Las Vegas is notorious for bright lights, excess and hedonism. But America's playground – or to use its better-known nickname, Sin City – is going green. From water conservation and waste management to solar power, the city has invested millions in pushing sustainability initiatives.

The North Las Vegas mayor and City Council approved $280,000 in micro-grants for educators during a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

This week’s storm has left the city of Las Vegas at a standstill after parts of town woke up to a foot or more of snow, causing closures and prompting snowplows to work around the clock. “No, I’ve never seen a snowstorm like this before not here in New Mexico,