Clark County and PedSafe Vegas hosted a World Day of Remembrance Ceremony in the rotunda of the Clark County Government Center on Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. The ceremony honored those who have lost their lives or been impacted by roadway crashes.

It all started with a fire drill. This past December, approximately 13 firefighter crews arrived at a Las Vegas tunnel dug by Boring Company, Elon Musk’s $5.6 billion underground transportation startup. After two hours practicing the rescue of a 200-pound mannequin dummy, two of the firefighters ended up in the hospital with chemical burns from the “muck” liquid that pools in the base of the tunnels—a mixture of chemicals, groundwater, and earth. Nevada’s workplace safety regulator launched an investigation and issued three “willful” citations against Boring Co.—the most aggressive violations the state OSHA can levy.

The new “tribal gaming and hospitality program” at Southeastern Oklahoma State University marks a significant collaboration, as Southeastern partners with University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to launch a Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Program that gives students a unique academic pathway into a growing industry.

Las Vegas isn’t the only “Sin City” in America. In other cities, bad things happen and stay there, too. From beer-loving Milwaukee to decadent New Orleans, the U.S. is filled with people behaving illicitly. No place is innocent - we all have flaws, and at some point, we all have to pay for our vices. Gambling addiction, for instance, leads to over $100 billion in losses for U.S. consumers every year, while smoking burns an over $600 billion hole in Uncle Sam’s wallet annually.

A film tax bill described by opponents as “the largest corporate handout in Nevada history” squeaked by the Assembly on Sunday with a bare-minimum majority of votes. It now moves to the state Senate where a similar close battle is expected. A number of critics who opposed the bill cited an October 2025 economic analysis by The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on whether film tax credits are wise for state governments to pursue.

A former airline pilot has revealed the disturbing reason why airplane window shades must be raised during takeoff and landing. In an exclusive interview, Daniel Bubb, a Professor in Residence in the Honors College at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a former airline pilot for Air Vegas Airlines, shared insider knowledge from his time as a commercial pilot.

Las Vegas Grand Prix officials believe this week’s race could help remedy the decline in international tourism to the city.

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.

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.