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No venerable Las Vegas institution is safe in this episode — today, co-host Dayvid Figler, performance artist Ernest Hemmings, and Nevada Independent…
7 months, 1 week ago
Yes, Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse in Vegas. Here's Why.
No, you haven't been imagining things — you are getting more mosquito bites in Las Vegas. Over the last few years, our once proudly mosquito-free des…
7 months, 1 week ago
Why We Still Know So Little About the Nevada Cyberattack
On August 24th, the state of Nevada became aware of a major cyberattack on government computers — critical systems like the DMV, Medicare, and employ…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
30 Years of 'Showgirls': Hot Mess or High Art?
"Showgirls" turns 30 this year, and while it was panned on release, it’s since earned a reputation as a cult classic. Las Vegas film critic Josh Bell…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Local Fallout Over Charlie Kirk, NV Energy’s Rate Change, and a Lawsuit Over a Broken Heart
From Jimmy Kimmel to CCSD teachers, a realtor, and a pizzeria worker — Las Vegans are facing career repercussions for their commentary on Charlie Kir…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Insanely Good Ramen for Every Season in Las Vegas
Ramen is the new pizza. At least, that’s how local food influencer Philip Tzeng (@LasVegasFill) sees it. With steamy broths, slurpable noodles, and l…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert Grades Her First 100 Days
When Superintendent Jhone Ebert took up her post at the helm of the Clark County School District this year, she inherited contract disputes, low mora…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The New Vegas Commercial That Everyone Hates
At the beginning of September, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority launched "Welcome to Fabulous," a new campaign aiming to boost our city's …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Was Las Vegas Ever Truly a Wild West Town?
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 h…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Robo-Taxis Hit the Strip, a Suburban Sex Club Angers Neighbors, and a Commissioner’s Exit
Las Vegas is still standing after last month's state government cyberattack, so we're digging into the biggest local headlines from this week. Co-hos…
7 months, 3 weeks ago