City Cast Las Vegas is a daily podcast and newsletter created by and for locals (and locals-at-heart) that’ll challenge the easy narratives... 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
Las Vegas has some Thai food heavy hitters: Weera, Ocha, Archie’s, and of course, the James Beard Award-winning Lotus of Siam (which... more