The City of Las Vegas has decided not to move forward with proposed changes to the noise ordinance for the 18b Arts District, a plan that would have restricted late-night outdoor entertainment hours. The decision, announced by Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, comes after weeks of public comment in which residents and business owners overwhelmingly voiced opposition.… Continue reading Victory For Art Culture
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Alleged Altercations Raise Concerns in Las Vegas Arts District
A familiar tension is rising in the Las Vegas Arts District, but this time, it’s not between artists and the elements—it’s between culture and capital. Reports from Nothing to Do Las Vegas, East Side Times, Rex from Las Vegas, and Low Rider BLVD are all pointing to an alleged altercation involving a Midtown real estate… Continue reading Alleged Altercations Raise Concerns in Las Vegas Arts District
Planting Justice in the Desert
In a city often defined by neon excess and cultural displacement, a different kind of light pulses from Las Vegas’ historic West Side—a light rooted in earth, driven by women, and watered by the will to build what’s been denied. This is the home of the Obodo Collective, a grassroots nonprofit reclaiming not just land,… Continue reading Planting Justice in the Desert
Veterans, Children and Students Tear Gassed By LVMPD
On the evening of June 11, 2025, hundreds of protesters gathered in Las Vegas to peacefully demonstrate, part of a broader national response to ongoing human rights concerns and rising political tensions. The event was spearheaded by anonymous local organizers, one of whom was known only as Anonfrom702, who coordinated through a Reddit forum called… Continue reading Veterans, Children and Students Tear Gassed By LVMPD
Mass Deportation Effect In Las Vegas
Mass deportations are often portrayed as necessary measures to enforce immigration laws, but their broader implications extend far beyond legal compliance. They ripple through local economies, disrupt industries, and affect communities on a profound level. This is particularly evident in cities like Las Vegas, which, as a non-sanctuary city, stands at the crossroads of enforcement… Continue reading Mass Deportation Effect In Las Vegas
Suicide By Cop is $1 Million
The courtroom of Judge Amy Wilson became a theater of high stakes and raw emotion during the latest proceedings in State v. Alejandra Boudreaux, a case that has captured public attention and exposed critical tensions within the legal system. The case revolves around the tragic death of Brandon Durham, whose life was taken during a… Continue reading Suicide By Cop is $1 Million
Mental Healh For The Blue
In a momentous ceremony, the law enforcement community came together to mark a significant shift in the way mental health is addressed for first responders. The unveiling of the new Wellness Bureau facility served as both a milestone and a testament to the growing recognition of the emotional toll carried by those who serve on… Continue reading Mental Healh For The Blue
LVMPD’s 13th Officer Involved Shooting
The tragic death of Brandon Durham in Las Vegas has cast a harsh spotlight on law enforcement practices and the accountability mechanisms designed to govern their use of force. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of November 12, 2024, represents not only the 13th officer-involved shooting this year but also the eighth fatal… Continue reading LVMPD’s 13th Officer Involved Shooting
Vegas Youth At Risk
The recent findings of a survey conducted by Silver State Equality, a statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy group in Nevada, have been described as “heartbreaking” by Andre Wade, the State Director of Silver State Equality. The survey aimed to understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ students in Nevada schools and was conducted with the help of… Continue reading Vegas Youth At Risk
Lithium Kills
In the dry expanses of Central Nevada, Nyle Pennington, a seasoned hydrologist, sounds the alarm about the impact of the burgeoning lithium mining industry on water sources. At the nation’s only active lithium mine, owned by Albemarle, groundwater levels are plummeting due to the massive water requirements of lithium extraction. The lithium boom, spurred by… Continue reading Lithium Kills
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