The June primary election is fast approaching, and one primary race stands out: In State Senate District 3, located here... more

What makes a great taco? Does Vegas have a taco style? And crucially, is a hot dog a taco? Co-host... more

As the old Nevada lore goes, Senator Harry Reid rose up in battle and killed the Yucca Mountain beast in... more

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you... more

Even though only a third of the valley can vote for the Las Vegas mayor (here’s why), the role has... more

Now that Mojave Max has finally emerged, we can officially welcome you to spring on this week’s Friday News Roundup.... more

American restaurateur and writer David Chang almost broke the foodie internet when he declared “the best Chinese food in America... more

How well do you really know the Strip? Today, our resident Vegas insiders, co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, along... more

Myths about Las Vegas go all the way back to our city’s earliest days. Today, journalist Corey Levitan, creator of... more

This June, for the first time in 25 years, Las Vegas voters will face a mayoral ballot without a single... more

On this week’s Friday News Roundup, we lay out all the details from a Henderson police barricade situation that resulted... more

The Kroger-Albertsons merger proposed in 2022 is still in the works, but the FTC has raised alarm bells about the... more

Most people know a little about the mob and their part in building the Las Vegas we know today, but... more

We’re only four months into 2024, but we’ve already heard some infuriating, hilarious, or, honestly, kinda out-there quotes on Vegas... more

O.J. Simpson died at his home in Las Vegas on Thursday at age 76; the cause was cancer. He’s arguably... more

New details have emerged about the acrimonious child custody case at the heart of the Summerlin law firm shooting —... more

As we emerge from winter hibernation of our comfy, cozy regular haunts, spring and summer invite us to venture further... more

No one expected much when the Vegas Golden Knights played their first season in 2017. Now, since the team’s success... more

Ah, spring in Vegas: That golden season of hikes, picnics, and… allergies. But how did a desert town get so... more

For a city that stays up late, we sure don’t have too many coffee shops open past 4 p.m. But... more

Las Vegans are sharing an outpouring of support for Enzo, the police dog who was stabbed in a recent encounter... more

The shrimp cocktail might just be the most iconic dish in Las Vegas. But why? Where did it come from,... more

As our population grows in Vegas and major events become a regular occurrence, sweeps of the storm tunnels under Las... more

Today, almost exactly 67 years after opening, the Tropicana Casino and Hotel closes its doors for good. Old-timers with deep... more

Whether you know the difference between the Sunrise and Frenchman Mountains or not, they’re home to some extraordinary views and... more

Starting in August, CCSD middle and high schools will enact a new policy: During classes, students will be required to... more

There’s a lot that’s edible in the parks, walking paths, and backyards of urban Las Vegas, if you just know... more

Renewable energy is a pillar in the fight against climate change — Nevada’s tackling that with giant solar farms out... more

Arguably the best month in Las Vegas is approaching, and we’ve got the guide to what you can’t miss this... more

Sooo… Circus Circus doesn’t have the best reputation. It’s one of the oldest still-standing casinos in town and occupies the... more

Things heated up in the Fontainebleau v. Wynn non-compete feud this week: Not only did the Fontainebleau come back with... more

On Tuesday, March 19, the Clark Commission received a long-awaited debriefing on the economic impact of the F1 race. Well,... more

The largest electronic dance music festival in North America, Electronic Daisy Carnival (EDC), returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway... more

Where is the secret nap room at the airport? Why is there a Terminal 1 and a Terminal 3… but... more

When a Yellow-billed loon, a rare Arctic bird, shut down the Bellagio Fountains water show, the eyes of the world... more

To no one’s surprise, Elon Musk’s Boring Company is in the news again as Steve Hill, CEO of the Las... more

On March 19th, the International Pizza Expo, the largest pizza industry conference in the world, is coming to Las Vegas.... more

For the last several years, Channel 13 has been investigating allegations of horrific animal abuse at SeaQuest, a petting zoo... more

Growing a garden in Las Vegas is already hard enough, but did you know that you might be making it... more

Smoke and Mirrors, Nevada’s first state-approved marijuana lounge, is now open for business after years of the state working to... more

The A’s have finally released their latest stadium renderings — and y’all might have noticed, the design looks kind of... more

Yesterday, the feds signaled their approval for a long-awaited agreement between the Colorado River states — collectively, the lower basin... more

When the news broke last week that Elon Musk’s Boring Company faced over $100k in fines from Nevada OSHA for... more

A female desert tortoise can lay up to 14 eggs a year — and can breed for over 80 years.... more

Spring has sprung in Las Vegas and so has our guide to March in the city! From must see shows... more

