Nevada's unemployment rate remained at 5.3% in April, among the nation's highest. But job growth comparisons show the state's employment picture is different from other parts of the country.

Unemployment in Las Vegas coverage from the Las Vegas Sun, Nevada's locally owned and independent news source.

Las Vegas hotel and restaurant jobs continued to decline in March as the state's unemployment rate stayed at 5.3%.

State steps in: Nevada DETR is providing unemployment benefits, retraining, and career services for Spirit Airlines employees laid off after the shutdown. Rapid response events: In-person sessions ...