Story archive for April 2023
Raiders don’t overreach, emphasize improving defense
By Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Sun, Apr 30, 2023 (8:02 p.m.)
Of the Raiders' seven first-round picks dating to 2018, only left tackle Kolton Miller and running back Josh Jacobs are still on the team.
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Homeowners in sinking North Las Vegas subdivision could receive state funding for new homes
Rhiannon Saegert | Sun, Apr 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
In this North Las Vegas neighborhood, foundations are cracked, sidewalks are broken and streets are warped. The shifting ground wreaks havoc with buried gas, water and sewer lines ...
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Golden Knights, Oilers set to clash in second round
Danny Webster | Sat, Apr 29, 2023 (11:15 p.m.)
The Golden Knights will meet the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting next week. The Oilers defeated ...
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Carrier’s return highlighted Golden Knights’ forward depth at its best
Danny Webster | Sat, Apr 29, 2023 (1:46 p.m.)
William Carrier made his return Thursday in the Golden Knights' 4-1 series-clinching win over the Winnipeg Jets after missing nearly two month days with a lower-body injury ...
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Meet the Raiders’ five picks from the final day of the NFL Draft
Case Keefer | Published Sat, Apr 29, 2023 (9 a.m.)
The Raiders finished off a "foundational" draft with the most picks in one day since the franchise moved to Southern Nevada in 2020 ...
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Library pass to check out Nevada state parks proves popular
Grace Da Rocha | Sat, Apr 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A partnership between Nevada State Parks and Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to provide free access to state parks — Valley of Fire, Echo Canyon State Park and other favorite day trips — is so popular that ...
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Weekend wagers: Eight bets to make including NFL, college football futures
Case Keefer | Sat, Apr 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
NFL games don’t kick off for more than four months but that doesn’t seem to matter as opinions are widespread after finding out where the biggest-name rookies are heading.
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Raiders collect a trio of proven big-game players in NFL draft’s second night
Case Keefer | Published Fri, Apr 28, 2023 (4:41 p.m.)
If there’s any common link between the three newest Raiders who arrived to the roster on Friday, it’s that they all played — and mostly excelled — in big games throughout their college career. ...
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Stone and Stephenson strike early, push Golden Knights to second round
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (9:56 p.m.)
Stephenson scored twice for the first multigoal playoff game of his career, and Stone had a goal and two assists to push the Golden Knights into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets ...
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Dalton Kincaid, a Las Vegas native, goes to Bills in 1st round of NFL draft
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (8:21 p.m.)
The first of several locals expected to go in this year’s NFL Draft went off the board with the No. 25 overall pick to the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo traded up to select Faith Lutheran graduate Dalton Kincaid ...
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Raiders’ top pick Tyree Wilson flashes elite pass-rushing talent
Mike Grimala | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (8:01 p.m.)
The Raiders predictably went defense with their first pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft, and they may have landed an impact player in Texas Tech pass rusher Tyree Wilson. While some prognosticators expected Las Vegas to address its pass defense by selecting a cornerback ...
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Raiders need Tyree Wilson to become major complement to Maxx Crosby
Case Keefer | Published Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (6 p.m.)
The Raiders were more widely predicted to take a cornerback, offensive linemen or even quarterback but opted to strengthen the edge of their defensive line instead. The franchise has been ...
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Golden Knights relying on composure entering close-out Game 5
Danny Webster | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Bruce Cassidy isn’t a fan of the phrase “weathering the storm,” a term used to describe a team overcoming adversity early in a game. The Golden Knights’ coach feels it’s important to establish a ...
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Meet Rose Signor, co-owner of the Silver Stamp beer bar and a literal Las Vegas tastemaker
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I think the beer scene is wonderful right now; it’s strong. And I think it’s only gonna get better. There’s a lot of talent in this town.”
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The Backseat Lovers find comfort in their collective growing pains
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Utah band is set to play a sold-out gig at Brooklyn Bowl on April 28, its first Las Vegas performance since Life Is Beautiful 2021.
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Las Vegas’ Ayu Dayclub resets pool season with Beach House Sundays
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nearly every Beach House bash keys into a specific vibe and theme, and Zouk has partnered with several local promoters to host parties that should also attract locals.
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Women Inspiring Nevada 2023: Honoring innovation and excellence
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The 2023 Women Inspiring Nevada class help elevate Southern Nevada through their leadership, guidance and commitment to the community.
