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Las Vegas renters are getting more apartment space for $1,500 as local trends buck the national decline

Sunday, July 5, 2026

A new report from RentCafe, the nationwide apartment search website, found that renters in Spring Valley, Paradise and Henderson all secured more square footage ....

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under marks 25 years on the Las Vegas Strip

Saturday, July 4, 2026

The show, the longest-running male revue in Las Vegas history, moved from the New Frontier to Excalibur just one year after its Strip debut and has not moved since.

Man turns himself in after horse found dead in Las Vegas last week

Friday, July 3, 2026

A suspect in the death of a horse last week turned himself in today. Guadalupe Camarillo Guameros, 62, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on a charge of ...

Clark County launches expedited training courses to meet urgent need for foster parents

Thursday, July 2, 2026

The need for foster parents in Clark County is urgent, and the county is attempting to empower prospective caretakers by offering expedited training programs next week, it stated in a news release. 

Nevada announces a new state park along the Carson River and invites the public to name it

Thursday, July 2, 2026

The 1,627-acre park, which spans both the north and south sides of the Carson River and extends into the surrounding sagebrush hills, is just outside Dayton in Lyon County near Fort Churchill State Historic Park …

Nevada schools face new rules on cellphones and teacher hiring

24 laws on schools, housing took effect this week

Thursday, July 2, 2026

The 24 laws that became effective July 1 stem from the 2025 legislative session and address education, health care, housing, child welfare, public employees, behavioral health, industrial insurance, grants, veterans’ services and corrections.

UNR researchers test cattle manure as a tool to restore Western rangelands

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

In a newly published study, the researchers found that specialized seed coatings helped native grass seeds survive conditions that mimic passage through a cow’s digestive system …

Two Las Vegas councilwomen to be sworn in for second terms Wednesday

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Las Vegas Ward 4 Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske and Ward 6 Councilwoman Nancy Brune will be sworn in for second terms Wednesday at the start of the City Council meeting …

Las Vegas Strip drives statewide gaming win to $1.39 billion with historic May growth

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Las Vegas Strip posted an $807.9 million gaming win in May, the eighth-highest monthly total in the corridor’s history, and a 13.19% increase over May 2025 …

Henderson officers crack down on e-motorcycles in recent campaign

Monday, June 29, 2026

Henderson’ Police have continued their focused crackdown on illegal e-motorcycles, with a four-day campaign last week, according to a news release from the department. The effort came at a time when police have been reporting more of the vehicles on ...

New Applebees opens Monday in Henderson

Sunday, June 28, 2026

The 5,500-square-foot location, which previously housed a Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery, includes open dining areas with multiple seating configurations and an updated bar area …

Nevada will have its fewest ballot measures since 2012 after citizen initiatives fail to qualify

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Two initiatives up for consideration represents Nevada’s lowest ballot count since 2012, when just one measure appeared. The state’s all-time average is 4.2 measures per even-numbered year.

Golden Knights vs. Raiders: Battle For Vegas returns tonight

Saturday, June 27, 2026

When the Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Raiders run out onto the Las Vegas Ballpark diamond tonight, no one will be checking the standings. Bragging rights, however, will definitely be on the line ...

Las Vegas man pleads guilty to child porn charges in FBI crackdown

Thursday, June 25, 2026

A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty to uploading and sharing child sexual abuse material on an internet-based social media platform, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. 

Blast at Henderson home forces evacuation of nearby businesses

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

An explosion damaged a Henderson house and resulted in a fire that had to be put out by the fire department, according to a news release from the department. Firefighters responded to the report of the explosion in the 900 block of Calville Estates Court ...

Clark County Family Services collecting school supplies for students in foster care

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Clark County Family Services is calling for Southern Nevada residents to give local foster children a hand by helping to provide school supplies, backpacks and shoes. 

