Las Vegas Locally
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Interesting, strange & useful stuff from the Vegas Valley — DTLV to Henderson to The Strip to the desert ♠️
A lightning strike fire has been burning near Area 51 for nearly 2 weeks, in case you're wondering why Las Vegas is extra smokey.
July 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A lightning strike fire has been burning near Area 51 for nearly 2 weeks, in case you're wondering why Las Vegas is extra smokey.
Vegas tunnel builder Elon Musk and Vegas hotel owner Donald Trump are feuding.
June 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Vegas tunnel builder Elon Musk and Vegas hotel owner Donald Trump are feuding.
There's a Tesla Model S driving around Las Vegas with an "F ELON" badge on the back. (📸 George Baker)
May 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
There's a Tesla Model S driving around Las Vegas with an "F ELON" badge on the back. (📸 George Baker)
Will the new Trump tariffs hurt or help the Las Vegas economy?
April 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Will the new Trump tariffs hurt or help the Las Vegas economy?
Spotted on I-15: "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill"
March 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Spotted on I-15: "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill"
A new lawsuit claims that an elderly woman died after being "violently ejected" from a revolving door at Trump International Las Vegas.
March 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A new lawsuit claims that an elderly woman died after being "violently ejected" from a revolving door at Trump International Las Vegas.
In a surprising turn of events, MGM Resorts is trying to attract Vegas locals to the Strip by offering a special deal at the Wicked Spoon buffet in Cosmopolitan. Just $38 per person every Wednesday from 8 am to 2 pm, for up to four guests, with valid Nevada ID.
March 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In a surprising turn of events, MGM Resorts is trying to attract Vegas locals to the Strip by offering a special deal at the Wicked Spoon buffet in Cosmopolitan. Just $38 per person every Wednesday from 8 am to 2 pm, for up to four guests, with valid Nevada ID.
There are reports of a shooting at Circus Circus. Huge police response. Avoid that part of the Strip. (📸 @CalixtoAshley)
March 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
There are reports of a shooting at Circus Circus. Huge police response. Avoid that part of the Strip. (📸 @CalixtoAshley)
Happy National Blackjack Day to all who celebrate
March 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Happy National Blackjack Day to all who celebrate
"PLEASE REMAIN CALM AND RETURN TO YOUR SLOT MACHINES"
February 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"PLEASE REMAIN CALM AND RETURN TO YOUR SLOT MACHINES"
An unnamed individual is donating a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. It's the largest law enforcement fleet in the country and will be "badass" according to Sheriff Kevin McMahill.
February 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
An unnamed individual is donating a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. It's the largest law enforcement fleet in the country and will be "badass" according to Sheriff Kevin McMahill.
February 20-21, 2019
February 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
February 20-21, 2019
Las Vegas resident Kash Patel is the new head of the FBI. We urge him to take stronger measures to address the triple zero roulette problem.
February 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Las Vegas resident Kash Patel is the new head of the FBI. We urge him to take stronger measures to address the triple zero roulette problem.
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Tried to get a video of the Thunderbirds but they were so quick! @lasvegaslocally.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Tried to get a video of the Thunderbirds but they were so quick! @lasvegaslocally.bsky.social
Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson made it onto the cover of TIME Magazine!
February 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson made it onto the cover of TIME Magazine!
The USAF Thunderbirds are returning to Las Vegas today and will fly over the Strip sometime between 10 and 11 am.
February 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The USAF Thunderbirds are returning to Las Vegas today and will fly over the Strip sometime between 10 and 11 am.
The rumors going around about ICE immigration raids and "checkpoints" in and around the Las Vegas Valley are false.
In fact, there are no verified reports about large-scale federal immigration enforcement efforts anywhere in Southern Nevada.
In fact, there are no verified reports about large-scale federal immigration enforcement efforts anywhere in Southern Nevada.
February 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The rumors going around about ICE immigration raids and "checkpoints" in and around the Las Vegas Valley are false.
In fact, there are no verified reports about large-scale federal immigration enforcement efforts anywhere in Southern Nevada.
In fact, there are no verified reports about large-scale federal immigration enforcement efforts anywhere in Southern Nevada.
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Out looking for something to inspire me on the south end of the strip. Not much is calling to me here.
February 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Out looking for something to inspire me on the south end of the strip. Not much is calling to me here.
What are you doing today, Vegas-wise?
(Bonus points if you share a pic 📸)
(Bonus points if you share a pic 📸)
February 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
What are you doing today, Vegas-wise?
(Bonus points if you share a pic 📸)
(Bonus points if you share a pic 📸)
Day 200 without measurable rain in Las Vegas. Some people are starting to get worried.
January 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Day 200 without measurable rain in Las Vegas. Some people are starting to get worried.
The last time it rained in Vegas the Mirage was still open
January 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The last time it rained in Vegas the Mirage was still open
Donald Trump will visit Las Vegas tomorrow to thank Nevada for voting for him and, we assume, give us an update on the whole "no taxes on tips" thing.
January 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Donald Trump will visit Las Vegas tomorrow to thank Nevada for voting for him and, we assume, give us an update on the whole "no taxes on tips" thing.
Las Vegas Metro police will not engage in mass deportation roundups, according to LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill.
"Officers will not stop and question, detain, arrest, or place an immigration hold on any individuals on the grounds they are an undocumented immigrant."
"Officers will not stop and question, detain, arrest, or place an immigration hold on any individuals on the grounds they are an undocumented immigrant."
January 22, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Las Vegas Metro police will not engage in mass deportation roundups, according to LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill.
"Officers will not stop and question, detain, arrest, or place an immigration hold on any individuals on the grounds they are an undocumented immigrant."
"Officers will not stop and question, detain, arrest, or place an immigration hold on any individuals on the grounds they are an undocumented immigrant."