City Cast Las Vegas

Celebrities are already prone to rumors, but when they step foot in Las Vegas it’s almost too easy for the rumor mill to kick into high gear. Some of these rumors stick and become Vegas myths that casino.org journalist Corey Levitan unravels in his series Vegas Myths Busted. Corey puts co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Vogue Robinson’s knowledge to the test with 6 stories about celebrities that are either facts or myths.Check out our casino myths episode!Play along with us and let us know how you did! Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 702-514-0719. We’re also on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. Stay updated on all the Vegas rumors, myths, and facts with our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Sign up here. 

At least according to recent home-buying trends, Millennials are thriving in Las Vegas right now. But how about Gen X and Gen Z? Which generation is Las Vegas best for — and where around town can you find each of these generations hanging out? Co-host Vogue Robinson (a Millennial) is joined by City Cast colleagues Dayvid Figler (Gen X) and Layla Muhammad (Gen Z) to talk about how each generation can live their best lives in Las Vegas.Do you think Vegas is better for your generation? Why or why not? Let us know by giving us a call at 702-514-0719. We’re also on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. 

Last week, Wynn Resorts announced that the drilling for their section of the Vegas Loop was complete, putting them on track to open a Loop Station in 2024. For now, access to the Boring Company’s Loop, colloquially known as the “TeslaTunnels,” is limited to Convention Center attendees. So could expanding the Loop actually become a feasible alternative to public transit, or help reduce congestion on our busy streets? Today, we’re bringing you a conversation that co-host Dayvid Figler had in February with urban design expert Ray Delahanty (AKA City Nerd). Spoiler alert: The takes are hot, and the Loop doesn’t come out looking so great.How do you feel about the Loop expanding in Las Vegas? Drop us a line at 702-514-0719, or find us on social media: We’re @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram.Are you tuned into our amazing morning newsletter yet? If not, sign up here to get the Valley’s best events, commentary and roundups of the news every weekday at 6 a.m.

This week’s news has been dominated by people misbehaving — mainly, tourists gone wild. There was the nearly-naked brawl at the Wynn, the flight diverted to Denver because of fights, the scary hostage situation at Caesars, and the fully-nude dude who fought a one-legged man before climbing on the poker tables at Harrah’s. What’s going on? Has our city’s unofficial motto of “do whatever you want here” come home to roost? On today’s news roundup, co-hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler, along with contributor Andrew Kiraly, discuss the impact of the free reign tourists get in our city, the so-called interview in which former President Donald Trump called Nevada “disgraceful,” and the “Go Back to California” license plate under dispute.How do you feel about Californians in Nevada? Or are you a Californian in Vegas, and want to Let us know by tagging us at @CityCastVegas on Twitter or Instagram. Or leave us a voicemail at 702-514-0719.Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.

Outdoor dining has grown over the past few years but with Las Vegas’ scorching summers, you may think we have to be excluded from that trend. Fear not because hometown chef and food journalist Lorraine Blanco-Moss tells co-host Dayvid Figler where to go for the best outdoor dining experiences year-round. From Henderson to Summerlin, you’ll be surprised at the amount of great patios you could be enjoying this summer.List of restaurants mentioned:Basilico Ristorante ItalianoSpagoMon Ami GabiLazy Dog (Summerlin and Town Square)Ocean PrimeAda’sAl Solito PostoAzzura Cucina ItalianaNorth ItaliaWhat restaurant has your favorite patio? Let us know on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.Looking for more Vegas dining recommendations? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. 

