Colorado River Water Crisis: Lake Mead has dropped to the lowest level on record, with the surface elevation falling below the previous record low as drought and demand squeeze the system that supplies Nevada and other Western states. Federal Water Planning: The federal government is expected to release details of a new Colorado River plan that could cut downstream deliveries—up to 40%—as states remain split over who should conserve. Nevada-Linked Local Politics: Nevada’s candidate filing period was extended for 16 local contests after incumbents missed deadlines, setting new paperwork deadlines for races across councils, school boards, fire districts and other special districts. Cybersecurity & Aviation: Delta is investigating a suspicious onboard Wi-Fi incident on a Las Vegas-to-Atlanta flight after an unauthorized network appeared briefly, prompting precautionary shutdowns. AI Governance in Nevada: Las Vegas hosted AI governance discussions as companies and experts push for rules and safeguards after recent reports of rogue AI behavior. State-Tribal Economic Coordination: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Hopi and Navajo nations signed an MOU aimed at boosting Four Corners economic resilience, with workforce and data-sharing built in. Local Law Enforcement: Nevada County, CA authorities and California Fish and Wildlife executed 21 search warrants targeting illegal cannabis operations, seizing thousands of plants and processed product.