Las Vegas Sun Staff

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.

Golden Knights changing stations for radio broadcast

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

The Vegas Golden Knights will have a new radio home starting Dec. 18, moving its game broadcasts to 94.7 FM, the franchise announced.

Allegiant Stadium named top-grossing US venue by Billboard for second consecutive year

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Live music and entertainment events at Allegiant Stadium brought in $281 million in gross revenue during the magazine’s reporting period, stadium officials said in a news release.

Report: Las Vegas home prices hit record high

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Despite the record prices, market indicators suggest growing opportunities for buyers, said George Kypreos, president of Las Vegas Realtors in a statement.

UNLV announces jersey patch sponsorship

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

UNLV athletics has secured what it’s calling the first official multisport corporate jersey patch partnership in NCAA history, inking a five-season deal ...

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