The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada on Monday again threatened to sue the city of Las Vegas over its proposed changes to rules that govern buskers on Fremont Street.
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The proposed new regulations for street performers in downtown Las Vegas were prompted by “overwhelming evidence” that a daily lottery system is being exploited by some.
The city of Las Vegas seeks to address exploitation in a lottery system for street performers on downtown Fremont Street. But regulations have historically been controversial.
The city has embraced the concept of mixed-use development as it seeks more vibrant, compact and walkable neighborhoods with access to shopping, public transit and other amenities.
The move would seek to regulate a massive industry that is currently illegal in the unincorporated county.
Local governments in Southern Nevada say they focus on education rather than citations when it comes to mask enforcement.
There is a sense of uncertainty looming over homeless service provider CARE Complex’s future. The city of Las Vegas wants its property to build a health center — for the homeless.
The center is scheduled to close in April for roughly four months as it undergoes a facelift, city officials said Tuesday.
After a multi-family housing complex in downtown Las Vegas was sold last year, rents dramatically increased, leaving cash-strapped residents scrambling to decide their next move.
Williams, who also served in the Nevada Assembly, was known for advocating for fair distribution of taxes and for helping to create the Family Court.
Drama at the school district, a crash involving a now-former Raiders player and prominent deaths round out the list of top 10 news stories of the year.
A major rift has emerged between national and local leaders of a prominent civic engagement and advocacy group for Latino communities.
Projects have moved forward with a big lift from private and non-city government funds, including dollars made available because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outdoor enthusiasts fear that a federal proposal will hamper access to a popular and free recreation area in the mountains just west of Las Vegas.
Project Homeless Connect is expected to assist as many as 1,500 people in west Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Intense heat grips southern Nevada every summer. However, in recent years, the topic of worksite heat stress safety has become a focus. In 2022, Federal OSHA introduced its national emphasis program on heat stress safety. The same year, Nevada OSHA also issued its state heat stress guidelines for businesses. As summer 2024 approaches, it’s time […]
Shiva Gummi was arrested in April 2023 after he told a 911 dispatcher he had killed his wife, who was a new doctor at University Medical Center.
Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a recent commencement speech.
A weak trough passing north of Las Vegas will bring some gusty winds as the only blemish on a Memorial Day weekend forecast, says the National Weather Service.
Nicholas Bott, 44, had been facing a felony charge of child abuse and a gross misdemeanor count of contact with a minor.