Infrastructure Projects 14 stories

Infrastructure Projects narrows the Local News section to questions involving Las Vegas infrastructure projects, road construction, and resort corridor improvements. Stories move from airport infrastructure and transit projects to utility upgrades, with particular attention to how convention facility projects and pedestrian improvements affect real decisions in and around Las Vegas. Compared with neighboring pages such as Local Business Changes and Nevada Policy, this entry is distinguished by public works construction, freeway interchanges, and neighborhood infrastructure.
Developers Secure 940 Acres for Monument Hills in Northwest Las Vegas Vegas Report

Developers Secure 940 Acres for Monument Hills in Northwest Las Vegas

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

Cox Rebrands as Spectrum in Southern Nevada After $34.5B Merger Vegas Report

Cox Rebrands as Spectrum in Southern Nevada After $34.5B Merger

Cox Communications has officially transitioned to Spectrum in Southern Nevada following a $34.5 billion merger, impacting internet and cable customers in Las Vegas, Henderson, and surrounding areas. Existing plans remain unchanged for now

Raiders Propose $158M North Plaza Podium at Allegiant Stadium Vegas Report

Raiders Propose $158M North Plaza Podium at Allegiant Stadium

The Raiders have unveiled plans for a $158 million north plaza podium at Allegiant Stadium, aiming to enhance fan access and event space. Nearly half the funding could come from public surplus room tax revenue if approved later this year.

Las Vegas Startup WAVR Scales Up Air-to-Water Technology Vegas Report

Las Vegas Startup WAVR Scales Up Air-to-Water Technology

WAVR Technologies, a Summerlin-based startup, is developing atmospheric water harvesting systems that can produce water from desert air, with plans to reach 10,000 gallons per day per unit by 2027

Medicare Rules Limit Access to New Alzheimer’s Treatments in Nevada Vegas Report

Medicare Rules Limit Access to New Alzheimer’s Treatments in Nevada

Despite FDA approval of new Alzheimer’s drugs that slow disease progression, outdated Medicare coverage rules are preventing most eligible Nevadans from receiving these treatments, with fewer than 15,000 patients nationwide accessing them as of 2026

Cyber Threats Highlight Fragility of Las Vegas Water Systems Vegas Report

Cyber Threats Highlight Fragility of Las Vegas Water Systems

Recent cyberattacks on U.S. municipal water systems have raised concerns about the security and reliability of water infrastructure in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, prompting local officials and businesses to reassess risks and future planning