Retail pharmacies like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens are shuttering hundreds of stores across the country. Las Vegas isn’t immune: This Thursday, November 9th, the Walgreens at Charleston and Las Vegas Blvd is closing its doors for good . Neighborhood reactions are divided: We asked locals to call in, and today, host Dayvid Figler and acclaimed author Kim Foster, who both live near the embattled Walgreens, sit down to discuss your thoughts and reactions. Is retail theft really to blame? Is it cor...
Nov 07, 2023•23 min
The moment that locals have been dreading all year is finally here: Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. While the actual race cars hit the Strip this month, the city has been under construction to prepare the 3.8 mile track and other infrastructure for most of this year and the traffic just keeps getting worse. Locals and city officials have voiced their complaints so much that it’s hard to believe that anyone is excited for the 3-day takeover. Since it’s coming no matter how much we complain, hos...
Nov 06, 2023•21 min
Following the footsteps of the County’s controversial ban on people convicted of crimes from entering the Strip, the City is now proposing a similar ordinance around the Fremont Street Experience. It’s turned into a battle over the soul of spaces like FSE: Are these public forums for free speech, or are they commercial engines for our city coffers to be protected… at all costs? On today’s Friday news roundup, host Dayvid Figler talks about this issue with reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle of the Nevada...
Nov 03, 2023•28 min
This time of year in Las Vegas, the weather is mid-seventies and sunny, breezy, and just plain gorgeous — in other words, it’s the perfect time to break out your picnic mats and head outdoors for a meal. Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with producers Layla Muhammad and Sonja Cho Swanson to talk about our team’s favorite places to picnic (with updates on the Mt. Charleston road reopenings), where to buy picnic supplies, and whether or not you can cook food on a picnic and still call it a picn...
Nov 02, 2023•25 min
This month is going to be crazy busy in Las Vegas – we’re looking at you, F1 – so it might be hard to keep up with all the local events buried under the spectacle of what’s happening on the Strip. To help highlight the best events for you and your family, publisher of thelist.vegas Andrew Kiraly and host Dayvid Figler share their top picks for November. Now through Nov. 20: Butterfly Habitat at the Springs Preserve ( link ) Now through Nov. 26: The fall display at the Bellagio Conservatory ( lin...
Nov 01, 2023•25 min
Today is Nevada Day, the anniversary of when Nevada became a state — and every Nevadan worth their salt knows it’s Nevada and not “Neh-vah-duh” (the chosen pronunciation of East Coast interlopers and political pretenders). So in honor of the holiday, we’re bringing back a conversation that host Dayvid Figler had last year with UNR linguist Valerie Fridland, author of “ Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English .” She explains how our state’s pronunciation is connected to Biblica...
Oct 31, 2023•25 min
When someone who is clearly mentally unstable gets charged with a crime, everything shuts down and they get sent to competency court — basically, you have to be considered mentally fit to help your defense attorney, know right from wrong, and stand trial. In Nevada, you’re supposed to get mental health treatment within one week of your competency hearing. But delays in this system have some defendants serving weeks or even months in jail without treatment — two have even died before getting help...
Oct 30, 2023•22 min
The two teens accused in the fatal hit and run case showed up in court this week for their trial date — and were caught laughing and apparently “flipping off” the victim’s family. Internet commenters have responded with fury — but aside from the family’s allegation, where is the evidence they made that gesture? Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with producer Layla Muhammad and contributor Vogue Robinson to talk about the nuance in covering this fraught case, how clickbait headlines can obscure...
Oct 27, 2023•30 min
The idea of a “supper club” might conjure up images of midcentury glamour, big band music, and dapper outfits. But supper clubs are coming back to Las Vegas is a big way, from high-end exclusive experiences on-Strip to smaller venues off-Strip that cater to locals. Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with Review-Journal entertainment columnist John Katsilometes (AKA Johnny Kats) to talk about the resurgence of supper clubs and where to find them in Las Vegas. Read more about John’s recommendatio...
Oct 26, 2023•25 min
In the wake of the Dobbs decision last year, 21 states banned or severely restricted abortion rights. But patients weren’t going to stop getting abortions — now they just have to travel further to get them. And as an easy-access tourist destination bordering red states, Las Vegas has quickly become one of the destinations for those seeking abortion care: Las Vegas Planned Parenthood centers, for example, have seen a 31% increase in abortion appointments and a 600% increase in patients arriving f...