Elon Musk’s Boring Company has taken over Las Vegas news this week. Construction workers for the Vegas Loop (unofficially the... more

Las Vegas is known for a lot of things, but bagels are not one of them. But maybe they should... more

It’s safe to say that the Fontainebleau’s opening was… rocky, at best. In the two months after opening on December... more

Celebrity commentator and OG influencer Perez Hilton moved to Las Vegas a year ago and has quickly tapped into our... more

We know what capital-capital is (that’s money), but what is social capital? And more importantly, why does Nevada have so... more

The news this week about a “missing murderer” conjured images of a guy with a knife creeping through backyards. But... more

With nearly a quarter of our jobs in leisure and hospitality, tipping is baked into Vegas culture. But as we’re... more

“Across the Tracks: A Las Vegas Westside Story” is a new documentary that celebrates the history of Las Vegas’ predominantly... more

After recent news that a coyote might have bitten a football player in town for the Super Bowl, and, last... more

The numbers are trickling in, and by some estimates, the Super Bowl was an economic victory for our city. But... more

The new year always seems to bring on a slew of new celebrity chef restaurant openings in Vegas: This season... more

Over the last 20 years, the Culinary Union has become a force in Nevada politics to be reckoned with. Politicians... more

The cowboy is an iconic figure in the history of the Southwest United States. Even when Las Vegas isn’t hosting... more

Super Bowl LVIII is officially in the books — so how did this year’s event, hosted by Las Vegas, measure... more

What a week, right? You have the School Board and the superintendent embroiled in a popcorn-worthy resignation melodrama; you have... more

Ethel M Chocolates is probably our valley’s sweetest fixture: Since 1981, the chocolate maker has been crafting premium sweets from... more

Las Vegas has been anticipating hosting Super Bowl LVIII for the past few years and the time is finally here.... more

Is there a prize for the most confusing primary process this year? Nevada Republicans might have just won it. GOP... more

February is going to be a wild time in Las Vegas (we’ve got the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, plus all... more

This week’s biggest news is probably CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara’s resignation announcement, with one condition: Pay out his contract and... more

Convention season is in full swing in Las Vegas. You might’ve heard of the really big ones like CES and... more

Have you ever driven past Coyote Springs, that never-built development 45 minutes into the desert? They’ve been tied up in... more

We are blessed in Las Vegas to be surrounded by diverse beautiful landscapes, but not everyone has a good time... more

For the thousands of Las Vegans who work in entertainment, while most of us are tucked into bed, midnight signals... more

At the Oakland A’s “fireside chat” this Wednesday, owner John Fisher’s light-on-substance responses were overshadowed by a mortifying moment: When... more

Sure, we all fantasize about living on Mt. Charleston in summertime — but what’s life like for year-rounders, those intrepid... more

The housing market in Las Vegas just saw its lowest year in sales since the crash in 2007. That may... more

Las Vegans love to hate on many things (tourists, traffic, the entire month of July), but no tree has earned... more

Live in Las Vegas long enough, and you’ll hear about the Green Door, our valley’s most famous (or infamous) sex... more

It’s been a good and bad week for transparency in Las Vegas so we are talking about which legislators got... more

While Vegas media loves to highlight the latest food trends, hottest new restaurants, or the next big celebrity chef coming... more

Las Vegas’s long-awaited new state park finally opens this weekend to the public on January 20th. Ice Age Fossils State... more

Despite CES, the world’s largest in-person tech event, happening right here in Las Vegas, most locals haven’t ever been inside.... more

Now that the tire dust has settled, Las Vegas is taking stock of F1’s impact — and some local businesses... more

There’s a new trend sweeping Mexican cuisine, and you can find it right here in Las Vegas. Unlike the mass-produced... more

The Las Vegas Monorail is, at best, a side-eyed 90s relic for convention-goers; at worst, the butt of jokes and... more

Las Vegas headliner magicians like David Copperfield, Shin Lim, and Criss Angel have all become household names across the U.S.... more

During one of their last meetings of 2023, city council members voted to purchase The Animal Foundation’s building to increase... more

The horrible attack on a judge in a Las Vegas courtroom has made headlines around the world — but have... more

Now that the holiday season has passed, some people are looking for ways to help their minds and bodies recover... more

2024 is here, so we’ve pooled our predictions (from most to least likely) of everything that maybe, kinda, possibly, could... more

This January, whether you’re looking for new hobbies, new music, or a sense of renewed purpose, Andrew Kiraly from thelist.vegas... more

We’re bringing back our biggest stories of 2023 this week, and nothing quite shook Las Vegas to its hospitality core... more

