Las Vegas has been walking a tightrope this year. After years of boom-era expansion and record-setting tourism numbers, the Strip is showing signs of strain. The federal government shutdown could exacerbate the city's turbulence, as it depends more heavily on tourism than some comparably sized cities.

A federal appeals court is weighing whether the size of a law firm should play a role in determining attorney fee awards, a question that could have broad implications for antitrust litigation across the western United States. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments this summer and is expected to rule soon, according to Reuters.

Whether you’re trying to fuel up after a workout to build muscle, stay satiated for longer, or simply support your overall health, getting enough protein in your diet is key.

The Forever One Memorial will honor the lives changed and lost on October 1, 2017. We’re getting an update on the community efforts to fund the project. Then, we hear incoming LVGEA President and CEO Danielle Casey’s vision for bringing more business to Las Vegas, and UNLV Rebels Football Head Coach Dan Mullen on how Name, Image, and Likeness policies impact student athletes.

High-impact sports like American football, soccer and rugby often involve repeated blows to the head, and although these impacts don't always cause concussions, a new study shows that even minor hits can damage the brain.

Lawmakers and experts alike warn the federal government shutdown, which could see nearly a quarter of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees furloughed, would only worsen the downward trend. The shutdown will force the FAA to suspend hiring and training and delay safety initiatives, according to experts. It could also cause increased wait times at airports, flight delays and cancellations, and delays to repairs and construction on airports.

If finalized, Harvard would join other institutions like Brown University and Columbia University, which have settled similar disputes with the administration for $50 million and over $220 million, respectively. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has announced a new investigation into antisemitism allegations at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, adding to the growing list of colleges under scrutiny. The Trump administration was in the process of banning future funding from going to Harvard, announcing this week that the Office of Civil Rights and the Department of Health and Human Services were recommending the school be debarred from receiving federal funds for wrongdoing. They had been in the process of notifying the school that they were entitled to a hearing on the recommendation when Trump said a deal was close.

In the aftermath of the 1 October massacre, Nevada residents continue to navigate the complex landscape of gun laws and mental health. Larry Templeton, a longtime North Las Vegas resident and gun owner, emphasized the importance of gun ownership for protection. "People need guns for protection. If you do not have one, how do you protect yourself?" he said. Templeton keeps his firearms securely locked away, stating, "I do but they are locked up and I will keep them locked up. I do not want any problems."

A federal government shutdown could cost the travel industry $1 billion a week and deliver a punishing blow to Las Vegas’ already faltering tourism economy, industry experts say, as mounting delays, unpaid airport workers and rising uncertainty deter visitors while Congress remains bitterly divided over keeping the government open.