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
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
Vegas restaurant icon Lotus of Siam put Thai food in our city on the national map — one food critic called it... more