Major Reno-Tahoe Airport Expansion Signals New Growth Phase for Northern NevadaBusiness—March 7, 2026
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...
Las Vegas Hosts Global Construction Industry Gathering at Major Trade ExpoBusiness—March 5, 2026
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...
Nevada Workers at Historic Brothel Launch Effort to Become First Unionized in U.S.Business—February 14, 2026
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...
Juniper Ridge Construction: Giving Back With Quality and IntegrityBusiness—February 10, 2026
Juniper Ridge Construction delivers quality work with honesty while giving back to the Reno/Sparks, Nevada community. Building More Than Projects Kao Lee’s journey to founding Juniper Ridge Construction was not a straight path. After years of navigating personal challenges and traveling the world, Kao returned home with a renewed sense of purpose. His experiences, chronicled...
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira Electrifies Las Vegas Sports SceneBusiness—February 8, 2026
Las Vegas once again solidified its status as a premier destination for world‑class sporting events on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira taking place at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley. The event, also designated UFC Fight Night 266 and UFC Vegas 113, drew significant...
New Grocery Anchor to Revive Long‑Vacant Las Vegas Shopping CenterBusiness—February 6, 2026
Las Vegas, After more than a decade of limited activity and shuttered storefronts, a key retail hub in eastern Las Vegas is poised for a significant transformation that promises to benefit local shoppers, spur economic activity, and strengthen community access to everyday goods. Mariana’s Supermarkets, a well‑known Hispanic‑focused grocery chain in Southern Nevada, has signed...
U.S. Markets React to Fed Chair Nomination Amid Mixed EarningsBusiness—February 1, 2026
U.S. stock markets ended lower on Friday, January 30, as investors processed President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to take over as the next Federal Reserve Chair. The decline came alongside mixed earnings reports from major corporations, contributing to an overall cautious market environment. The S&P 500 fell by 0.4%...
Starbucks Unveils Ambitious Growth Priorities at 2026 Investor DayBusiness—January 30, 2026
On January 29, 2026, Starbucks Coffee Company held its highly anticipated Investor Day conference in New York, where executives outlined an ambitious and comprehensive plan for the company’s long-term growth. The presentation, led by CEO Brian Niccol and CFO Cathy Smith, detailed several strategic initiatives designed to strengthen Starbucks’ position in both the U.S. and...
U.S. Stock Indexes Rise as Gold Tops $5,000Business—January 27, 2026
United States stock indexes showed modest gains, reflecting cautious optimism from investors as they navigated through a week brimming with significant corporate earnings reports and the upcoming Federal Reserve policy announcement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all finished higher, marking a positive but tempered response in the equity markets. This...
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Opens in Las Vegas, Spotlighting Innovation and Economic Momentum for Nevada