Story archive for January 2023
Deposed Raiders quarterback Derek Carr elevated to Pro Bowl as a replacement
Case Keefer | Tue, Jan 31, 2023 (10:47 a.m.)
Derek Carr will get a chance to say goodbye at Allegiant Stadium after all. The nine-year Raiders quarterback was unceremoniously displaced from ...
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Stephenson named second Golden Knights player to NHL All-Star Game
Danny Webster | Mon, Jan 30, 2023 (12:26 p.m.)
Chandler Stephenson is an All-Star. The Golden Knights center will be the team's second player to take part in the NHL's All-Star Game on Saturday in Sunrise, Florida, the ...
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Pop-rock singer Tiffany plans a special concert and food experience at the Space
Brock Radke | Mon, Jan 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“An Evening With Tiffany” is coming to the Space on February 4 featuring food from chef Alicia Shevetone.
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Mission to help Vegas families achieve independence is personal for nonprofit exec
Ray Brewer | Mon, Jan 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Terry Ruth Lindemann was only 5 years old when the state of California determined she would be headed to foster care. “That introduced me to what it feels like to not be in your own home,” said Lindemann, who has turned her childhood experiences into a professional passion.
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Fly Money Fly: Eagles favored over Chiefs in Super Bowl after taking early action
Case Keefer | Published Sun, Jan 29, 2023 (7:27 p.m.)
The American Gaming Association estimates more than $7 billion is bet on the Super Bowl nationwide, including both legal and illegal wagers.
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Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
By Associated Press | Published Sun, Jan 29, 2023 (3:11 p.m.)
Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia's four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco's quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship game on Sunday.
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As 2023 session nears, big question looms: Will Lombardo, Democratic lawmakers compromise?
Casey Harrison | Sun, Jan 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Gov. Joe Lombardo has pledged unity with Democratic lawmakers while vowing to push conservative causes like school choice and repealing criminal justice reform legislation that he has called “soft on crime.”
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Signatures tossed for undisclosed reasons doomed CCSD breakup
Hillary Davis | Sun, Jan 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s unclear why the petition supporting the most recent attempt to potentially break up the Clark County School District didn’t get enough valid signatures to put deconsolidation legislation ...
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Pre-filed education bills await Nevada lawmakers
Hillary Davis | Sun, Jan 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Several education-related bills have been pre-filed and are awaiting the attention of lawmakers in the Nevada Legislature. They include:
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UNLV turns up the defense to notch rivalry win over UNR
Mike Grimala | Sat, Jan 28, 2023 (10:39 p.m.)
Did the UNLV basketball team somehow acquire a time machine? Is it November again? It sure looked like it on Saturday, as the Scarlet and Gray clamped down on defense to earn a hard-fought 68-62 victory over UNR ...
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What lies on the other side? Golden Knights face uncertainty ahead of All-Star break
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Jan 28, 2023 (7:16 p.m.)
Mat Barzal scored the game-winner in overtime, and the Golden Knights lost their fourth straight game, 2-1 to the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Saturday.
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Former WNBA MVP Candace Parker to sign with Las Vegas Aces
Danny Webster | Sat, Jan 28, 2023 (2:58 p.m.)
Two-time WNBA champion and league MVP Candace Parker says she is signing with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, the forward announced on social media today.
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Conference championship sweats: Eight bets to add to your NFL card
Case Keefer | Sat, Jan 28, 2023 (11:05 a.m.)
From a personal standpoint, it’s unbelievable that these are the final four times and fitting given the razor-thin edges of the NFL. ...
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In annual address, CCSD’s Jara lays out case for more funding for public schools
Hillary Davis | Sat, Jan 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Clark County School Superintendent Jesus Jara emphasized the need for more state funding for Nevada’s public schools — especially in his 300,000-student district — during his State of the Schools address Friday.
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Early turnovers against Rangers lead to Golden Knights’ sixth loss in seven games
Danny Webster | Published Fri, Jan 27, 2023 (6:46 p.m.)
The Golden Knights gave up two goals off turnovers in the first period and couldn't recover in a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Phil Kessel scored the lone goal for Vegas ...
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‘Dropicana’: Stretch of I-15 in Vegas closing for weekend
By Associated Press | Fri, Jan 27, 2023 (2:14 p.m.)
A key stretch of the main vehicle travel route between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City will be closed all weekend as part of a project to reshape a busy interchange serving the Las Vegas Strip.
