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NewsAggregateHome AggregateGolden Gate at 120 carries story of Las Vegas from past to present
Downtown Las Vegas, in a city famous for demolitions, feels like a time capsule. Probably no other property captures that quite like the Golden Gate ...
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AggregateHome AggregateLas Vegas HistoryThree Las Vegas landmarks make Nevada’s most endangered historic places list
La Concha Motel, Huntridge Theater and Mormon Fort are among three Southern Nevada locations that Preserve Nevada has designated as the state’s “most endangered ...
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PoliticsNewsAllNevada political giant, former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid dies at 82
Harry Reid never felt the need to be loud or brash. The former U.S. Senate majority leader who died Tuesday at age 82 instead often ...
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NewsAllAggregateNeon still stokes nostalgia in Las Vegas and beyond despite a dimming future
When Eric Elizondo repairs the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the Strip, he doesn’t just keep the city’s most beloved icon standing.
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NewsAllAggregateThis Las Vegan’s job is to keep an eye on the future by preserving the past
Kelli Luchs, who came to Las Vegas from Michigan about 15 years ago to attend graduate school at UNLV, is charged with caring for the ...
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NewsAllAggregateWhy this dinosaur species, unearthed at Valley of Fire, was publicized 13 years later
Tens of millions of years ago, dinosaurs, including a small, zippy plant-eater that resembled a massive scaly green chicken, roamed the area that is now ...
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NewsAllAggregate'Truly iconic': New street signs celebrate history of Paradise Palms neighborhood
New street signs in Paradise Palms neighborhood of Las Vegas show hyperlocal pride and a commitment to history that its residents know can be hit ...
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AggregateAllNewsIconic Blue Angel statue, gracing a new Vegas perch, awaits a proper tribute
While Robert Stoldal was a senior at Las Vegas High School in 1959, he recalls the trips he and his friends endeavored up and down ...
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NewsAllAggregateClark County exhibit explores obsolete technology — past, present and future
The horn of a 1906 Edison standard phonograph is pointed toward the glass of a display case in a side gallery of the Clark County ...
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PoliticsNewsAllNevada Day bill begs the question: When, exactly, should we observe the holiday?
The question of when Nevada entered the Union isn’t up for debate: Oct. 31, 1864. The question of when to celebrate the entrance isn’t so ...
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NewsAllAggregateVenerable former Sun reporter Cy Ryan, who covered Nevada government for decades, dies
When former Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons called a 2008 news conference to try to explain why he had made hundreds of texts, many late at ...
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NewsAllAggregatePhyllis McGuire, of popular 1950s trio McGuire Sisters, dies at Las Vegas estate
Phyllis McGuire of the famed McGuire Sisters loved her life in “the Beverly Hills of Las Vegas,” a term she coined for her 26,000-square-foot mansion ...
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NewsAllAggregateLoyal customers relish last visit to storied Las Vegas diner Vickie's
A retired Clark County School District grounds worker, Michael Turner has fond memories of eating lunch at Vickie’s Diner when he was in the neighborhood. ...
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Las Vegas StripLas Vegas HistoryClark County governmentThink you know Vegas? Let’s find out
Take this general history quiz to find out how much of an expert you are.
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NewsAllAggregateLive the myth: Tony Spilotro’s home is for sale
The house sits on a 13,068-square-foot lot and has what the client brochure describes as “one of the largest pools in the neighborhood.” The mid-century ...
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Las Vegas HistoryLas VegasLas Vegas WeeklyCharting the Vegas Valley's evolution during Las Vegas Weekly’s 21 years
From Siegfried & Roy to Lady Gaga, and Star Trek: The Experience to the High Roller
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A&EFive historic spots to visit in Las Vegas
The Little Church of the West, the Old Mormon Fort and more.
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IntersectionDennis McBride talks about his new book on Nevada’s LGBT history
The local historian discusses his exhaustively researched account of the queer experience in Las Vegas and elsewhere in the state.
