Diesel prices have surged to historic highs nationwide, with Las Vegas businesses and residents now facing higher costs for groceries, deliveries and transportation as the war with Iran disrupts global fuel supplies
Agora Realty & Management has secured nearly 16 acres of the former North Las Vegas City Hall campus for under $2,000, setting the stage for a multi-phase mixed-use project that will reshape the downtown core over the next five years.
Travelers heading to Las Vegas for Labor Day will face the highest gas prices ever recorded for the holiday, with local averages nearing $5 per gallon and traffic congestion expected on I-15 southbound.
Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on National Hotel Employee Day, highlighting hospitality jobs and workforce programs that support nearly a quarter of Nevada’s workforce
Las Vegas resorts are bracing for a 4.4% jump in Labor Day weekend visitors, with average nightly hotel rates climbing to $269 and economic impact projected to top $700 million for Southern Nevada.
Henderson Sport & Social, a $70 million sports and entertainment complex, opens in October with all weekend tournaments sold out through 2026. The venue aims to boost local tourism and host major televised events.
Stride Vegas is redefining the Las Vegas running scene with inclusive weekly group runs in the Arts District, offering options for all fitness levels and a social boost for locals facing the desert heat
Nicholas Forte of Tao Group Hospitality secured gold at the 2026 Pastry World Cup Americas Selection in New Orleans, earning Team USA a spot at the international finals in Lyon, France this January.
A proposed Business Improvement District could bring $1.9 million annually to the Las Vegas Arts District, funding safety, maintenance, and business support as early as 2027 if approved by property owners and the city council
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has opened a renovated high-limit slots lounge with 135 machines and jackpots up to $5 million, plus a $150,000 giveaway for players on September 12
A $94 million land deal will bring up to 6,000 new homes to northwest Las Vegas as Olympia Companies and Bruin Capital Partners launch Monument Hills, the region’s largest new housing community in years, with first homes expected by spring 2028
Palms Casino Resort has launched a 7,300-square-foot smoke-free gaming area, raising $35,000 for Southern Nevada nonprofits during its opening week. The new space offers 224 slot machines and a dedicated bar near the sportsbook.
IS Luxury, led by Ivan Sher, generated nearly $779 million in 2025 sales by prioritizing authentic relationships over aggressive tactics, reshaping the high-end real estate market in Summerlin and beyond
A government-backed on-the-job training program at the Vegas Chamber is helping local businesses offset hiring costs, with Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visiting the EmployNV Business Hub to highlight its impact on June 18.
A new study ranks Las Vegas as the world’s leading casino destination, with the highest number of gambling venues and online interest, but also finds it is the most expensive city for casino visitors at $369 per day.
Two penthouses spanning nearly 10,000 square feet atop Soho Lofts are now for sale, offering buyers the option to purchase individually or as a combined residence for $5 million in downtown Las Vegas.
Extreme Thing, the all-ages sports and music festival, will return to Desert Breeze Park’s Events Center on March 20, 2027, marking its first Las Vegas appearance in a decade and celebrating 25 years since its debut.
Quality Training Center in Las Vegas has introduced a contractor-driven skilled trades program, aiming to address the ongoing labor shortage in Nevada’s HVAC, electrical, and refrigeration sectors. Enrollment is now open for 2026.
Clark County added jobs at a faster pace than the national average in early 2026, but wage growth in Southern Nevada continues to lag behind most major U.S. markets, impacting local workers’ purchasing power.
Households in the Las Vegas Valley now need to earn about $116,563 to afford a typical home, a slight decrease from last year, but most local incomes still fall short of this threshold according to Redfin data
A new study finds millennials account for nearly 57% of renters in the Las Vegas Valley, ranking the region sixth in the nation for millennial rental rates between 2018 and 2023
A player at Durango Casino & Resort in the southwest Las Vegas Valley hit a $220,701.20 progressive jackpot on Phoenix Cash’s Queen Chiu slot machine on August 26, 2026, resetting the prize to $200,000 for future guests.
Houston TX Hot Chicken, launched in Las Vegas in 2021, is preparing to open its first UK locations this year and expand its franchise network, with a focus on the West Coast and international growth.
Heavy congestion is forecast on Interstate 15 between Southern Nevada and Southern California as travelers return from Las Vegas on Labor Day, with peak delays expected midday near the state line. Gas prices remain elevated for the holiday weekend.
A shift from just-in-time to just-in-case inventory strategies is changing how companies select warehouse sites in Las Vegas, with increased demand for larger, more flexible industrial spaces and new infrastructure requirements.
A move from 'just-in-time' to 'just-in-case' inventory is reshaping Las Vegas industrial real estate, with more companies seeking regional warehouse space to guard against supply chain disruptions.
The Community Associations Institute Chapter of Las Vegas hosted its annual CAI Day at Suncoast Hotel, offering classes and a trade show for homeowners, boards, and community managers on August 21
Shook Shakery, a new milkshake concept blending cake into shakes, has opened its first location at 3360 St. Rose Parkway in Henderson, with three more Las Vegas Valley stores planned in the coming months
More Las Vegas casinos are rolling out cashless gaming, letting players fund slot machines directly from their phones. The shift brings new convenience but also raises questions about responsible gambling and regulatory safeguards.
Palms Casino Resort will mark the grand opening of its new 7,300-square-foot non-smoking gaming area on September 1, featuring a charity slot tournament benefiting 10 Southern Nevada nonprofits.
