Scattered showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon; lightning and brief gusts possible. A Fire Weather Watch is expected Friday into Saturday.

Pophouse and KISS are planning a bespoke Las Vegas theater for avatar shows slated for 2028. ILM will build the digital performers and the project is tied to a large investment.

A Clark County judge has ordered a retrial in Allie Mead’s lawsuit against General Motors after attorneys argued trial missteps compromised the verdict. The move revives claims over whether a lap-only belt caused her injuries.

Prospect Street Capital broke ground on a new medical‑office campus near Summerlin Hospital. The first phase is largely presold and construction is slated for July 2026.

NWS Las Vegas has issued a red flag warning for the Mojave Desert from 5 p.m. Tuesday through 11 a.m. Wednesday. Officials warn low humidity and gusty winds could make any ignition spread quickly.

A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2024 Summerlin shooting that killed his neighbor. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2026.

U.S. News named Las Vegas the top U.S. conference city in its inaugural 2026-27 rankings, citing a renovated convention center, deep hotel inventory and affordability.

Clark County and the NWS will brief media as monsoon months arrive; officials stress that infrastructure helps but sudden flash floods remain dangerous. Residents and visitors are urged to sign up for alerts and avoid flooded roads.

A Lake Elsinore visitor turned a $3 spin into a $1,527,942 Wheel of Fortune jackpot at Edgewater Casino Resort in Laughlin.

The LGBTQ+ Center's new Espresso Yourself Cafe pairs coffee service with paid job training for young adults. Local partners including NV Energy and Las Vegas Sands backed the program.

A 19-year-old admitted to fatally shooting his neighbor inside a Washington County apartment in June 2024; sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 5.

Las Vegas police say a man demanded money inside a Downtown Summerlin bank on Monday and ran through the parking lot while detectives investigate.

A FAA-ordered ground-delay at Harry Reid left hundreds of flights delayed as controller shortages forced the agency to slow arrivals. The FAA’s staffing plan shows Las Vegas is under-target.