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BOOMTOWN: Nevada's Newest FASTEST-GROWING City
If you’ve lived in the area for AT LEAST the last quarter century, you probably remember when Mesquite was thriving, growing, and was quite exciting. In the early 2000’s, Mesquite began to collapse. They shut down the Oasis, then tore it down (for some reason). Local businesses went under, and before you knew it, Mesquite didn’t have much going on. Well, all those things are changing for this small town just outside of Las Vegas.
MESQUITE IS THE FASTEST GROWING CITY IN NEVADA!
According to the US Census Bureau, Mesquite is now Nevada’s fastest-growing city. The city is predicted to continue its rapid expansion, with its population expected to double by 2044. Their population is currently around 20,000 with the average age around 62 years old. 45% of the population is considered a snowbird, someone that only lives in the city during the late fall, winter, and early springtime.
Mesquite has over 2,000 vacant houses, but only 16% of those homes are for sale!
Nevada’s TOP GROWING cities in the state:
- Mesquite
- North Las Vegas
- Fernley
- Henderson
- Reno
- Las Vegas
- Sparks
- Elko
From the start of the pandemic until now, Mesquite’s population has jumped a whopping 10%! But, would this sway you to buying a home in Mesquite and living full-time there? What would it take for Mesquite to have before you’d consider buying a home and moving there full time? A shopping mall? A Costco? Or maybe you’d be ready to move to Mesquite today! Well, over the next 20 years, Mesquite will definitely be a totally different place!
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LIVE BLOG: Nevada Legislature expands length of Special Session on Day 7
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The 36th Special Session has officially hit the week-mark on Wednesday morning, and legislators have agreed to extend their time in Carson City to work on additional bills.
Since 1867, this is the first time that lawmakers have independently called to meet on an urgent matter: affordable housing. The petition was signed early Wednesday to have the session address corporations buying up homes in the valley.
And notably, this bill has garnered bipartisan support.
In a release about the expansion, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro shared the following statement:
The focus of the expanded agenda will be the revival of SB391 (now SB10), a measure designed to curb the monopolization of the house market by Wall Street hedge funds and out-of-state corporations.
According to a release, the bill seeks to limit the number of homes corporate entities can purchase annually to reduce artificially inflated home prices and avoid squeezing out homebuyers.
As for other bills, the Senate passed the Governor-backed crime bill (AB4) after midnight Tuesday. After enrollment, it will head to Governor Lombardo’s desk.
Additionally, a new bill was introduced late into the night, which would tackle an extension of AB4: order-out corridors. If passed, Senate Bill 9 would clarify parameters around “ordering out” repeat offenders from the Strip.
Here’s the latest on other bills FOX5 has been tracking:
- Statewide Cybersecurity (AB1) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
- Alcohol Delivery (AB2) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
- Film Bill (AB5) – Waiting in General File for further discussion/vote.
- School Zone Bill (AB6) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
- SNAP funding (SB3) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
- Windsor Park Relocation (SB6) – Headed to Governor’s Desk
FOX5 is giving you real-time updates on what’s happening in Carson City:
10:45 a.m. — Joint meeting of Senate and Assembly Committees on Jobs and Economy convenes to discuss SB10.
9:36 a.m. — Senate goes into recess.
9:05 a.m. — Senate convenes with roll call and a prayer. SB10 is formally introduced and referred to the committee. Some confusion from lawmakers about access to language of the bill, others clarify it should be available shortly.
This is a developing story, check back later for updates.
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Video Mother of boy fatally shot in Nevada road rage incident confronts suspect in court
Mother of boy fatally shot in Nevada road rage incident confronts suspect in court
In a powerful moment inside the courtroom, the mother of the 11-year-old boy who was fatally shot in a road rage incident in Henderson, Nevada, confronted her son’s alleged killer.
November 18, 2025
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Las Vegas couple dies in plane crash near Nevada-California border
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas couple died, and one man was injured in a plane crash near the Nevada-California border last week, according to documents obtained by 8 News Now.
On Nov. 10, a small plane, rented from a North Las Vegas company, took off from an airport in California before crashing near the state line. Maria and Brett Egarr Sr., a Las Vegas couple, died in the crash, and their son, Brett Jr., survived, according to family who spoke with 8 News Now.
“While we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share more about our loved ones, and are incredibly grateful and humbled that the media is wanting to speak on our parents’ legacy, as a family, we are asking for privacy and understanding during this difficult time in our lives. Thank you,” Krista Lang, the victims’ daughter, wrote in an email to 8 News Now.
Following an evening takeoff from Bishop Airport, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing aircraft. The next morning, search and rescue patrols found the crashed plane around 50 miles west of the Nevada-California border.
One survivor, Brett Jr., sustained several injuries and was airlifted to Bishop Airport, where he was treated by emergency medical workers.
On Nov. 13, 702 Aviation, a company based out of North Las Vegas Airport, posted a link to donate to the victims’ family along with a message of condolences.
“702 Aviation extends its deepest thoughts and support to the pilot, their loved ones, and all those impacted,” 702 Aviation staff wrote in a social media post. “The aviation community is a family, and we stand with them during this time of loss.”
8 News Now contacted members of the family and verified the GoFundMe account, titled: “Support the Egarr Family After Tragic Loss,” which has been organized by friends of the Egarr family to help pay for medical and funeral costs.
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