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Noodlehead’s take on comfort cuisine makes for a Chinatown must-try
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Yibon burning noodles have the kind of kick that’ll break you out into a sweat, but they’re worth every lip tingle.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Stacy Watkins, President & Chief Executive Officer, Lexicon Bank
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The mission of Lexicon Bank includes empowering clients and bankers and unleashing the economic potential of Southern Nevada. President and CEO Stacy Watkins does an excellent job of embodying those goals.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Ashanti Gray, Assistant Fire Chief, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Assistant Fire Chief Ashanti Gray is innovative in her approach to patient care as well as employee management. She is committed to diversifying the fire department and helping those around her.
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Celeb chef Chris Santos gets flashy and fun at Caesars Palace
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
His popular shareable plates are on full display in Las Vegas, including crab cake corn dogs, black truffle Wagyu ribeye cheesesteak sliders and French onion soup dumplings.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Michelle Jackson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As the president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, Jackson believes that addressing the economy at the grassroots levels of youth and education has far-reaching impact.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Jacqueline Gravatt, Chief of Police, North Las Vegas Police Department
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Chief of Police Jacqueline Gravatt represents and serves North Las Vegas, Nevada’s largest minority-majority municipality.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Alexandra Arrieche, Music Director & Conductor, Henderson Symphony Orchestra
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
At the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, Arrieche spearheads education and youth programs such as the Young Artists Competition.
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Talking DiscoShow, Nipton and more with Spiegelworld’s Ross Mollison
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We’ve just been developing shows and acts and working toward what a Spiegelworld festival might look like out there.”
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Jennifer Bergdoll, Vice President, People Team Optum
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As Optum’s people team vice president, Jennifer Bergdoll works at the intersection of health care and human resources, and truly is all about the people.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Michelle Romero, Mayor, City of Henderson
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Mayor Michelle Romero has spent her entire career in public service to the city of Henderson.“I chose public service for my career, because I was taught from an early age to leave a place better than you found it,” Romero said.
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Lay of the land: A push for an East Las Vegas National Monument, plus improvements at Ice Age Fossils State Park
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
More than 80% of the land in Nevada is managed by the federal government. And “managed” can be a loose term.
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Raiders have many needs to fill and past failures to atone for in draft
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Ever since the middle of last season, Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels have emphasized changing the team’s culture and building something sustainable for the first time in ...
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Zhe (Wendy) Sun, Director of Operations, TSK Architects
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Wendy Sun is one of only a handful of people to have licenses to practice architecture in both the United States and China.
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Women Inspiring Nevada: Colleen Birch, Chief Operating Officer, Fontainebleau Las Vegas
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, set to debut later this year, is the pride of Colleen Birch’s career so far. “All of my work and experience—more than 25 years in this industry—has led to this.”
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Free Will Astrology (April 27)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 27, 2023 (1 a.m.)
If anyone could approach a state of utter dauntlessness, it will be you Leos in the next three weeks.
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Carrier could be available for Golden Knights in Game 5
Danny Webster | Wed, Apr 26, 2023 (2:56 p.m.)
Golden Knights forward William Carrier could make his return to the lineup Thursday for Game 5 of their first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets. Carrier was a full-contact participant at ...
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 26, 2023 (9 a.m.)
The Boss Café at the Linq celebrates its first year in business by giving away its signature fresh mozzarella.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (April 27-May 3, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Iggy Pop, Ali Wong, Tyga, Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Las Vegas’ Dalton Kincaid set to complete unlikely NFL Draft journey
Mike Grimala | Wed, Apr 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
When Utah's Dalton Kincaid is selected in this week’s NFL Draft — possibly on Thursday as a first-round pick — the Las Vegas native will cap one of the unlikeliest draft journeys in recent memory ...
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More U2, Kevin Hart, Lionel Richie and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Published Wed, Apr 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Richie's residency return will feature a new show called "King of Hearts."
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Vegas makes it on Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘yes’ list, and vice versa
John Taylor | Wed, Apr 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As expected, Carpenter was a dynamo on stage. Wearing a bluejean blue dress with an accent chain and knee-length black boots, she strutted, danced and swayed about on the stage at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
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Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’
By Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Published Tue, Apr 25, 2023 (6:57 a.m.)
President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” and extend the run of America’s oldest president for another ...
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Comedian David Spade excited to pair with Nikki Glaser in new Venetian series
Brock Radke | Tue, Apr 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Spade and Glaser will perform this weekend and throughout the year at the Venetian Theatre.
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Getting defensive: Raiders expected to heavily bolster stop unit in NFL Draft
Case Keefer | Tue, Apr 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The prevailing sentiment is that the Raiders will infuse their long-struggling defense with a large dose of rookie reinforcements in an attempt to pull the unit out from the bottom of league statistical rankings in virtually every category. ...
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Brossoit silences Jets crowd, puts Knights one win from second round
Danny Webster | Published Mon, Apr 24, 2023 (9:29 p.m.)