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NewsAllAggregateE. Parry Thomas, business icon who helped shape Las Vegas, dies at 95
By financing casinos at a time when other banks refused to consider making loans to them, visionary banker E. Parry Thomas helped build the foundation ...
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OpinionBrian GreenspunWhere I StandLas Vegas deserves more than just Adelson’s voice
Killing daily newspapers is not something that should bring anyone who works in this industry any pleasure, nor anyone who believes in our democracy and ...
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MusicReview: Cyndi Lauper stays true to her colors in artsy Vegas residency at the Colosseum
After wrapping an international farewell tour last year and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November, Lauper’s pistol energy continues ...
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BusinessNewsAggregate40 Under 40: Celebrating the leaders shaping Las Vegas’ future
From entrepreneurs to community advocates, this year’s 40 Under 40 class reflects a shared commitment to progress, service and impact.
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NewsNevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River
With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced Friday that they have agreed on a ...
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NewsAggregateAllVanderpump Hotel set to open next month on Las Vegas Strip
Lisa Vanderpump is on the verge of adding a new title to her résumé: hotelier. The Vanderpump Hotel, a 188-room boutique resort taking shape from ...
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AggregateAllNewsLas Vegas to Sonoma wine country just got significantly faster
Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop Las Vegas-Santa Rosa service offers a quick route into Sonoma County, where redwoods, historic homes and wineries await …
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Fine Art'Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas' highlights the legacy of the city's African American community
"Rhythm and Resilience" is on display through August 20 at the new Civic Center Gallery.
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A&E5 thoughts: The 2026 LVL Up Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center
If cosplay is the currency of every great fan expo, LVL Up was loaded.
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MGM GrandMGM ResortsBusinessMGM Grand launches retro gaming lounge with free play for guests
MGM Grand has opened Bonus Round Totally Awesome Bar + Arcade, a 21-and-older venue that blends classic arcade games with cocktails, casual food and a ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: April 30-May 6
Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live, 50 Cent at LIV, Emo Orchestra at the Strat, Las Vegas DreamBirds at Hard Rock Live and more.
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AggregateAllSportsHenderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance
Duncan, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School in Henderson, won the Elks Free Throw National Hoop Shoot on April 18 in ...
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NewsOpinionSportsLas Vegas High's NFL pipeline starts with neighborhood grit
Fernando Carmona Jr. is one of four players from Las Vegas High who will take part in rookie minicamps in the coming weeks — a ...
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NewsairplaneAllegiant AirSpirit Airlines ceases operations. Las Vegas airport says all 16 routes still covered
Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions ...
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NewsAggregateAllGolden Knights fall behind in series against Mammoth after dropping Game 3
Lawson Crouse scored twice in a 5:42 span in the second period and the Utah Mammoth won the first NHL playoff game in the state, ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateLas Vegas pitched as relocation spot for Vancouver MLS team
The Athletic reports that a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the future of the Vancouver franchise, including the possibility ...
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MusicOlivia Rodrigo plus Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean set December dates in Las Vegas
A couple of blockbuster tours announced Las Vegas dates for December on Thursday, with Olivia Rodrigo booking two nights at T-Mobile Arena and Luke Bryan ...
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Breaking NewsNevada mourns Ruby Duncan, a legendary advocate for poor families
Ruby Duncan co-founded Operation Life, a nonprofit she directed for nearly two decades, building medical clinics, daycare centers, drug prevention programs and employment initiatives.
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UNLVUNLV sportsNewsVanderbilt forward transferring to UNLV basketball
His most notable experience came as a sophomore at Washington in 2024-25 when he averaged 11.8 points and five rebounds per game in making 27 ...
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MusicMoshpits and memories: Sick New World Las Vegas
After a year-long hiatus, Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25 with more than 50 bands.
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AggregateAllNewsNew extreme heat strategy aims to shield Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable commuters
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched a plan to fortify the region’s infrastructure against extreme heat ...
