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Boulder City Chautauqua Brings Founding Era to Life
A two-day event in Boulder City will mark America’s 250th anniversary with portrayals of Martha Washington, Paul Revere and Alexander Hamilton.
Read storyHigh winds shut down Age of Chivalry finale
Strong gusts forced the cancellation of the festival’s final day at Sunset Park, leaving vendors and visitors disappointed but understanding the safety call.
Read storyLas Vegas heat eases as weekend storm system moves in
After another round of above-average October heat, Las Vegas is headed for a cooler, windier weekend with shower chances beginning Saturday and moisture from Hurricane Rachel expected to arrive Sunday.
Read storyMariachi educators train the next generation in Las Vegas
A local music program is helping prepare future mariachi teachers in a city where the genre is woven into everyday culture.
Read storyEast Las Vegas Fire Displaces Three Adults, Dog
A backyard blaze on Santa Anita Drive spread into a home Monday afternoon, forcing three adults and a dog out of their east Las Vegas house.
Read storySpring Valley church trims dome after neighborhood backlash
A proposed Ethiopian Orthodox church in Spring Valley is cutting its dome height by 44 feet after residents raised concerns about the scale of the project.
Read storyPolice Investigate Vague Threat at Hard Rock Site
Metro officers are reviewing a reported threat at the Hard Rock Hotel construction site, a reminder that the long-awaited project remains under close watch.
Read storyLas Vegas police invite neighborhoods to National Night Out
Across the valley, police departments are using National Night Out to build trust, meet residents and strengthen neighborhood ties.
Read storyClark County Records Task Force Meeting Turns Contentious
A public records task force meeting drew dissent, underscoring how transparency fights are still playing out in Clark County.
Read storySummerlin Honeybee Swarm Finds New Home
An estimated 25,000 honeybees that spent seven months in a Summerlin backyard tree have been safely relocated, offering a rare feel-good wildlife story for Las Vegas residents.
Read storyLake Mead hotspot set to reopen Oct. 15
Officials say a popular Lake Mead spot will reopen this month, restoring a draw for boaters and day-trippers after a closure.
Read storyBellagio’s fall garden display signals Strip’s seasonal reset
As Las Vegas eases into October, Bellagio is leaning into autumn nostalgia with a new Conservatory and Botanical Gardens installation that gives residents and visitors a reason to slow down on the Strip.
Read storyCarrie Cox Faces Tough Re-Election Fight in Henderson
Henderson Councilwoman Carrie Cox is confronting an election challenge while an ongoing felony case shadows her bid to remain in office, according to Nevada Current.
Read storyClark County Judge Faces Prosecutor Challenger in Department 29
A Clark County District Court race is taking shape around Judge Jacob Reynolds, who now faces prosecutor Alex Quagge in Department 29.
Read storyMesquite Veterans Get New Telehealth Access Point
A new VA telehealth site is bringing rural veterans video access to clinicians, reducing the need for long drives into Las Vegas.
Read storyState Flags Serious Mammogram Failures at Summerlin Hospital
A new state document says mammogram practices at a west Las Vegas hospital posed a serious risk to human health, raising urgent questions about patient safety and oversight.
Read storyNevada Lifts Fire Restrictions on Clark County Lands
State officials have eased fire restrictions on lands, parks and recreation areas in Clark and Lincoln counties as conditions improve.
Read storyMesquite Democrats Gather for Membership Drive
A local party membership event in Mesquite points to the quiet organizing work that shapes politics far from the Strip.
Read storyNevada Task Force 1 Heads Out Ahead of Flood Threat
The Las Vegas-based team is deploying to New Mexico as the Southwest braces for possible flash flooding from Hurricane Polo.
Read storyMesquite city hall recording dispute keeps questions alive
A transcript tied to an alleged secret recording has left more unanswered than resolved at Mesquite City Hall, according to KLAS.
Read storyClark County Building Power Outage Disrupts Downtown Services
A total power loss at the main county building briefly knocked out government operations in downtown Las Vegas, underscoring how fragile everyday services can be.
Read storyHenderson Hospital’s maternity cut reshapes care in the valley
Henderson Hospital is ending maternity and NICU services to add more medical-surgical beds, a move that will send patients to other valley hospitals and tighten an already strained regional care network.
Read storyHenderson Police Reject ICE Training Expansion Proposal
Henderson police have moved to block a proposed expansion of ICE training at a local range, saying the idea would violate an existing agreement.
Read storyWard 2 Candidates Put E-Bikes and Budgets First
Two contenders for Las Vegas City Council’s Ward 2 are making housing, homelessness and transportation central to the race.
