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
The dams built along the Colorado River some hundred years ago paved the way for Western cities to boom. Las Vegas wouldn’t... more