A potential government shutdown could impact thousands in Southern Nevada. The Entertainment Capital is a hotspot for international and U.S. tourists, but with that popularity can come challenges if there's a shutdown.

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.

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.

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.

What would you do if smoke and fumes seeped into the cabin while you were on a plane? Last February, 99 passengers aboard a Delta Boeing 717-200 flight from Atlanta to Columbia, South Carolina, were thrust into chaos when both poured from vents into the cabin shortly after takeoff. Overcome with the acrid fumes, oxygen masks dropped from ceiling compartments, and passengers and pilots struggled to breathe fresh air and see through the thick, smoky haze. Fortunately, the plane was able to make a safe emergency landing.

The FAA has met its goal of hiring more than 2,000 new air traffic controllers this fiscal year, a move federal officials say will help address decades of staffing declines.

David G. Schwartz is a prolific gaming and casino historian. I have reviewed several of his books in this space over the years, including his latest backgrounder on the history of Las Vegas: “Something for Your Money.” While that topic has been amply covered by dozens of other works, his stands out as extremely well-researched, but at the same time very readable.

Toxic fumes are leaking into airplanes, sickening crews and passengers, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. Former airline pilot Daniel Bubb discusses the issue.

Online commentary surrounding conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination is now spilling into local classrooms. In the days following his death, social media posts attributed to Clark County School District (CCSD) teachers surfaced. Some teachers have been removed from classrooms, Superintendent Jhone Ebert confirmed this week.

Las Vegas loves to promote its cowboy bonafides — from Vegas Vic to our Helldorado Days and rodeo events — but how much of that is advertising, and how much of that is actual history? Was Las Vegas ever really part of the Wild West? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with UNLV history professor Michael Green, who explains just how much of a frontier town Vegas really was.

Following the recent targeted shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, we talk with a history expert on how political violence has intensified over the years.

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.