Read storyStorm Soaks Las Vegas Valley After Dry Stretch
A wave of thunderstorms brought the wettest day since February to the valley, a reminder that even in the desert, September can still turn dramatic.
Read storyLVMPD Says Officer Negligently Fired Gun in Summerlin Stop
Police are reviewing a gun discharge during a stolen vehicle stop in Summerlin, according to FOX5 Vegas.
Read storyMesquite Calendar Packs in Retirement, Dancing, Community
Mesquite Local News’ community calendar shows a busy small-city social scene, from a library retirement to live music and line dancing.
Read storyLas Vegas Free Press Wins Big at Nevada Press Awards
The Nevada Independent’s strong showing at the state press awards underscores the depth of reporting coming out of Nevada newsrooms.
Read storyFederal charges hit Las Vegas fentanyl and gun case
A Las Vegas woman made her initial appearance in federal court in a case that ties fentanyl distribution allegations to firearms possession.
Read storyEthics Panel Takes No Action in Mesquite Council Complaint
A citizen challenge over a Mesquite City Council race ended without state action, leaving the election dispute unresolved but officially narrowed.
Read storyMike Smith enters Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame
The longtime Las Vegas Sun cartoonist will be honored at Springs Preserve as the state press community gathers for its annual convention.
Read storyDowntown Summerlin’s Festival of Arts Grows for 30th Year
The long-running arts festival is expanding this October with more than 100 artists, vintage rides and live painting at Downtown Summerlin.
Read storyNature Turns a Vegas Conference Into a Philosophy Puzzle
A scientific meeting in Nevada became a comic detour for Nature, blending the practical headache of finding a projector with a deeper question about what is real.
Read storyNew Vista Wine Walk returns to Downtown Summerlin
Downtown Summerlin will host a wine walk this weekend, pairing a neighborhood outing with a local fundraiser.
Read storyMesquite Foundation Raises More Than $20,000
A sold-out golf fundraiser at Wolf Creek Golf Club gave Mesquite's Kids for Sports Foundation a strong boost.
Read storyFox5 Honors Jackie Glass at City Council Meeting
Las Vegas City Council paused for a moment of silence for Jackie Glass, a reminder of how civic life here often carries a deeply personal tone.
Read storyUSPS Voting Role Draws Attention in Nevada Election System
Nevada’s secretary of state says the postal service remains essential to how the state runs elections, underscoring how much mail still matters in a fast-growing county.
Read storyHenderson Police Crack Down After Crosswalk Tragedy
A targeted decoy operation followed a child being hit in a crosswalk, and officers issued dozens of citations in just two hours.
Read storyLas Vegas Woman Reunites With Mother After 32 Years
After more than three decades of searching, Mary Klein found her 86-year-old mother, Song Kim Bartley, in Las Vegas, a reunion that underscores the city’s role as a place where long-lost families can still reconnect.
Read storyBoulder City Pioneer Profile Adds to Local History
A new feature on a local trailblazer highlights the kind of community storytelling that keeps Boulder City’s past alive.
Read storyClark County Firefighters Contain Garage Fire in Valley Home
No injuries were reported after crews knocked down a garage fire at a single-family home in the Las Vegas valley Tuesday.
Read storyNorth Las Vegas Motorcyclist Killed in Early Crash
Police are investigating a fatal collision near Ann Road and Whitestone Drive after an early Saturday morning crash.
Read storyBoulder City Opens New Visitor Center for Railroad Museum
A longtime Boulder City landmark got a fresh front door this weekend as the city celebrated a new visitor center tied to the museum’s 35th anniversary.
Read storyLas Vegas Lands on WalletHub’s Best Coffee Cities List
A new WalletHub study says Las Vegas ranks among the nation’s best coffee cities, a small but telling nod to the city’s growing everyday lifestyle appeal.
Read storyFall festival season fills Las Vegas calendar
From tacos and beer to trapeze acts and Bonnie Raitt, the valley's autumn lineup is turning into a citywide showcase.
Read storyThunderstorms Bring Brief Relief to Las Vegas Valley
Scattered storms are moving through the valley as temperatures dip into the low 90s, offering a short break from the heat.
Read storyHenderson Animal Support Hit by Major Supply Theft
A volunteer group says thousands of dollars in donated pet supplies vanished from storage, threatening upcoming adoption events.
Read storyRepublicans press Las Vegas district with Trump tip-tax pitch
A GOP push in a competitive Nevada congressional seat is leaning on Donald Trump’s no-tax-on-tips message as a campaign argument.