Last week, conservation groups filed a lawsuit to stop exploratory drilling for lithium in an area super close to Ash Meadows, a storied National Wildlife Refuge just outside of Vegas. This tiny gem of a desert oasis is home to the highest concentration of endemic species found anywhere in the U.S. But advocates for the mines say that not only is the operation safe, it’s a crucial step in our urgent national campaign to replace gas-guzzlers with lithium-battery-powered electric vehicles. U.S. demand for lithium is expected to grow tenfold by 2030.Today, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Review-Journal environment reporter Colton Lochhead, whose recent feature story on Ash Meadows examines this growing tension between conservationists and clean energy advocates for lithium mining. Colton says that conservationists see Ash Meadows as a flashpoint in the struggle over lithium — because if we allow lithium mining here, then where won’t it be allowed? And in a city like Las Vegas, currently under an ozone warning thanks to car pollution, are we asking the rurals to pay the price for our clean energy needs?Have you been to Ash Meadows? How do you feel about electric cars cleaning up our roads? Let us know what you think by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail or a text at 702-514-0719. You can also find us on social media: We’re@CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram.Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here.

Last month, the Clark County Commission voted to officially designate the neighborhood around Flamingo and Decatur“Little Ethiopia,” creating the county’s first-ever cultural district. So today, we’ve got an insider’s guide to Little Ethiopia: Community member and educator Messeret Sertse takes co-host Vogue Robinson out for a grocery store tour, dinner at her favorite restaurant, and a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Messeret talks about what this cultural district means for her and the next generation of young Ethiopians in Las Vegas, and how the community at large can appreciate Ethiopian culture here, too.Here are some stops to make on your next tour of Little Ethiopia: Melkam Market Unity Market Yeshi Mart Selam Market Peace Ethiopian Market & Restaurant Cafe Luhena Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant Do you have tips about where to hang out Little Ethiopia? Next time you’re in Little Ethiopia, post a pic and tag us on social media: We’re @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more events, recommendations, and news from around the Vegas Valley, make sure to sign up for our amazing morning newsletter here.

It’s 110F this week, so outdoor recreation is basically out of the question for the next two months, right? Wrong! Today on the show, avid hiker and foodie Terri Galura-Chiong tells co-host Vogue Robinson about three of her favorite summer escapes with cooler temps, all within a few hours’ drive of Las Vegas. From kayaking on the Colorado to high-desert hikes in Utah, Terri’s got all the insider tips for how to get to these special spots and where to eat once you’re there.What’s your favorite summer escape from Las Vegas? Tag us in a pic on social media (we’re @CityCastVegas on Twitterand Instagram) or send us a voicemail or text at 702-514-0719.Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our amazing morning newsletter here.

The 4th of July celebrations kicked this week off with a bang as the MSG Sphere fully lit up for the first time as it prepares for an official open later this year. The LED screen-covered structure transformed the Vegas skyline with its debut show, featuring fireworks, metallic moving art, and a giant eye. Co-host Dayvid Figler explains why he’s not impressed to lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson and writer Brittany Bronson. The trio also tackles a lawsuit challenging election worker protections and dangers for outdoor workers as the temperatures rise in this week’s Friday news roundup.In the one-upsmanship of spectacle on the Las Vegas Strip, what needs to come next to equal the Sphere? Send us a voicemail or text at 702-514-0719. We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. Don't forget to sign up for our daily morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas, for more hot takes and Vegas news.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that living in Las Vegas for any extended period means experiencing grief: Our city sees a lot of turnover, both in residents and small businesses. So today, co-host Dayvid Figler and contributor Brent Holmes, both lifelong Las Vegans, are talking about their favorite bygone restaurants. But here’s the fun twist: They’ll also share where in Las Vegas to go instead. So if you’re missing Flock and Fowl’s Hainanese chicken, Pots’ falafel, or Rosemary’s carpaccio salad, we’ve got you covered.What Vegas restaurant do you miss the most? And where would you direct people to go instead? Leave us a voicemail or text us at 702-514-0719. Bonus points if you’ve got pics and you tag us on social media: We’re @CityCastVegas on Twitter and InstagramDon’t forget to sign up for our amazing morning newsletter here — you’ll get a roundup of the news, insider tips on events, and large dose of snarky commentary in your inbox at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.