Over the holidays, we’re sharing our favorite episodes on the hottest topics of 2023. And this year, a new food... more

This week we’re showcasing some of the best of City Cast over the past year. Today, we take another look... more

This holiday week, we’re revisiting our biggest stories of 2023. Already an icon on the Las Vegas skyline, the Sphere... more

On today’s Friday New Roundup, we’re bringing you the holiday gift of joy and chaos: All 5 members of the... more

This was the year that the pandemic closures began to finally feel like a hazy memory, and the frisson of... more

As we all look back in 2023, we gotta ask: Who would be on your naughty and nice list in... more

December saw the grand opening of not just one, but TWO major casino openings in Las Vegas: The Durango, a... more

At the beginning of the year, it was estimated that 60,000 people would move to Las Vegas in 2023 —... more

Our friends over at Matt and Mattingly’s Ice Cream Social recently hosted our very own Dayvid Figler on their comedy... more

The recall of 2 million Teslas this week for problems with the autopilot software was months in the making —... more

A lot of us locals love to hate on palm trees in our landscaping — but did you know that... more

Our city has 2.3 million residents but 38 million visitors annually, so it’s no surprise that locals have a love-hate... more

The Culinary Union’s recent contract negotiations with the “Big Three” casino companies on the Strip were by all accounts historic.... more

Looking for gift ideas? City Cast Las Vegas’ producers Layla Muhammad and Sonja Swanson have you covered with recommendations on... more

It’s been a heavy week of news in Las Vegas, and our thoughts are with the victims of both recent... more

On Wednesday morning, a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas saw three people and the shooter confirmed... more

The hype around the Sphere has been endless — and by all accounts, seeing a show at the Sphere is... more

About an hour away from Las Vegas on the south Nevada/California border sits the Amargosa Valley. Named for the Amargosa... more

Forget New York — Las Vegas is the real city that never sleeps. Our city has a higher percentage of... more

So it turns out that the London Sphere might still have a chance after all: the UK “Secretary of Leveling... more

When someone asks about the “quintessential” Las Vegas dining experience, you might say the buffets or high-end restaurants on the... more

The dust around our city’s very first Formula 1 Grand Prix has settled, and the countdown clock for next year’s... more

December is crammed full of festive gatherings, holiday events, and entertainment catering to both locals and the holiday tourist crowd.... more

Las Vegas might be the tourist capital of the world, but not everyone comes away happy. So executive producer Sonja... more

On Thanksgiving in 1966, Howard Hughes arrived in Las Vegas in the dead of night on a secret train from... more

F1 has come and gone — but our city is a house divided when it comes to the big race... more

Last week, 8 teens were arrested in connection with the brutal beating death of Rancho high schooler Jonathan Lewis, Jr.... more

Politico recently broke the news that NV Attorney General Aaron Ford is investigating the fake electors who attempted to overturn... more

A traditional Thanksgiving conjures up images of stuffed poultry, multiple place settings, and endless hours in the kitchen. But we’re... more

Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix is finally here and the reception to it so far has been… lukewarm. With... more

Mother Nature’s blockbuster Southern Nevada residency is suffering from its own success: Humans are increasingly crowding the beautiful places. Today,... more

It’s giving season (though the need for food items is year-round) — and you might be surprised by some of... more

After months of negotiations, at the 11th hour before F1 comes to Las Vegas, the biggest casino companies in Las... more

Dating in Las Vegas is already hard enough without the pressure to plan the perfect night to impress that special... more

The Nevada Independent and local PBS have just launched a new joint endeavor called the Nevada Democracy Project. Its goal... more

Retail pharmacies like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens are shuttering hundreds of stores across the country. Las Vegas isn’t immune:... more

The moment that locals have been dreading all year is finally here: Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. While the... more

Following the footsteps of the County’s controversial ban on people convicted of crimes from entering the Strip, the City is... more

This time of year in Las Vegas, the weather is mid-seventies and sunny, breezy, and just plain gorgeous — in... more

This month is going to be crazy busy in Las Vegas – we’re looking at you, F1 – so it... more

Today is Nevada Day, the anniversary of when Nevada became a state — and every Nevadan worth their salt knows... more

When someone who is clearly mentally unstable gets charged with a crime, everything shuts down and they get sent to... more

The two teens accused in the fatal hit and run case showed up in court this week for their trial... more

The idea of a “supper club” might conjure up images of midcentury glamour, big band music, and dapper outfits. But... more

In the wake of the Dobbs decision last year, 21 states banned or severely restricted abortion rights. But patients weren’t... more

Every city has its linguistic quirks (we’re looking at you, “HOW-stun” street in New York City) — saying things “right” is... more

