A new white paper from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) shows that Nevada experienced a significant increase in small-business creation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. While the state endured some of the nation’s deepest job losses in 2020, due to its tourism-dependent economy, the disruption sparked an entrepreneurship boom that could help redefine Nevada’s economic landscape.

According to a UNLV research study in 2023, sporting events have generated over $1.8 billion in annual economic growth for the city, with the Raiders and Golden Knights helping drive visitors to ‘Sin City’ alongside other events such as the Super Bowl, the annual F1 race, and WrestleMania.

Sales and permits have tumbled from early-2025 levels in Southern Nevada — and prices ticked lower for the first time in a few years — as buyers face elevated borrowing costs and other economic headwinds. Some key aspects of the market recently saw month-to-month gains, but overall, business is down from the same period last year.

As cross-border visitors stay away from Las Vegas amid political tension with Washington, the impact is being felt from the Strip to an unlikely ranch in the desert

Interest rates, tourism numbers, gas prices, and national tariff policy are all impacting Nevada’s economy. What is happening to the economy right now and what’s ahead that could impact people’s wallets?

What the latest report out of UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research says about the health of Nevada's small businesses, how to prep for this year's tax season, and how a Vegas-themed exhibit at Recycled Propaganda transports viewers to a bygone era — all that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

What the latest report out of UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research says about the health of Nevada's small businesses, how to prep for this year's tax season, and how a Vegas-themed exhibit at Recycled Propaganda transports viewers to a bygone era — all that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

Higher fuel costs are raising expenses for workers, tourists and grocery shoppers as the Las Vegas area heads into what many economists had predicted would be a record summer travel season.

The findings from the LVCVA’s annual visitor profile show that while fewer people came to Las Vegas in 2025, those who did visit tended to spend more during their stay.

Now when you walk into a Dollar Tree store, you’ll not only see items priced at $1.25, $3, and $5, you’ll also see items priced much higher. These are pretty obvious changes, but what you may not notice is the shrinkflation that might be happening in plain sight. Here’s how.

Prices for products and services are likely to surge because of the conflict in the Middle East, and Las Vegas drivers are already worried when it comes to gas prices. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gasoline was $3.25 as of Thursday. In Las Vegas, that average is $3.90.

According to January visitation numbers, about 21,000 fewer travelers arrived from Canada compared to the same month last year.