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Depth on the way for Golden Knights in final games before break
Danny Webster | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (12:06 p.m.)
Shea Theodore, who has not played since Dec. 9 due to a knee injury, was a full-contact participant at practice today and the defenseman is labeled as a game-time decision for Friday's game against the New York Rangers (4 p.m., ATTSN-RM), coach Bruce Cassidy said after practice at Madison Square Garden.
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A’s running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas
By Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (9:37 a.m.)
The Oakland Athletics have spent years trying to get a new stadium while watching Bay Area neighbors the Giants, Warriors, 49ers and Raiders successfully move into state-of-the-art venues, and now time is running short on their efforts.
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Brian Moy’s Dirty Rock & Roll Dance Party keeps psychedelic garage sounds in Las Vegas’ rotation
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The promoter next brings Frankie and the Witch Fingers to Artifice on January 27.
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Blake Shelton’s Ole Red aims to be the epicenter of live country music in Las Vegas
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Every time I’m here I want some damn country music and a beer. I think Ole Red is a remedy to that,” the superstar singer says.
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Local libraries to offer free pass to Nevada state parks
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
State parks in the Southern Nevada area include Valley of Fire, Spring Mountain Ranch and Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, where day-use entrance fees range $3 to $15.
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Culinary training helps tackle Nevada’s high unemployment
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada started 2023 with the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.2%. Clark County unemployment sits above the statewide average, with a current rate of 5.4%.
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Dog Days: New team welcomes Las Vegans to the world of box lacrosse
Danny Webster | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It might sound and even feel like a hockey game, but this is actually something brand new for the Las Vegas Valley—the excitement of a Desert Dogs lacrosse game. The expansion team began ...
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The Culinary Union’s Bethany Khan fights tirelessly for Nevada’s workers
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I’m really productive when others are sleeping,” she says.
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Eating our way through the Las Vegas Strip’s latest delicious food hall
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Let’s take a lap at Proper Eats Food Hall at Aria.
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Vegas pick’em: NFL conference title winners against the spread
Case Keefer | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The competition between the final four teams to win the Super Bowl has never been tighter according to the betting odds. ...
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Fantastic food halls are taking over Las Vegas—and changing the way we eat together
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Not everyone wants to eat the same thing, so you can branch out and then come together in a communal setting.”
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Las Vegas fine-dining fave Vetri Cucina returns to the Palms with gusto
Jim Begley | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The rustic roasted goat is a revelation, mesquite-smoked and garnished with crispy goat skin. It’s a superb winter dish.
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U.K. house star Bontan returns to Las Vegas for his Marquee debut
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Everyone from Europe wants to go to America now because the parties are just so great,” he says.
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Mr BBQ brings elevated Korean table grilling from SoCal to Las Vegas’ Chinatown district
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The new 200-seat eatery serves only USDA-graded beef and pork, including the top-selling beef bulgogi, beef short ribs, top sirloin, Black Angus ribeye and pork belly.
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End of the road for Las Vegas-born band Panic! At the Disco
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I am going to bring this chapter of my life to an end and put my focus and energy on my family,” mainstay Brendon Urie said in a social media statement.
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Free Will Astrology (january 26)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jan 26, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Throughout 2023, Capricorn, I believe you will express your unique genius more than you ever have before.
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Liberty basketball again beats Bishop Gorman — this time by 23 points
Ray Brewer | Wed, Jan 25, 2023 (10:22 p.m.)
Defending state champion Liberty made a statement with a 78-55 win over perennial power Gorman in a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s title game. On Wednesday, the Patriots’ confirmed the win and delivered a message: We are the team to beat.
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Man sentenced in fatal crash that killed Henderson teen
Katie Ann McCarver | Published Wed, Jan 25, 2023 (1:40 p.m.)
Jose Marmolejo, who struck and killed a 13-year-old when driving his sports car at a high speed through a Henderson neighborhood last March, was sentenced today to a two to six years in prison.
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Cortez Masto introduces legislation in US Senate to help with gas prices
Casey Harrison | Wed, Jan 25, 2023 (10:29 a.m.)
The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act, if passed, would give the Federal Trade Commission the authority and resources to investigate large petroleum companies that could be engaging in market manipulation or price gouging.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (January 26-February 1 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jan 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Ari Lennox, Luke Bryan, Snails, Sam Morril, Big Dog’s Winterfest and more in this week’s Superguide.
