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Nevada state services shut down as authorities investigate ‘network security incident’

Nevada state services shut down as authorities investigate ‘network security incident’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Carson City School Board to hear updates to electronic device policy for students, civics test results and more

Carson City School Board to hear updates to electronic device policy for students, civics test results and more

A presentation on the C-Hill Flag restoration project, civics test results, testing procedures and security plans as well as proposed policy changes to electronic device use will highlight the next Carson City School Board meeting. The Carson City...

Nevada getting FBI help investigating ongoing statewide network outages

Nevada getting FBI help investigating ongoing statewide network outages

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The ongoing outage affecting Nevada's state-run websites is now getting a helping hand from federal authorities. The FBI confirmed to Channel 13 that they are assisting in the investigation into network outages on Monday. The...

METALCON’s 2025 Networking Events for Las Vegas

METALCON’s 2025 Networking Events for Las Vegas

Speed networking is one of the numerous networking events at METALCON. Kicking off with an off-site tour and followed by a series of events on and off the show floor, METALCON’s networking agenda is designed to foster meaningful relationships,...

Nevada State Offices Halts Services After Cyber Incident

Nevada State Offices Halts Services After Cyber Incident

Nevada Grappling with Statewide IT Disruption, Forcing Suspension of Services Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • August 25, 2025 Image: Alexander Lukatskiy/Shutterstock Nevada state offices suspended some in-person services Monday after a network...

Nevada government offices close after massive network security incident

Nevada government offices close after massive network security incident

Renewing driver's licenses, obtaining marriage certificates, and conducting any government business were impossible on Monday in Nevada, following a "significant state network degradation affecting the ability to conduct normal business,"...

Nevada Rolls Out Retirement Plan for Workers Without Other Options

Nevada Rolls Out Retirement Plan for Workers Without Other Options

Tens of thousands of Nevadans will soon have an easier way to save for retirement, thanks to a newly launched program by the state. The Nevada Employee Savings Trust, or NEST, launched on July 1. Through the program, Nevadans who do not have...

Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - August 2025 #2

Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - August 2025 #2

Inflation Reduction Act, Healthcare Reform, and General Developments STAKEHOLDERS REACT TO MOST FAVORED NATION POLICY The Trump administration has not released additional details regarding the most favored nation (MFN) drug pricing policy since...

Classic Las Vegas casino announces it is CLOSING, as Sin City's rip-off prices trigger devastating tourist slump

Classic Las Vegas casino announces it is CLOSING, as Sin City's rip-off prices trigger devastating tourist slump

A mom-and-pop casino in Las Vegas is set to close in the fall, after Sin City's rip-off prices sent tourism into freefall. Poker Palace, a casino in North Las Vegas situated on the Las Vegas Boulevard, notified its 126 employees on July 29 that...

UPDATE: Nevada Governor’s Office says state offices ‘will likely be closed’ Tuesday

UPDATE: Nevada Governor’s Office says state offices ‘will likely be closed’ Tuesday

UPDATE: As network recovery operations continue, state offices in Nevada will likely be closed again Tuesday, aside from critical employees and operations. The Governor’s Office will circulate updated guidance and information Tuesday morning....

Musk hiring for robotaxi in Nevada comes amid scrutiny of driverless cars

Musk hiring for robotaxi in Nevada comes amid scrutiny of driverless cars

Elon Musk, who says he hopes to make Tesla robotaxis available to half of America by year’s end, is soliciting job applicants to test his driverless cars on the streets of Southern Nevada. An advertisement on the company’s website seeks a “Data...

Nevada pauses in-person services after network security…

Nevada pauses in-person services after network security…

This report has been updated to include the governor’s office statement that no personal data was compromised and a warning about potential scams. Nevada paused in-person services Monday after an early-morning network security incident disrupted...

Nevada state agencies pause in-person services over 'network security incident'

Nevada state agencies pause in-person services over 'network security incident'

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada state agencies have paused in-person services for Monday because of a "network security incident." Gov. Joe Lombardo's office said the state is still recovering from the incident and would stop in-person services to give...

Climate Science Digest: August 26, 2025

Climate Science Digest: August 26, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (August 26, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Industry managed forests more likely to fuel megafires The odds of high-severity...

ORGY OF DESTRUCTION: Burning Man festival in Nevada is reduced to ruin by terrifying dust storm - as infamous sex tent is seen in disrepair

ORGY OF DESTRUCTION: Burning Man festival in Nevada is reduced to ruin by terrifying dust storm - as infamous sex tent is seen in disrepair

Nevada's infamous Burning Man festival, which has been struck with bad luck in their 2025 run so far, has updated fans that their 'Orgy Dome' was destroyed by a dust storm that hit the festival grounds. On the Orgy Dome's official Instagram page,...

Nevada state offices suspend in-person services after network security incident

Nevada state offices suspend in-person services after network security incident

Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 | 6:50 a.m. Nevada state offices temporarily suspended in-person services today following an early-morning network security incident that disrupted government operations across the state, officials said. While technical teams...

Sharps Technology To Raise $400M For Solana Treasury

Sharps Technology To Raise $400M For Solana Treasury

Sharps Technology, a healthcare solutions provider, is raising $400 million for the acquisition of Solana to reinforce its treasury and boost its earnings. Sharps Technology, Inc.’s stock has gained much traction following the announcement of its...

Donny Osmond to perform alongside AI version of his teenage self at Las Vegas residency

Donny Osmond to perform alongside AI version of his teenage self at Las Vegas residency

Donny Osmond has a special new co-star performing with him at his Las Vegas residency. By Lizzie Baker Friday, February 7, 2025 2:21 PM By Lizzie Baker Friday, February 7, 2025 2:21 PM Donny Osmond is set to perform alongside an AI version of his...

Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas probably has one of the lowest NPC unemployment rates among all RPGs, gaming scientist finds, but yeah, it still "sucks s***" to live there

Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas probably has one of the lowest NPC unemployment rates among all RPGs, gaming scientist finds, but yeah, it still "sucks s***" to live there

Have you ever wondered what the unemployment rate in Fallout: New Vegas is? Me neither, but if YouTuber AnyAustin decides to make a video about a topic, you're damn right I'm going to be interested in it – even when he analyzes where GTA 5's...

Atwell in Southfield Makes Illinois Engineering Firm its Largest Acquisition

Atwell in Southfield Makes Illinois Engineering Firm its Largest Acquisition

Atwell, a Southfield-based full-service engineering and construction services firm, has made the largest acquisition in its 120-year history — Manhard Consulting in Lincolnshire, Ill. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Manhard Consulting...

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