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
The Las Vegas housing market is bucking national trends, at least slightly: While other cities are continuing to see their... more
Every few weeks, it seems like we get a new headline telling us that the much-publicized high-speed rail line between... more
The Commercial Center debacle is the (erm) gift that just keeps giving: To celebrate the renaming of the adjacent Karen Ave. to... more
Vegan or plant-based eating has been picking up steam recently and by all accounts the trend is here to stay.... more
Well, it looks like the Oakland A’s are one step closer to getting public financing for a new stadium in... more
The new racquet sport of pickleball has been sweeping the nation — here in Las Vegas, demand for the sport... more
A showdown over school choice is brewing up in Carson City: Governor Lombardo is prepared to veto the entire state... more
In this week’s news roundup, we discus some big money moves happening in Vegas. First, Nevada lawmakers are considering a... more
Korean food has seen an explosion of popularity in Vegas (and the U.S. broadly) over the last few years, but most of... more
You might remember from middle school science that protecting the ozone layer in our atmosphere is vitally important — but... more
Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown made history last year when she was elected to the North Las Vegas mayoral seat — and... more
Deep in the Colorado River, monsters lurk in the murky waters — monster fish, that is, some the size of large... more
This week’s roundup deals with two of Vegas’ favorite topics, traffic and entertainment. The possible elimination of HOV lanes has... more
The world of Las Vegas wine has traditionally been dominated by master sommeliers and snooty connoisseurs — at one point, 10%... more
Take it from these old-timers: Navigating and surviving Las Vegas can be tricky. We’re an odd big-little town, where tourists... more
Congresswoman Dina Titus has been representing Nevada’s First Congressional District since 2013, and before that she served in state government... more
Las Vegas is arguably the spectacle capital of the world — and yet, when it comes to popular-but-not-quite-stadium-sized musical acts... more
The Nevada Democratic Party saw two of their members, Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones and Chairwoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, make headlines... more
Las Vegas is only 117 years old, which is young in comparison to Los Angeles’ 241 years. (Not that we wanna be... more
The circus arts are a major attraction for Las Vegas, but have you heard of the Las Vegas Circus Center?... more
After years of effort from activists, government officials, and Indigenous tribes, President Biden finally protected Avi Kwa Ame by declaring... more
As the Nevada 83rd legislative session continues multiple bills have been introduced in an effort to curb rising rent cost... more
This Friday news roundup is a fun one: co-hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler are joined by Nevada Current reporter... more
Recently Vegas has joined the ranks of cities throughout the nation to approve cottage kitchen laws. These laws allow for... more
We are nearing the end of poetry month and the City Cast Las Vegas team couldn’t let it go by... more
Tax season may have officially ended last week, but some Las Vegans may still be feeling the heat. According to Fidelity... more
Graduation season is upon us! We’re starting to see high schoolers and college grads descending on scenic spots around Las... more
The A’s have just signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new stadium near Tropicana and Dean Martin.... more
Cooking with cannabis has moved beyond the college dorm weed brownie. Today on City Cast Las Vegas, co-host Vogue Robinson... more
Artificial intelligence has arrived in Las Vegas, and it’s here to stay. Both Resorts World and the Cosmopolitan already use... more
The two most common legal options for funerals in Nevada (the traditional burial and cremation) are not the most environmentally... more
The dams built along the Colorado River some hundred years ago paved the way for Western cities to boom. Las... more
It’s one of the more hotly-debated legislative items this session: Nevada is one of just five states without a lottery.... more
Many of the foods we think of as quintessentially Filipino (chicken adobo, lumpia, and pancit) are actually the result of centuries of... more
Many Vegas natives wouldn’t think gardening in our climate makes a lot of sense, but as our spring weather finally... more
When Jordan Clark saw an e-bike in the lobby of his hotel a few years ago, he wasn’t sure he’d... more
Nevada lawmakers are discussing a bill that would decriminalize psychedelics like shrooms and ketamine. Advocates argue that this will help... more
The historic Huntridge Theater will light up its marquee neon sign tonight for the first time in two decades (event details here) — which developer... more
During the pandemic, Victoria Flores started a food pantry from her home to help her community on the Eastside have... more
The 2023 legislative session saw over 900 new bills introduced that ranged from serious to seriously curious. So how do... more
When AB168 passed in 2019, it required school districts across the state to integrate restorative justice into their disciplinary plans... more
We’re a city where visitors outnumber locals many times over. Tourism is the lifeblood of our economy, but it’s also... more
Monday was the last day for members of the Senate and Assembly to introduce bills for the 2023 session and... more
Ever since Ikea popped up on the south curve of the 215, the surrounding empty dirt lots have been filling up with... more
When you’ve got friends or family coming to town that you really, really like, you take them to the good... more
Last week, we asked our listeners and newsletter readers to tell us about the biggest tourist scams you’re all seeing... more
No place in Las Vegas has changed more in the past few years than the Arts District downtown. Over the... more
Some long awaited news finally came down the federal pipeline to Nevada: Avi Kwa Ame, the sacred land to Indigenous... more
The days of the dirt-cheap buffet and the 99 cent shrimp cocktail are long gone — and with inflation on... more
70 years ago, iconic Black musicians like Sammy Davis Jr. and Harry Belafonte might have graced the stage at Vegas... more
In Nevada and 11 other states, an obscure statute allows the trash company to put a lien on your home... more
If you follow any kind of Vegas news online, the algorithms will inevitably surface “gambling influencers” on your social media feeds.... more
Should animal abusers be put on a publicly-available registry, much like sex offenders are? That’s what one bill recently proposed... more
As Vegas creeps towards warmer weather, we find ourselves in the perfect season for brunch. But this is the entertainment... more
On the heels of the February closure of Village Square, the one movie theater in town that would regularly play... more
Yes, Las Vegas lights are visible from space and yes, you aren’t going to see much of the night sky... more
Mojave Max is Las Vegas’s most elusive celebrity… literally. Like all desert tortoises, he spends 95% of his life underground.... more
Vegas icons Siegfried and Roy’s massive jungle-theme palace has been put up for sale for $3 million. Does this signify... more
We’re “Mariana Trench” deep when it comes to the state of mental health in Nevada, Dr. Jim Jobin, psychotherapist and co-host of PodTherapy,... more
Las Vegas is one of the most well-known destinations in the world, yet the best known works about the city... more
Did y’all know that the four-time national goatee championship winner lives in Las Vegas? Patrick Dawson settled in Vegas and... more
It seems someone dropped Australian redclaw crayfish into the Wetlands Park, and that’s bad news for the native fish. They’re... more
Co-host Dayvid Figler leads our Friday news round up with producer Layla Muhammad and publisher of thelist.vegas, Andrew Kiraly. They... more
March is Women’s History Month — and Las Vegas has no shortage of trailblazing women who have helped make our... more
We all have our list of places to take people in Vegas that we like, but what about those we... more
At the end of last year, the Aria closed its buffet and opened up a food hall in its place. And not... more
Did someone say burlesque baking show?! Vegas entertainers Anaïs Thomassian, Melody Sweets, and Melissa King-Jules aka MsTickle bring us Sweets... more
For today’s roundup of the news, co-hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler are joined by contributor Michael “MJ” Lyle, a... more
News reports and social media are awash with photos and videos of coyotes roaming the streets of Las Vegas — but why? Are we... more
The Vegas Loop is an underground tunnel system connecting the Las Vegas Convention Center halls and two properties on the... more
March is Women’s History Month — and Las Vegas has no shortage of trailblazing women who have helped make our city what... more