City Cast Las Vegas
🗳️ Can D.C. mess with Nevada’s elections?
April 2, 2026 · — Rob Kachelriess
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What's CITY Talking About
🗳️ Election Year Chaos and Confusion
According to the U.S. Constitution, states are in charge of running their own elections, but President Trump just signed an executive order demanding national oversight of voter rolls and limitations on mail-in voting by signing an executive order that’s already facing legal challenges. [Associated Press]
- So, how does this affect our local elections? 🤔 Nevada Secretary of State joins City Cast Las Vegas to discuss the status of voting in the Silver State and if we’ll still be able to vote by mail. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
🤬 Congresswoman is F’n Mad
Rep. Susie Lee dropped four F-bombs in one social media post to describe her reaction to President Trump’s attendance at a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship. She deleted the post and followed it up with a profanity-free non-apology. [KSNV]
💡Controversial NV Energy Rate Change Delayed
You now have until January 1, 2027 to get angry about it. [Nevada Current]
🎰 Gambling Returns to the Tropicana
Well, kinda. A pop-up casino showed up at the old Tropicana site this week and continues today (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) next to the A’s stadium-in-progress. The “casino” is just a trailer with a few slot machines, but it helps keep the property’s gaming license legally active. The same thing happens every now and then at the site of the long-gone Moulin Rouge. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
- The Flamingo is replacing signs with LED screens, but don’t panic — the iconic plumage marquee will stick around. [KLAS]
- The Downtown Grand is going up for sale after the current owners defaulted on a construction loan. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
- Park MGM just saw front desk workers unionize. [KVVU]
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What To Do
Thursday, April 2
- 🚶 National Walking Day at Cornerstone Park, 10am ($2) | Henderson
- 🎵 Feed the Block w/ Marshmello at Fremont East, 6pm (18+, Free) | Downtown
- 🎬 The Chronology of Water at The Beverly Theater, 7pm ($15, also April 3 and April 5) | Downtown
- 🍷 Quivira & La Follette Wine Dinner at Gaetano's Ristorante, 7pm ($175) | Henderson
- 🎶 UNLV Choral Ensembles: Spring Choir Concert at Doc Rando Recital Hall, 7:30pm ($10–$13) | UNLV
- 🎉 Thurstphoria at The Space LV, 10pm (18+, $20+) | Polaris & Harmon
Friday, April 3
- 🎙️ Hispanic Heritage Oral History: Telling Our Stories at East Las Vegas Library, 10:30am (Free) | Bonanza & Mojave
- 🌿 Henderson Farmers Market at Fox Ridge Park, 3–7pm | Henderson
- 🎨 First Friday in the Arts District, 5–10pm (All Ages) | Downtown
- 🎭 Henry V at Solista Park at Inspirada, 6pm (Free) | Henderson
- 🎺 The Lon Bronson Band at Myron's, 7pm (From $34) | Smith Center
- 💃 Beyond The Neon Dance Festival at West Las Vegas Theatre, 7:30pm ($15, through April 4) | Historic Westside
- 🎉 Kawaii Rave at The Space LV, 9pm (18+, $15–$22) | Polaris & Harmon
- 🎵 Unplugged: A Phone-Free Nightlife Experience at The Portal, 9pm (18+, From $23) | AREA15
- 🎬 NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up — Premiere Screening at The Punk Rock Museum, doors 11pm (midnight screening) | Arts District
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🧑🍳 The final round of James Beard Award nominations were just announced …
Brian Howard of Sparrow + Wolf and Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa are both up for Best Chef in the Southwest category, while Tamba is a contender for Best New Restaurant.
Well deserved 👏 Congratulations to all … and good luck!
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