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'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Jul 03, 2026
See if your Las Vegas knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri…
Casino Shooting Plot Foiled? Plus, the Battle to Beat the Heat and New Praise for Vegas
Jul 02, 2026
Thanks to local authorities, a potential mass shooting was stopped over the weekend at a locals casino in Henderson. The City Cast crew dives into the measures local authorities are taking to protect…
Your Guide to July 2026 in Las Vegas
Jul 01, 2026
Looking to beat the heat or catch some fireworks? The City Cast Las Vegas team has you covered, with not only the best nearby road trips that’ll get you out of the blistering sun, but the best ways…
Is Nellis Air Force Base Rebranding? Plus, Air Travel Sputters and a Spicy List of Top Restaurants
Jun 30, 2026
Nellis Air Force Base – long a fixture at the north end of the Las Vegas Valley – updated its online name this week … kind of. The shift has drawn strong reactions from locals, but as the Pentagon…
Our Favorite Locals Casinos as a Vegas Icon Turns 50
Jun 29, 2026
Station Casinos is celebrating 50 years of serving locals, and we're marking the occasion by revisiting one of our favorite conversations. Sarah Lohman sits down with Dayvid Figler and Heather…
'Your City Could Be Better': How Denver Is Fixing Its Sidewalks — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
Jun 28, 2026
Just how good are the sidewalks in Las Vegas? The state of a city’s sidewalks can be a good indicator of how healthy that city is — and pedestrian safety is just the beginning. In Denver, voters…
Zion Murder Case Shocker, a Billion-Dollar Parks Crisis, and Zillow Boss Embraces Vegas Real Estate
Jun 26, 2026
A Las Vegas youth pastor accused of murdering his wife on a Utah hiking trail nearly 20 years ago died in custody before his case reached trial. Executive producer Layla Muhammad fills in for host…
The Complicated History of Vegas Drive-Thrus
Jun 25, 2026
L.A. may have invented the drive-thru, but Vegas took it to new heights. Whether it's drive-thru weddings, drive-thru betting or drive-thru weed, we've made drive-thrus more than just a food…
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What’s Missing on the Las Vegas Strip?
Jun 24, 2026
The Strip has a lot to offer. After all, more than 38 million people come to Las Vegas every year, so the city is doing a lot of things right. But with tourism slowing down in recent years, it could…
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Should Vegas Worry About Wildfire Insurance? Plus, Coworker Spat Turns Deadly and a Curve Ball for the A's
Jun 23, 2026
Are we witnessing the early stages of an insurance crisis making its way to Nevada? With wildfire-related home insurance cancellations and denials on the rise across Clark County, even state…
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Why Summer Is Getting Hotter in Vegas and How to Survive It
Jun 22, 2026
Summer in Las Vegas hits different. And those temps aren't dropping anytime soon. In fact, Las Vegas is one of the fastest-warming cities in the country. So what are Southern Nevada officials…
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Data Center Expansion Looming, a Vegas James Beard Win Raises Questions, and 'Rocky Horror' at the Sphere
Jun 18, 2026
Switch wants to expand its data center campus in the southwest valley, and we dig into whether chasing AI infrastructure is good or bad for southern Nevada. Las Vegas just landed its first James…
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Did Vegas Dodge a Bullet by Avoiding the FIFA World Cup?
