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
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
In this follow up to yesterday’s episode about the policing of street vendors in Las Vegas, co-host Dayvid Figler hears... more
The Southern Nevada Health District and law enforcement have joined forces to crack down on unlicensed street vendors in Las... more
While Community Schools Initiative’s proposal to break up the Clark County School District failed to get enough signatures, a similar... more
It’s time for our Friday roundup of the news — and good lord, is there news to discuss this week.... more
Nevada’s biennial legislative session starts next Monday so as our lawmakers prepare to spend the next 120 days in Carson... more
You know we’re not done complaining about the internet — we’ve definitely got some quality issues here in Southern Nevada, especially... more
Look, it’s no secret that the internet options in Las Vegas aren’t great. We pay more than the rest of the country... more
Hey, did you know that Henderson is the second-largest city in Nevada? Yep, the sister “suburb” of Las Vegas, so... more
This week, Vogue, Dayvid and Sonja look at a wild week of news: First up, journalist Jeff German’s murder investigation... more
Governor Joe Lombardo gave his first State of the State address on Monday, using the hour to detail a legislative... more
To no one’s surprise, Baz Luhrmann’s blockbuster hit “Elvis” got several Oscar nods yesterday, including nominations for Best Picture and Best Actor.... more
Last week, the Artisan Hotel near the Strip made national news when its owners announced their plans to re-invent the... more
One of the best badges of being a local is knowing your way around town — like really, really knowing... more
It’s the end of a cold and rainy week here in Las Vegas, so today we’re cozying up to the... more
Happy hour is a sacred time. Whether it’s an excuse to leave work early, or after a long shift, it’s... more
It’s Booze Week over here at CCLV — but for a lot of you, it’s also Dry January. So what’s... more
One hundred and three years ago today, Prohibition became the law of the land. To no one’s surprise, mobsters found... more
It’s Friday, y’all! And today, lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson is joined by newsletter editor Scott Dickensheets and guest Joey... more
60,000 people are slated to move to Las Vegas this year — so what do brand-new residents of our city... more
At the time it was built in 1971, The Plaza Hotel was the biggest casino in the world. But now,... more
The Consumer Electronics Show is considered the most influential technology trade show in the world — and it's taken place... more
Deaths in Southern Nevada’s homeless population spiked in 2021 — but it wasn’t because of COVID, reporter Michael Lyle tells... more
In our first Friday news roundup of 2023, co-host Vogue Robinson sits down with producers Sonja Cho Swanson and Layla... more
Yvanna Cancela has long been a familiar name in Nevada politics — and she’s just finished a stint as chief... more
To celebrate a new year in Las Vegas, we are swapping our playing cards for tarot cards with long-time Las... more
We asked, you answered: What should our city’s resolutions for 2023 be? So today, co-hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler... more
Avi Kwa Ame is the Mojave name for Spirit Mountain and the surrounding landscape, which is sacred to over 12... more
Arguably the biggest story out of Vegas this year was the murder of veteran Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German. German... more
What do Siegel Suites and Pinkbox Doughnuts have in common? They are both owned by the Siegel Group, who was... more
With Las Vegas’ proximity to the growing bathtub rings in Lake Mead, it’s no surprise that water conservation was a... more
There’s a new sports team in town, Las Vegas — the Desert Dogs!!! So, are we all about to become... more
Co-host Dayvid Figler grew up in Las Vegas’s Jewish community, so today, co-host Vogue Robinson asks him all of our... more
From Henderson to Summerlin, Vegas is teeming with holiday events to close out the year. Today, we’re going to get... more
Starting on January 1, a whole bunch of minor traffic offenses (like broken tail lights and expired vehicle registrations) will... more
It’s Friday (hooray!) which means that we’re getting into this week’s news: Today, Sonja, Dayvid, and Scott dig into the... more
More police die by suicide than in the line of duty in America. And in a 24-hour, vice-friendly city like... more
The holidays are a busy time for bookstores — and their holiday sales are actually kind of a microcosm of... more
CCSD recently released a proposal they’re planning to take to the state legislature next year: They want sex education to... more
Ask Mr. Claus — there are two kinds of people in the world: naughty and nice. So which Las Vegans will producer... more
It’s Friday (WE DID IT, we made it to the end of the week, y’all!) and it’s also the end of a... more
Between the cars, bikes, pedestrians, and traffic cones, there's a lot going on on Las Vegas roads. This year, Las... more
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and man, can that be stressful. Fear not, fellow Las Vegans, because we’ve got... more
Today, the Clark County Commission will vote on an ordinance to ban the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and pigs... more
A couple of weeks ago, The College of Southern Nevada’s mariachi team, Mariachi Plata, became back-to-back winners at the biggest... more
Hello, sweet, sweet Friday. We’re back in your feeds with a roundup of the week’s news. Vogue, Davyid & Scott... more
