Las Vegas City Wire

Las Vegas announces National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 30, 2024

The city of Las Vegas will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, inviting residents to enjoy family-friendly events that capture the essence of Latino culture. A variety of events will be hosted through December 7, 2024, although all activities are subject to change. Parents can subscribe for a monthly email or text LV PARENTS to 468-311 for information on upcoming events and activities for their children. A Spanish newsletter is also available. City centers will be closed on September 2, October 25, November 11, and November 28-29 for holiday observance.

HONOR Latino Awards 2024 nominations opening soon

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 30, 2024

The third annual HONOR Latino Awards will recognize the achievements of community leaders and trailblazers who have made significant civic contributions to the Las Vegas community. Nominations for these awards will open soon, with winners announced at a later date.

Las Vegas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Las Vegas City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Budget-friendly dining options available in downtown Las Vegas

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 24, 2024

Las Vegas is known for its luxurious eateries, but great food doesn’t always have to break the bank. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of budget-friendly eats right here in the heart of Las Vegas. Whether you're craving a refreshing drink, a decadent dessert, or a satisfying meal, the heart of Las Vegas has something to satisfy every palate without emptying your wallet.

Municipal specialty courts aim to reduce recidivism through targeted programs

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 24, 2024

Specialty courts serve as community resource

New chiropractic practice opens in Sun City Summerlin

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

In June 2024, Dr. Mark Drentlaw opened Sun City Chiropractic at 9320 Sun City Boulevard, Suite 104.

Escape IT brings 'IT' film franchise horrors to life with multi-room adventures

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

When Eagan Escape Productions, led by Jason Eagan, partnered with Warner Bros. to create Escape IT in a 30,000-square-foot warehouse off Symphony Parkway and Martin Luther King Drive, they enhanced the terror, complexity, and entertainment factor for interactive escape rooms. Inspired by the iconic horror film franchise "IT," Escape IT offers fans two multi-room escape adventures that bring to life "IT" and its sequel, "IT Chapter Two." Some of the rooms cost six figures to construct and are designed to impress even the most seasoned horror fan.

Las Vegas sisters open new restaurant specializing in broasted chicken

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

Two entrepreneurial sisters in Las Vegas have opened a new family-owned restaurant specializing in broasted chicken. Located at 9750 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive in the Skye Canyon Marketplace, Two Sisters Broasted Chicken & Ribs is the brainchild of Stacy and Robin Vincente.

Punk Rock Museum opens in downtown Las Vegas

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 23, 2024

Housing an unrivaled collection of punk rock artifacts, The Punk Rock Museum in downtown Las Vegas is a 12,000-square-foot destination. Founded by Fat Mike, best known for helming L.A. punk group NOFX and the label Fat Wreck Chords, the museum is also backed by famous rocker investors such as Germs, Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear, Warped Tour creator Kevin Lyman, and skateboarder Tony Hawk.

Clark County awards $10,506,136 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

Clark County's two universities paid $10,506,136 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How many companies in cities in Clark County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Clark County that received four FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Clark County's institutions spent $7,260,192 on basketball teams in 2023

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

Clark County's basketball collegiate teams received $7,260,192 in funding for the 2023 season.

Las Vegas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Las Vegas City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

From Silver State Times

2023: College of Southern Nevada charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Nevada students

By Silver State Times | 2 months ago

College costs for in-state students at College of Southern Nevada, in Las Vegas, were $4,110 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

There were 63,191 white students enrolled in Clark County district in 2022-23 school year

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 16, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 20.8% of students enrolled in Clark County district identified as white.

There were 23,493 multiracial students enrolled in Clark County district in 2022-23 school year

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 15, 2024

In Clark County district, 23,493 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Clark County district in 2022-23 school year?

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 1.7% of students enrolled in Clark County district identified as Pacific Islander.

Las Vegas City Wire area weekly mass times

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Las Vegas City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Clark County district in 2022-23 school year?

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 13, 2024

In Clark County district, 145,153 Hispanic students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

Clark County Education: 48,190 Black students were enrolled in district in 2022-23 school year

By Las Vegas City Wire | Jul 12, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 15.8% of students enrolled in Clark County district identified as Black.