City Cast Las Vegas

The Biggest Election Storylines, Civil Rights Tested at Polling Place, and Weeknight Outings

It’s Election Day, so we caught up with Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, to talk about the viral “Bullhorn Becky” incident at Desert Breeze Co

Can Vegas Finally Revitalize Its Historic Westside?

For years, the City of Las Vegas has been attempting to revitalize its Historic Westside neighborhood, though often with stops and starts. Today, we revisit a conversatio

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Las Vegas. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) super

Your Guide to November 2026 in Las Vegas

November is here, so that means the holiday season is in full swing! We’re getting you set for the month with our picks for all the things you have to do, eat and see in

The Weed Tax Debate, Why Las Vegas Is Bad at Parades, and Your Hallo-Weekend Plans

Nevada lawmakers are considering a major overhaul of how recreational marijuana gets taxed, but is there a bigger issue that nobody is talking about? Nevada Current repor

The Latest OYO Drama, How to Enjoy Living in Vegas, and What is a Poet Laureate?

City Cast Las Vegas contributor Elle Hope was recently named Clark County’s poet laureate, but what exactly does a poet laureate do and why should you care about it? Elle

Should Vegas Make It Easier to Run an Airbnb? Plus, $715k on Crossing Guards?!

Clark County wants to overhaul how it processes short-term rental applications, but do they even know what to do with short-term rentals? Nevada Current deputy editor Apr

Is the Las Vegas Housing Market OK?

The Las Vegas housing market is sending mixed signals, so we brought in the two reporters covering it most closely. Las Vegas Review-Journal housing and real estate repor

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

How prepared is Las Vegas to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world — the only U.

Can Vegas Solve Its Water Crisis? Plus, the Problem With Voting for Judges

The water crisis has been top of mind for many of us here in the valley, so we caught up with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Alan Halaly to dig into some potential sol

Local Steakhouse Drama, a Blade-Themed Rave, and How Prevalent Is Voter Fraud?

A local steakhouse is at the center of a wild saga that includes unexpected closures, changes in operating hours, and payroll checks bouncing. Nevada Current reporter Mic

Why Early Voting is Different This Year, New Slogan for Vegas, and Should We Ban Street Performers?

Early voting is underway in Clark County, so we caught up with Kerry Durmick, state director of All Voting Is Local Nevada, to walk through what takeaways we can gather f

What’s Next for Cashman Field? Plus, A New Art Epicenter and Our Vegas Obsessions

Big changes are coming to the Cashman Center and former Grant Sawyer Building site, so today on City Cast Las Vegas, Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus and

Your Guide to Solo Dining in Las Vegas

You might want to take a hard pass on eating alone, but we’re making the case for why Las Vegas is actually one of the best cities in the country to do it. Erica Bell, ow

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers Are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Las Vegas? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets

Can Art Save Fremont East? Plus, a Publicity Power Move and Good News Friday

Is art the key to bringing more life to the Fremont East District? Dana Anderson of the ISI Group thinks so, and he explains why he hopes his Art Everywhere Mural Festiva

An NBA Arena at AREA15? Plus, the Future of North Las Vegas

The team behind Area 15 is the latest group to throw their name into the NBA arena conversation, and we break down whether this bid is the real deal, how it stacks up aga

Las Vegas Has a Road Rage Problem, a City v. County Fire Dispute, and a Twerkout Workout?

Is road rage on the rise in Las Vegas? It’s hard to quantify, but the data from the last five years suggests it could be — so what’s to blame? Then we get into the disput

Everything You Need to Know Before Voting in Las Vegas. Plus, the Best Voting Sites

Election Day is just around the corner, so we’re getting you ready to cast your ballot with our City Cast Las Vegas voter guide. Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

Another Las Vegas school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, an