As Las Vegas officials seek to develop the city’s first urban central park, the City Council agreed this week to a necessary preliminary step: Purchasing the property of a bail bonds business for $2 million to clear the way for the plaza’s construction across from City Hall. City lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously signed off on […]
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South Strip projects delayed but still happening
On the sleepy south edge of the Strip, construction crews are working on the home of the Pinball Hall of Fame — a project months behind schedule amid the coronavirus pandemic. At the vacant plot next door, developers still plan to build a 21-story hotel-casino, but they expect to break ground later than planned because […]
‘Ghost Adventures,’ Zak Bagans bringing ‘Tiger King’ to Las Vegas
Zak Bagans keeps digging — for spirits, for museum items and for TV ratings. Las Vegas’ king of the paranormal is adding “Tiger King” footage and artifacts to his multimedia empire. Brandishing cameras and ghost-tracking equipment, the “Ghost Adventurers” crew filmed for a week ending Saturday at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, aka the Tiger […]
Golden Knights Return for Practice
There was nothing that happened on the ice rink today that would indicate anything was out of the ordinary. The Golden Knights took the ice at City National Arena, ran through their drills, joked, laughed, stretched and otherwise held what resembled a typical hockey practice. That’s how they wanted it. Three weeks from today, the […]
Las Vegas’ soccer scene is kicking it up a notch
Tristan Blackmon has spent so much of his soccer career alongside Danny Musovski, he can’t even remember for certain when they first became teammates. Blackmon, a former Bishop Gorman High star, is pretty sure he first met Musovski, the state’s all-time leading goal scorer during his days at Liberty High, when Blackmon was 8 years […]
How a Las Vegas production duo scored a No. 1 hit with Justin Bieber
In 60 minutes, a pair of Las Vegas music lifers reworked what would become one of the year’s biggest hits, an airy R&B mood enhancer that has become as synonymous with the summer of 2020 as face masks bearing the scent of suntan lotion. The song, Justin Bieber’s “Intentions,” unfolds loosely, languidly, propelled by a […]
A look at life inside the NHL’s Phase Four Secure Zone
Let’s start with the name. They’re not bubbles or domes or campuses or even the NHL’s version of Seahaven Island from “The Truman Show.” No, the league would prefer them to be called “Phase Four Secure Zones.” Players and staff will follow a strict set of health protocols for daily life during the NHL’s 24-team […]
Circa gives details on pool offerings
Circa is touting the “cleanest and healthiest public pool experience” when it opens Oct. 28. The property’s casino is set to open with certain amenities Oct. 28, including Stadium Swim, a multilevel pool amphitheater that will operate year-round. Reservations are available on Circa’s website. According to a Thursday news release, Circa developed a pool that can […]
Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low
In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems reasonable considering the current condition of the economy. The data, however, is showing that home purchasers are still […]
Southern Nevada Home Prices Set Record
Existing Southern Nevada home prices hit an all-time record in June despite the coronavirus pandemic, though fewer homes are selling compared to last year. Las Vegas Realtors released their June report on Tuesday, stating that despite the pandemic and its resulting economic downturn, the Las Vegas-area housing market is still strong. “The demise of the […]
