Rest well colleague, mentor and valued friend. You touched the lives of so many journalists. You had a tremendous influence on my career and my life. You made a difference 💔💔💔 reviewjournal.com/local/local-la…

Hurricane Francine forces some casino operations in Mississippi and Louisana to close. casino.org/news/hurricane…

Trump campaign sues Nevada over alleged noncitizen voting The lawsuit marks the fourth challenge against Nevada’s election laws by Republicans this cycle. Via Gabby Birenbaum thenevadaindependent.com/article/trump-… Nevada Independent

Opinion: Yes, Trump got crushed in the debate, but it wasn't the moderators' fault “The Republican nominee melted down and radiated a Chernobyl-size explosion of incoherence.” Via Jon Ralston thenevadaindependent.com/article/yes-tr… Nevada Independent

Nevada Medicaid to expand abortion coverage after state declines to appeal court decision The state-managed health insurance program will now include abortion services with other medically necessary health care options. Via Tabitha Mueller thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada… Nevada Independent

I've been tied up with travel and another story today. It sounds like this story took on a life of its own and evolved so that MLB had to step in. MLB says A's games in Sacramento are a 'certainty' despite concerns about stadium playing conditions cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-s…

Detailed look at the uncertainty surrounding the A’s via ⁦The Athletic⁩ As Scott Boras questions safety, MLB says A’s move to Sacramento ‘a certainty’ nytimes.com/athletic/57639…

Planet 13 expands Vegas footprint with acquisition of rival cannabis dispensary A marijuana business consultant said the sale price of $6.9M was “a step in the right direction” for the Las Vegas industry. thenevadaindependent.com/article/planet… Nevada Independent

Lawmakers propose new federal regulations on sports betting Dina Titus: "Pre-empting state gaming regulators by outlawing most forms of advertising and restricting the types and methods by which customers can place bets is a misguided approach" espn.com/sports-betting… ESPN

Cannabis dispensary Planet 13 is paying $6.9 million to acquire rival Las Vegas dispensary Exhale, a move that one industry consultant called “a step in the right direction” for evaluating the value of Las Vegas cannabis businesses. Howard Stutz reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/planet…

Team Nevada Independent (and baby Sawyer!) representing at the state press awards tonight. So proud of these colleagues. So lucky to work with them. Congrats to all of the winners.

Proud to win this honor with my colleague ⁦Tabitha Mueller⁩ at the ⁦Nevada Press Association⁩ awards last might in Reno #journalism ⁦Nevada Independent⁩ #OaklandAs

Always happy to share a co-byline and award with Howard Stutz! thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-tur…

OPINION: Guy Clifton was part of Nevada’s heart and soul Guy was a versatile journalist who could write about sports, politics, education, you name it. His love, however, was the rodeo. via Ray Hagar thenevadaindependent.com/article/opinio… Nevada Independent

The Indy scores at state press awards ceremony "What I love about these awards is they show the range and versatility of The Indy." via Jon Ralston Nevada Independent thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-in…

Fantastic historical piece on California baseball and disappearing markets Baseball teams are abandoning cities across California. How some are fighting back Via Bill Shaikin latimes.com/sports/story/2… Los Angeles Times

Harris-Rosen? Brown-Trump? Do the Nevada Senate candidates mirror presidential hopefuls? Each Senate candidate has sought to portray their opponent as being in lockstep with their party’s presidential nominee. via Gabby Birenbaum thenevadaindependent.com/article/harris… Nevada Independent

New: Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) is introducing a bill that combines exempting tips from taxation with eliminating the subminimum wage -- the first tax/tips bill introduced by a Democrat in Congress, and an effort to include wages in the conversation thenevadaindependent.com/article/horsfo…

Indy Gaming: Are declining Strip room rates during Formula One weekend a yellow flag? Also: Sports betting bill seeking a national ban called ‘misguided’; Boyd eyes Virginia Via Nevada Independent thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-g…

In this week’s Indy Gaming: 🏎️ Are declining room rates during Formula One weekend a yellow flag? 📜 Federal ban on sports betting called ‘misguided’ ♦️ Boyd approved for tribal casino deal in Virginia Click here to read the full issue and subscribe: thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-g…