Editorial Policy & Ethics – Las Vegas News

Editorial Policy & Ethics
Las Vegas News adheres to rigorous standards for accuracy, fairness, and independence.

Accuracy & Verification

• All facts must be verified by primary sources (official records, on-the-record statements) or reputable secondary sources.
• Quotes must be accurate and attributable.

Independence & Conflicts

• Editorial decisions are independent from advertisers and sponsors.
• Staff disclose and recuse from coverage involving conflicts of interest.

Corrections & Updates

• If we publish an error, we correct it quickly with a clear note describing the change.
• To request a correction: [email protected] (include URL and evidence).

Opinion vs. News

• Opinion pieces are labeled Opinion and do not represent newsroom endorsement.
• Sponsored content is labeled Sponsored or Advertisement.

Use of Automation & AI

• We may use AI tools for drafting or asset generation under human supervision.
• No article is published without human editing and fact-checking.
• We do not publish fictionalized content or AI-fabricated quotes.
• Images created or modified by AI are labeled accordingly and carry full IPTC + XMP metadata.

Diversity & Harm Minimization
We avoid gratuitous identifiers, stereotypes, and unnecessary harm to vulnerable individuals.