Desert summers are getting more severe, and Las Vegas’ urban planning isn’t doing it any favors. Sprawl across the valley ensures that heat isn’t felt equally in every neighborhood.

The worst of Las Vegas’ record summer may be over. But the heat-related death toll continues to rise, with at least 224 deaths where heat was a factor. Generally, experts say heat deaths are ...

She has been working in journalism for seven years. Extreme heat is currently gripping much of the United States, including Las Vegas, where it’s hot enough to melt crayons outside. A time-lapse ...