Construction crews broke ground on a housing tract that is being developed for residents of a historically Black neighborhood nearby that has grappled for decades with widespread structural damage.

Several VISA and MASTER credit cards are shown in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/ ...

What does a Federal Reserve rate cut mean for your finances?

By Cora Lewis Associated Press

October 29, 2025 - 5:48 pm

The federal funds rate is the rate at which banks borrow and lend to one another. While the rates consumers pay to borrow money aren’t directly linked to this rate, shifts affect what you pay for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and other financial products.

The MGM Grand, right, stands amongst other resorts, hotels and casinos on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 20 ...

‘Vegas is fine’: Major Strip operator predicts strong fourth quarter

By David Danzis / RJ

October 29, 2025 - 4:57 pm

MGM Resorts International reported mixed results in the third quarter, with Las Vegas operations showing softer summer performance and executives touting a recovery ahead.

Gino Ferraro, owner of Ferraro’s Ristorante, a fine dining restaurant off Paradise Road, at t ...

Off-Strip restaurant settles lawsuit out of court with F1, others, owner says

By Mick Akers / RJ

October 29, 2025 - 11:23 pm

Ferraro’s Ristorante’s lawsuit against various entities tied to the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix has been dismissed after a settlement was reached out of court, according to the off-Strip restaurant’s owner.

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Tourist ‘violently thrown to the ground’ at Strip property, lawsuit claims

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

October 29, 2025 - 2:05 pm

A man is suing an MGM Resorts International property after being “violently thrown to the ground,” resulting in head trauma, in an attempt to remove him from the premises.

Caesars Entertainment, one of the Strip’s largest casino operators acknowledged a recent slow ...

Strip casino operator extends locals’ discounts, perks until Christmas

By David Danzis / RJ

October 29, 2025 - 6:24 pm

Caesars Entertainment announced Tuesday that Nevada residents can continue to receive free self-parking Sunday through Thursday and other perks through Dec. 25.

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Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

By Christopher Rugaber The Associated Press

October 29, 2025 - 1:24 pm

Lower rates could, over time, reduce borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, as well as for business loans.

Syndicate MMA has bought the building it has been a tenant in for years. (Patrick Blennerhasset ...

MMA gym buys southwest Las Vegas Valley retail building

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

October 29, 2025 - 10:03 am

The mixed martial arts gym’s acquisition of the building shows the continued rise of the UFC and MMA in Las Vegas, according to one of the commercial brokers involved in the deal.

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Visitation to Las Vegas drops nearly 9% in September, gaming win also down

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

October 29, 2025 - 2:50 pm

Because the start of the Labor Day weekend began in August, gaming win in the state in September was slightly off compared with a year ago, analysts say.

The exterior of the office building Narrative is seen in Las Vegas Oct. 27, 2025. (Kara Gildea/ ...

Developers sell Las Vegas office building for $48M

By Eli Segall / RJ

October 29, 2025 - 6:00 am

A building in the southwest valley was 95 percent leased at the time of sale.