If you love good food, Chinatown is THE happening neighborhood in Las Vegas right now, says Lorraine Blanco Moss. Lorraine... more
As people find themselves with more downtime around the holidays, the age old question presents itself: what do we watch?... more
Decades after his passing, mid-century architect Paul Revere Williams is finally getting his due: He was the first Black certified... more
Like many Las Vegans, the beloved sandwich shop Capriotti’s wasn’t born in this town — but they made Las Vegas... more
It’s not the weekend, but it’s also kinda the weekend — so we’ve got a special roundup episode of our... more
On Thanksgiving in 1966, Howard Hughes arrived in Las Vegas in the dead of night on a secret train from... more
Las Vegas is a food town. From the high-end restaurants to the gas station taco stands, there are almost too... more
Producer Layla Muhammad jumps into the host seat to welcome co-host Dayvid Figler and friend of the pod reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle of the Nevada... more
Nevada State Senator Pat Spearman lost her bid for North Las Vegas’s mayoral seat this election cycle — but less... more
YES we love our city, but sometimes we gotta complain about it. Today, Vogue, Dayvid, Scott and Sonja sit down... more
Election denialism hit hard in Nevada. So hard, in fact, that our neighbors in Nye County moved to hand-count their... more
Did you know Las Vegas has an Erotic Heritage Museum? Of course we do! On the outside, it looks like a... more
Everybody loves a true-crime story. Today, we have a special guest episode from our friends at the Las Vegas Review... more
Hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler welcome Nevada Independent political reporter Tabitha Mueller to the Round up to figure out the shape... more
A few weeks ago, a sixth set of human remains was found in Lake Mead. And just last week, a... more
Congratulations everyone, we’ve made it past Election Day! Voting for the 2022 General Election may be over but the counting... more
The day is finally here! Dawn has broken on Election Day 2022 and whether you’re braving the weather to go stand... more
Look, the elections fatigue, stress, and anxiety is real. We’re all feeling it, no matter what side of the aisle... more
Not all the news this week is election-related! In our Friday news roundup, host Vogue Robinson talks with lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson and... more
Vegas restaurant icon Lotus of Siam put Thai food in our city on the national map — one food critic... more
Sure, we tell folks that we’re “from Las Vegas” when we’re traveling… but how many of us are actually from... more
With Las Vegas’ close proximity to Lake Mead, it is no surprise that the Valley has put some serious thought... more
Happy Halloween! Las Vegas is a fairly young city, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some (literal) skeletons in... more
The weather may be cooling down but the news just keeps coming in hot! In this week’s Friday news roundup,... more
Every year, the Mental Health Institute releases a report on the state of mental health in America. One of the... more
On Saturday, high winds brought in roiling dust clouds, grounded hundreds of flights, and forced the organizers of the nostalgia-driven... more
The November election is right around the corner and if there is any indication of that, it’s the political ads... more
Just when you thought Nevada was swinging blue, we swung right back into the murky middle. All eyes are on... more
What did the open hand say to the Nevada State Athletic Commission? SLAP. And then they all unanimously agreed to... more
The federal Equal Rights Amendment was a simple thing: An amendment to the Constitution to guarantee equal rights regardless of... more
Chris Giunchigliani, or Chris G. as she’s often known, is a familiar name to Nevadans — from teacher’s union president... more
During his time in Nevada, journalist John M. Glionna has visited pretty much every city, town, township, hamlet, burg, village,... more
Yes, Las Vegas has rapidly become a sports town — but could we also become an eSports town, too? Ryan... more
Aaaand eyebrows UP! We’ve got some head-turning news for you in the roundup this week. Vogue, Dayvid and Sonja are... more
It’s a big week for the Vegas cannabis industry. Cannabis consumption lounge applications open tomorrow after 5 years of back... more
Last week, the Clark County Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve Jim Rhodes’ housing project near Red Rock Canyon —... more
Look, we’ve got some great galleries and small art museums here in town — we’re not denying that. But when... more
What. A week. Of news. Before we get into today’s topics, we wanted to acknowledge the violence that occurred on... more
As we’ve discussed on City Cast, homelessness in the Vegas Valley is an urgent issue that’s only getting worse. Our patchwork of... more
On Sunday, The Nevada Independent hosted a debate between Nevada gubernatorial candidates Steve Sisolak, the Democratic incumbent, and Sheriff Joe... more
Remember that Vice article about Vegas dive bars? Yeah, we panned it in a Friday roundup — it was full... more
If you’re listening to this podcast, you probably know how to pronounce “Nevada.” Or do you…? Is the Spanish “ah”more historically accurate, and... more
The escape and eventual capture of prisoner Porfirio Duarte-Herrera was all over the news this week — but could it... more
Despite being the most diverse city in Nevada, North Las Vegas has yet to see a Black woman mayor. This... more
“Break a leg” takes on new meaning for Dr. Kevin Debiparshad, a Las Vegas doctor and the subject of a... more
Baz Luhrmann directed a new film, which was recently released on HBO Max, about Elvis Presley’s life from childhood to... more
