City Cast Las Vegas

This week’s Friday News Roundup has everything: celebrity courtroom drama, Tesla Tunnel weirdness, and an underground bunker house straight out of a sci-fi movie. A ⁠legal battle⁠ between Blake Lively and Perez Hilton is playing out right here in Vegas — raising big questions about gossip, journalism, and free speech. Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by artist Brent Holmes and Hey Las Vegas editor...

Sure, New York and Chicago get all the pizza glory — but has Las Vegas quietly become the most exciting pizza city in the country? Ahead of the Las Vegas Pizza Festival happening this fall, co-host Dayvid Figler chats with Las Vegas Weekly’s Amber Sampson about her mouthwatering deep-dive into the local pizza scene. From caramelized Detroit-style corners and cracker-thin Chicago tavern pies to Ind...

The Rio once helped redefine the Las Vegas experience, with its all-suite rooms, Masquerade Village, and sky-high energy. But after years of decline, can it reclaim its place in Vegas history? Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Rio CEO Patrick Miller to talk about the massive revamp, why mascot Rio Rita is roaming the floor again, how locals still fit into the equation, and what it really takes...

The leaves may not change color on the Valley floor, but September still brings a big shift to Las Vegas: there's finally stuff to do again! In this episode, community advocate Patricia Haddad Bennett joins co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler to share their best tips for making the most of early fal l— from new food gems in Henderson and Summerlin to a stargazing party at Red Rock. They dish o...

As the week wraps up, the fallout from the cyberattack that downed state government systems from Medicaid to the DMV continues to impact Nevadans — so why didn't Governor Lombardo show up at the first press briefing about it, and did his appearance yesterday give us any more answers? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler chat with Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus about the political imp...

Every regional American food finds its way to Las Vegas, and the hot dog is no exception: Food writer Brent Holmes tells co-host Dayvid Figler where to get the best snappy beef franks of Chicago, chili-loaded Coney Island dogs from Detroit, and bacon-wrapped Sonora hot dogs in Las Vegas — just in time for Labor Day and the dog days of summer. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 28th episo...

Las Vegas is at the center of a growing national narrative — one filled with dramatic headlines, viral outrage, and talk of economic decline. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas to separate fact from frenzy. Is the Strip really struggling, or is this just a case of exaggerated doom and gloom? From falling visitor numbers and pricey margaritas to corporate missteps and...

At the end of every summer, Las Vegans add another notch to their belt — when you're here for the long haul, you learn to live with the heat. But the long stretches of extreme heat that we're experiencing is new: Reno and Las Vegas are the country's two fastest-warming cities, and the number of heat-related deaths is growing every year. Legislators from the Southwest are trying to get extreme heat...

Short-term rentals (or STRs) like Airbnbs have been a hot topic in the local headlines over the last few years. We talked with two STR owners back in 2023 when they first challenged the County's regulations, but since then, they've taken the County to court, including hearings in front of the Nevada Supreme Court. So where does it all stand now? Are STRs legal in Clark County, and what kinds of re...

While underage sex stings (à la "Catch a Predator") are fairly regular local operations, the most recent such effort nabbed an Israeli cybersecurity official — and unleashed both international conspiracy theories and public furor between local officials. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman discuss this and other news with Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle, including the revelation that t...

As summer winds down, tickets for fall beer festivals are coming online — so we're bringing back a conversation co-host Sarah Lohman had with beer expert Phillip Garcia from Khoury's Fine Wines and Spirits. They talk about the best locally-brewed beers in Las Vegas and where to drink them. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 21st episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Want to get in tou...

With Las Vegas tourism still in a slump, the entertainment industry is shifting, and locals might finally have the upper hand. Co-host Sarah Lohman chats with Roger Jones, veteran ticketing expert and owner of VegasTickets.com, about how falling demand is unlocking discounted shows, why locals are slow to take advantage, and what trends are shaping residencies and creating the perfect moment for l...

After a recent New York Times investigation shed light on the deteriorating mental health of 27-year-old Las Vegas resident Shane Tamura — who killed four people in Manhattan before taking his own life — questions are mounting about the systems meant to prevent such tragedies. The report detailed Tamura’s two prior involuntary hospitalizations, raising concerns about what should be considered in m...