Oct 25, 2023•24 min
Every city has its linguistic quirks (we’re looking at you, “HOW-stun” street in New York City) — saying things “right” is one of the quickest ways to prove that you’re a local or reveal that you’re not. So what about Southern Nevada’s local lingo? Do you know how to pronounce McLeod Dr., Tule Springs, or that weird exit off the I-15, Zzyzx Road? And how have hospitality, gaming, and our terrible traffic influenced the way we speak? Today, lifelong Las Vegan and City Cast host Dayvid Figler sits...
Oct 24, 2023•22 min
No matter how much Las Vegas grows, we still see musicians on tour passing us over for cities like Boise, Phoenix, and even Reno! This summer was no exception for fans of Janelle Monae, Bruce Springsteen, BoyGenius, and countless others. So why does the entertainment capital of the world have problems attracting entertainers? Earlier this year, longtime Las Vegas entertainment producer Seth Yudof sat down with host Dayvid Figler to share his insider take. We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCa...
Oct 23, 2023•22 min
By the time filing closed on Monday, 20 GOP candidates had put their name in the hat — or two hats, rather, because some are participating in the state-run primary, and some have opted for the party-run caucus. What’s going on, and will this help or hurt Republican candidates? Nevada Current reporter April Corbin Girnus joins host Dayvid Figler and lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson to break down the chaos. They also discuss two new updates in the trial of former County Administrator Rob Telles, ac...
Oct 20, 2023•32 min
Once upon a time, buffets were as synonymous with Las Vegas as Elvis and gambling. But as our city’s tastes evolve, can the buffet hang on? Food historian Sarah Lohman joins host Dayvid Figler to tell us where buffets came from and where they are going. Pre-order Sarah’s new book, Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods , here . We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram . You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719 . For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign...
Oct 19, 2023•24 min
When news broke of the cyber attacks on MGM and Caesars last month, Las Vegas was left reeling — and the lives of both tourists and employees were upended. Though the casino behemoths now reportedly have their systems back under control, the impacts are still being felt: Tens (if not hundreds) of millions of dollars in losses, the unknown extent of the personal data breach, and lawsuits . Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with Las Vegas Weekly staff writer Amber Sampson, who recently wrote a f...
Oct 18, 2023•20 min
Las Vegas might not be surrounded by lush green farmland, but believe it or not, the Vegas Valley is something of a farmers market hot spot — we’ve got at least one market taking place every day here. To help us navigate all this bounty, host Dayvid Figler sits down with food entrepreneur Kris Wilson, who sells bread at markets around the valley. Kris tells us how farmers markets in Vegas are different from other cities, which markets to check out, and what to buy there. The Instagram accounts K...
Oct 17, 2023•20 min
Whether you’re a scaredy cat or a full-on horror freak, Las Vegas has a range of events for everyone who wants to get goosebumps this month. Contributor MJ Lyle walks host Dayvid Figler through three levels of frights, from the spooky fun of a Halloween-themed brunch to the grisliest, most terrifying escape rooms in town. We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram . You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719 . For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our ...
Oct 16, 2023•22 min
Just weeks before F1 is set to launch, the LVCVA has proposed a workaround for the 10,000 employees who will need to go to work on the Strip that week: A park-and-ride shuttle system. But what does this delayed solution say about F1 planning? Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with contributor Andrew Kiraly and produce Layla Muhammad to talk about F1, CCSD’s answer to the school choice debates, and the baby tortoise program that’s fighting population decline. We’re on social media! Follow us @C...
Oct 13, 2023•30 min
The two-month-long Oktoberfest celebrations are well underway in Las Vegas and there’s more to it than just drinking beer! Today host Dayvid Figler sits down with musician and Oktoberfest performer Ginger Bruner to get all the inside tips on where to go for the best Oktoberfest parties. We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram . You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719 . For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here . Looking to...
Oct 12, 2023•20 min
Over the last few weeks, now-former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones has had what appears to be a very public mental breakdown , including a series of tweets in which he says he was taken to a hospital and medicated against his will. Jones’ involuntary commitment have kicked off a wave of discussions around mental health, including a big one: How do you get someone involuntarily committed for mental health treatment in Nevada? Plus, how can you tell if they need help, and what happ...
Oct 11, 2023•25 min
With temps finally in the double-digits, Las Vegans have so many more options for camping nearby: We can pitch our tents under the starry desert skies without burning to a crisp. Today, host (and noted indoors enthusiast) Dayvid Figler gets expert camping advice from Bertha Gutierrez, Program Director for the Conservation Lands Foundation. She shares her favorite nearby campsites, organized by level (from glamper to survivalist), and includes some great insider tips along the way, too — like whe...
