Las Vegas has experienced a dip in tourism despite Nevada casinos earning more; downtown casinos thrived, but visitor numbers and hotel metrics fell overall, except in regions like Laughlin and Mesquite.

Las Vegas Metro reports 54 arrests and 805 citations after its New Year’s Eve traffic operation; officers made hundreds of stops and recovered a firearm.

A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Edward Dias, 77, was arrested and charged with fleeing the scene of the accident.

Las Vegas celebrated the arrival of 2026's first newborns with JayR being the first at midnight and another boy born 13 minutes later at a different hospital. Both families are joyful, with one couple's labor experience being unexpectedly swift.

Henderson police responded to a late-night gunfire report, detaining a woman; no injuries reported, no threat to the community. Incident under investigation.

One person died in a crash near Nellis Air Force Base, possibly due to driver impairment involving a sedan and a trike. The road was closed for investigation.

A pedestrian died on West Casino Drive after being hit by a fleeing vehicle and then struck again by a Camry, police say. Metro is asking witnesses to come forward.

A touring violinist says he was fired after reporting a frightening Las Vegas hotel‑room intrusion during Will Smith’s 2025 tour and has sued for retaliation and harassment. The complaint was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Dec. 30.

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas warns of fog and reduced visibility in the Mojave Desert and advises caution due to potential light rain and high-elevation snow.

A pedestrian died in a hit-and-run accident on Boulder Highway near Whitney Avenue in Las Vegas. Police are seeking information on the dark sedan involved.

The Rose Parade honored Nevada donors Tom Dolan and Jordan Brister with floragraphs on the OneLegacy Donate Life Float, celebrating their posthumous tissue and organ donations.

Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed its bakeries on Wednesday. Founder Candace Nelson confirmed the move on Instagram; employees say many got little notice.

Blooming Buns Bakehouse is opening a second Las Vegas storefront on South Rainbow Boulevard this January, bringing its brionuts and viral Dubai-chocolate boxes to Spring Valley.