Las Vegas venues will host Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy during NFR week, Derek Hough’s holiday dance show at Fontainebleau, the Jonas Brothers’ nostalgia tour at MGM Grand, and Big Boy’s Comedy Fiesta at Palms this fall.
Guests at Rio and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas scored six-figure jackpots over the weekend, with additional wins reported at Binion’s, Four Queens, and M Resort. The payouts highlight a streak of luck for visitors at off-Strip and downtown properties.
Derek Hough will bring his Dance for the Holidays tour to BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on December 29, 2026, with tickets available to the public starting August 21.
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
The Hospitality Charitable Foundation will mark its 25th anniversary with the MENUS 2026 gala at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa on October 2, honoring alumna Martha Morales and highlighting the impact of its scholarship program
Category 10 Las Vegas, inspired by Luke Combs, will debut on the Strip in fall 2026 and is inviting fans nationwide to submit hats and stories for a large-scale display at the new venue.
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas will host its 22nd annual Oktoberfest from September 11 to October 31, featuring celebrity keg tappings, nightly entertainment, and exclusive German dishes in Paradise.
Comedy icons Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy will perform together at PH Live inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 4, coinciding with Wrangler National Finals Rodeo week on the Las Vegas Strip
The Culinary union’s new 98,900-square-foot health clinic opens June 7 near Tropicana and Cameron, offering no-cost medical services to thousands of union members and their families in the Las Vegas Valley.
A guest at PT’s Gold on South Fort Apache Road won $305,889.44 on the Giant Keno Progressive, the largest keno jackpot ever in Nevada’s restricted gaming taverns. The jackpot reset to $50,000 across 65 participating locations.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has launched The Experience Collection, letting Fontainebleau Rewards members redeem points for Las Vegas attractions like helicopter tours and stadium visits, starting June 2024
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.
More than 700 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles will fill Henderson’s Water Street District for the seventh annual Henderson Hot Rod Days, featuring live music, food trucks, and free admission for all ages on October 2 and 3.
Pepper Lunch will return to Las Vegas with a new location at BLVD Las Vegas, opening in early 2027 at 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd. The Japanese DIY teppanyaki chain replaces its former Chinatown outpost.
Everhaus, a new private health and lifestyle club, is set to debut at 276 S Buffalo Dr in Spring Valley this fall, offering members a structured approach to wellness with amenities like pools, saunas, and advanced therapies.
Construction crews have finished installing the second steel truss arch at the Athletics’ $2 billion Las Vegas ballpark, with the next phase set to establish the stadium’s highest point near MGM Grand later this week.
Spirit Halloween has launched a seasonal store at 8855 W. Charleston Blvd., temporarily filling the former Whole Foods Market space in the Crossroads Commons strip mall for the 2026 Halloween season
Bally’s Corp. is set to begin construction on the first phase of its $1.1 billion mixed-use development at the former Tropicana site, unless a buyer steps in before the Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting this Thursday
Las Vegas saw an 8% drop in domestic air travel and a 13% decline internationally in fiscal 2026, with Spirit Airlines' closure and fewer Canadian visitors driving the downturn at Harry Reid International Airport.
Big Boy’s Comedy Fiesta is set for October 15, 2026, at the Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort, with tickets starting at $49 and a lineup featuring George Lopez, Marlon Wayans, and more
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is pursuing $120,000 per day in fines against Kalshi, alleging the company failed to block access to certain event contracts in Nevada by the August 12 deadline, despite a court order and geofencing measures.
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.
Apartment rents across the Las Vegas Valley are declining, with one-bedroom units seeing double-digit drops in several neighborhoods as new multifamily buildings open and rental concessions rise in 2026.
Boom Bang Fine Foods and Cocktails is preparing to open a second location at 70 E Bonneville Ave in Downtown Las Vegas later this year, expanding from its original Henderson restaurant.
Comedy stars Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy will headline PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 4, 2026, during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo week, with tickets available starting August 21.
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