City Cast Las Vegas
👮 Police call out their own captain
July 18, 2025 · — Rob Kachelriess
🎊 We’re excited to report: our members-only tour and tasting at the Las Vegas Distillery next week is officially FULL — just like my espresso martini 😋
Any City Cast Las Vegas Neighbors who didn't sign up can still RSVP and join us for the mixer in the lounge afterwards. If you’re a member, the form is in your inbox somewhere, and will remain active through the end of today. Any questions? Shoot us an email.
What's CITY Talking About?
🎰 Tax Policy Trumps Vegas
Remember these guys acting all chummy after the election at Circa? ☝️ Now, CEO Derek Stevens says President Trump’s signature spending legislation is bad for Vegas, claiming high-volume gamblers are planning to move their vice off-shore if the full deduction on gaming losses isn’t restored. [KTNV]
📺 Public Broadcasting Funds at Risk
A bill to defund public broadcasting cleared the Senate and could pass the House by the time you read this. That’s a blow to Vegas PBS and KNPR, who rely on $7.5 million set aside for Southern Nevada. Will PBS get by on sales of Big Bird dolls? Maybe — for now. But once you leave it up to “the market,” you end up with reality shows on The Learning Channel. [Nevada Independent]
😭 Police Share Burn Book in Public
As reported (again) in yesterday’s newsletter, Henderson continues to lead the universe in police and City Council drama. Well, Metro isn’t far behind. The police officers union rented a box truck with video screens to call Capt. Landon Reyes a “morale killer” — making sure tourists on the Strip know how well the people in charge of their safety are getting along. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
🚨 Brazen Robbers at Large
While police focus on the important stuff, criminals are acting like comic book villains, from a $300,000 armored truck heist to an attempt to steal weapons from a gun shop by crashing a vehicle through the front door. [KSNV]
🛣️ Do We Really Need HOV Lanes?
Last I checked, my co-workers and I weren’t carpooling together to the local factory, so maybe it’s time we got rid of HOV lanes altogether? 🤔 City Cast Las Vegas presents both sides of the debate (while the RTC takes input on local transportation matters) in the latest Friday news roundup. The discussion also covers disappearing housing assistance and the fuss over UNO at a Vegas casino. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
Your Las Vegas News Quiz
😎 Hey news junkies!
It’s time for the latest Hey Las Vegas news quiz. The questions are based on stories in the newsletter over the past week. Have you been paying attention?
Here’s the first question to get you started:
Which historic structure was lost in a wildfire at the Grand Canyon?
Results will appear at the end of the quiz.
What To Do
Friday, July 18
- 🌱 Plant Trimming Swap at Meadows Library | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Free | Gateway District
- 🎸 Guitar Workshop at West Las Vegas Library | 1 - 2 p.m. | Free | Historic Westside
- 🍷 Sip and Learn: Wine Tasting 101 at Vegas Valley Winery | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | $37.98 | Henderson
- 🐉 Dungeons & Dragons at Sunrise Library | 2 - 5:30 p.m. | Free | Washington & Christy
- 🎻 Summer Orchestra Camp Performance at Sahara West Library | 2 - 3 p.m. | Free | Sahara & Grand Canyon
- 🧑🍳 Hands On: Tiramisu at Eataly | 5 p.m. | $50 | Park MGM
- 🎵 Olivia Newton John Tribute at Firelight Barn Dinner Theater | 6 p.m. | $26+ | Boulder Highway & Major
- 🍸 Tales and Mocktails at Windmill Library | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Free | Windmill & Rainbow
- 🎭 The Pajama Game at Las Vegas Little Theater (through July 27) | 7 p.m. | $20+ | Chinatown
- 🤽 Summer Pool Party at Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool | 7 - 9 p.m. | Free | Henderson
- 🍣 Sushi Hand Roll Class at F The Bar | 7 - 9 p.m. | $45 | Fergusons Downtown
- 🪩 Wonderboogie at Roxy’s Lounge | 8 p.m. | Free admission | Sam’s Town
Saturday, July 19
- 🧘 Moving Meditation: Introduction to Qi Gong & Tai Chi at Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | $30 | Grand Canyon & Tropical
- 💫 Navigate the Stars at Moapa Valley Library | 11 - noon | Free | Overton
- 🎒 Cox Back to School Fair at the Boulevard Mall | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Free admission | Maryland & Flamingo
- 📷 Intro to Photography at Centennial Hills Library | 2 - 3 p.m. | Free | Buffalo & Deer Springs
- 🍷 The Secret Sips of Sommeliers at Crush Pad Wine Bar | 3 & 5 p.m. | $49 | Sahara & Buffalo
- 🧵 Embroidery Club at East Las Vegas Library | 3 - 5 p.m. | Free | Bonanza & Mojave
- ✍️ Our Dangerous Horizons: A Symposium on Writing Race and Place at Barrick Museum of Art | 3 - 7 p.m. | Free tickets | UNLV
- 🍺 Silver State Summer Brewfest at PUB 365 | 3 - 7 p.m. | $23.18 | Tuscany Suites
- 🐈 Capos & Carnitas: Kitty Mafia Rescue Fundraiser at The Spot LV | 5 - 8 p.m. | $25+ | Desert Inn & Durango
- 🏳️🌈 Hot Summer Nights: A Lesbian Dating Game at The Center | 6 - 10 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- ✌️ Happy Together 2025 Tour at Reynolds Hall | 7:30 p.m. | $51.80+ | Smith Center
- 🎸 Rome at the 1st Street Stage | 9 p.m. | Free | Fremont Street Experience
🎮 Your library card is good for a lot of cool stuff, and now you can add video games to the list.
The RTF Mobile Gaming Truck will be at select Las Vegas libraries throughout the month, giving visitors up to two hours of free play on consoles like the PS5, Nintendo Switch, and XBOX Series S.
Free · Daily