Wildlife and Mining: A conservation group is suing federal officials over delays in deciding whether to protect the Amargosa toad and Oasis Valley speckled dace, rare species near Beatty threatened by proposed gold mining and groundwater use. Election Watch: Early voting ends Friday, with Justice Department observers expected at Nevada voting sites Tuesday as federal illegal-voting cases draw scrutiny. Public Safety: October was the deadliest month for Las Vegas pedestrian fatalities; police also ran a crosswalk safety sting on Nellis Boulevard. Nevada Day: Rain is possible during Saturday’s parade, with a better chance of showers on Halloween evening—bring warm layers. Economy and Housing: Nevada casinos won $1.28 billion in September, about even with a year ago, while visitation edged up; Strip results weakened at MGM and Caesars. The state received a C-minus for housing affordability, as 190 affordable senior apartments opened in southwest Las Vegas. Accountability: A third Nye County deputy has been charged in connection with a June in-custody death.