One of the first major retail centers in Las Vegas is poised for a makeover. Commercial Center, known for being the home of the original Lotus of Siam Thai restaurant, and for longtime residents, the Ice Palace, which played host to notable music acts in the 1960s-80s, including the Doors, Led Zeppelin and the Grateful Dead.

Expansion plans for the Durango Casino & Resort are moving forward. After opening in December, the resort, on the southwest side of Las Vegas, has been successful, which led to Station Casinos deciding to add to the property.

North Las Vegas and Reno continue to battle for a spot as the third most populated city in Nevada, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau data. North Las Vegas was once a bootlegging settlement, and Reno in the northern part of the state was once known as “cow county,” but both cities have changed their image and economy over time — and size in recent years.

Some view the Las Vegas Strip as a contradiction to the bone-dry Mojave Desert it’s situated in. Tourists at The Venetian take rides in a makeshift canal system built to resemble Venice, marvel at one of the largest fountain shows in the world at the Bellagio and cool off in dozens of pools that evaporate gallons of fluids in the oppressive heat.

With 13 of the 14 early voting days accounted for, about 74% of all early votes are mail-in ballots in this year’s primary. This continues the trend from 2022’s early voting primary, where mail and EASE ballots accounted for 71.55% of early voting.

Residents of Las Vegas feel neglected as the city focuses on attracting newcomers and tourists for major events, leading to rising housing costs, lower wages, and a decline in their quality of life. Despite the significant revenue from events like the Super Bowl and Formula 1 Grand Prix, locals believe their needs are being overlooked in favor of catering to non-locals.

In so many ways, the Mirage Hotel & Casino changed the game when Steve Wynn opened it in 1989. The overall design, the free attractions and the attention to detail elevated the standard on the Las Vegas Strip forever.

Locals from a town known for its flashy façade said they feel forgotten as new residents and tourists flock to their city. From soaring house prices to lower wages and a worse quality of life, residents of Las Vegas claim the city has left them behind as it continues to expand.