Ryan Garcia will defend the WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas — a Mexican Independence Day weekend headliner that required cross-promotional deals.

Grill Nine is reportedly planning another Henderson outpost, expanding beyond its Decatur and Maryland Parkway locations. The AYCE Korean BBQ is pitching premium cuts.

A Las Vegas businesswoman was sentenced July 15 after admitting to a scheme that sought more than $15 million in COVID-era tax credits. Federal authorities say the filings used fake payroll records to claim refunds.

The Las Vegas Aces condemned racist messages aimed at Chelsea Gray after Sunday’s loss; the screenshot she posted led to the sender being identified and fired by their employer.

Meril by Emeril Lagasse lands at M Resort in Henderson with New Orleans‑style small plates and breakfast service.

Union leaders warn TPS terminations could strip legal work authorization from thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers. The Culinary Union won leaves that protect jobs but not pay or work rights.

A Las Vegas mother of three is recovering after a suspected drunk driver struck her at a Washington Avenue bus stop. The driver faces a felony DUI charge and is being held on $250,000 bond.

SEIU Local 1107 members rallied outside Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas after months of stalled bargaining with HCA Healthcare. The action follows partial contract wins for some staff while other units remain in negotiation.

Metropolitan's board approved a federal-funded pact to leave up to 200,000 acre-feet in Lake Mead this year, using IRA funds to shore up water and power. Officials call it a temporary backstop while states negotiate longer-term rules.

The NFL suspended Cowboys edge rusher Charles Snowden for the first three games of 2026 after an alcohol-related December 2024 arrest in Las Vegas.

After repeat burglaries closed Pretty Soul Kitchen, Chef Brandi “Chef B” Bond pivoted to members-only dinners, catering and a spice line. Her next themed dinner is scheduled for next Wednesday.

A Henderson band teacher entered an Alford plea and avoided prison after a judge suspended a two‑year term and imposed probation, court records show.

Oklahoma City native Trey Alexander was stretchered off during a Utah Jazz Summer League game in Las Vegas; the team reports a rib contusion and says he appears to be OK.