Las Vegas Review-Journal Stops Printing Rival Las Vegas Sun

Decades-long printing agreement between the two newspapers has ended.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:38pm

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The Las Vegas Review-Journal has announced it will no longer print its longtime rival newspaper, the Las Vegas Sun. This decision marks the end of a decades-long printing agreement between the two southern Nevada news publications, which have been engaged in a longstanding dispute.

Why it matters

The end of the printing agreement between the Review-Journal and the Sun signals a major shift in the Las Vegas media landscape. The two papers have been fierce competitors for years, and this move could have significant implications for the future of local journalism in the region.

The details

Under the previous arrangement, the Review-Journal had been responsible for printing and distributing the Las Vegas Sun. However, the Review-Journal has now decided to terminate this agreement, citing ongoing legal battles between the two publications. The move means the Sun will have to find a new printer and distribution method, which could prove challenging.

  • The printing agreement between the Review-Journal and the Sun has been in place for decades.
  • The Review-Journal announced it would stop printing the Sun on April 3, 2026.

The players

Las Vegas Review-Journal

A major daily newspaper serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Las Vegas Sun

A rival daily newspaper also serving the Las Vegas region.

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What they’re saying

“We have been forced to take this action due to the ongoing legal disputes between our two organizations.”

— Jim Pratt, Publisher, Las Vegas Review-Journal

“This is a disappointing development, but we will continue to serve our readers and find a new way to distribute the Sun.”

— Brian Greenspun, Publisher, Las Vegas Sun

What’s next

The Las Vegas Sun will need to secure a new printing and distribution partner in the coming weeks to ensure it can continue publishing.

The takeaway

The end of the printing agreement between the Review-Journal and the Sun marks a significant shift in the Las Vegas media landscape, with the two longtime rivals now forced to find new ways to compete and serve their respective audiences.