Despite years of reporting on safety oversights, environmental mishaps, and dodgy regulation, the Boring Co. doesn't seem to be slowing down: Now, the company wants approval from the Nevada Transportation Authority to let their Teslas use city streets (essentially operating as taxis) — and as the Nevada Current just reported, the proposal might not even get a public hearing. So today, co-host Dayv...

Governor Lombardo has just announced that the Nevada National Guard will be supporting ICE — albeit with "paperwork," not boots on the ground — so how does this play into the political chess between GOP state governors and the Trump administration? Plus, a local funeral home was discovered with uncremated bodies, some stored for up to 10 months, and the Golden Gate Casino, the oldest casino in Las...

Las Vegas knows how to make the most of the nighttime hours — arguably better than any other city in the country. So whether you're booking a late-night steak dinner after a show, feeding your 3 a.m. taco craving, or getting a sunrise omelet after your night out (or graveyard shift), Vegas has something for you. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with Lindsay Stewart, creator of the...

Las Vegas built its reputation on being a city that never sleeps — plus, we have a ⁠higher percentage⁠ of night-shift workers than any other city in the country. But does that reputation still hold in 2025? As part of our ⁠Night Week⁠ series, presented by the Neon Museum, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with artist Brent Holmes and ⁠NothingtodolvEATS⁠ founder Giselle D’souza to ask whether Vegas i...

Recent tensions over noise in the Arts District are just one example of how nightlife can create both opportunities and flashpoints in the politics of our city. And it's exactly the kind of issue that a newly-emerging municipal role, a "Night Mayor," is equipped to solve. So today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Raheem Manning, Philadelphia's first-ever night mayor, about his job translating the...

The best and brightest meteor shower of the year peaks tonight, August 11th — and believe it or not, you can find some incredible night sky viewing just a couple hours outside of Las Vegas, one of the brightest cities in the country. Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Mig Ponce, president of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and founder of Stardust Astrotours. Mig explains why the Perseid Meteor sho...

Tesla Tunnels are back in the news: This time, as Dana Gentry reports in the Nevada Current, it’s because the Boring Co. is pushing a proposal to let its vehicles exit the tunnels and use surface streets (yes, the tunnels were originally proposed as a solve to street traffic). So what’s really going on? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman tackle this topic with Jacob Solis of Battle Born Progr...

How well do you know Vegas barbecue? While summer barbecue season is in full swing, few of us actually want to tend a smoker in the sweltering heat, so we're bringing back a conversation with pitmaster Christie Vanover, founder of Girls Can Grill. She tells co-host Sarah Lohman where to order the best BBQ in town and what she looks for in championship-worthy 'cue. Want to get in touch? Follow us @...

As Formula One continues to stake its claim in Las Vegas, questions remain about its long-term impact on the local community. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Austin Brown, Vice President of Marketing for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, to explore how F1 is working to become more than just a high-octane spectacle on the Strip. Brown discusses the new 39-acre Grand Prix Plaza, featuring go-karting, s...

Stateline-straddling Primm is on its last legs: Whiskey Pete's closed in December, Buffalo Bill's just closed last month, and the outlet mall has just one store left. But what was Primm like in its heyday, and why is everything closing there now? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Hey Las Vegas editor Rob Kachelriess to discuss Primm's past and present, and if the proposed new a...

The Vegas showgirl revues of the midcentury were known for nips-out nudity, Crazy Horse at the Riviera brought the tagline "No ifs, ands, or butts" to billboards around town, and as late as the early aughts, Peep Show did away with pasties to revive ticket sales. But lately, it seems like Vegas has been covering up. Sarah Lohman talks with her co-host Dayvid Figler, a lifelong Las Vegan and attorn...

ProPublica just released an eyebrow-raising investigation: earlier this month, at a conference in Las Vegas purporting to share the secrets to living longer, two women received peptide injections that sent them to the hospital, fighting for their lives. What regulatory oversights allowed this to happen? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler, along with executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson, discu...