Nevada had one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation in October amid a tight labor market and a shifting labor landscape, but local economists say not to sound the alarm.

A new report from UNLV indicates Southern Nevada is heading for a mild economic slowdown over the next year, but there's no recession in sight just yet.

Santa’s Wrap transforms into a Christmas-themed store every June. While the seasonal home decor and gifts shop in Las Vegas starts its holiday push earlier than traditional retailers, it’s finding that this year it’s right on time — thanks to inflation.

Nevada gained 7,500 jobs in October, the third-largest monthly increase in the past year, according to a report from Nevada’s employment office on Thursday.

Nevada gained 7,500 jobs in October, the third largest monthly increase in the past year, according to a report from the Nevada employment office on Thursday.

Nevada is called the Silver State because of the silver mining industry which was a big part of the state’s early history. What’s lesser known is that Nevada can mine for minerals like lithium too, and it could one day become something the state is known for like hospitality and tourism.

Economists in Southern Nevada are mixed on whether the country will face a recession in the next 12 months, though most agreed the economy will slow down.

It’s likely that Las Vegas will experience a small dip in tourism for the next couple of years, according to a group of economic researchers at UNLV.