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The PlaygroundAn only-in-Vegas story
What a tow truck takes from a Weekly writer, a casino gives back.
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The Playground'Thong Song' king Sisqo to guest star at 'Fantasy'
Dumps like a truck, truck, truck ...
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The PlaygroundMovember means cash for your 'stache
Weekly writer Mark Adams recaps the facial hair festivities of the Silverton's Mustachio Bashio.
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The PlaygroundWe know when it’s real: Reviewing Wendy’s new burger
The new Hot 'n' Juicy is being offered exclusively in Las Vegas. How does it stack up?
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The PlaygroundRanking the holiness of Sin City
The news is good or bad, depending on your personal belief system.
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The PlaygroundLas Vegas needs Random Acts of Culture
Sometimes it seems like all the cool stuff happens in other cities.
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The PlaygroundFamily-friendly 'Burlesque' competition proves Vegas knows sexy
What Christina Aguilera and Cher's new movie can teach us about our fine city.
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The PlaygroundClaire Sinclair is not a girl, not yet a woman
This playmate and "Crazy Horse Paris" guest star is a 19 years old, but you couldn’t tell that by looking at her.
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The PlaygroundAction sports are cool! (and other lessons from Dew Tour day 1)
Chris Pastras and Ben Snowden talk Vegas, life choices and the Harlem Globetrotters.
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The PlaygroundFirst all-you-can-eat; now all-you-can-watch
How many live shows can you squeeze into 48 hours?
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The PlaygroundI'm gonna jump
Rappelling 500 feet down the side of the Rio in the name of a good cause.
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The PlaygroundThe return of Marcel ...
... and Elia, Casey, Tre and other runners up on "Top Chef All-Stars."
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The PlaygroundIs Las Vegas less sexed-up than Bakersfield?
Another week, another list making Las Vegas look bad.
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The PlaygroundWho is Santana's mystery girl?
The story behind an unexplained guest star at the guitar legend's special performance.
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The PlaygroundLike ranch on your fries? Tough, says Todd English
Is there enough room in this world for both ranch and bleu cheese lovers?
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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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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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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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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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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&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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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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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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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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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 ...