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James Taylor, Power of Love, David Blaine and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Jan 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Sammy Hagar, Paula Abdul, Alice Cooper, Nikki Glaser, John Mayer and others will perform at Power of Love this year.
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Kruger switches up the plan; UNLV finds a way to break losing spell
Mike Grimala | Tue, Jan 24, 2023 (10:56 p.m.)
When things were going well for the UNLV basketball team this season, the Scarlet and Gray followed a defined blueprint for winning games: They switched every screen on defense, they forced turnovers ...
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Thompson’s heroics not enough, Golden Knights lose to Devils in OT
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Jan 24, 2023 (7:19 p.m.)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton scored the game-tying goal late in the third period, then added the game-winner with 1:06 left in overtime to hand the Golden Knights a 3-2 loss at Prudential Center on Tuesday.
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Magazine ranks UNLV nursing programs among nation’s best
Grace Da Rocha | Tue, Jan 24, 2023 (10:41 a.m.)
The 2023 U.S. News & World Report released today ranked UNLV 10th overall in the nation for their online nursing master’s program. It rose five spots from 2022 ...
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Gov. Lombardo speaks: Full transcript of the State of the State address
By Associated Press | Mon, Jan 23, 2023 (7:13 p.m.)
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo told a joint session of the Democrat-controlled Legislature he wants to permanently cut taxes on Nevada businesses and suspend the state’s gasoline tax for 12 months.
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Retired Las Vegas teacher still helping kids learn at her namesake elementary school
Hillary Davis | Mon, Jan 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Linda Rankin Givens retired from the Clark County School District in 1993, but having a school named in her honor has a way of keeping her around.
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Native Hawaiians flock to Las Vegas for affordable living
By Associated Press | Mon, Jan 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Kona Purdy never wanted to live anywhere but Hawaii. As a Native Hawaiian, he wanted his children to grow up like he did: rooted in their culture, and nourished by the mountains and ocean.
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Not everyone who needs temporary housing is on vacation, and this Vegas startup is addressing that need
Bryan Horwath | Mon, Jan 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Workbnb, launched last year, is similar to the Airbnb guest rental concept, where vacationers can reserve short-term residential rentals through a smartphone app. The difference with Workbnb is that it’s tailored to employers who oversee workers on nonpermanent, long-term jobs, such as large construction projects.
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Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Mon, Jan 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Many Las Vegas casinos, resorts, venues and destinations are celebrating Lunar New Year with special programming, traditional lion dances and more family-friendly activities. Here’s a selection of some ...
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Golden Knights take step back in 4-1 loss to Coyotes
Danny Webster | Sun, Jan 22, 2023 (7:40 p.m.)
Phil Kessel scored in his return to Arizona, but that was all the Golden Knights could muster on offense in a 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena on Sunday.
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Fans, celebs gather at Graceland to mourn Lisa Marie Presley
By Associated Press | Published Sun, Jan 22, 2023 (10:27 a.m.)
Hundreds of people gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on a gray, chilly Sunday morning in Memphis to mourn the death and remember the life of Lisa Marie Presley, who died earlier this month.
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Farm-fresh eggs from the backyard: Popularity of pet chickens on the rise in Las Vegas
Casey Harrison | Sun, Jan 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Some Las Vegans have avoided the price spike and low availability of grocery store eggs by going straight to the source. Take Linzy Stahl, known as “the chicken lady,” who owns several hens and roosters, along with a never-ending supply of eggs.
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Cotter scores twice, Golden Knights snap losing streak with 6-2 win over Capitals
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Jan 21, 2023 (9:33 p.m.)
Paul Cotter recorded his second multigoal game of the season, and the Golden Knights ended their three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion with a 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
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Changes coming for UNLV basketball after fourth straight loss
Mike Grimala | Sat, Jan 21, 2023 (7:07 p.m.)
Kevin Kruger is officially open to ideas. After Fresno State became the fourth straight team to torch UNLV’s defense inside and out, the second-year head coach stood outside the visiting locker room at the Save Mart Center and said changes will ...
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WNBA’s Hamby accuses Aces of bullying, manipulation
By Associated Press | Sat, Jan 21, 2023 (2:56 p.m.)
The WNBA players' union said Saturday it will review Dearica Hamby's complaints about Las Vegas management after the Aces traded the two-time All-Star to the Los Angeles Sparks.
