One job sector is outpacing inflation in Clark County – and it might not be the industry you expect. Hospitality is often seen as the heart of the Las Vegas job market. But as tourism declines, one industry is quietly becoming the valley’s fastest-growing – and highest paying despite national trends.

A new economic study projects visitation to Las Vegas will bounce back in 2026. But the city's top tourism officials are taking nothing for granted as they grapple with the effects of 2025's lull and adjust prices to try to lure back tourists in the new year.

Democrats looking to win back Nevada’s gubernatorial mansion want to tie incumbent GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo to Donald Trump’s agenda — but the first-term governor is not making it easy.

A new report from economists at UNLV released at its annual conference suggests while no recession is expected in the near term, the economic climate in Southern Nevada shows signs of trouble but has the ability to stabilize in the coming months.

Everyone inside America’s most flailing destination city has a theory for what’s wrong. Now I have my own.

Las Vegas tourism is projected to rebound in 2026 by one million visitors after a slowdown this year. In addition, a panel of experts told the city’s business leaders that sports will continue to help drive visitation to the city, along with resorts lowering prices and creating more value.

In breaking ranks to end the federal government shutdown this week, Nevada’s two Democratic senators showcased the shifting politics of the once solidly blue state, home to a diverse, working-class population that relies heavily on tourism. In the national battle for party expansion, Republicans have the edge in the Silver State.

Southern Nevada’s economy is showing signs of distress but remains steady as businesses and analysts adjust, according to the latest outlook from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research, released at the group’s annual conference Thursday.