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July 29, 2012 - 1:03 am

COVER STORY: The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is working to produce more graduates in high-demand areas like engineering and technology in a push to diversify the local economy and prepare students for the workforce.

BUSINESS LIFE: Everything from reducing waste in casinos to recycling cigarette butts was honored by the Las Vegas Business Press at the 2012 Green Awards.

EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT: Christopher Legal Group managing attorney Shawn Christopher shares his outlook for the valley's economy.

An IGT Megabucks Mega Vault slot machine hit for over $11 million on Wednesday at Resorts World ...

$5 bet turns into $11.1M jackpot win at Strip casino

By Brett Steidler / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 4:48 pm

A resort guest who was in town visiting family had a life-changing slots win on the Strip Wednesday morning.

A plane takes off at Harry Reid International Airport Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Made ...

Las Vegas airport reported largest monthly decline of passengers this year

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 2:54 pm

The bad news for Reid airport was that October had the steepest drop in passengers; the good news was that numbers are compared with a near-record performance in ‘24.

An aerial photo shows homes at Lake Las Vegas on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Henderson. (Bizua ...

Las Vegas home prices tick lower as ‘pandemic darlings’ keep losing steam

By Eli Segall / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 2:56 pm

Las Vegas home prices ticked lower in September from year-ago levels as prices nationally inched higher, amid ongoing market sluggishness.

Vacant land is seen along Las Vegas Boulevard at Erie Avenue in Henderson Nov. 25, 2025. (Kara ...

New apartment complex to be built south of Strip

By Eli Segall / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 1:00 pm

Two Midwest real estate firms have teamed up on a rental project along Las Vegas Boulevard.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at a news conference at Harry Reid Internat ...

TSA’s $10K bonus winners say agency is ready for Thanksgiving rush

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 11:00 am

Jenny Bohannon and Jason Ihle were among the Transportation Security Administration agents recognized for their work during the 43-day government shutdown.

A shopper heads into a Walmart store Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/Dav ...

What’s open on Thanksgiving?

By Matt Ott Associated Press

November 26, 2025 - 10:53 am

Most big U.S. retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, many will open early the following day, Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday gift-buying season and the biggest shopping day of the year.

Tourists watch the fountains go off to the tune of “Luck Be a Lady” by Frank Sina ...

Tourism reports show gaming win up, visitation down in October

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 9:22 am

Analysts have said the wealthy continue to flock to Las Vegas, but lower-end customers either aren’t coming at all or aren’t spending as much when they’re here.

Ishana Lennard, right, a technical recruiter at Link Technologies, talks to a job seeker during ...

Las Vegas’ job market has recovered losses from pandemic

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 10:35 am

A new report from the National Association of Home Builders report found that the Las Vegas Valley has recovered all the jobs it lost during the pandemic.

The skyline on the North end of the Strip with casino operators in the area including Resorts W ...

Gen Z is more likely to leave Las Vegas, study shows

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

November 25, 2025 - 1:40 pm

Gensler’s City Pulse 2025 study surveyed 33,000 residents across 65 cities globally, including Las Vegas, and tracked which age groups were most likely to move away.

Artistic rendering of a hallway with elevators at Flamingo hotel-casino in Las Vegas. (Allard & ...

Strip casino upgrading lobby, center bar for 80th anniversary

By David Danzis and Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 25, 2025 - 6:30 am

Caesars’ Flamingo property is preparing for its 80th anniversary, and other gaming industry news.