Amy Saunders’s stage presence, Miss Behave, is more than an alter ego. Think more like “Amy times Amy,” — and if you’ve... more
Wow, Friday snuck up on us FAST this week — there’s just so much going on the news! Today, Vogue,... more
Today on City Cast Las Vegas, Vogue chats with Dr. Erika Gisela Abad Merced, (AKA Dr. Abad) an educator, writer,... more
When Kim Foster started the cookbook club Please Send Noodles (a cheeky play on “please send nudes”), it was a... more
Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto made headlines when she publicly criticized President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, breaking rank with... more
A few weeks ago, our team talked about the movers and shakers from Las Vegas history who would be on... more
Sonja and Dayvid are joined today by a very special guest: Joey Lovato, host of the Nevada Independent’s podcast IndyMatters. (Psst, it’s... more
Vegas is buzzing as the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces make their way to Connecticut tonight with a 2-0 lead over... more
The music, food, and art festival Life is Beautiful starts Friday — you may have already noticed street closures downtown... more
Twenty-six years ago today, Tupac Amaru Shakur died at University Medical Center here in Las Vegas. A few days before... more
If you’ve been in Vegas for a while, you might’ve seen “Rogers” in an organization’s name or two. That’s Beverly... more
In our look back at the week’s news, our team is tackling the story of local journalist Jeff German’s murder,... more
Where have all the showgirls gone? No, we’re not talking about the costumed photo ops on Fremont Street, or those... more
Football season starts tomorrow, and for some of you, it’s not just ego and bragging rights on the line. Ever... more
Last month, CCSD confirmed their first Monkeypox case at Palo Verde High School. With Las Vegas being a global destination... more
Millennial content warning: We reference BOTH The Dark Crystal and the Mayor of Flavortown in today’s episode. But before that... more
Las Vegas doesn’t run on rum, tequila, or vodka — that’s tourist juice. Coffee’s the true lifeblood of our 24-hour... more
City Cast Las Vegas co-host Dayvid Figler has a decades-long friend in Anne Kellogg. Anne is a fiercely proud born-and-raised... more
Amid the attention given to predictions in a recent UNLV study that valley’s population will grow by more than 1... more
Las Vegas has shifted its slogan from “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” to “What Happens Here, Only Happens... more
In this Friday’s news roundup, the question of whether Vegas is a “cesspool of crime” as former president Trump claimed... more
Everyone we know in the Valley has an opinion about water — so why not make it an informed opinion?... more
While our producers are taking a much-needed vacation, we’re revisiting one of our favorite City Cast Las Vegas interviews with... more
Today, we're bringing you a special guest episode from The Nevada Independent's podcast IndyMatters. (If you're not already listening to... more
Clark County sentences more people to death than almost any other county in the nation — we come in fourth (fourth!)out... more
On this week’s Friday news round up, the team laments over some of our small city’s big problems. Lead producer... more
Food writer Johnathan Wright has had his eye on Las Vegas for a long time — so when longtime Review-Journal... more
On Monday evening, human remains were found at Lake Mead’s Swim Beach. This is the fifth body found by visitors... more
You’ve probably driven past this swirly, swooped steel structure on Bonneville across from the outlet mall. It’s also all over... more
The pews were filled with the who’s who of the Las Vegas legal world last Thursday, from politicians to police... more
Oh hello, Friday friends — if you’re here for hot takes and cool dad jokes, you’re in the right place.... more
Avi Kwa Ame is the Mojave name for Spirit Mountain and the surrounding landscape, which is sacred to over 12... more
When it comes to local mottos, we've got a few: #VegasStrong, "What happens here, stays here," and "it's a dry... more
Contributor Michael Lyle, a reporter at the Nevada Current, joins us today to talk about the results of the Valley’s... more
The pandemic floodgates have opened, and gambling is hot hot HOT once again. Southern Nevada is raking in months upon... more
Today, hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler, along with lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson, indulge in the cleansing fires of... more
As rising rents push artists out of the Arts District, could the newly-revitalized New Orleans square be the answer? New... more
Tony Hsieh has long been painted as a tortured visionary — most recently in the posthumous biography by two Wall... more
Even before the pandemic, Nevada had the second-largest nursing deficit in the country, and the pandemic has only worsened nurse... more
Nevada’s ballot initiative process can be confusing. The deadline for gathering signatures for measures proposing to amend the state Constitution... more
Producer Layla Muhammad hosts newsletter editor Scott Dickensheets and host Dayvid Figler in a spirited conversation for this week’s Friday... more
We call Vegas “Sin City,” and we have the strippers, cocktail waitresses, escorts, Little Darlings billboards, and The Love Store... more
The Las Vegas Valley has a speeding problem: 2021 was the worst year for traffic fatalities in over a decade... more
As rising rents push artists out of the Arts District, could the newly-revitalized New Orleans square be the answer? New Orleans Square... more