The Daily Rundown - December 16, 2025
One of the more disruptive aspects of the annual Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix could be eliminated in future years. The temporary bridge at the intersection of Flamingo and Koval may be relocated, making the bridge permanent. That's according to an agreement between Formula 1 and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Capitalizing on road improvements before future races may also mean fewer temporary fixes, such as the bridge.
Read more about F1's impact on Las Vegas here.
Traffic fatalities have decreased compared to last year. The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety reports a decrease of about 10.5% compared with this time last year. Impairment and speeding are named as the top factors in traffic fatalities. The state office reminds us that December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month.
Read more about what it will take for drivers in Nevada to be more careful here.
The U.S. House has approved a bill that seeks to secure access to Colorado River water for a large swath of suburban Las Vegas. The measure gives the Southern Nevada Water Authority permission to drill a tunnel beneath Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area for its Horizon Lateral water pipeline. The legislation also expands the conservation area by more than 9,000 acres. The measure now heads to the Senate.
The U.S. Justice Department is suing four more states as part of its effort to collect detailed voting data and other election information across the country.
The department filed federal lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Nevada on Thursday for "failing to produce statewide voter registration lists upon request." So far, 18 states have been sued, along with Fulton County in Georgia, which was sued for records related to the 2020 election.
Ollie Detwiler Elementary School in North Las Vegas will get roadway safety improvements thanks to a $25,000 grant from the state. The city says the money will be used for new crosswalks, flashing lights, bumpers and ADA-compliant curb ramps in front of the school and plans to conduct walking audits at schools throughout the city to look for other safety issues.
Read more about the increase of school zone accidents in Las Vegas here.
The Henderson Police Department has issued 47 citations for operating illegal electric vehicles during a recent crackdown. E-bike crashes in Henderson have risen from 25 last year to 51 so far this year. Police distinguished between standard e-bikes and e-motorcycles, noting that the latter are often throttle-controlled, lack pedals and can exceed 28 mph. E-motorcycles are prohibited on city trails and roadways without proper registration.
UNLV Rebels will finish their season with head coach Dan Mullen and quarterback Anthony Coleandrea. That is not a given in the current college football landscape. Several coaches and players have left their teams in recent weeks for better deals or more playing time. That's despite bowl game invitations. In a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Coleandrea said he wanted to play in the bowl game and finish out the year with his teammates.
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