Two forums will be held this month for the candidates vying to represent Ward 5 on the Las Vegas City Council.

The Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to hold a special election Tuesday, March 27, to fill the vacant Ward 5 City Council Seat.

The council voted unanimously to hold a special election to fill the post left by Ricki Barlow.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A three-term Las Vegas City Council member says he's resigning and will plead guilty to a federal fraud charge.

Councilman Ricki Barlow told reporters Monday in the council chambers the felony charge stems from personal use of campaign funds in 2015.

One of Las Vegas’ newest city councilors wants to repeal a ban that the city placed on the sale of domestic animals last year.

As the dust settles from last month’s municipal elections, Las Vegas Planning Commissioner Cedric Crear officially announced he plans to run for the Ward 5 City Council seat.

Las Vegas City Council is considering restricting short-term rentals, like those advertised by services like Airbnb.

Former Republican Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore plans to run for a Las Vegas City Council seat in 2017.

Las Vegas city officials gathered yesterday to chart a plan for the future of downtown, one that includes pedestrian zones and mixed use development.

A corruption investigation of Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow has revealed connections to a public relations firm.

The Las Vegas City Council voted yesterday to crack down on the Silverstone golf course, after neighbors told officials they worried the lack of water for the course’s landscaping would reduce their property values.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas City Council is banning the sale of animals from so-called "puppy mills," or breeders who raise a large number of animals for sale, often in unpleasant conditions.