Nevada leading nation in job growth but still anchored by unemployment rate

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Nevada continued to outperform the rest of the country in job growth in May, though it still has among the highest unemployment rates, according to information released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

Metro officers fatally shot man after chase, standoff in Las Vegas last week

Monday, June 22, 2026

Officers shot and killed a man after a vehicle chase and standoff Thursday, which Metro Police released details on today in a news release and video briefing. The incident occurred at about 5:37 p.m. Thursday ...

Las Vegas airport raising parking rates across the board in July

Monday, June 22, 2026

Short-term parking will rise from $36 to $38 per day, long-term parking from $18 to $20, and economy parking from $12 to $14. Valet will jump $4, from $30 to $34, the airport announced …

Temperatures will approach 110 degrees in Las Vegas by midweek

Monday, June 22, 2026

NWS meteorologist Ashley Nickerson outlined the week’s dangers Monday in the agency’s weekly weather briefing, saying above-normal temperatures will grip the area through at least midweek before a gradual cooldown arrives over the weekend …

Rosen slams Trump over $300M ballroom bill, says it hurts Nevadans

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Roughly 60,000 Nevadans could have kept their Medicaid coverage, more than 23,000 infants could have had childcare covered for a year and tens of thousands of residents could have held onto food assistance — all for the same $300 million in taxpayer funds ...

Cortez Masto impugna un nuevo fallo de un tribunal de inmigración sobre el DACA

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

La senadora estadounidense Catherine Cortez Masto, demócrata por Nevada, encabeza una iniciativa para revocar un fallo que, según ella, priva de protección legal a los beneficiarios del programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), según informó su oficina el lunes en un comunicado de prensa.

New Boulder City police contract brings retroactive raises and retention bonuses

Friday, June 12, 2026

The Boulder City Council has approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Boulder City Police Protective Association, bringing an end to more than a year of contract disputes ...

Nevada election officials report thousands of mail ballots still uncounted as primary tabulation continues

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Nevada’s two most populous counties still have thousands of mail ballots to process two days after Tuesday’s primary election, according to a Thursday update from the secretary of state’s office.

Henderson offering discount for hopeful cat owners this month

Thursday, June 11, 2026

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and Henderson is helping out people who might want to bring one home this month. City of Henderson Animal Protection Services is cutting adoption fees in half for cats 6 months and older ...

In Las Vegas, Clark County offices, high-stakes November races taking shape

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Preliminary municipal election results from Tuesday’s primary reveal definitive victories and set up highly competitive races for November.

Nevada mail-in voters should be aware in case of ballot signature issues

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Nevadans who voted by mail in Tuesday’s primary are urged to be on the lookout for a notification that their ballot needs to be “cured” in case there’s an issue, the Secretary of State office reminded ...

Nevada Democrat fights to protect interstate abortion travel with new federal legislation

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., is leading a new push to protect the right of women to cross state lines to seek abortion care.

Nevada primary results: Your November ballot is set

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The first batch of primary election results showed what was long expected: Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s bid for a second term will go through state Attorney General Aaron Ford in November.

Frontier Airlines adding nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Oakland, Boise

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Frontier Airlines is launching two new nonstop routes from Harry Reid International Airport this summer, the budget airline announced today in a news release.

Las Vegas home prices hit record high in May

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The median price of a single-family home sold in the Las Vegas area in May was a record $490,000, according to a report released this morning by Las Vegas Realtors.

Nevada families urged to schedule vaccinations for students

School resumes Aug. 10 in Las Vegas

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

As families prepare for the first day of school on Aug. 10, the Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging parents and guardians to schedule required school vaccinations now to avoid long waits during the late-summer ...

Pedestrian killed in suspected drunk driving incident, Las Vegas police say

Monday, June 8, 2026

A man died after being hit by a vehicle in a suspected DUI incident in the west valley early Saturday. Troopers responded to the crash shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday on northbound Clark County Road 215 ...

Nevada lags in child well-being, but boosts in school funding and mental health bills offer hope

Monday, June 8, 2026

Alexis Marin, the health policy manager for the Children’s Advocacy Alliance, isn’t surprised by the numbers — but she’s not resigned, either.

