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Drew Las Vegas Resort Owner Hires Ex-MGM Resorts Executive

Nov 02, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The company completing the unfinished blue-glass Drew Las Vegas resort has named a former top MGM Resorts International official as its chief executive.

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Random Access Memory: November 2019

Nov 01, 2019

Droll, odd, tragic, and awkward moments from the many Novembers of Las Vegas history.

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Kadri, Calvert Score Twice, Avalanche Beats Vegas 6-1

Oct 26, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pierre-Edouard Bellemare was a little lost as a visitor to T-Mobile Arena.

While the rest of his Colorado Avalanche teammates knew their way around the visitors' locker room, Bellemare was a newcomer, even after spending the last two seasons with Vegas.

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Las Vegas Joins Suspension Of Immigration Holds At City Jail

Oct 25, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The city of Las Vegas has joined Clark County in suspending a program to detain jailed arrestees at the request of federal immigration authorities.

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Democrats Yang, Castro In Las Vegas For Liberal Group Forum

Oct 25, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates Julian Castro and Andrew Yang will be in Las Vegas this weekend for a candidate forum hosted by liberal groups.

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Ex-Salon Chief Alleges Wynn Resorts Spied At His New Job

Oct 19, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former beauty salon director who went public about sexual misconduct allegations against casino mogul Steve Wynn is suing Wynn Resorts and executives, alleging they invaded his privacy and spied on him at his next job in a bid to undercut his accounts.

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Tennis Instructor Sues Las Vegas Country Club, Alleges Race Bias

Oct 12, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A tennis instructor is suing an exclusive Las Vegas country club, alleging she was wrongly fired in 2016 after an influential club member made "blatantly racist" comments about her biracial children.

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Democrat Elizabeth Warren Marches In Las Vegas Pride Parade

Oct 12, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren danced to Aretha Franklin and posed for selfies as she marched Friday night in the Las Vegas Pride parade.

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Campaign: Sanders Had Heart Attack, Released From Hospital

Oct 05, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders had a heart attack, his campaign confirmed Friday as the Vermont senator was released from a Nevada hospital.

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Nosek Scores 2, Leads Golden Knights To 5-1 Win Over Sharks

Oct 05, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights got a measure of revenge five months removed from a controversial playoff loss that ended their season.

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'Storm Area 51' Hoaxer Hangs Legal Threat Over Rachel 'Alienstock' Event

Sep 14, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An innkeeper selling tickets for campers next week in a tiny Nevada desert town is being threatened with legal action by the originator of the "Storm Area 51" internet hoax over the "Alienstock" name.

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Ralenkotter Loses LVCVA Consulting Contract As He Faces Criminal Charges

Sep 14, 2019

Former Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Rossi Ralenkotter has lost his $15-thousand-per-month consulting contract.

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Jan Jones Blackhurst Resigning From Caesars Executive Job, Taking Board Seat

Sep 07, 2019

Former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst is bowing out as Caesars Entertainment’s Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility and taking a seat on the company’s board of directors.

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Nevada Yesterdays

The Landmark

Aug 15, 2019

One of the more memorable hotels in Las Vegas to meet with implosion was the Landmark – which opened 50 years ago this past July. Here is the story of its rise and fall.

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Them and Us

Vegas in the Ring

Aug 09, 2019

In GLOW Season 3, the wrestling may be fake, but Vegas feels real

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Nevada Yesterdays

Mel Wolzinger

Jul 12, 2019

A longtime Las Vegas gaming investor died recently. A look back at the life of Mel Wolzinger.

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Nevada Yesterdays

The International

Jul 12, 2019

One of the biggest hotels ever built in Las Vegas turns 50 this month. A look back at the rise of what was then called – The International.

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MGM Sues Insurance Company, Case Related To Las Vegas Mass Shooting

Jun 22, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — MGM Resorts is suing it’s insurance provider over a dispute on 1 October litigation.

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Random Access Memory: June

May 28, 2019

Droll, odd, poignant, and awkward moments from the many Junes of Las Vegas history.

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Books: Nothing Lasts Forever

May 28, 2019

By looking at Las Vegas’ motels and street art, two new books explore the city’s ephemeral nature.

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Saturday's Helldorado Parade Expected To Slow Traffic Downtown

May 11, 2019

The 2019 Helldorado Parade starts at 10:00 Saturday morning in downtown Las Vegas. It's part of cowboy-themed Las Vegas Days events this weekend celebrating the city’s western roots.