Read storyLas Vegas council tightens Fremont Street performance lottery
City leaders took aim at the system that assigns performance spots downtown, a move that could reshape who gets seen on Fremont Street.
Read storyPartial Lunar Eclipse Offers a Rare Desert Night Show
Las Vegans who look up tonight may catch a partial lunar eclipse, a brief celestial event visible across the valley if skies cooperate.
Read storyLas Vegas Pays Clark County’s Public Services Tab
A dispute over who foots the bill for public services is putting City Hall and the county on opposite sides of a messy funding fight.
Read storyHenderson Hot Rod Days Returns to Water Street
More than 700 hot rods, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles will line downtown Henderson for the event’s seventh year.
Read storyHenderson Candidates Pivot to City Hall Stability
Mayoral and council hopefuls in Henderson are running on a promise to calm a city rocked by staff turnover and public infighting.
Read storyF1 Construction Tests Strip Patience
Visitors say Formula 1 work is making the Las Vegas Strip harder to navigate, adding another layer of frustration to a corridor already built for crowds.
Read storySummerlin Veterans Event Turns Dave & Buster’s Into Gathering Place
Dozens of veterans came together in Summerlin for an appreciation event that mixed community support with a simple goal: make the room feel safe and welcoming.
Read storyLas Vegas trails keep expanding around the valley
A new stretch of the I-215 Northern Beltway Trail in North Las Vegas is the latest sign that the valley is steadily building safer, more connected routes for cyclists and pedestrians.
Read storyEngine Fire Over Las Vegas Ends Safely
A Volaris flight leaving Las Vegas for Mexico briefly caught fire in the air, a jarring reminder for travelers as the plane landed without injuries.
Read storyLas Vegas parks are losing more grass
The city is moving ahead with a new round of turf conversions at 17 public parks, part of a longer push to cut water use across the valley.
Read storyLas Vegas Strip history fades as Sam Boyd awaits demolition
A look back at the abandoned stadium tied to UNLV and major concerts shows how quickly the valley’s landmarks can disappear.
Read storyLas Vegas weighs the future of county islands
City officials are set to discuss the odd patches of land where Las Vegas and Clark County overlap, a long-running governance issue with real consequences for services, zoning and daily life.
Read storyBoulder City podcast event puts council on the mic
With Election Day approaching, Boulder City is turning to a live podcast format to bring residents and city leaders into the same conversation.
Read storyLas Vegas guide spotlights the city’s best bets beyond the Strip
A new travel roundup highlights the places and experiences that help define modern Las Vegas, from iconic sights to the kinds of stops visitors often miss.
Read storyFlock camera regulation heads to Nevada lawmakers
State lawmakers are preparing to take up rules for license-plate-reading cameras, a privacy and public-safety debate with direct implications for Clark County.
Read storyClassic cars head to Mesquite for Super Run weekend
Mesquite is leaning into a fall road-trip crowd with three days of classic cars, live energy and free admission.
Read storyMesquite gets tourism push from Rosen, Whipple
A recent meeting in Mesquite put tourism and small business at the center of a city that increasingly markets itself as a quieter alternative to Las Vegas.
Read storyHenderson Man Demands More Transparency From City Officials
A complaint filed in Henderson is putting a spotlight on consulting work tied to city officials and renewing questions about how much residents know about those relationships.
Read storySpring Valley shelter plan advances toward county board
Clark County is moving ahead on a new animal resource center in Spring Valley, with final action set for next week.
Read storyBoulder City hospital lands $2.6 million grant
Boulder City Hospital has secured a large grant and is using it to bring the community in for a resource fair next week.
Read storyLas Vegas first responders mark 9/11 with hard-earned perspective
Firefighters and paramedics who answered the call on Sept. 11 say the attacks changed their profession, their training and their sense of duty.
Read storyLas Vegas Valley kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month events
From mariachi to food specials and family festivals, communities across the valley are lining up celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day.
Read storyBoulder City voters to weigh data center expansion
A November ballot measure would open another 14,000 acres of city-owned land to data center development, putting one of Southern Nevada’s most contentious land-use fights in voters’ hands.
Read storyDowntown Summerlin launches dog calendar contest
Downtown Summerlin is once again asking residents to put their pets in the spotlight, opening applications for its 2027 dog calendar contest.
Read storyNorth Las Vegas Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Festival
The city is kicking off its sixth annual celebration with a free park festival and a month of community events.
Read storyCashman campus breaks ground on rare K-8 model
Clark County School District has started work on a $150 million pre-K-through-8 campus at Cashman, a major bet on a different kind of school design for central Las Vegas.
