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Las Vegas will climb to about 111°F today with gusty afternoon winds and warm nights. Clark County has activated daytime cooling stations through July 8, 2026.
Triple-digit heat returns with highs near 109–111°F and minimal nighttime relief. County cooling stations are open July 6–8.
Family & Kids in ...
A new analysis using federal childcare data finds Las Vegas families pay the largest share of income for an eight‑week summer camp — squeezing local budgets. Local free and sliding‑scale programs help, but gaps remain.
Two Las Vegas locals walked 112 miles and released The Great Depletion, a short film tracing water from the Spring Mountains down to Lake Mead. Screenings are set in August.
Las Vegas will heat from about 106°F Sunday to 110°F+ midweek. Clark County has cooling stations and residents should plan for hot, breezy afternoons.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The Las Vegas Sphere will project a two‑minute Exosphere piece called "Nation of Wonder" for America's 250th, including a first‑ever Wizard of Oz exterior cameo. The short shows run nightly across the July 1–4 holiday window.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Marc Marrone opened Diamond Spur, a ranch-to-counter butcher and deli in Southwest Las Vegas offering traceable beef and made-to-order sandwiches.
Clark County issued a precautionary smoke advisory ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, warning fireworks may raise fine‑particle pollution and advising at‑risk residents to take precautions.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A viral video shows a horse being dragged behind a pickup in East Las Vegas; LVMPD's animal‑cruelty unit is asking the public for tips.
A state‑backed June sweep in North Las Vegas produced 397 enforcement contacts and 12 DUI arrests, local officials say.
Grammy-winning Turnstile will headline The Amp at Craig Ranch in North Las Vegas on Oct. 15. Tickets are on sale and $1 per ticket will support Nevada Homeless Alliance.
A traveler won a $3.3M Wheel of Fortune slot jackpot in the C gates at Harry Reid International Airport, the airport announced on its X account.
Police closed the parking garage across from the Regional Justice Center Monday while investigators checked a suspicious item, a city spokesperson told KTNV.
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