The Daily Rundown - January 23, 2026
🩺 More than 2,400 Americans have contracted measles since January of last year — a 25-year record, according to Johns Hopkins University. That means the country is poised to lose its measles "elimination status," which it's held since 2000. The western U.S. has experienced its fair share of those cases, most notably in Utah and Arizona, which recorded over 360 infections combined.
Closer to home, late last year, both Clark and Washoe counties reported their first measles cases in residents since 2018. That brings Nevada's official 2025 measles tally to two. So, going into 2026, can Nevada continue to avoid the large outbreaks hitting neighboring states? Hear the full story by KNPR's Anne Davis.
⚖️ An ethics complaint filed against the Nevada lieutenant governor last week alleges he has been using his office's social media account to promote his book for his personal financial benefit, running afoul of state ethics rules. The complaint, shared exclusively with The Nevada Independent, contends that Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony has promoted his newly published book on the social media platform X on a page designed to look like his official lieutenant governor account, including a link to the state's website for his office.
State law prohibits public officials from using their positions — including governmental time, property and equipment — to their personal advantage. The complaint, filed by political consultant and former Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Votes Lindsey Harmon, contends that Anthony's use of social media is a category E felony per a separate state law.
🚔 Multiple Las Vegas residents are asking a federal court to stop what they call unconstitutional police tactics aimed at silencing the public and punishing critics. As KLAS reports, the lawsuits stem from incidents during June immigration enforcement protests in downtown Las Vegas. Body camera footage shows officers firing hundreds of pepper balls at peaceful or retreating protesters. The filing describes Metro's behavior as "eerily similar" to that of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.
In a 2020 court case, U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro found that Metro's use of pepper balls and tear gas to control crowds during the 2020 protests likely chilled speech. However, Navarro denied a similar injunction request because Metro told the court it had made substantial policy changes after evaluating "mistakes made to ensure lessons learned are not lost." Hear KNPR's full coverage of the June protests here.
👨👩👧👦 Nevada ranks as one of the worst places to raise a family, according to a study just out from WalletHub. It ranks 47th, ahead of only Mississippi, West Virginia and New Mexico. The study authors determined the rankings by looking at where states stand in five categories: health and safety, education and child care, family fun, affordability and socioeconomics. Data came from sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nevada ranked lowest of all the states in socioeconomics, which covers such things as the divorce rate, unemployment and the percentage of families receiving food stamps.
🎰 Canadians will see their dollars stretch a little further at three casinos in downtown Las Vegas. Circa, The D and Golden Gate say Canadian money will be treated the same as U.S. dollars for some things through Aug. 31, KSNV-TV reports. For example, Canadian guests will be able to use up to $500 in Canadian money in slot promotional play as though they were U.S. dollars. The Canadian dollar generally is weaker than its U.S. counterpart, with one U.S. dollar equal to $1.38 Canadian as of this morning. A spokesperson says the goal is to provide Canadians with an immediate financial boost and alleviate conversion stress.
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