The Daily Rundown - January 29, 2026
🚨 Gov. Joe Lombardo is urging caution as investigations continue into the shooting deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota. In a statement Wednesday, Lombardo said he is distressed by recent events but warned against rushing to judgment. Both Good and Pretti were killed by federal agents while protesting immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis.
Lombardo echoed President Trump’s call for a full investigation and said anyone found to have violated the law should be held accountable. The governor also reaffirmed his support for the right to protest peacefully, while reiterating his backing of the administration’s efforts to secure the border and remove violent or repeat offenders.
🍼 The FDA has issued a recall of all ByHeart infant formula after botulism spores sickened more than 50 babies nationwide. According to the Associated Press, cases have been reported in more than a dozen states. Two companies in the production chain — one in Nevada and one in California — have suggested the other bears responsibility.
Organic West Milk, a California company, supplied the milk powder that tested positive for botulism-causing bacteria. Its owner says the contamination likely occurred during processing. A Dairy Farmers of America plant in Nevada handled part of that process and said the positive sample originated from Organic West milk.
🤖 A new federal grant will expand computer science and artificial intelligence education across Nevada, with an emphasis on rural communities. The $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a four-year program led by the Desert Research Institute. The initiative will provide training, teaching kits, lesson plans, and certification pathways for current and future educators. DRI officials say the program will reach nearly 1,000 teachers and more than 42,000 students statewide.
⚾ Where are the A's in their transition to become a Las Vegas team? The NFL playoffs are on nearly every sports buff's mind, but baseball begins in just a few weeks. Pitchers and catchers are due to report in early February, with the first game of spring training less than a month away.
So it begs the question: Where are the A’s in their move to Nevada?
Since last year, the former Oakland-based team has been playing in Sacramento while awaiting completion of its new home on the Las Vegas Strip. The team finished fourth in its division last year, improving its record from the season before, and significantly from 2023’s abysmal 112-loss year. During the offseason, the A's have made moves that might begin to address concerns that ownership isn't investing enough to put together a winning team.
Still, skepticism remains, especially among A's owner, John Fisher, about the future of the planned Bally's casino project surrounding the new stadium and the stadium's completion. Hear the full story by KNPR's Mike Prevatt here.
🏜️ Scotty’s Castle, a 1920s vacation home for a millionaire couple and the domain of a famous con man, was a top attraction in Death Valley National Park before it closed from a flash flood. After 10 years of repairs, the landmark is offering limited tours. The castle nestled into a desert hillside tells the perfect Wild West story of a cunning cowboy, a search for gold, a shootout with bandits and friendship. It is a great tale — even if some of it was made up.
“The story of how it came to be in this extremely unlikely place is what makes it so special,” said Abby Wines, acting deputy superintendent of Death Valley National Park. The National Park Service opened up the grounds for limited flood-recovery tours in the coming months, and its full reopening is eyed for a few years from now.
Around 1.4 million people visit the park located in California and Nevada every year. It is well known as the hottest place in North America and as the driest and lowest place in the continent at 282 feet below sea level.
🏛️ The city of Las Vegas has issued the first permit for the Boring Company’s new transportation tunnel connecting the Vegas Loop to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The permit includes construction of the Vegas Loop’s first city station, located just north of The Strat. In a statement, city officials said they are excited about creating another way for visitors to experience Las Vegas. Despite that optimism, state leaders have raised concerns.
In previous hearings, Democratic State Sen. Dina Neal questioned whether the company should pay a 3% excise tax for using surface streets as part of an airport connection. Democratic Sen. Fabian Doñate asked whether the project is sacrificing workers and communities, citing high-profile construction injuries, including chemical burns suffered by firefighters. The Las Vegas City Council, however, remains confident the loop will ease traffic congestion.
Part of these stories are taken from KNPR's daily newscast segment. To hear more daily updates like these, tune in to 88.9 KNPR FM.
