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.
A 300-room hotel-casino called Silverado is planned for Las Vegas Boulevard near Richmar Avenue, with Clark County set to review the project on September 2. The development would add new resort options several miles south of the Strip
Robert E. Lake Elementary in central Las Vegas has expanded its Spanish-English immersion program, aiming to help students become biliterate by middle school and improve academic outcomes in a diverse community
Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo and Uber’s Aviari have received approval to operate driverless passenger vehicles in Clark County, including Las Vegas, with fleet limits and regulatory conditions. Service must begin within 120 days of permit issuance.
Las Vegas hospitals are seeing a rise in uninsured patients as health insurance premiums increase and enhanced ACA tax credits expire. Local providers are preparing for further financial strain with Medicaid changes set for 2027.
A 354-unit apartment complex with retail space is under review for Downtown Summerlin, with Clark County commissioners set to consider the Howard Hughes Holdings proposal on September 2
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Clark County alleges Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations did not provide timely lifesaving aid or direct emergency responders after a guest suffered a fatal medical emergency in March 2025
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas has expanded its Westside campus, adding new hands-on training spaces and programs to help local residents and hospitality workers advance in the city’s hotel and restaurant industry.
Despite FDA approval of new Alzheimer’s drugs that slow disease progression, outdated Medicare coverage rules are preventing most eligible Nevadans from receiving these treatments, with fewer than 15,000 patients nationwide accessing them as of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
Las Vegas venues have announced new 2027 concert dates for Koe Wetzel at Planet Hollywood, Richard Marx at Palms, Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Lindsey Stirling at the Venetian, and the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival at Sunset Park.
Families and visitors can cool off at dozens of splash pads now open for the season across Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated Clark County, with locations in nearly every major neighborhood.
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
As national political debates intensify, Las Vegas voters and leaders are emphasizing the importance of local issues like healthcare, public safety, and economic development ahead of the 2026 election season
Special-needs students in Clark County faced missed pickups and late buses during the first week of school as CCSD rolled out new routing software and bell schedules, leaving some families scrambling for alternatives.
