Weather
Las Vegas Braces for Record-Breaking Heat Wave
Temperatures expected to approach or exceed daily and monthly records this week
Fast-Moving Apartment Fire Displaces 34 Residents Near Valley View and Sahara
Red Cross providing debit cards, case workers to families after Tuesday blaze
Southern Nevada Mosquito Surveillance Starts Early
Warmer temps and recent rains prompt earlier mosquito monitoring for West Nile virus
Crime
10-Year-Old Boy Killed While Playing Outside with Friends
Family calls for increased road safety measures after tragic accident
Man Accused of Stealing Flamingo from Las Vegas Resort
Flamingo security staff called police after a tourist allegedly entered the bird habitat, attacked several flamingos, and took one back to his hotel room.
Judges and Police Clash Over Electronic Monitoring Releases
Metro says it has authority to reject court orders for electronic monitoring, raising separation of powers concerns
Economics
Gas Prices in Las Vegas Could Reach $5 Per Gallon Amid Iran War
Rising fuel costs could impact tourism and the broader economy in the region.
Nevada Has One of the Lowest Property Tax Rates in the U.S.
However, the state ranks high for vehicle property taxes, according to a new report.
Las Vegas Faces Economic Vulnerabilities Amid Lack of Diversification
Experts warn that the city's heavy reliance on tourism and gaming leaves it exposed to future downturns.
Politics
Lombardo Appoints Longtime Prosecutor to Vacant District Court Seat
Peter Thunell will fill the Department 26 seat vacated by District Judge Gloria Sturman's retirement.
FBI Drops Nevada Noncitizen Voting Probe, No Evidence Found
Allegations of noncitizens voting in 2020 election unsubstantiated, investigation closed
Senate Panel Advances BLM Nominee Pearce Amid Concerns
Nomination faces opposition from environmentalists and Democrats over public lands management
Travel
Vegas Offers Endless Options for Business Travelers
From coffee shops to fine dining, the city has something for every taste and budget
Charleston Peak Winery Expands Wine Country Experience Near Las Vegas
The Pahrump-based winery adds new tours and hours for visitors this season.
Las Vegas Sees Shift in Visitor Spending Habits
New tourism study shows tourists spending less on food and shopping, but more high-income travelers visiting.
