10. Uber update: After a long fight, ride-hailing companies have a green light in Nevada (June 3) Uber and other ride-hailing companies finally got the go-ahead to offer services in the Silver State early this summer. Looking at story comments, some of our readers couldn’t wait to see pink mustaches and U decals adorning cars across the Valley. Others? Not so much. Either way, the ride-hailing legislation was a hot topic in 2015—and our readers obviously wanted to stay current on developments.
9. What happens if you’re caught with drugs at EDC? (June 17) Electric Daisy Carnival always finds its way on our top 10 list, which is no surprise considering it’s the biggest music festival in North America. The annual rave draws kandi kids from all over the globe, and from the hits on this story it seemed a lot of those ravers (and generally curious readers) wanted to find out the legal repercussions for sneaking narcotics into the Speedway.
8. ‘Vegas Girl Walk’ breaks down the Strip’s post-club stumbles (May 14) Step Up 2: The Streets star Robert Hoffman captured on video some of Las Vegas Boulevard’s post-club crawls—and we couldn’t get enough of the names he came up with for the drunken strides ubiquitous on the Strip each weekend. Our favorite? Probably “the baby giraffe.” Find yours by reading our No. 8 most-read story.
7. Body failing and mind on fire, The Amazing Johnathan reflects on his gloriously unhinged legacy (January 15) In July 2014 The Amazing Johnathan broke news that he was dying on the WTF With Marc Maron podcast, after being diagnosed six years earlier with cardiomyopathy, a degenerative weakening of the heart muscle. In this profile piece, freelance writer Julie Seabaugh tells of the comedy magic master’s storied career, which included 13 years as a Las Vegas headliner.
6. Bellagio’s kabuki show keeps the wow on the Strip (August 12) This installment of associate editor Brock Radke’s Incidental Tourist column gave details on the Shochiku Kabuki Spectacle at Bellagio’s lake—and readers were curious to know what was in store from the production, which featured Japanese actor Ichikawa Somegoro battling a giant carp.
5. Guide: Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas 2015 (July 2) Sparklers, schmarklers. Las Vegas has perfected the art and science of pyrotechnics, and it seems many readers were glad to skip the grocery-store fireworks stands and leave the Independence Day explosions to the professionals—they just needed to know where to go!
4. Best of Vegas 2015 (July 17) While technically not a story, the webpage for our yearly list of everything awesome in Las Vegas again took the No. 4 spot this year. Looking for a dinner destination? Don’t know where to party Saturday night? The Weekly’s got your back. Pro tip: Bookmark this page!
3. Drought reveals spooky stuff in Lake Mead—and gives a boost to tourism (July 15) With the lake’s water level down and the National Recreation Area’s visitation up, readers were curious to see what relics were drawing more tourists to the nearby reservoir. Find out what lies beneath (if you didn’t read this story six months ago).
2. Living small: At Downtown’s Airstream park, home is where the experiment is (February 5) Weekly staff writer Kristy Totten spent a week living in a tricked-out trailer at Tony Hsieh’s Airstream Living Experiment across the street from Atomic Liquors, residing next door to the Zappos mogul and getting a taste of tiny living. How did the experiment with the experiment go? Read our No. 2 story to find out.
1. The Ultimate Las Vegas Brunch Guide (April 9) Our readers loved the breakfast/lunch hybrid in 2015—and with so many great places to brunch at in the Valley, we really can’t blame them. From local favorites like MTO Café, Eat and Marche Bacchus to Strip-side destinations including La Cave and Serendipity 3, we rounded up the city’s best mid-morning meals. It’s the gift that keeps on giving—so make a reservation, and save room for a mimosa … or three.