Brett Howden scored twice, and Laurent Brossoit made 24 saves to help the Golden Knights to a 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of their first-round series at Canada Life Centre on Thursday. William Karlsson scored his third goal of the series ...
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U2 set to open Sphere in Las Vegas on September 29-30
Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 24, 2023 (7:30 a.m.)
The 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere' residency will also land in Las Vegas on October 5, 7 and 8.
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Golden Knights ready to turn the page after thrilling Game 3 win
Danny Webster | Mon, Apr 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It doesn’t matter how you win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the Golden Knights don’t want to see three-goal leads in the third period evaporate every game.
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Immersive light attraction Imaginarium coming to Westgate
Brock Radke | Published Mon, Apr 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The family-friendly attraction will be open April 28 through May 29. Created by the International Culture Exchange Group, a company that has launched dozens of family-friendly attractions including the country’s first touring Chinese Lantern Festival that visited Rio Las Vegas in 2018, Imaginarium has previously ...
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Business motto sustains Arizona Charlie’s as it celebrates 35 years serving Las Vegas
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Apr 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Despite moving from Las Vegas to Pahrump more than a decade ago, longtime Arizona Charlie’s Decatur employee Amy Teel still makes the one-and-a-half-hour commute to and from work ...
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Sustainable approach: Green beer isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day for Henderson brewery
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Apr 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Linda Lovelady and her husband, Richard, have always loved the outdoors and have worked to make their home an eco-friendly one. When the couple opened their Henderson ...
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Las Vegas A’s: Another domino falls on road to MLB expansion
By Paul Newberry, Associated Press | Mon, Apr 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Oakland Athletics will be packing their bags for Las Vegas, a long-expected move that will affect baseball's fandom far beyond those two cities.
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Warriors survive Curry calling timeout they didn’t have
Associated Press | Sun, Apr 23, 2023 (7:08 p.m.)
The reigning NBA Finals MVP called a timeout the defending champions didn't have — and nearly cost Golden State a crucial playoff game.
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Fox’s settlement with Dominion unlikely to cost it $787.5M
Associated Press | Sun, Apr 23, 2023 (7:08 p.m.)
Fox Corp.'s $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation charges is eye-popping, but the ultimate cost to the media company is likely to be much lower.
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Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia with body shot in 7th
By Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Sun, Apr 23, 2023 (10:13 a.m.)
Gervonta Davis' left uppercut to Ryan Garcia didn't seem to do much damage initially.
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Opt-out sex ed bill moves through Assembly; fifth attempt in the last 10 years
Hillary Davis | Sun, Apr 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada is one of only a handful of states that has an opt-in provision, which only allows students to take sex ed if their parents grant permission.
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A’s, Southern Nevada Building Trades forge deal
Casey Harrison | Sat, Apr 22, 2023 (6:20 p.m.)
The Oakland Athletics have reached a labor deal for the construction of their proposed $1.5 billion stadium near the Las Vegas Strip, vowing to create 10,000 prevailing wage jobs for workers based in Southern Nevada.
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Amadio caps off 2OT road thriller as Golden Knights lead series
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Apr 22, 2023 (4:59 p.m.)
Michael Amadio scored at 3:40 into the second overtime, and the Golden Knights held off a third period rally from the Winnipeg Jets to win 5-4 in Game 3 at Canada Life Centre on Saturday.
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Weekend wagers: Nine bets on nine sports including playoff games, NFL Draft
Case Keefer | Sat, Apr 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
NFL Draft betting offerings have decreased every year since 2020 with hardly any options available at all this time around. ...
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UNLV basketball makeover begins with trio of impact transfers
Mike Grimala | Sat, Apr 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This was always going to be an offseason of change for UNLV basketball. The team’s leading scorer graduated, and the transfer portal snatched two other starters, necessitating a severe makeover for a program that hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament ...
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Golden Knights need to keep relying on “little things” in Game 3
Danny Webster | Sat, Apr 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
With the series shifting to Winnipeg today for Game 3 (1 p.m., ATTSN-RM), that attention to detail will need to be sharpened heading into one of the loudest playoff environments in the NHL.
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Hope for Prisoners to launch vocational school inside Indian Springs prison
Shannon Miller | Fri, Apr 21, 2023 (1:44 p.m.)
At a fundraising event and award ceremony in Las Vegas on April 19, the nonprofit Hope for Prisoners honored local philanthropist and retired professional gambler William “Billy” Walters with its highest award—and announced funding for the new vocational infrastructure at Southern Desert Correctional Center.