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Live coverage: UNLV falls at Fresno State, now 1-6 in MWC
Mike Grimala | Published Sat, Jan 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
UNLV played with fire, and after 40 minutes of lackluster basketball on Saturday afternoon, they were handed a loss by lowly Fresno State, 76-63 ...
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Hague taking advantage of heightened role in Vegas defense
Danny Webster | Sat, Jan 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As Hague sits at his stall, he takes a deep breath after the hour of work he puts in. Getting those reps has always been valuable for Hague. Whether he’s a mainstay in the lineup or still fighting for that ice time he coveted as a rookie, Hague has never shied away from putting in the extra work.
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Nevada cannabis regulators issue product pesticide advisory
By Associated Press | Fri, Jan 20, 2023 (3:27 p.m.)
Nevada marijuana regulators have issued a health and safety advisory about widely available legal cannabis products produced in the Las Vegas area during the last 16 months using plants treated with an unapproved pesticide.
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Las Vegas to debut exterior murals in Historic Westside
Grace Da Rocha | Fri, Jan 20, 2023 (1:42 p.m.)
It’s the first completed installation of the Historic Westside Mural Project, which ties into the city’s Historic Urban Neighborhood Design Redevelopment (HUNDRED) Plan.
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Cortez Masto: $57 million secured for Nevada to combat wildfires
Casey Harrison | Published Fri, Jan 20, 2023 (1:18 p.m.)
More than $8 billion has been secured for the U.S. Department of the Interior to support wildfire risk reduction, and a separate $10 million for wildfire detection equipment.
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Nevada’s Jewish community creating ‘blanket of security’ amid rise in antisemitism
Katie Ann McCarver | Fri, Jan 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
More than 2,000 antisemitic incidents were reported to Secure Community Network last year, according to Michael Masters, the group’s National Director and CEO.
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Cassidy: ‘Effort needs to be better’ after Golden Knights lose third straight
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (9:36 p.m.)
Alex Pietrangelo scored, but the Golden Knights lost their third consecutive game for the first time this season, 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday.
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Can cannabis help your aches and pains?
Deep Roots Harvest | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (noon)
Cannabis has been utilized worldwide for thousands of years, according to a study published in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics journal—as patent medicine during the 19th and 20th centuries and first described in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia in 1850.
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Exploring two under-the-radar 2023 Las Vegas Strip developments
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The transition of Bally’s Las Vegas into Horseshoe Las Vegas is well underway at center Strip, and a little more than a mile away, new upscale retail development 63 Las Vegas will finally complete the promise of MGM Resorts’ CityCenter project.
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Record City to close longtime East Charleston location
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
On the upside, affable longtime manager Joey McDonald will be moving over to Record City’s last remaining Las Vegas location.
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Miznon takes tasty Israeli street food to the Las Vegas Strip
Genevie Durano | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Eyal Shani, known as the father of modern Israeli cuisine, has 43 restaurants around the globe, and his fine dining HaSalon is set to open this year at Venetian, across from Miznon.
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Everything we know about Las Vegas’ Punk Rock Museum, set to open March 10
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It will display iconic punk rarities including show flyers, handwritten setlists, items of clothing items, stage props and storied instruments you’ll actually be able to play.
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Dreams can come true at new Las Vegas immersive experience Fantasy Lab
Evelyn Mateos, Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The voyage consists of seven rooms, each putting a unique spin on the concept of dreams.
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Mojave Sun’s steely blues-rock heats up the Las Vegas Valley
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Next up for the locals: Night 1 of the two-day Planet Desert Rock fest, January 20 at Count’s Vamp’d, a bill that will also feature John Garcia, onetime vocalist for legendary SoCal desert-rock outfit Kyuss.
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The Neon Museum’s Barbara Molasky and Aaron Berger continue to preserve and promote Las Vegas’ history
Evelyn Mateos | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“When you walk through the boneyard, you’re going to learn about the stories of the civil rights movement here. You’re going to learn the stories of women, the LGBT story, the story of the Latin community, the Native American story …”
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Inside Lovelady Brewing’s second Henderson location
Evelyn Mateos | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The new spot, which opened in September, is only about 10 minutes from the Water Street District. Veteran brewer and owner Richard Lovelady says the proximity was purposeful.