Earthquake causes shaking around Las Vegas valley, residents report

Thursday, June 4, 2026

A 4.07 magnitude earthquake rattled the Las Vegas area at 1:48 p.m., striking approximately 15.1 miles west of the city, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory UNR ... 

Man fatally shot after argument with suspect, Las Vegas police say

Thursday, June 4, 2026

A 28-year-old man is facing murder charges for a homicide Tuesday on East Flamingo Road, Metro Police said today. The shooting was reported at approximately 1:03 p.m. in the 4800 block of East Flamingo Road ...

Las Vegas police departments focusing on drunk driving this month

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Police departments throughout the valley this month are taking part in a campaign to prevent and bring awareness about drunk driving. Metro, Henderson and North Las Vegas departments have announced they are participating in the program ...

Lombardo urges Congress to restore immigration funding amid Democratic pushback

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is urging Congress to restore funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, his office said today in a news release. 

3 Las Vegas residents previously deported to Mexico face drug, immigration charges

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Three Mexican nationals facing charges for residing in Las Vegas after previously being deported made their first court appearances Tuesday. Preliminary hearings for all three defendants are scheduled for preliminary hearings June 16 ...

Biker killed in crash in Red Rock Canyon area, east of Las Vegas

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

A biker was killed in a crash Sunday near Red Rock Canyon, according to a Nevada State Police news release. 

Scripps dispute blocks Golden Knights' Stanley Cup game on DIRECTV

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Millions of DIRECTV customers across the country, including viewers in Las Vegas, lost access to dozens of local broadcast stations Monday after a retransmission consent dispute between E.W. Scripps Local Media and the satellite provider ...

Las Vegas steaks, Carolina barbecue on the line as Catholic bishops wager on Stanley Cup

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas and Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama of the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C., have placed a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes ...

Nevada State Parks to waive entrance fees June 13 for Free Adventure Day

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The event coincides with the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Free Fishing Day, which allows visitors to fish without a Nevada fishing license wherever fishing is permitted.

Man fatally shot near Maryland Parkway business in Las Vegas

Monday, June 1, 2026

A man was fatally shot this morning near a South Maryland Parkway business, according to a Metro Police news release. 

Las Vegas man sentenced for threatening prosecutor in Trump case

Monday, June 1, 2026

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to five years in prison for threatening several public officials over a year, notably including a prosecutor in President Donald Trump’s hush money trial ...

Billionaire media mogul Barry Diller to make $18 billion bid for MGM Resorts

Monday, June 1, 2026

Barry Diller’s People Inc. has proposed buying the remaining shares of MGM Resorts International it does not already own, valuing the Las Vegas casino and resort operator at more than $18 billion.

From Delaware to the desert: Capriotti's turns 50 with Las Vegas at its heart

The sandwich chain born in Wilmington found its second home — and its future — on the Strip's doorstep

Monday, June 1, 2026

When Lois Margolet opened a sandwich shop in the Little Italy neighborhood of Wilmington, Del., 50 years ago this month, she was 28 years old, had secured a $13,000 loan and was working out of a space beneath her apartment.

Nevada makes its pitch for first-in-the-nation 2028 Democratic presidential primary

State officials argue Silver State’s diversity, union strength and battleground status make it the best proving ground for candidates

Monday, June 1, 2026

Nevada Democrats say their state is the only presidential primary applicant that checks every box the Democratic National Committee has set for an early nominating contest — and they want to go first.

Green Valley Ranch debuts refreshed convention spaces as part of $200M overhaul

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Green Valley Ranch Resort has opened redesigned meeting and convention spaces as part of its ongoing $200 million transformation, including a new outdoor venue called The Lawn.

Exiting workers mask job losses in latest Las Vegas employment data

Friday, May 29, 2026

The Las Vegas metropolitan area's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in April, but the decline reflected a shrinking labor force rather than job growth …