Oct 10, 2023•24 min
The Nevada State Board of Education (SBE) approved a proposal Wednesday which would require schools to apply for a waiver if they want to start school before 8 a.m., citing teen sleep deprivation as a major concern. But CCSD is fighting back, claiming the plan is “rushed” and could lead to unintended consequences. Today, host Dayvid Figler, News 3 reporter Brett Forrest, and CCLV lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson get into the weeds of this proposal. Next, they tackle Clark County’s new street vend...
Oct 06, 2023•30 min
National publications frequently run best-of roundups heralding the country’s top restaurants and bars; recent examples include the New York Times and Bon Appétit , which have featured restaurants from towns as far-flung as Juneau, Alaska, Caldwell, Idaho, and Iowa City. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas restaurant scene is usually excluded, ignored — snubbed, even. Why? Vegas locals know that our city’s scene has long evolved past the days of buffets and shrimp cocktails. So today, host Dayvid Figler pu...
Oct 05, 2023•24 min
You can tell autumn has come to Las Vegas by the skin that’s still on your hands after you grab the steering wheel. Still, since we don’t enjoy the flagrant leaf action that other biomes use to mark the season change, how can Las Vegans imbibe some of those cozy fall vibes? Tune in as podcast host Dayvid Figler, lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson, and producer Layla Muhammad drop some pumpkin-spiced knowledge. Want to win a pair of free tickets (worth $150 each) to the hottest food festival off the...
Oct 04, 2023•22 min
Today is the first in a three-part series on fall getaways and now that October is here, no one can tell us it’s too early to start celebrating Halloween! To get Las Vegas in the mood for Spooky Season, host Dayvid Figler sits down with Tracie Barnthouse and Megg Mueller from Travel Nevada . With ghost towns outnumbering our actual populated towns 6 to 1, it can be hard to tell which ones are worth the trip. Tracie and Megg help us pick the best haunted road trip destinations around Las Vegas an...
Oct 03, 2023•24 min
Twenty-seven years after Tupac Shakur was murdered on a Las Vegas street, a local man has been arrested in connection with the shooting . Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who has long admitted being in the car from which the fatal shots were fired, was arrested in Henderson. Prosecutors say that 27 years ago he was the “on-ground, on-site commander” in a gang conflict, and that he ordered the shooting. Today, host Dayvid Figler dives into the news with author Cathy Scott who wrote the popular true crime b...
Oct 02, 2023•16 min
On Wednesday night, members of Culinary 226, the city’s biggest union, voted to authorize a strike . Their demands range from better wages and safety precautions, to newer ones, like protections against new technologies that could endanger jobs. The ace up their sleeve might be the major events headed to the Strip, like F1 and the Superbowl. But will Culinary go that far? Today, host Dayvid Figler chats it up with contributors April Corbin Girnus and Sarah Lohman. They also talk about the Fontai...
Sep 29, 2023•30 min
It’s not hard to find comedy in Vegas — if you’re willing to pay for it. There’s always some big-name comic whose face is plastered on a casino marquee. But what about our local comedy scene? Where can locals go for laughs without paying for pricey tickets? Today, host Dayvid Figler talks with comedy journalist Julie Seabaugh, a former Vegas resident who’s back in town this week for Skankfest, our city’s biggest and newest comedy festival. And Julie says this event could be a turning point for c...
Sep 28, 2023•22 min
The newest (and brightest) addition to our skyline, The Sphere at The Venetian Resort, is truly a Las Vegas spectacle to behold. For those who didn’t snag tickets to U2’s first residency show this weekend, you aren’t iced out of the experience. The nightly light show on the outside featuring huge images like a realistic eye, a jack-o-lantern, and even the moon are stunning enough to draw its own crowd and it’s free to look! But where is the best place for viewing the Sphere and maybe even snappi...
Sep 27, 2023•21 min
Have you ever walked past a sculpture, mural, or… object in Las Vegas and wondered… why the heck did my city pay for that? You’re not alone: Today, host Dayvid Figler sits down with newsletter editor Scott Dickensheets and contributor Vogue Robinson to gripe about the public art around town we love to hate — and why good public art matters. We’re on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram . You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure t...
Sep 26, 2023•22 min