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A’s, Aviators likely to share Las Vegas market
Casey Harrison | Fri, Apr 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
While the Athletics have shifted their focus to building an ultramodern baseball stadium and relocating in Las Vegas, the move isn’t likely to force their top minor league affiliate out of ...
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Las Vegas’ baseball dreams becoming a reality
Ray Brewer | Fri, Apr 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The walk is comforting. In a way, it’s therapeutic. Approaching a Major League Baseball stadium brings back memories of our childhood, when we all dreamed of playing in the big leagues. Even if it was for just one game.
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Stone scores twice in third period, Golden Knights even series with Game 2 win
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (9:59 p.m.)
The Golden Knights' captain had two goals and an assist in the third period, his first points since returning from back surgery, and Vegas defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 in Game 2 of their first-round series to even it at a game apiece.
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Nevada lawmakers await details of A’s land buy in Las Vegas
By Gabe Stern, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (8:55 p.m.)
The purchase now sets up a patchwork of public-private funding mechanisms that needs approval from state lawmakers as well as local officials.
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Slain Vegas shooting victims’ kin to split shooter’s estate
By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (8:42 p.m.)
Fifty-eight people died the night of the shooting, and authorities said two died months later from their wounds. More than 850 people were injured.
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Five thoughts: Remi Wolf at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (April 17)
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (10:51 a.m.)
The genre-bending singer blew expectations and ears out of the water during a fun-loving hourlong set.
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Resurgent New Zealand trio Bailterspace brings its noisy brand of shoegaze to Las Vegas (at last)
Spencer Patterson | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2:01 a.m.)
“I have about 24 songs written down, and then normally, I chose on the night that we play, and then off it goes. It’s a sonic thing, and it’s got a movement to it," frontman Alister Parker tells the Weekly in a rare interview.
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Vegas’ visually diverse dispensaries are redefining the retail experience
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Drawing from the best practices of presentation, they’re low-pressure, smartly arranged spaces with vibes that range from zenlike to dazzling.
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In High Demand: Deep Roots Harvest guides us to five must-try cannabis products
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Hot prerolls, pens, gummies and more.
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Diving into Vegas Golden Knights merchandise with retail director Maggie Sweeney
Spencer Patterson | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“This demographic has proved that they like their goalies, but for the most part, it’s the most evenly distributed [jersey] numbers I’ve ever seen.”
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Davis, Garcia break boxing norms while putting their undefeated records at risk
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Cynical longtime boxing fans surely thought discussions for a fight between young superstars Gervonta “Tank” Davis and “King” Ryan Garcia would go nowhere when they began last year.
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Acraze’s hot dance music takes up residence at Wynn
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“It was never my goal to have a residency in Vegas. I thought that was out of my reach. But once I started, it felt awesome.”
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MSG sells Tao Group Hospitality
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Global investment company Mohari Hospitality is expected to complete its $550 million purchase next month.
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Power play under microscope again as Golden Knights try to rebound in Game 2
Danny Webster | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Game 2 is tonight (7 p.m., ATTSN-RM) and the Golden Knights are trying to avoid going down 2-0 in a best-of-7 series for the second time ever. The last time that happened was the 2021 playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche when Vegas won four straight and advanced to the conference final.
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Analysis: Golden Knights can’t let the Jets out-tough them again in Game 2
Case Keefer | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Morgan Barron had only one message to the Winnipeg Jets’ medical team before they began applying 75 stitches to his face Tuesday night at the T-Mobile Arena. “I’ve got to get back (in the game),” the 24-year-old Jets’ forward kept saying, according to Winnipeg coach Rick Bowness. Barron left a trail of blood on the ice stretching from ...
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The Bellagio Gallery’s ‘In Bloom’ exhibit inspires through its artwork
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Paintings, sculptures, sketches and portraits by Regina Bogat, Salvador Dalí, Nick Cave, Martine Gutierrez, Alex Katz and more challenge our conventional understandings of change.
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New neighborhood breakfast spot Snooze builds buzz
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“The pancake flight is one of our signatures. There are three different pancakes you can pick, or you can switch it up and even throw some French toast on there.”
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Public-private partnerships transform an old Downtown motel into transitional housing
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The renovated facility provides a unique Vegas vibe and includes wheelchair-accessible rooms, laundry machines and a spacious courtyard with a zen garden.
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Rolling Numbers: Las Vegas’ cannabis consumption, expressed in facts and figures
Geoff Carter, Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
How many Strat towers could you build with sold prerolls?
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Las Vegas’ Istorya Origins pop-up series tells stories with its food
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The dinner highlights the cuisine of the pre-colonial Philippines, a topic researched deeply by creator Walbert Castillo in collaboration with author and historian Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, vice president of the Food Writers Association of the Philippines.
