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Lombardo, Amodei press for ICE reforms after fatal shootings
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
Gov. Joe Lombardo and U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, the state’s two most prominent Republican officeholders, joined a growing number of Republicans urging accountability and changes ...
Las Vegas tourism down 7.5% in 2025 with 38.5 million visitors
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
Annual hotel occupancy averaged 80.3%, down 3.3 percentage points from the previous year, the authority said. Average daily room rate fell 5% ...
Las Vegas offers ways to help homeowners with water leaks, lead-based paint hazards
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
The city of Las Vegas is offering two assistance programs for qualifying homeowners to address water leaks and lead-based paint hazards in residential properties ....
Paul Anka coming to Las Vegas for show at the Palms in May
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
Singer and songwriter Paul Anka will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms, officials said this morning in a news release.

Nominations are now open for 2026 Sun Standout Awards
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
The Las Vegas Sun Standout Awards — the ESPYs of Las Vegas preps — return May 18 to the South Point Showroom. We need your help making it special.
Rio workers ratify four-year contract after strike threat
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Workers at the Rio have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement that includes a 15% wage increase and enhanced benefits, the Teamsters Local 986 announced this morning.
Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto proposes shifting ICE funds to community police
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
Nevada’s two Democratic U.S. senators are escalating their criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a new bill that would strip the agency ...
New chair announced for Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board
Monday, Dec. 22, 2025
Gov. Joe Lombardo appointed retired Major General Ondra L. Berry as the new chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, the state announced today.

Guest turns $105 video poker bet into $1.2 million at Resorts World Las Vegas
Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
A California guest won $1.2 million at Resorts World Las Vegas last night after hitting three Royal Flushes on a video poker machine.

Durango Resort adds high-limit slots, more parking in expansion
Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
Durango Resort will open a new high-limit slot room and parking garage at 5 p.m. today as part of its south property expansion, officials said in a news release.