Las Vegas News Desk

Articles by Las Vegas News Desk

• News

  Las Vegas Officials and Experts Sound Off on Housing Costs, Downtown Growth, and Summer Safety Heading Into July 4th Weekend

  From record rental prices on the east side to a contested development vote near Fremont Street, here's what the people shaping Las Vegas are saying this week.

  4 July 2026, 7:09 am

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  Heat, Housing and Security: How Las Vegas Stacks Up Against the World's Pressure-Tested Cities

  From record summer temperatures to downtown security upgrades, Las Vegas is managing a convergence of urban stressors that are simultaneously hitting cities from Monaco to Moscow.

  4 July 2026, 7:09 am

• News

  Las Vegas City Council Votes on Downtown Zoning Amid Fifth-Day Heat Advisory

  From a contentious City Council vote on downtown zoning to a deadly heat advisory that stretched into its fifth day, here's what shaped Las Vegas this week.

  4 July 2026, 6:34 am

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  Las Vegas Is Baking — and Spending Millions to Keep It Cool. Here's How That Stacks Up Against Dubai and Phoenix

  With Europe's heatwaves killing thousands and Clark County hitting triple digits for the 23rd straight day, Las Vegas is stress-testing its heat emergency infrastructure against the world's other sun-scorched cities.

  4 July 2026, 12:25 am

• lifestyle

  Las Vegas 2026: Desert Hikes, Michelin Dining, Downtown Arts Beyond Strip

  Las Vegas in 2026 is a city of extraordinary contrasts, from Michelin-starred dining rooms and world-class residencies to desert hiking and a thriving downtown arts scene.

  3 July 2026, 5:48 pm