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Elevated darts experience Flight Club targets the Las Vegas Strip
Evelyn Mateos | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The concept, launched in 2015 by interior designer Alex Hobocienski and architect Ilias Soukbaev, has now spread across a dozen locations in the U.S. and U.K.
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Las Vegas’ Atomic Museum rebrands and widens its appeal
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Atomic history tends to fly under the radar in schools, and these lessons are too important to ignore.
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A unique assemblage of local museums helps tell the story of Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Las Vegas is unlike any place else, and people are more willing to take risks and do innovative things to get people engaged.”
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Why Raiders should find their next quarterback in draft, not free agency
Case Keefer | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Finding the right successor for Derek Carr, who has been the Raiders’ starter for the past nine years, is “paramount” in coach Josh McDaniels’ words and stands above every other decision ...
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Free Will Astrology (January 19)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jan 19, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Take advantage of your astrological potentials by using your anger constructively, Scorpio Now is a favorable time for you to fight fiercely and tenderly for what’s right
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jan 18, 2023 (8:03 a.m.)
Get ready for a taste of Winnie & Ethel's Downtown Diner.
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After biding his time, Ben Hutton trying to remain in Golden Knights lineup
Danny Webster | Wed, Jan 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Injuries to the Golden Knights’ blue line have opened the door for Hutton to get playing time. Since arriving as a free agent in October 2021, and later signing a two-year extension four months later, Hutton has been a reliable depth defenseman, ready at all times whenever called.
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Madonna, Lovers & Friends, Ringo Starr and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Published Wed, Jan 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Madonna's tour is coming to T-Mobile Arena on October 7.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (January 19-25 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jan 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Chris Tucker, Steve Aoki, ‘Moulin Rouge,’ ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Missy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey announced for Lovers & Friends 2023 in Las Vegas
Amber Sampson | Tue, Jan 17, 2023 (11:15 a.m.)
The hip-hop and R&B music festival returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on the Strip on May 6.
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Stars blank Golden Knights in DeBoer’s return to Las Vegas
Danny Webster | Published Mon, Jan 16, 2023 (5:33 p.m.)
DeBoer made his return to Las Vegas for the first time since he was fired as Vegas coach in May, and his Dallas Stars put on a defensive clinic — much like his days in Vegas — to shut out the Golden Knights 4-0 ...
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Sugar and spice, sure, but also a mean right hook
Grace Da Rocha | Mon, Jan 16, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The sounds made from gloves connecting with pads echoes through a facility where many youths train to box with Richard Barrientes Jr. A 9-year-old girl could be his most prized prodigy.
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Las Vegas native stars in Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge’ at the Smith Center
Brock Radke | Mon, Jan 16, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Opening Wednesday for a three-week run at the Smith Center’s regal Reynolds Hall, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is an energetic expression of Baz Luhrmann’s celebrated film from 2001.
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UNLV historian sees parallels between Jan. 6, uprising in Brazil
Casey Harrison | Sun, Jan 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Extremist supporters of Brazil’s right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro attacked government buildings in the country’s capital, wrecking property and trashing offices of lawmakers, the president and the Supreme Court, in demanding ...
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Golden Knights fall behind early, lose to Oilers in first game without Stone
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Jan 14, 2023 (9:38 p.m.)
It was evident last season, and it was evident for the first time this season: The Golden Knights missed Mark Stone.
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Lacrosse 101: Learn the game from Las Vegas’ newest pro sports team
Danny Webster | Sat, Jan 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If you’ve ever watched a lacrosse match, the initial thought is it resembles hockey but on a field. But as you dissect the sport, there’s a combination of multiple sports ...
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Golden Knights captain Stone to miss time with upper-body injury
Danny Webster | Fri, Jan 13, 2023 (1:08 p.m.)
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone sustained an upper-body injury in the first period of Thursday's game against Florida and is labeled week-to-week, coach Bruce Cassidy said today.
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Golden Knights owner Foley invests in second soccer club
Danny Webster | Fri, Jan 13, 2023 (8:29 a.m.)
Golden Knights owner Bill Foley has completed a significant minority purchase of French Ligue 1 club FC Lorient, the franchise announced this morning. The agreement is in place for ...
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Pressure is on McDaniels, Ziegler after underperforming first year with Raiders
Case Keefer | Fri, Jan 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler cannot afford another season where they guide the Raiders to an underwhelming finish like this year’s 6-11 record. ...
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Golden Knights lose Stone but rally for eventful win over Panthers
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (9:54 p.m.)