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Free Will Astrology (April 20)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 (1 a.m.)
If we hope to transcend our previous limits, Aries, we must stretch ourselves in ways that inconvenience our old selves.
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Oakland A’s agree to buy land for stadium in Las Vegas; 2027 targeted for opening
Casey Harrison | Published Wed, Apr 19, 2023 (11:18 p.m.)
The Oakland Athletics have agreed in principle to purchase a plot of land near the Las Vegas Strip, opening the door for the franchise to explore options to build a new ballpark, marking the latest twist in ...
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Silver Knights coach Viveiros not returning next season
Danny Webster | Wed, Apr 19, 2023 (3:24 p.m.)
The Golden Knights and AHL Henderson coach Manny Viveiros have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced today.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (April 20-26, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Sabrina Carpenter, Gojira & Mastodon, Dizzy Wright, Los Bitchos and more in this week’s Superguide.
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BLACKPINK, Reggae Rise Up and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Apr 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The popular annual reggae music festival returns with one of its biggest lineups ever.
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Self-inflicted mistakes put Golden Knights reeling in Game 1 loss to Jets
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Apr 18, 2023 (9:09 p.m.)
William Karlsson scored, but Vegas came out flat and looked out of sorts in a 5-1 loss to the Jets in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series at T-Mobile Arena ...
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Nate Schmidt looking forward to playoff hockey in Vegas as the opponent
Danny Webster | Tue, Apr 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Schmidt, one of the more beloved original Golden Knights dating back to the inaugural season, will get his chance against his former team when the Winnipeg Jets teammates face the Golden Knights in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting tonight (6:30 p.m., ATTSN-RM).
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Entering first playoff run, Jack Eichel leads Golden Knights while shedding past labels
Danny Webster | Tue, Apr 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Jack Eichel will make his first appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Golden Knights open the first round on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. ...
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Stone returning to Golden Knights’ lineup for Game 1 against Jets
Danny Webster | Mon, Apr 17, 2023 (2:54 p.m.)
Stone will be in the lineup for Game 1 of Vegas' first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday (6:30 p.m., ATTSN-RM).
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Analysis: 5 reasons to believe in the Golden Knights’ playoff potential
Case Keefer | Mon, Apr 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
For a team that finished atop the Western Conference in the regular season and set a franchise record with 111 points, the Vegas Golden Knights aren’t getting much respect heading into the ...
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We Bridge music festival and expo celebrates Asian culture at Mandalay Bay
Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Monsta X and Jessi are among the Korean stars headlining at the inaugural music festival.
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Opportunities continue to expand for thriving village
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Apr 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
One of the hardest parts of Bob Brown’s job as president and CEO of Opportunity Village, a nearly 70-year-old Las Vegas nonprofit serving thousands of people with disabilities, is convincing loved ones that the organization can make a difference in the lives of its patrons.
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NLV property fills void in gaming by focusing on Latino community
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Apr 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Though the Ojos Locos Sports Cantina y Casino opened its doors a few months ago, the venue — the first of its kind in Southern Nevada dedicated to the Latino community — is the ...
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First responder who ‘has seen it all’ calling an end to 50-year career
Ray Brewer | Sun, Apr 16, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Linda Netski was driving to work on a November morning in 1980 from her home in Boulder City when she noticed a plume of smoke in the air coming from the Las Vegas Strip.
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Nevada lawmakers push for safer railways after Ohio derailment
Casey Harrison | Sun, Apr 16, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There are nearly 1,200 miles of Union Pacific Railroad track carrying freight through Nevada, its rail cars loaded with everything from coal and chemicals to consumer goods ...
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Golden Knights, Jets to revisit 2018 playoff series
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Apr 15, 2023 (4:48 p.m.)
The Golden Knights felt they were ready. The Western Conference Final in 2018 was set to be their biggest test yet in terms of opponent. The Winnipeg Jets had just knocked off ...
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Your 2023 Guide to 4/20 in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Sat, Apr 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Discounts, giveaways and more!
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Weekend wagers: Seven bets to make including on NBA and NHL playoffs
Case Keefer | Sat, Apr 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The road to the NBA Finals starts today, as the playoffs become perhaps the most popular of many events this column will attempt to analyze going forward.
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‘My heart feels good’: Haaland celebrates Avi Kwa Ame national monument designation
Hillary Davis | Sat, Apr 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland met the sunrise Friday in southern Clark County at Avi Kwa Ame with sacred song and dance from the Mojave people who revere the mountain as the cradle of humanity and the surrounding desert as church. ...
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Golden Knights open first-round series against Jets on Tuesday
Danny Webster | Published Fri, Apr 14, 2023 (8:29 p.m.)
