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

For a desert city, Las Vegas has surprisingly fresh fish. Combine that with our supply of international culinary talent, and... more

Yes, Vegas is known for its vices — and our gambling, smoking, drinking, clubs, and weed are exclusive to the... more

We are going into this Friday roundup celebrating our Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup! Co-host Vogue Robinson is joined... more

Who doesn’t love ice cream? Today on City Cast Las Vegas, co-host Vogue Robinson sits down with food historian Sarah... more

As Nevada’s two largest metropolitan areas, Las Vegas and Reno have a sibling-like rivalry — our beef with Reno just... more

Las Vegas relies on the performers and creators who work to maintain the Vegas level of spectacle that keeps tourism... more

Events are popping up left and right this summer but as Las Vegas leans towards more big ticket events, where... more

Just when you thought this legislative session was over — it arises once again, zombie-like, to sine die another day. Since Wednesday... more

The legislature recently passed a bill that extends American Rescue Plan funds for universal free breakfast and lunch to ALL Clark County School District kids, at least... more

Vegas is a notoriously superstitious town — so we’re all just over here, trying to hold in our excitement as... more

While Nevada legislators passed a law that could make your prescription meds cheaper, Governor Lombardo vetoed the measure late yesterday.... more

The heat may be turning up but the entertainment in Las Vegas is not slowing down! For this first episode... more

Nevada, considered a relatively trans-friendly state (thanks to our largely libertarian streak of live and let live), has recently seen a rise... more

Picking the very best donut in Las Vegas is probably an impossible task. But — in honor of National Donut... 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

Rents are crazy high, evictions are spiking, and now federal rent assistance is scaling back drastically. Today, co-host Dayvid Figler... more

In today’s roundup of the news, co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson and newsletter editor... more

Nevada lawmakers in DC say they’re on board with President Biden’s new Junk Fee Prevention Act, announced last week, with one... more

Cheyenne Kyle is a classically-trained chef with Strip credentials, a master gardener, and an entrepreneur. But when the pandemic hit,... more

If you’re out here trying to be single and mingle in Las Vegas, we feel for you — it’s not... more

Egg prices are outta control — they doubled over the course of 2022. So that’s got a lot of Las... more

It’s Friday (whoop whoop) and we’ve made it to the end of the week, which means you get to treat yourself to... more

Valentine’s Day can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re heading out with your significant other(s), yourself,... more