William Carrier scored a go-ahead goal with 2:36 remaining, and the shorthanded Golden Knights rallied in the third to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday.
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Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54
By Kristin M. Hall and Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Published Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2:49 p.m.)
Lisa Marie Presley, a singer, Elvis’ only daughter and a dedicated keeper of her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. She was 54. Presley's death was confirmed by ...
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WNBA All-Star Game returns to Las Vegas for 3rd time
By Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (1:19 p.m.)
Las Vegas will host this year's WNBA All-Star Game for the third time since 2019, the league announced Thursday. The game will be July 15 at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Players will ...
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Raiders’ Derek Carr: ‘It’s especially hard to say goodbye’
Case Keefer | Published Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (8:46 a.m.)
Derek Carr has broken his silence for the first time since getting benched by the Raiders last month and leaving the team. In a statement posted to his social media accounts, the 31-year-old veteran quarterback bid farewell to the franchise that took him in the 2014 NFL Draft and confirmed his plans to keep playing elsewhere. “I once said ...
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Chef’s Choice: Las Vegan George Fielder presents a lifetime of art in his first-ever show
Evelyn Mateos | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I’ve been painting and drawing since I was a kid, [but] I never did anything with my work. Now at 68 years old, I want to see what I can accomplish.”
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Golden Knights in good shape at halfway point, but plenty to work on
Danny Webster | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If you take the Golden Knights’ season so far at face value, there’s nothing to complain about. Just a shade past the halfway point in the season, the Golden Knights are still atop the Western Conference — though the gap has closed significantly with Los Angeles and Dallas continuing to win — surpassing most expectations laid out in ...
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Las Vegas gets a new FM station devoted to EDM
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Acid 87.7 FM, a 24-hour dance music station that appeared on Vegas’ dial in late 2022, plays a mix of artists that aspires to go deeper than the club headliners and large-type festival names.
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Behind promising young coaches and local recruits, UNLV’s men’s and women’s basketball programs are on the upswing
Mike Grimala | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The women are favorites to win the league again, and the men stormed out to a surprising 10-0 start and have played their way into the at-large discussion for the 2023 tournament.
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Peyote chefs return to their roots with La Mona Rosa in Downtown Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The cuisine could serve as a sort of tour through specific regions of Mexico, including tamales rojos from Oaxaca, pozole from Jalisco and spicy salsa macha from Veracruz.
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Where to delight in your Dry January in Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Many of the Valley’s top cocktail bars and watering holes are amping up their NA offerings this month.
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Southern Nevada continues efforts to reduce homelessness
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Homelessness is a housing problem,” says Clark County Social Services Manager Michele Fuller-Hallauer. “Without safe, accessible, affordable housing, we will not solve this issue.”
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Back From the Future: Cool gadgets and other takeaways from CES 2023 in Las Vegas
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
I’d never taken the warnings about artificial intelligence replacing us very seriously … until I saw Xorbis’ Sketcher X robot draw a person in real time.
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Las Vegas tattoo artist Hiram Casas finds his American Dream in his adopted hometown
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“It’s the human touch—that’s what draws me to tattooing. [They] share their life, and you share that bond.”
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The dynamic staging of ‘Awakening’ brings the show to life at Wynn in Las Vegas
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
While 60 cast members are performing, 120 crew members are behind—or below—the scenes, making sure the show goes off without a hitch.
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Get to know rising Las Vegas indie rocker Miles V.
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I’ve always been a sucker for really catchy choruses,” he says.
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Free Will Astrology (January 12)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jan 12, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Aries, the coming months will be a favorable time to shed at least some of your chains. Try to help a few others wriggle free from their chains, too.
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Cassidy named Pacific Division coach during NHL All-Star Weekend
Danny Webster | Wed, Jan 11, 2023 (3:37 p.m.)
Cassidy will be coaching in his second midseason classic as the coach of the Pacific Division, the league announced Wednesday.
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Universal announces year-round horror experience in Las Vegas
Katie Ann McCarver | Wed, Jan 11, 2023 (1:42 p.m.)
Fans of the horror film genre will have the chance to see their favorite scary stories come to life, as Universal Parks and Resorts announced plans for a year-round, immersive horror experience in Las Vegas. The attraction will be the anchor tenant in a 20-acre expansion of Las Vegas’ AREA15 ...
