As visitation to Las Vegas trends downward and concerns about high prices, especially on the Strip, fill social media, tourism officials here are looking for a brand refresh.

At one time, Frank Sinatra and his fellow Rat Pack members were practically synonymous with Las Vegas. Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Junior, and their crew all drew fans to Vegas in droves, and Sin City returned the favor by boosting the whole pack’s level of celebrity.

The need for school crossing guards in Clark County has become increasingly urgent, with approximately 50 positions still open, according to Sergio Mayoral of All City Management Services.

The global water system is showing its fragility, and water resilience is fast becoming a defining challenge for economies and investors. UN-Water estimates two-thirds of the world’s population faces shortages for at least a month each year. Analysis by CDP warns that companies could face $225 billion in costs from water-related risks in the short term, while as much as $2.5 trillion in corporate revenue is at risk if water scarcity disrupts supply chains and markets.

It can be difficult for hotels and casinos off the Las Vegas Strip to survive with all the upscale competition that's just a few miles down the road. Some off-Strip resorts have managed to survive for decades, but even legacy properties are vulnerable to economic uncertainty.

President Donald Trump bills his deployment of the National Guard as an attack on rampant crime in lawless Democrat-run cities. But the White House’s decision to push the legal limits of the president’s power also has a lot to do with immigration.

After years of selling indulgence and excess, Las Vegas is pivoting to value. The city’s tourism agency just launched a campaign focusing on its broad appeal and affordability, while casinos throughout the valley are rolling out deals and incentives designed to bring back the bargains that once defined Las Vegas.

In this inspiring episode, host Irene chats with Rei Serafica, PhD, RN, FAAN, a tenured Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Advanced Education. Dr. Serafica is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a Certified Nurse Educator, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. From his pioneering research on dietary biculturalism among immigrants to his leadership in mentoring future nurse leaders and advancing psychiatric-mental health education, Dr. Serafica shares deep insights on scholarship, service, and cultural identity. He also discusses his role in the $2.3 million HRSA-funded BHWET initiative, preparing the next generation of PMHNPs to serve youth and families in rural communities.

A push is underway by a top medical professional at a Las Vegas hospital for drivers to slow down, as researchers learn more about traumatic injuries from car crashes in Nevada while trying to improve prevention efforts.