The Illinois governor, JB Pritzker, made more than $1.4m while gambling in Las Vegas last year, according to federal tax filings released by his campaign team. Pritzker, already a billionaire with a family net worth of $41.6bn, who is widely seen as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, won the money after playing blackjack at…
Las Vegas is reintroducing the Pop-Up Produce Stands this fall, providing residents with access to affordable, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The stands are part of an overall effort to increase healthier eating choices and to support local farmers’ markets throughout Southern Nevada. The Pop-Up Produce Stands will be located at the Bonneville Transit Center,…
Willie Barron thought he had found his dream home when he purchased a $1.3 million property overlooking Lake Las Vegas. Five years later, he’s dealing with tilting floors, splitting walls, and the constant worry of falling as he navigates his own house. “My house is tilting an inch and a half from the rear to…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Departures at Harry Reid International were grounded due to thunderstorms on Friday afternoon, according to the FAA. Storms were seen moving east-to-west toward the Las Vegas Valley on Friday afternoon. Heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and hail are expected as storms move through the valley, according to the National Weather…
The Boring Co.’s lead architect has left the tunneling company founded by Elon Musk to join an autonomous transportation startup backed by investors including OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Stephen Skilbred, who since 2021 has worked at Boring, recently joined Glydways Inc., a representative for the South San Francisco-based developer of self-driving transit vehicles told Bloomberg…
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — As sports betting becomes increasingly accessible through apps, Las Vegas casinos are stepping up their game to attract both tourists and locals during the NFL season. With a decline in tourism, casinos are eager to capitalize on the energy that football season brings. John Murray of Westgate Casino says they’ve been…
LAS VEGAS — The top tourism official in Las Vegas says the city hasn’t priced out regular travelers, even as July visitor counts fell and casinos took in more from gamblers. Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), said monthly figures can bounce around but argued the destination remains competitive…
Las Vegas — Army veteran Earvin James Sr. never pictured himself in a Las Vegas food pantry. But with a fixed income and rising grocery prices, he had no choice. “Because you go to these stores now, a pack of toilet tissue costs you $8, and it used to be $5 for a 12-pack,” James…
A former Las Vegas regular has revealed why they believe Sin City is dying amid falling tourist numbers. Vegas tourism is down 11 percent and overall visits to Las Vegas are down more than 6 percent this year, figures from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority show. This week the oldest casino – The Golden Gate…
New home listings continue to flood the market, giving buyers more options than this time last year—and Las Vegas leads the pack. Across the United States, newly listed homes increased 6.2% from last June, according to the Realtor.com® June Monthly Housing Report. Las Vegas experienced the sharpest increase in housing inventory, with a 77.6% increase…