Read storyClark County opens advisory board applications
Residents in unincorporated Clark County now have a fresh chance to shape local decisions, with applications open for advisory boards and councils.
Read storyDMV Offices Near Closing as Service Shifts Southwest
Two DMV branches are nearing closure, and drivers across the valley are being directed to a new Southwest Las Vegas location for services.
Read storyDowntown Summerlin gets another family attraction
Uptown Jungle Fun Park is planning its third Las Vegas Valley location, adding to the family-entertainment boom around Summerlin.
Read storyCCSD expands free prekindergarten seats
Southern Nevada families are getting more early childhood options as Clark County School District adds roughly 2,200 pre-K seats, its largest expansion yet.
Read storyNorth Las Vegas renters push back on short-term rentals
Police data and neighborhood complaints are putting renewed scrutiny on the city’s short-term rental market, where calls for service have mounted around a relatively small number of active listings.
Read storyTemple Sinai Opens Tuition-Free Religious School
Summerlin’s Temple Sinai is offering tuition-free religious school registration for the 2026–2027 year, widening access to faith-based education.
Read storyHenderson’s Paseo Verde Little League gets a city celebration
After winning Nevada’s second straight U.S. Little League World Series title, the Paseo Verde squad is set for a homecoming worthy of its run.
Read storyFirst Friday warns of fake parking attendants downtown
As crowds prepare for one of downtown Las Vegas’ biggest monthly art nights, organizers are warning visitors to watch for parking scams.
Read storyWest Valley neighbors push for action on cluttered home
Residents near Rainbow Boulevard and Vegas Drive say a long-troubled property has become a neighborhood flashpoint as the homeowner says she needs help.
Read storyNorth Las Vegas Rental Complaints Stack Up
Police records show short-term rentals in North Las Vegas are drawing repeated complaints, adding new pressure to the city’s housing and code-enforcement debate.
Read storyLas Vegas Valley Prepares for Labor Day Traffic Surge
With the holiday weekend underway, the RTC is warning drivers to expect heavy I-15 traffic as travelers head in and out of Southern Nevada.
Read storyHenderson Sports Complex Sets October Opening
A $70 million fieldhouse in West Henderson is preparing to open, giving the fast-growing city a new hub for sports, events and community gatherings.
Read storyEcho Trail Park gains new community center
Clark County has approved a two-story community center for Echo Trail Park, adding a major new amenity to southwest Las Vegas.
Read storyHenderson weighs ending retiree health subsidy
City leaders are considering a change that could affect longtime employees’ retirement benefits, a reminder of the fiscal pressures facing local governments.
Read storyNorth Las Vegas nonprofits race to beat the heat
As triple-digit temperatures linger, local groups are stepping in to repair and replace failing air conditioners for seniors and veterans.
Read storyNorth Las Vegas airport hangar owners protest leases
Pilots and hangar owners are pressing Clark County to renew land leases at the North Las Vegas Airport, warning the dispute could disrupt a key aviation hub.
Read storyNevada sues over Colorado River cuts
Nevada is taking the federal government to court over a new Lower Basin water plan that state leaders say could deepen shortages across Southern Nevada.
Read storyVance Visit Brings Strip Closures, Flight Limits
Vice President JD Vance’s Las Vegas stop for a Republican Jewish Coalition summit is set to ripple across the Strip and into the airspace above it.
Read storyMaryland Parkway’s new bus line starts changing the corridor
The long-awaited bus rapid transit line is now open, reshaping one of Southern Nevada’s busiest routes with faster service and a rebuilt streetscape.
Read storyNorth Las Vegas to host Hispanic Heritage celebration
The city's sixth annual event will return to Craig Ranch Regional Park next month with music, food and community pride.
Read storyVegas mayors tout growth, water conservation
The region’s top city leaders used a Chamber event to make the case for collaboration, development and a tighter grip on water use.
Read storyLas Vegas braces for a potentially record-breaking winter pattern
A developing super El Niño could bring Southern Nevada more rain and a wetter, stormier winter, according to the Review-Journal.
Read storyRaiders pledge $25 million for Nevada’s first children’s hospital
The team’s largest philanthropic commitment will help Intermountain Health build a stand-alone pediatric hospital, a major boost for families across the Las Vegas Valley.
Read storyLas Vegas heat lingers as residents brace for another brutal stretch
Extreme heat remains locked over the valley, keeping daily life hazardous for anyone commuting, working outside or trying to enjoy late-summer Las Vegas.
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