🚨 ICE activity grows in Las Vegas

🎱 Will Vegas See More of ICE in 2026?

The presence of ICE dominates the news in cities like Chicago and Portland, but what about Las Vegas? Local detainments climbed by 10% between July and September — and concern is growing as the regional field office in Salt Lake City (which oversees Southern Nevada) weighs the addition of a 10,000-person detainment facility.

City Cast Las Vegas has more on the state of ICE in Southern Nevada, what happens to those in custody, and how confrontations could escalate in the months ahead. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🛫 On Your Mark, Get Set … Vote 🛬

If they can overcome airport delays, lawmakers from throughout Nevada are traveling to Carson City this week for a special session that’s expected to begin Thursday. Bills on crime, public safety, SNAP assistance, and movie studio tax credits are in the running to be discussed. [KVVU]

• Gov. Lombardo — the guy responsible for calling the session — was officially endorsed by President Trump ahead of his 2026 reelection bid. [KLAS]

😷 Vegas Gets First Measles Case in Seven Years

An infant too young for the measles vaccine was diagnosed with the disease at St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus in Henderson. It’s the first confirmed case in Clark County since 2018. A traveler diagnosed with measles passed through Vegas last month, but didn’t leave the airport. [KLAS]

💸 Dana White’s Gambling Habit, Coming Soon to Netflix

Netflix crews have been following Dana White around in Vegas for an upcoming unscripted project on the UFC president’s high-profile gambling habits, which have switched from blackjack to baccarat lately to accommodate higher bets. White’s sour on the Palms, Wynn, and Mirage for limiting his wagers, while saying he can still “play big” at the Venetian, Bellagio, and Caesars Palace (where he claims to have ruined the casino’s quarter by walking away with $26 million). White disputes reports of a $30 million debt with Red Rock Resorts, which happens to be run by his buddies in the Fertitta family. [Hollywood Reporter]