Game 1 of the Golden Knights' first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets is set for Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the league announced tonight.
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Golden Knights clinch West’s top playoff seed; open against Jets
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (10:20 p.m.)
Laurent Brossoit made 31 saves, and the Golden Knights defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-1 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Thursday to clinch their third division title in team history.
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Student discipline bills advance at Nevada Legislature
Hillary Davis | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (7:47 p.m.)
Two bills to loosen Nevada’s restorative justice student discipline systems advanced out of committee today at the state legislative session.
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How to create sustainable habits this Earth Day
Goodwill of Southern Nevada | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
At times, the concept of living sustainably can seem daunting. What exactly does living sustainably mean? How does it affect my lifestyle?
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Snipt brings the Rat Pack tradition to Las Vegas’ rising, new Downtown
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
"I hope that residents, locals and tourists smile when they see Sammy, Dean and Frank overlooking DTLV."
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Local Spin: Fresh singles from Desert Island Boys, Post NC and other Las Vegas artists
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Red Sea wholly embraces its New Wave sound, producing dancing notes and a lullaby of synths that sound equal parts resplendent and retro.
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Nevada committee to vote on bill for research, decriminalization of psilocybin
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Possession of up to six ounces of psilocybin—the drug in “magic” mushrooms—would be for decriminalized for adults 21 and older.
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Ichiza Hanare ups Chinatown’s late-night game
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
You’ve had a few drinks. It’s after midnight. You open the rideshare app. Do you stretch the night out a little longer?
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From country to jazz, Chris Lowden creates memorable music experiences
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Porchlight Hospitality CEO and veteran stock car racer has one of those only-in-Vegas backgrounds.
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The new cocktail-centric Rouge Room beckons from the Las Vegas ’burbs
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Tinctures help set Rouge Room’s drinks apart, especially when it comes to its martini cart service.
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Vegas, Seattle defying expectations heading into Stanley Cup Playoffs
Danny Webster | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Vegas and Seattle close the regular season at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Thursday (7 p.m., ESPN) with plenty still to play for.
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Bill to end pandemic safety measures wins praise from resort industry in Nevada, barbs from union
Katie Ann McCarver | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
One of the last remaining COVID-19 measures in Nevada may soon see its end, as state legislators consider passing a bill to repeal a COVID-19 law that mandated ...
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Naxos Taverna brings the gifts of Greece to the Las Vegas desert
Genevie Durano | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Almost everything on the menu is meant to be shared, so start your meal with items from the raw bar, along with dips and spreads to create your own mezze plate.
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A walk through the history of cannabis and 420
Deep Roots Harvest | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Cannabis has been used for millennia for its medical properties, with possible evidence of its existence dating back 12,000 years to central Asia.
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Remaining original Golden Knights prepare for another Stanley Cup Playoffs run
Danny Webster | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Six players remain from the beloved Golden Knights team that improbably advanced all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals in its inaugural season. Call them the pillars of the franchise, a foundation that has stayed strong enough to help deliver Vegas to the Playoffs in five of its six seasons.
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Amazing critters call Southern Nevada home—and they need your attention!
Shannon Miller | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
In celebration of Nevada’s diverse plant and wildlife, the Weekly invites you on a guided nature walk.
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Free Will Astrology (April 13)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 13, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Taurus, a confusing loss is about to yield a clear revelation you can use to improve your life.
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 12, 2023 (7:30 a.m.)
Downtown hot spot Vegas Test Kitchen is closing its doors on June 3.
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MSG Sphere, SZA, Katy Perry and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Apr 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
MSG Sphere will debut an immersive production dubbed "Postcard from Earth" in October.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (April 13-19, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
John Mulaney, Remi Wolf, Jerry Seinfeld, Epik High, TroyBoi and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Amadio pushes Golden Knights to win, but division title hopes still on hold
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Apr 11, 2023 (9:34 p.m.)
Amadio scored twice, giving him 16 goals on the year, and the Golden Knights defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-1 in their regular season home finale at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.
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AG Ford: Nevada joins fight against decision to block medication abortion access
Casey Harrison | Published Tue, Apr 11, 2023 (1:29 p.m.)
Nevada is joining a multistate challenge to a recent federal court ruling that could restrict access to medication abortion nationwide ...
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Kessel is Golden Knights’ nominee for Masterton Trophy
Danny Webster | Mon, Apr 10, 2023 (3:02 p.m.)
That dedication to now playing 1,062 straight games is what made him the Golden Knights’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, as voted on by the Vegas chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
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Stone returns to practice two months after second back surgery
Danny Webster | Published Mon, Apr 10, 2023 (11:22 a.m.)