No matter how much Las Vegas grows, we still see musicians on tour passing us over for cities like Boise,... more

By the time filing closed on Monday, 20 GOP candidates had put their name in the hat — or two... more

Once upon a time, buffets were as synonymous with Las Vegas as Elvis and gambling. But as our city’s tastes... more

When news broke of the cyber attacks on MGM and Caesars last month, Las Vegas was left reeling — and... more

Las Vegas might not be surrounded by lush green farmland, but believe it or not, the Vegas Valley is something... more

Whether you’re a scaredy cat or a full-on horror freak, Las Vegas has a range of events for everyone who... more

Just weeks before F1 is set to launch, the LVCVA has proposed a workaround for the 10,000 employees who will... more

The two-month-long Oktoberfest celebrations are well underway in Las Vegas and there’s more to it than just drinking beer! Today... more

Over the last few weeks, now-former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones has had what appears to be a... more

With temps finally in the double-digits, Las Vegans have so many more options for camping nearby: We can pitch our... more

The Nevada State Board of Education (SBE) approved a proposal Wednesday which would require schools to apply for a waiver if they... more

National publications frequently run best-of roundups heralding the country’s top restaurants and bars; recent examples include the New York Times and Bon Appétit,... more

You can tell autumn has come to Las Vegas by the skin that’s still on your hands after you grab... more

Today is the first in a three-part series on fall getaways and now that October is here, no one can... more

Twenty-seven years after Tupac Shakur was murdered on a Las Vegas street, a local man has been arrested in connection... more

On Wednesday night, members of Culinary 226, the city’s biggest union, voted to authorize a strike. Their demands range from better... more

It’s not hard to find comedy in Vegas — if you’re willing to pay for it. There’s always some big-name... more

The newest (and brightest) addition to our skyline, The Sphere at The Venetian Resort, is truly a Las Vegas spectacle... more

Have you ever walked past a sculpture, mural, or… object in Las Vegas and wondered… why the heck did my... more

Books have been written, news segments filmed, and political speeches made about the storm tunnels under Las Vegas and the... more

A lot of outrage has been swirling around the Las Vegas community this week. First, Elon Musk incited a hate... more

One of the best things about Las Vegas is that we cater to every price point: From taco trucks and... more

Computer systems have been down for almost two weeks at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. What the company called a cybersecurity... more

Oddly enough, there are a lot of specially designated highways in Nevada, and with this perfect road trip weather, we... more

Concert crowds in Las Vegas vary with each tourist passing through our city. We’d love to blame them for the... more

In the wake of a massive cyber attack, the state’s largest employer is dealing with chaos at all of its international properties:... more

Transient is everyone’s favorite word in Las Vegas. It means that nothing and no one lasts long in this city.... more

As our host Dayvid Figler likes to say, Las Vegas is a city that people love to hate. And no... more

It’s been a big year for roads in Las Vegas, from “Dropicana” to F1 ensuring there is no shortage of orange cones... more

Life is Beautiful is a spectacular party — the three-day arts, music and culture festival takes over downtown, and in... more

The embattled Animal Foundation faces yet a new challenge this week, after a local rescue filed a lawsuit against the... more

What happens to a city like Las Vegas when supermarket competition goes away? Grocery store giants Kroger (which owns Smith’s)... more

We love our furry four-legged friends, but when it comes to public etiquette, have Vegas dog owners gone… too far?... more

The staycation is a great Vegas move — being a local means never having to leave town to become a... more

Our city’s fractious relationship with wild animals is once again back in the news: This time, it’s the Lion Habitat... more

A slice by any other name would still taste as sweet — or would it? Today, co-host Vogue Robinson sits... more

Most people know that the mob was heavily involved in shaping Las Vegas and our casino culture. That history combined... more

Vegas has always been a celebrity magnet, from the Rat Pack days to the red carpet Kardashian era. So what... more

The Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998, or SNPLMA, is one of those wonky, obscure federal laws that... more

A lot of y’all scoffed when Hurricane Hilary actually reached our desert shores. Despite the state of emergency, the storm’s... more

Cottage kitchen laws allow people to run certain small food businesses out of their private residences and since 2018, Brett... more

Once again, school district drama is in the news: Southern Nevada’s largest teachers’ union, the Clark County Education Association, has... more

Nevada State College’s president, Dr. DeRionne Pollard, says the state college has been acting as a university for many years... more

We love our city, but let’s be real, we don’t love everyone who shows up here. So what are the... more

Today, we’re bringing you a special guest episode from our friends at Compassionate Las Vegas, hosted by Will Rucker. In... more