Jun 17, 2026
The World Cup is here, but Las Vegas isn't one of the 11 host cities. At first glance that might seem like a missed opportunity, but the more you look at what FIFA actually demands from it's host…
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Will the Film Studios Proposal Ever Die? Plus, the Vanderpump Hotel and Las Vegas' Density Problem
Jun 16, 2026
The unions who backed Nevada's controversial film tax credit bill just tried to punish the lawmakers who killed it, and voters pushed back. Jesse Merrick breaks down what it means alongside Executive…
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How Las Vegas Is Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
Jun 15, 2026
America is gearing up for a milestone birthday this July 4th with 250 years of history to celebrate. But where — and when — does Nevada fit into the picture? Newsletter Editor Rob Kachelriess joins…
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'Your City Could Be Better': Why Every Region Needs A Park Map Tool Like Salt Lake's — Presented by City Cast Las Vegas
Jun 14, 2026
Do you know how many parks Las Vegas has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all…
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Primary Surprises, the Road to November, and a Casino Sale Shaking Up Water Street
Jun 12, 2026
Nevada's primary election results are in. Host Jesse Merrick breaks down the surprises and results alongside Creative Producer Jacob Solis and contributor Dayvid Figler, plus the trio digs into a big…
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Where to Find Las Vegas’ Best Hot Dogs
Jun 11, 2026
We are now in the thick of peak hot dog season (which is a real thing, we swear!), and what better way to celebrate that than finding the best hot dogs in all of Las Vegas? We’ve got sausages…
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The Dark Money Influence on Nevada Elections
Jun 10, 2026
Dark money is flooding Nevada's elections, but voters might never know who's really behind the ads saturating their screens. Host Jesse Merrick talks with Eric Neugeboren, politics and data reporter…
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Why Is Car Insurance So Expensive in Las Vegas?
Jun 09, 2026
Why are Las Vegas car insurance rates among the highest in the country? Today we revisit a conversation contributor Dayvid Figler had with injury attorney Justin Randall, who breaks down the perfect…
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From Quickie Divorces to Drive-Thru Vows: The Real Story of Vegas Weddings
Jun 08, 2026
Las Vegas' reputation as the wedding capital of the world has roots that might surprise you. As we enter peak wedding season, we revisit a conversation with food historian Sarah Lohman and writer…
'Your City Could Be Better': How Las Vegas Saves More Water Than Any Other City
Jun 07, 2026
The water in Vegas stays in Vegas. How else could a desert city possibly have enough water for its year-round tourists, a metro area population of over 2 million, and all those pools? The process…
Can Las Vegas Fix Its Overcrowded Pet Shelters? Plus, Anger Towards NV Energy and Saving Downtown History
Jun 05, 2026
Even as the Las Vegas Valley’s largest nonprofit animal shelter has routinely dealt with overcrowding, Henderson’s shelter recently reported a live release of 91 percent so far this year. So what’s…
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Why Hackers Love to Target Vegas Casinos
Jun 04, 2026
Station Casinos belatedly acknowledged a cybersecurity breach this week – almost three months after the hack allegedly happened in March. It’s the latest high-profile cybersecurity incident for Las…
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Horse Stabbing at South Point, Another Billionaire Eyes the Strip, and the A's Visit Vegas
Jun 03, 2026
Las Vegas’ rodeo community was left reeling this week after a teenager competing in a barrel race at the South Point allegedly stabbed three of her competitors’ horses with a pocket knife. The horses…
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Will Las Vegas Ever Accept Traffic Cameras?
Jun 02, 2026
Last month, the City of Las Vegas unanimously approved a new traffic camera program that’s not about speeding tickets – but collecting traffic data. It’s in the hopes of improving street safety and…
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Your Guide to June 2026 in Las Vegas
Jun 01, 2026
School’s out and the thermometer’s creeping higher, which can only mean it’s June in Las Vegas. That’s why we have the tips, tricks and recommendations to get the most from the comfort of the…
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'Your City Could Be Better': How Chicago's Libraries Meet Community Needs — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas
May 31, 2026
Where would Las Vegas be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these…
Will the Caesars Sale Change the Strip? Plus, the BTS Ripple Effect and a Historic Golden Knights Playoff Run
May 29, 2026
After months of speculation, Houston-based billionaire Tillman Fertitta announced Thursday that his company would buy Caesars Entertainment in a deal worth $17.6 billion. It’s the second Caesars sale…
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Your Friends Are Coming To Vegas. Now What?
May 28, 2026
We’ve all been there. Your friend, your uncle, your friend’s cousin’s uncle – they’re coming to Las Vegas and they need a local’s opinion on where they should go to get the full Las Vegas experience…