of construction and infrastructure development. Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is widely recognized as one of the largest and most influential trade shows for the global construction sector. The event attracts contractors, engineers,…

Las Vegas, NV, North America’s largest construction trade show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, officially opened today at the Las Vegas Convention Center, bringing tens of thousands of industry professionals to Southern Nevada for a week focused on innovation, workforce development, and economic growth. The event runs through March 7 and is considered one of the most influential gatherings in the global construction sector. Held every three years in Las Vegas, CONEXPO-CON/AGG spans nearly three million square feet of exhibit space and features more than 2,000 exhibitors. Companies from across the United States and around the world are showcasing heavy machinery, construction technology,…

Nevada closes out February with a series of developments across infrastructure, business, public safety, sports, and entertainment that continue to shape life across the Silver State. From Southern Nevada road improvements to major utility refunds and a highly anticipated college basketball rivalry, residents are seeing steady movement in areas that directly impact daily life and the state’s economic outlook. Southern Nevada Public Safety and Community Developments Law enforcement agencies across Clark County have reported increased activity this week as officers responded to several public safety incidents in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas. Authorities confirmed multiple arrests connected to vehicle-related…

On February 24, 2026, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) unanimously approved a major settlement requiring NV Energy to refund over $63 million in overcharges to thousands of electric utility customers across the state. The decision ends a long‑running regulatory dispute and offers significant financial relief to Nevadans who were overcharged for electricity due to billing errors spanning more than two decades. Background: Misclassification and Overcharges The issue arose from a billing misclassification, where NV Energy mistakenly categorized many multifamily residential properties (such as apartments and condos) as single‑family residential customers. Since single‑family customers face higher electricity rates, the…

LAS VEGAS, On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Las Vegas hosted one of Nevada’s most inspiring community fitness and fundraising events of the year: Scale The STRAT, an annual “Fight for Air Climb” that brought together lung disease survivors, health advocates, athletes, and community members to ascend all 108 floors of The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower in support of lung health awareness and research. The event, sponsored by the American Lung Association in Nevada, drew hundreds of participants from across the state who braved the 1,455-step challenge up one of Las Vegas’s most iconic landmarks. Climbers of all abilities, from…

Nevada’s education community is celebrating meaningful progress in fostering positive behavioral support and school culture across the state. Schools from Las Vegas to Reno have been recognized for their commitment to programs that promote student well‑being, enhance learning environments, and strengthen connections between schools and their communities. Over the first weeks of February 2026, multiple Nevada schools earned accolades for their efforts in implementing Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), evidence‑based frameworks designed to improve student behavior, academic outcomes, and overall school climate. These recognitions reflect a growing focus on holistic education strategies that support students socially and emotionally, not just academically.…

CARSON CITY, Nev., On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, health care leaders and state lawmakers convened to tackle a growing concern in Nevada’s maternal and infant health outcomes: the structure and distribution of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the Silver State. A leading maternal‑fetal medicine specialist warned legislators that Nevada’s “more‑the‑merrier” approach to NICU expansion may actually contribute to uneven care and stunted collaboration between providers. Expert Testimony Highlights Fragmented NICU Network At a meeting of the state legislature’s interim health committee, Dr. Brian Iriye, managing physician at the High Risk Pregnancy Center in Las Vegas and former president of…

PAHRUMP, Nev., In a groundbreaking push that could reshape labor rights within Nevada’s regulated adult industry, sex workers at Sheri’s Ranch in Pahrump are organizing to form the first union for brothel workers in the United States. The effort, driven by concerns over workplace protections and contractual terms, has sparked statewide attention and has potential broader implications for labor rights in traditionally unregulated sectors. In early February, more than 70 courtesans employed at one of Nevada’s longest‑operating legal brothels submitted a petition seeking union recognition under the name United Brothel Workers. They are being represented by the Communications Workers of…