Allegiant Stadium will undergo a $158 million upgrade with $75 million in public funds to improve north-side access and add new decks before the 2029 Super Bowl. Construction is set to begin after the Raiders’ season ends.
Agora Realty & Management has secured nearly 16 acres of the former North Las Vegas City Hall campus for under $2,000, setting the stage for a multi-phase mixed-use project that will reshape the downtown core over the next five years.
Oasis Ice Rink reopens at Fontainebleau Las Vegas from November 19 to January 17, offering real ice skating, firepit rentals, cabanas, and weekly holiday movie nights on the Strip’s largest rink.
Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on National Hotel Employee Day, highlighting hospitality jobs and workforce programs that support nearly a quarter of Nevada’s workforce
Nicholas Forte of Tao Group Hospitality secured gold at the 2026 Pastry World Cup Americas Selection in New Orleans, earning Team USA a spot at the international finals in Lyon, France this January.
A 14,000-square-foot Uptown Jungle Fun Park is set to open at Sprouts Plaza on South Rainbow Boulevard by winter 2026, bringing new family entertainment and dining options to southwest Las Vegas neighborhoods.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has opened a renovated high-limit slots lounge with 135 machines and jackpots up to $5 million, plus a $150,000 giveaway for players on September 12
Palms Casino Resort has launched a 7,300-square-foot smoke-free gaming area, raising $35,000 for Southern Nevada nonprofits during its opening week. The new space offers 224 slot machines and a dedicated bar near the sportsbook.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas will host Dierks Bentley, Creed, and a slate of NFR-themed events and offers from December 3–12, including concerts, watch parties, and exclusive gatherings for rodeo fans on the Strip.
Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino hosted a full slate of sports viewing, live music, and parties throughout Labor Day weekend, including post-concert events and special guest performances.
A new study ranks Las Vegas as the world’s leading casino destination, with the highest number of gambling venues and online interest, but also finds it is the most expensive city for casino visitors at $369 per day.
Extreme Thing, the all-ages sports and music festival, will return to Desert Breeze Park’s Events Center on March 20, 2027, marking its first Las Vegas appearance in a decade and celebrating 25 years since its debut.
Grammy winner Rick Springfield brought his signature hits and energetic stage presence to Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on August 29, performing a 90-minute set that included fan favorites and classic covers.
Burning Man’s attendee base is shifting older as fewer people in their 20s join the annual Nevada festival. With ticket prices now reaching up to $3,000 and luxury camps on the rise, the event’s culture is changing
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada has filed for bankruptcy after a failed $1.47 million building sale, suspending food and housing aid for Las Vegas residents and raising questions about the future of the Boulder Highway campus
Mulberry Street Pizzeria will serve its final slices at Resorts World Las Vegas on September 14, 2026, ending a five-year run on the Strip. The closure leaves a gap for New York-style pizza fans in one of the city’s busiest resorts.
Diesel prices have surged to historic highs nationwide, with Las Vegas businesses and residents now facing higher costs for groceries, deliveries and transportation as the war with Iran disrupts global fuel supplies
Fontainebleau Las Vegas is rolling out a property-wide partnership with Carín León, including a limited-edition smoothie and immersive experiences, ahead of his Sphere residency debut. The collaboration runs through the 14th at Cymbiotika Wellness Bar.
Travelers heading to Las Vegas for Labor Day will face the highest gas prices ever recorded for the holiday, with local averages nearing $5 per gallon and traffic congestion expected on I-15 southbound.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez will host a public meet-and-greet at La Bonita Supermarkets in North Las Vegas on September 3, with additional stops at a local high school, The Las Vegas Bakery, and the Colors of Mexico exhibit
Visions Park, a $40 million affordable housing project with 99 units for blind and visually impaired residents, has officially opened near the Blind Center of Nevada’s main campus at 950 Visions Park Lane
Las Vegas resorts are bracing for a 4.4% jump in Labor Day weekend visitors, with average nightly hotel rates climbing to $269 and economic impact projected to top $700 million for Southern Nevada.
Henderson Sport & Social, a $70 million sports and entertainment complex, opens in October with all weekend tournaments sold out through 2026. The venue aims to boost local tourism and host major televised events.
Stride Vegas is redefining the Las Vegas running scene with inclusive weekly group runs in the Arts District, offering options for all fitness levels and a social boost for locals facing the desert heat
Las Vegas is seeing a new wave of coffee concepts, from Griffin Cafe’s bar-turned-cafe in Fremont East to mobile and pop-up experiences, offering locals and visitors fresh ways to connect beyond nightlife.
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