Much of the unhappiness in Nevada, as in the rest of the country, centers on high costs for everyday items along with housing.

When it comes to spectacle and celebration, few events can top the Super Bowl, and few cities can match Las Vegas. Yet over the big game’s 58-year history, the gambling mecca remained sidelined as host. Until now.

Coming off record gaming revenue for December and 2023 and the Formula 1 race in November, the Super Bowl is thrusting Las Vegas once again into the international spotlight. More records are expected to fall, including the betting handle on the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. The game is certain to enhance Las Vegas’ growing reputation as a sports destination.

New Year’s resolutions are as fickle as rain in the Mojave Desert.

Newly released sales tax figures from the state show that economic activity in November outpaced previous months, suggesting the depth of Formula One’s impact.

As Formula One has come and gone, some Las Vegas Valley businesses say they are still recovering from a weekend of losses while others report the race as their highest-grossing weekend ever.

Welcome to 2024. Following three years of economic extremes, from historic high unemployment and business lockdowns to the pandemic-caused bust and stimulus-caused boom, it’s been a ride.

We speak to economic expert Andrew Woods on where things stand with the resort/casino industry, and where it goes in the future.