Mark Stone is back. The Golden Knights' captain was a noncontact participant at practice on Monday, just two months removed from his second back surgery in less ...
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Las Vegas Club Notes: Gordo, Rouge Cabanas, Neon Vibra and more
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Published Mon, Apr 10, 2023 (9:30 a.m.)
Neon Vibra returns to Daylight Beach Club with a performance by Nio Garcia on May 6.
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Vegas business uses tech to wake up sleepy industry
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Apr 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
When Tim Slifkin founded Las Vegas-based company Riot Wireless, he saw an opportunity to develop Internet of Things (IoT) edge devices—sensors that gather physical data and transmit it across virtual networks, in industrial spheres like energy, water quality, agriculture and more.
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Jerry Seinfeld makes his comeback at Las Vegas’ Colosseum
Brock Radke | Mon, Apr 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Jerry Seinfeld will take the stage at the Colosseum April 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. with tickets available via Ticketmaster. The 68-year-old actor, writer and producer behind one of the most popular TV shows of all time ...
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Golden Knights have plenty of goaltending options, but who should get the nod in net?
Danny Webster | Sun, Apr 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Not since the days of the Marc-André Fleury/Robin Lehner tandem has the Vegas Golden Knights’ goalie situation been so complicated.
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Cortez Masto leads Congress push to crack down on tainted fentanyl
Casey Harrison | Sun, Apr 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Xylazine was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug administration for veterinary use in the 1970s but has never been authorized for human consumption.
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White House: Nevada allocated $1.7 billion for 103 infrastructure projects under Biden
Casey Harrison | Sun, Apr 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet was in Southern Nevada this week, touring two local spots that have gained from spending bills he signed into law.
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Golden Knights claim home-ice advantage in first round despite shootout loss
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Apr 8, 2023 (3:31 p.m.)
The Golden Knights lost 2-1 in a shootout to the Dallas Stars on Saturday at American Airlines Center, but check off another goal for Vegas heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Weekend wagers: Eight bets to make on eight different sports
Case Keefer | Sat, Apr 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
That’s one of the great things for sports bettors that don’t specialize in one or two areas: You never know who exactly is going to come through in a big way and become an all-time personal favorite. ...
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Barry Odom wants to see growth in UNLV football spring game at 1 p.m. today
Mike Grimala | Sat, Apr 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The UNLV football program is still very much a work in progress. New playbooks are being taught on offense and defense, the roster will be tweaked when the transfer portal opens again in May, and players are still ...
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New-look third line pushes Golden Knights closer to division title, reignites rivalry with Kings
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (9:48 p.m.)
The Golden Knights didn't forget what happened the last time Los Angeles made the trek to Las Vegas. They took that to heart in a 5-2 win over the Kings on Thursday night. When the Kings were last here ...
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Nevada lawmakers clash on trio of gun reform bills
Casey Harrison | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (7:03 p.m.)
Three bills aimed at reducing gun violence were heard Thursday by a joint committee in Carson City, where lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle clashed ...
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Shirtless thrills, pop feels and more moments from Maroon 5’s Las Vegas residency launch
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I immediately felt like my idea wasn’t the best idea, because f*cking Usher had the best idea,” Adam Levine joked.
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Bread winners: The story behind Las Vegas sourdough specialists 5098
Brock Radke | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“The more we got to know Downtown and the off-Strip scene and the food people, we realized this is a really unique place. The community has been so supportive.”
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A national pilot shortage presents opportunities for aspiring local aviators
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
All In Aviation has seen its career-oriented pilot trainee group swell by nearly 60% this year. Why the sudden uptick? Was ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ that impactful?
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How might artificial intelligence enhance Las Vegas’ hospitality machine?
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Don’t let science fiction influence what you believe about advanced technology.”
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Horror fans will love what the Arts District’s Nightmare Cafe is cooking up
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
For a real sight, order the off-menu Fang Banger, which comes in an IV drip bag.
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The Weekly interview: Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan on growing up through song
Amber Sampson | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Some of my best work comes out of me torturing myself. But also, sometimes no work comes out of it, because it’s such a negative space that I inhabit in my head.”
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Celebrate 420: How to prep for the cannabis holiday in Las Vegas
Planet 13 | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Every cannabis consumer’s favorite holiday is quickly approaching, and we’re prepping early at Planet 13. From products to activities and snacks to deals ...
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Las Vegas’ Punk Rock Museum is a warehouse of songs and stories
Geoff Carter | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Guided tours will be conducted by the musicians who helped shape its accumulated history, including L7’s Jennifer Finch, Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz and Fishbone’s Angelo Moore.