Clark County is busy setting up new rules for “PDDs,” or personal delivery devices — these are the food delivery... more

If you’re looking for the best grits, collard greens, and fried catfish in town, contributor Brent Holmes has some soul... more

It has all the makings of an HBO special: A pro-athlete turned illegal sports betting bookie. A secret black book... more

You saw the news earlier this summer about a string of casino heists — a guy posing as the owner... more

For over 50 years, Nevada has been the only U.S. state with legalized prostitution — but it’s only allowed in... more

It’s been a turbulent week in Las Vegas! First, a downtown food pantry is at risk of shutting down after... more

A new trend is sweeping Mexican food — and it’s actually ancient. Nixtamalization is a cooking method that uses calcium... more

Life is Beautiful is hosting the second year of the Rising Stars Competition, which will give local musicians the chance... more

Many people think the library is just a stuffy place for books and some librarian telling you to keep quiet,... more

The wild success of this year’s NBA Summer League in Vegas, with sold-out seats and all eyes on rookie superstar Victor Wembanyama,... more

Ever wondered why the Badlands Golf Course litigation continues to drag on — with a multi-million dollar price tag for... more

Tinned fish first started trending in 2017 with cafes and restaurants in major cities adding them to the menu, then... more

Our city’s love-hate affair with orange cones is basically canon at this point (remember that RTC “Love the Cone” ad campaign a few years back?).... more

After four years of litigation against big pharmaceutical companies, Nevada has won $1.1 billion in the fight to hold drug... more

You’ve probably seen the “We Buy Ugly Houses” fliers on the streets of Las Vegas promising quick cash in return... more

According to CCSD, it is officially the last week of summer — school starts on August 7th (yes). So today, co-hosts Vogue... more

Need an indoor activity to get you out of the house during this seemingly never-ending heat wave? Nestled into multiple... more

Tipping is a deeply-entrenched part of Vegas culture, perhaps more here than in any other city. But lately, it seems... more

Rick Lax has found the perfect formula for making viral videos, whether that means deep frying a whole watermelon or... more

Before 2016, not a lot of Nevadans knew the name Jacky Rosen. But today, she’s finishing up her first 6-year term as... more

It’s an annual complaint, sure, but can we all acknowledge that this year’s extreme freakin’ heat is on everyone’s minds... more

You’ve seen the videos: The best competitive eaters out there can scarf down dozens of hot dogs, donuts or tacos... more

Celebrities are already prone to rumors, but when they step foot in Las Vegas it’s almost too easy for the... more

At least according to recent home-buying trends, Millennials are thriving in Las Vegas right now. But how about Gen X... more

Last week, Wynn Resorts announced that the drilling for their section of the Vegas Loop was complete, putting them on track to... more

This week’s news has been dominated by people misbehaving — mainly, tourists gone wild. There was the nearly-naked brawl at the Wynn,... more

Outdoor dining has grown over the past few years but with Las Vegas’ scorching summers, you may think we have... more

Last week, conservation groups filed a lawsuit to stop exploratory drilling for lithium in an area super close to Ash Meadows,... more

Last month, the Clark County Commission voted to officially designate the neighborhood around Flamingo and Decatur“Little Ethiopia,” creating the county’s first-ever... more

It’s 110F this week, so outdoor recreation is basically out of the question for the next two months, right? Wrong!... more

The 4th of July celebrations kicked this week off with a bang as the MSG Sphere fully lit up for... more

It is a truth universally acknowledged that living in Las Vegas for any extended period means experiencing grief: Our city... more

Las Vegas is a city that sells sex… but when it comes to our sex shops, we’re actually kinda… basic.... more

Tell anyone you’re from Vegas, and you’re bound to get dumb questions: “Do you live in a casino? Does everyone... more

Not only have we learned that this month’s mind-boggling casino con was allegedly committed by a 23-year old, it’s apparently... more

Las Vegas has some Thai food heavy hitters: Weera, Ocha, Archie’s, and of course, the James Beard Award-winning Lotus of... more

Well, folks, it’s been a record-breaking year, but it looks like triple-digit temperatures are finally on deck this week. As... more

Is there something about Las Vegas, city of spectacle, that makes us especially prone to mythmaking? Journalist Corey Levitan thinks... more

Earlier this month, a ProPublica investigation uncovered a massive flaw in SNWA’s calculations: Their turf removal program, which was estimated... more

It’s been a WTF week of news in Vegas starting off with the major fire that overtook an unfinished 5-story... more

This year’s legislative session felt particularly grueling, with the addition of not just one, but two hotly-debated special sessions tacked... more