Southern Cravingz, a wrapped soul-food truck owned by Celeste Younger, is set to begin serving the Las Vegas Valley this spring from a Sahara commissary.

Nevada’s Battle Born State Plans enrolled 10,762 in the first open‑enrollment period — well below state projections and amid subsidy changes and broker fights.

Brew Tea opened a new Centennial Hills shop this week, expanding its Las Vegas footprint and giving northwest residents another local boba option.

Las Vegas leaders approved an interlocal pact to build a joint 9-1-1 dispatch center in the northwest valley, a move officials say will modernize and harden emergency communications.

While clearing a Goodsprings property, Steve Darnell found roughly 50 sticks of dynamite, triggering a brief town evacuation and a bomb‑squad response.

A family-run Salvadoran food truck, Lola’s Pupusas, is headed to South Decatur this spring serving pupusas, tortas and chicken sandwiches. The owner says it will bring homemade flavors and culture to the block.

Crossing guards in the Las Vegas Valley report daily near‑misses and a hit‑and‑run that injured a guard at Lamb and Tonopah. They say enforcement and more guards are needed.

KJ's is set to take over Todd English’s Pepper Club space downtown, promising an approachable modern‑American menu and an all‑day bar.

Kwame Onwuachi’s Maroon will hold a Feb. 24–26 hiring fair at SAHARA Las Vegas seeking servers, bartenders and cooks.

Charter 75 Modern Kitchen is set to open at the Gold Coast in Las Vegas, replacing TGI Friday’s with a dinner-focused menu of shareables and large plates. The new spot leans on comforty mains and a Hangover burger.

Truckee Gaming has overhauled the former Poker Palace and plans to reopen it in mid‑April as Club Fortune Casino North, with poker returning and a scaled‑back staff.

Rain and gusty southerly winds arrive Monday, Feb 16. Secure outdoor items and expect slick mountain roads.

Gov. Lombardo is backing a ballot amendment to bar transgender girls from women’s sports; opponents have sued and a Carson City hearing is scheduled for Feb. 20.