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Foiled: Nevada bill aims to phase out foil balloons due to fire, blackout risks
Casey Harrison | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The leading cause of power outages for the state’s biggest electric utility is not related to weather or equipment failures. It’s foil party balloons drifting into power lines and ...
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Las Vegas Aviators celebrate 40 years of development and entertainment
Ray Brewer | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
D.J. Dozier rushed to his outfield position at Cashman Field on a warm spring day with baseball’s Las Vegas Stars in 1993. He looked down at his cleats and noticed something didn’t seem right. The white cleats had turned brown … from chocolate melted into the grass during an Easter egg hunt held before ...
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What to make of the Golden Knights’ lineup as the playoffs near
Danny Webster | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
With the postseason looming, the Vegas Golden Knights’ lineup is far from solidified. That can be both good and bad. There are less than two weeks until the Stanley Cup playoffs get underway and ...
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Free Will Astrology (April 7)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Apr 6, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Libra, it's an excellent time to give up depleted obsessions to embrace fresh, succulent passions.
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 5, 2023 (2:20 p.m.)
Tao Group is set to open Cathédrale at Aria on May 1.
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Nevada’s Sen. Jacky Rosen running for reelection
Casey Harrison | Published Wed, Apr 5, 2023 (11:08 a.m.)
Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat from Nevada who steered a moderate path during her first term in the chamber, announced Wednesday that she will seek reelection in the ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (April 6-12, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Apr 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
David Guetta, Keshi, DJ Five, a Huntridge Theater sign lighting and more in this week’s Superguide.
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‘Absinthe,’ Shin Lim, Rob Lowe and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Apr 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Spiegelworld celebrated 12 years of "Absinthe" and recently announced the new "DiscoShow" will be coming to Las Vegas next summer.
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Glass gets revenge on former team in OT, Vegas loses to Nashville
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Apr 4, 2023 (7:46 p.m.)
The first ever draft pick in Golden Knights history scored the game-winning power-play goal at 3:30 of overtime to hand Vegas a 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena ...
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Dorofeyev rallies Golden Knights to shootout win in Minnesota
Danny Webster | Published Mon, Apr 3, 2023 (8:03 p.m.)
Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice, including the game-tying goal with less than a minute to go in regulation, as the Golden Knights rallied to defeat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul ...
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Expanded local footprint will make gaming supplier more efficient
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Apr 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The new facility will combine two existing production warehouses, including a smaller one in Las Vegas and another based in Austin, Texas. Everi continues to grow in the gaming business, the company’s CEO Randy Taylor said, and it was time to bring its manufacturing and assembly under one roof.
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Historic Westside park’s reboot benefits children as tech advances
Grace Da Rocha | Mon, Apr 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Children playing at the former Charleston Heights Park in the Historic Westside would be mostly limited to playground equipment. Now, they are also engaged in the video game Minecraft and learning how to work 3D printers as part of a makeover to the park that debuted Saturday. It was renamed Ernest & Betty Becker Family Technology and Recreation Park.
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the title game
Case Keefer | Mon, Apr 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Either Connecticut will become only the second No. 4 seed to ever prevail, joining 1997 Arizona, or San Diego State will ascend to the first No. 5 seed to ...
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Why this rural community wants to break away from Clark County School District
Hillary Davis | Sun, Apr 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The proposed district would encompass the four grade schools, two middle schools and two high schools within the two valleys.
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Nevada bill would provide green for gardens across the state
Hillary Davis | Sun, Apr 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada legislators seem keen on greening schools through state-funded campus gardens. The Senate Finance Committee discussed Senate Bill 244 on Tuesday, and though ...
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Brossoit, Golden Knights beat Fleury, Wild
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Apr 1, 2023 (9:33 p.m.)
Laurent Brossoit made 29 saves in his second consecutive start, and the Golden Knights became the first team in the West to reach 100 points in a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
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Aces coach Hammon going into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Apr 1, 2023 (9:47 a.m.)
The Las Vegas Aces coach is one of six people that will be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2023, it was announced Saturday. She will be enshrined ....
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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Final Four
Case Keefer | Sat, Apr 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Local sports books are relatively lacking as far as proposition wagers for the early stages of the tournament compared to many other states with legalized betting, but that changes this weekend. ...
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How San Diego State’s run to Final Four will benefit UNLV
Mike Grimala | Sat, Apr 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
UNLV may view San Diego State as a bitter rival on the court, but the school’s accountants are certainly cheering the Aztecs’ magical march to the Final Four ...
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Weekend wagers: Seven bets to make on six different sports
Case Keefer | Sat, Apr 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The NCAA Tournament remains the top betting attraction in Las Vegas sports books for its final few days, but the gap is thinning. ...
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