New Public Artwork To Be Unveiled At Las Vegas Civic Center
Unveiling Event Located At 525 S. Main St. Mayor Shelley Berkley and Councilwoman Olivia Diaz will join artist Krystal Ramirez to unveil a new piece of public art Thursday, Jan….
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Las Vegas expects record convention year in 2026
Upgraded facilities and a full slate of major trade shows position the city for a rebound in business travel LAS VEGAS – Tourism officials and industry analysts say Las Vegas…
Nevada regents delay vote on tuition hikes tied to $46.5-million budget gap
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has postponed a vote on a proposal that could increase university tuition by up to 12 percent…
Study shows Gen Z most likely to leave Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — A new global urban-preferences study suggests that many young Las Vegans view the city as a temporary stop rather than a long-term home. The Gensler City Pulse…
Record-breaking Attendance at Community Night Celebration and Launch of Filipino Town Las Vegas Cultural District
Photos from Filipino Town Las Vegas facebook “Filipino Town is not just a location, it is a reflection of our cultural image, of who we are as Filipinos,” – Bernie…
Celebrate Asian Culture & Products at H Mart’s Asian Food Festival
October 17–26 at the Las Vegas, NV Store H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, will host the “2025 Asian Food Festival” at its Las Vegas,…
Vegas 2.0: Redefining the Strip for a New Era
Old Las Vegas (1960s–70s Strip) – Motels, Phillips 66 signage, and vintage neon displays lined the Las Vegas Strip during the 1960s–70s era. The image captures the Strip before the rise…
SEIU 1107 to host Nevada’s largest multicultural festival ahead of pivotal election
SEIU 1107 brings back the Communities United Multicultural Festival on Oct. 4, 2025, in Las Vegas, blending culture, food, and civic engagement ahead of Nevada’s pivotal 2026 elections. LAS VEGAS,…
Buffets Declining in Favor of Trendy Food Halls in Las Vegas
Block 16 Urban Food Hall at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — For decades, Las Vegas was defined by the casino buffet: towers of crab legs, endless dessert stations,…
Zoox launches free, fully driverless robotaxi rides on the Las Vegas Strip
Amazon-owned Zoox has launched free robotaxi rides on the Las Vegas Strip, offering fully driverless trips between five hotspots while awaiting state approval to charge fares. LAS VEGAS — Amazon-owned…
Primm’s Buffalo Bill’s Joins Growing List of Shuttered Roadside Casinos to Las Vegas
Buffalo Bill’s in Primm, Nevada, will close for two years while hosting occasional events to maintain its gaming license. Primm Valley Resort remains the town’s sole daily operator. PRIMM/JEAN,…
Cooling Centers Offer Relief, But Many Las Vegans Don’t Use Them
LAS VEGAS — Cooling stations across Southern Nevada are designed to prevent heat-related deaths, but many residents remain unaware of them or fail to recognize they are in one, according to…
Legendary dim sum restaurant Nom Wah announces opening date at JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino
LAS VEGAS – Nom Wah, New York City’s first and oldest dim sum restaurant, is bringing its rich legacy and celebrated Cantonese flavors to the west coast this fall, marking a…
“Brain-eating” amoeba
A 12-year-old died on July 18, 2025, from a rare brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Murray in South Carolina, near a Columbia reservoir. The infection was caused by Naegleria fowleri amoeba,…
Elderly Filipino American targeted in Las Vegas hate crime; attacker sentenced to jail, probation
Members of the Quindara family and community supporters address the media outside Clark County District Court in Las Vegas on August 4, 2025, following the sentencing of Christian Lentz for…
Brightline West high-speed rail on track to connect Southern California and Las Vegas by 2028
A rendering of the Brightline West high-speed train, designed to reach speeds of up to 200 mph and connect Las Vegas to Southern California by 2028. – Image courtesy of…
Ron Sumbang Appointed as Liaison to Clark County
LAS VEGAS, NV [July 11, 2025] Ron Sumbang has been appointed as Liaison to Clark County by a unanimous vote on July 15, 2025 by the officers and board of Directors of Filipino Town…
$81M I-15 South Widening Project Nears Completion
Nevada’s $81 million I-15 South widening project enters final phase, adding lanes and modern infrastructure ahead of a December 2025 finish. Las Vegas, NV – A major road upgrade for one…
Bernie Benito Voted New President of Filipino Town Las Vegas
Bernie Benito – President LAS VEGAS, NV [July 11, 2025] — Bernie Benito, a well-known leader in the Filipino American community and resident of Las Vegas since 1972, has been…
A’s Break Ground on $1.75 Billion Las Vegas Ballpark at Former Tropicana Site
Photo from HNTB.com LAS VEGAS— The Oakland Athletics officially broke ground on Monday, June 23, 2025, on their new $1.75 billion stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. The groundbreaking ceremony,…
Nevada Senate Passes Voter ID Bill in Historic Bipartisan Compromise
CARSON CITY, Nev. — In a landmark move with national implications, the Nevada Senate has passed a bill requiring voter identification for in-person and mail-in voting, marking a rare bipartisan agreement…
Major education reform bill passes Nevada assembly, promising big changes for schools
Nevada’s Assembly passes a major bipartisan education reform bill reshaping school accountability, teacher recruitment, early childhood access, and student transfers statewide. CARSON CITY — Nevada lawmakers have passed one of…
Las Vegas Today: Rising Home Prices Reshape Buyer Expectations
Las Vegas Home Prices Are Rising Fast. Here’s What It Means for Working Families and First-Time Buyers. LAS VEGAS — Once seen as an affordable alternative to Los Angeles or…
NEVADA CLOCKS STAY ON THE MOVE: Daylight Saving Time Bill Fails to Beat Legislative
Nevada’s attempt to end daylight saving time fails to meet legislative deadline, keeping clock changes in place for the foreseeable future. In a setback for advocates of a permanent time…
Deserted by Affordability: Working Families Left Behind in Las Vegas Housing Market
Las Vegas faces a growing housing crisis as costs soar and affordable options vanish. State efforts are underway, but deeper land and infrastructure challenges raise doubts. LAS VEGAS — Long…
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
By Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Photo from https://www.facebook.com/catherinecortezmasto/ Nevada’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities make up an essential part of our state’s economy and our culture. As…
Las Vegas Tourism Declines Amid ‘Trump Slump’ and Border Crackdowns
LAS VEGAS – Tourism in Las Vegas has taken a downturn in 2025, with the city reporting a 7.8% drop in visitor arrivals and a 3.9% decline in passenger traffic…
Most Dangerous Intersections in 2025 Identified by Metro Police
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has released new data identifying the most crash-prone intersections in the valley for 2025, highlighting the urgent need for heightened caution…
Las Vegas Reaffirms Compliance Amid Trump’s Sanctuary City Crackdown
Official portrait of Shelley Berkley, Mayor of Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NV — As the Trump administration escalates its campaign against so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, officials in Las Vegas are reaffirming the…
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Nevada’s Parental Notification Abortion Law
Las Vegas, NV – A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a decades-old Nevada law requiring parental notification for minors seeking abortions, amid ongoing legal challenges in the…