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🗳️ Trump’s Nevada pressure campaign
September 9, 2026 · — Rob Kachelriess
😬 Hey …
The weather is returning to “ugh” territory in Vegas with dangerous heat expected this week.
Be careful out there ☀️
What's CITY Talking About
🗳️ Trump’s Intimidation Campaign Continues
The Trump administration continues to interfere with Nevada’s election system just days after seven subpoenas delivered by the DOJ to the Secretary of State’s office came to light. Now, the Trump administration is ordering Nevada election officials to maintain 2024 voter records beyond what’s required by federal law — and threatening criminal charges if it doesn’t happen. [Nevada Independent]
They're just using this as an opportunity to intimidate us, and I'm not going to fold in any way.
With just 55 days until the midterm election, City Cast Las Vegas examines the legal strategy behind what Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is calling a “direct threat” toward our state’s campaign officials. Today’s news roundup also discusses the possibility of data centers on tribal land and a new season for the Vegas Golden Knights as Sports Week continues. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
💡 An Extra Gigawatt Coming to the Grid
Gov. Lombardo joined a groundbreaking in Jean for a new infrastructure project to upgrade substations and lay out 155 miles of transmission lines. The GridLiance West Core Upgrades Project will expand the power grid’s capacity by a gigawatt and meet a growing demand for data centers homes and businesses in Nevada. [KVVU]
🛫 Airport Gates to Get More Crowded
Good news for those who’ve always wanted to eat airport food without actually going anywhere. Harry Reid is now one of 13 airports in the country allowing TSA Precheck members to pass through security without a ticket. [KTNV]
🤖 Robobots Malfunction
As Zoox continues to expand service in Las Vegas, the autonomous shuttles are having more noticeable issues, from stalling out in intersections to ignoring construction roadblocks. I mean, it can only get better from here … right? [Casino.org]
🏒 A Plaza of Paramount Importance
The Toshiba Plaza outside the T-Mobile Arena is now the Paramount+ Plaza, thanks to a new sponsorship deal. The streaming service already carries big UFC events, which regularly take place at the arena. [KSNV]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Sep. 9
- 🍺 Tequila, Tacos & Beer Pairing at Big Dog's Brewing Company, 5:30pm ($60) | Rancho & Craig
- 🍷 House of Mirafiore: Aperitivo to Barolo at Wineaux, 6pm (21+, $53) | UnCommons
- 🤖 MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments – Sting of Death at The Beverly Theater, 6pm ($20) | Downtown
- 🎺 UNLV Jazz Ensemble: Joe Williams Jazz Scholarship Quintet at Clark County Library, 7–8pm (Free) | Flamingo & Maryland
- 🎭 Glow Baby Glow Starring: Vivian Nicole Tesler at The Space, 8pm (All Ages, $30–$35) | Polaris & Harmon
Thursday, Sep. 10
- 🛍️ Farmers Market & Food Truck Thursday at Las Vegas Civic Center, 11am–2pm | Downtown
- 🍷 La Dolce Vita with La Scolca Producer Chiara Soldati at Wineaux, 6pm (21+, $59) | UnCommons
- 🔮 Movie & Craft: Practical Magic — Magical Body Scrub Workshop at The Gatherhouse, 6pm ($25) | Fremont East
- 🏛️ Civic Engagement Lab – The System: Intro to the Movement at West Las Vegas Library, 6–8pm (18+, Free) | Historic Westside
- 📚 The Westies: The Brutal Saga of New York's Irish Mob at The Mob Museum, 7pm (Free with admission, From $20) | Downtown
- 🎹 UNLV Chamber Music Series: The Redfish Piano Trio at Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall, 7:30pm ($25 at box office / $29 online) | UNLV
🍿 It’s been a record-breaking summer box office, so maybe it’s finally time to save a few bucks on the in-person cinema experience.
You're in luck. It’s Free Movie Night tomorrow at the West Wind Drive-In theater in North Las Vegas. Gates open at 6 p.m.; movies begin at 8 p.m.
Munch on $2 nachos with an opportunity to see “Toy Story 5,” “Moana,” “Michael,” “Project Hail Mary,” “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie,” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
Free · Daily