The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announces the debut of the state’s second longest bridge at noon on Sept. 28. The 2,635-foot-long flyover will connect northbound U.S. Highway 95 with the westbound 215 Beltway in northwest Las Vegas. (The state’s longest bridge is the 1.6-mile-long Interstate 515 viaduct between Interstate 15 and Eastern Avenue in […]
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Will Park MGM No-Smoking Policy Set a Trend in Las Vegas?
Public health advocates are praising MGM Resorts International for establishing the Strip’s first nonsmoking casino in decades, but industry observers say it’s too early to know if the Park MGM will be a trendsetter or a one-off trial. When the resort reopens Wednesday from the mid-March coronavirus shutdown, it will not allow smoking inside the […]
3 Renovations That Can Help You Sell Your Home Faster
If you’ve decided to place your home on the market, you likely want it to sell as quickly as possible. Partially, this is for your own convenience. More importantly, though, the longer that a house sits on the market, the lower its final price tends to be. Therefore, before you list your home, you need […]
THERE’S ROOM TO GROW AT THIS SUMMERLIN ESTATE
For the ultimate in spacious comfort, this home in Summerlin can’t be beat. Brand new and ready for immediate move in, this two-story Mesa Ridge home sits within a staff-gated community with resort-style amenities, and it’s got sooo much room to spread out, you may get lost! The Keystone Desert Contemporary model in the View […]
Las Vegas Raiders christen ‘Death Star’ stadium with victory over New Orleans Saints
It was devoid of baying Las Vegas Raiders supporters, but the team’s fans will be filled with new hope for the upcoming season following the opening of its brand new “Death Star” stadium. The New Orleans Saints were the first team to visit the Allegiant Stadium — its distinctive black shell rises out of the Nevada desert to dominate the surrounding landscape, hence […]
Circa Resort Creating 1,500 Jobs in Las Vegas
The first casino built downtown in four decades, Circa is providing some 1,500 jobs at a time the coronavirus pandemic has rocked the Las Vegas economy, sending unemployment skyrocketing. Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered casinos and other nonessential businesses closed in mid-March to help curb the spread of the virus. And although casinos were allowed to […]
Dick’s Opening in Las Vegas Strip Mall as Other Shops Flounder
Sporting goods dealer with a recent boost in sales during the coronavirus pandemic plans to open a store near Summerlin, filling a vacancy that was home to a now-defunct rival. Dick’s Sporting Goods expects to debut on Charleston Boulevard at Fort Apache Road, next to Whole Foods Market, in spring 2021, spokeswoman Lily Herring told […]
Nevada Fishing Report
Lake Mead — Striper boils are most active in the early mornings and taper off by noon. Topwater lures such as Zara Spooks and shad lures are seeing the most action. Fish remain hungry after the boils slow, so try jigging lures to catch their attention again. Black bass are attacking frog lures, crankbaits and Ned […]
New Downtown Grand Tower Has Focus on Art
The 495-room Gallery Tower at the Downtown Grand in Las Vegas had its grand opening on Tuesday. The third tower at the hotel-casino is named for the art program that is displayed throughout the property. Multimedia artist Camila Magrane created an interactive, in-room augmented-reality art installation for select rooms, the first of its kind for […]
Sportsbooks Pushing for more Kentucky Derby-type betting in Nevada
Nevada gaming regulators are taking another swing at determining whether they should allow race books to verify results on animal races and make payouts based on nationally broadcast events. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Tuesday took more than an hour of testimony from industry representatives on both sides of the issue. Prior to the […]
