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

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