Las Vegas City Council approved a 2050 action plan on April 1, 2026 promising 40 renewable installations, water‑saving measures and park recycling as the city braces for hotter, drier decades.

Sunny morning turns gusty later today with highs near 79°F. Expect patchy dust and choppy lake water; secure loose items and plan for crosswinds.

A Carson City judge has ordered Kalshi to halt sports, election and entertainment contracts in Nevada ahead of an April 3 hearing as state regulators press a ban.

Two Las Vegas chefs and Tamba joined the 2026 James Beard finalists, highlighting the city's growing national profile in dining. Winners will be revealed June 15 in Chicago.

Las Vegas police are investigating a late-night homicide on the 5800 block of Sky Pointe Drive in northwest Las Vegas. Officials have released few details as detectives work the scene.

The Buffet at Luxor closed on March 30, 2025, shrinking the Las Vegas Strip's buffet scene as operators pivot toward food halls and higher‑margin dining.

A Las Vegas man accepted a plea this week in the Nov. 30 stabbing that killed 27‑year‑old Zykier Jackson; under the deal he will serve at least four years.

A security‑robot company says its DroneDog units could be marketed for patrols on the Las Vegas Strip, prompting privacy and oversight questions.

A North Las Vegas judge gave Leo'oolo Tevaseu 10–25 years after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his 2-year-old niece, prosecutors say. The plea was negotiated with the family, court filings show.

Low humidity and a strong ridge will push Las Vegas into the low 90s today; daily record streaks are on the line. Cooling stations are listed for those who need relief.

Federal prosecutors say a Las Vegas woman is accused of siphoning more than $365,000 in Social Security payments meant for her late grandmother.

A Laughlin man was arrested Wednesday and booked on murder charges after a Bullhead City pedestrian was killed on Feb. 19. Police say more arrests may be coming.

Southwest Gas' new rate filing could add roughly $7 a month to the average Southern Nevada household's gas bill if regulators approve the request.