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Universal is bringing a year-round horror attraction to Vegas’ Area15
Geoff Carter | Wed, Jan 11, 2023 (12:45 p.m.)
The horror experience, whose official name and opening date have yet to be announced, will be the anchor tenant of a 20-acre expansion of Area15.
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants and bars making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jan 11, 2023 (7 a.m.)
Shaq's Big Chicken has a second restaurant location on West Tropicana.
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‘Freestyle Love Supreme,’ The Chicks, Jay Leno and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Jan 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Chicks sign up for six shows at Zappos Theater in May.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (January 12-18 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jan 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Kaskade, P-Funk, comedian Kyle Kinane, the return of ex-Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer and more in this week’s Superguide.
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While AFC West looks stronger, Raiders appear to be going backwards
Danny Webster | Wed, Jan 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Of the four teams, the Raiders are the ones with the question marks surrounding them. After a 6-11 campaign that will be defined for losing five games while holding a double-digit lead and signaling the end of the Derek Carr era, the Raiders are in limbo heading into the offseason.
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Jacobs says Las Vegas ‘obviously where I want to be’ ahead of uncertain offseason
Case Keefer | Mon, Jan 9, 2023 (1:20 p.m.)
Las Vegas running back Josh Jacobs, who rushed for a league-high 1,653 yards during the regular season, made it clear he wanted to be back in silver and black for a fifth season Monday at ...
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EJ Harkless grabs league honor after UNLV’s win at New Mexico
Ray Brewer | Mon, Jan 9, 2023 (12:26 p.m.)
UNLV guard EJ Harkless, who dominated the second half with 21 points in Saturday’s win at nationally ranked New Mexico, was named the Player of the Week in the Mountain West, the league ...
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College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of championship game
Case Keefer | Mon, Jan 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If they win the title, the Horned Frogs will go down as not only the biggest surprise college football champion ever but one of the biggest surprise champions in the history of sports. ...
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CES 2023: Smelling, touching take center stage in metaverse
By HALELUYA HADERO and RIO YAMAT | Mon, Jan 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The metaverse — essentially a buzzword for three-dimensional virtual communities where people can meet, work and play — was a key theme during the four-day tech gathering in Las Vegas that ended Sunday.
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Las Vegas continues to carve out its place as a fine dining powerhouse
Bryan Horwath | Mon, Jan 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Las Vegas has evolved from a gambling city to a place also known for its experiences in areas like fine dining, sports and world-class entertainment.
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Group helps Asian and Pacific Islander communities in LV navigate business world
Bryan Horwath | Mon, Jan 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Much of what the organization does centers on connecting individuals and resources. That could include anything from help securing a small business loan to rental assistance or ...
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UNLV football set to tab former Howard OC as next playcaller
Mike Grimala | Sun, Jan 8, 2023 (8:33 p.m.)
Just four days after losing offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino to Texas A&M — before he even coached a game at UNLV — it appears as though the Scarlet and Gray have found their replacement ...
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Biden inspects U.S.-Mexico border in face of GOP criticism
By Colleen Long, Associated Press | Published Sun, Jan 8, 2023 (8:08 p.m.)
President Joe Biden walked a muddy stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border and inspected a busy port of entry Sunday on his first trip to the region after two years in office, a visit ...
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J.J. Watt bids farewell to NFL with emotional 2-sack game
By Associated Press | Sun, Jan 8, 2023 (7:59 p.m.)
Watt managed to go out still playing at a high level, adding two more sacks to his career total in the Arizona Cardinals' 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
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Best of CES 2023: A color-changing BMW and a boba tea robot
By Associated Press | Sun, Jan 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Tech companies showed off their latest products this week at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show.
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For ‘Pops’: Jacobs perseveres through ‘hardest game’ in Raiders loss to Chiefs
Case Keefer | Sun, Jan 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Jacobs gave the season the biggest positive footnote as he elevated to superstar status by finishing with an NFL-leading 1,653 rushing yards, the second most in franchise history. ...
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UNLV gaming institute’s new executive director, ‘a pure genius,’ draws rave reviews
Ray Brewer | Sun, Jan 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
On Jan. 1, Brett Abarbanel, the group’s longtime research director, transitioned into the role of executive director, replacing Bo Bernhard, who is now the university’s vice president of economic development.
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Golden Knights run into strong Kings defense in 5-1 home loss
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Jan 7, 2023 (9:33 p.m.)
That’s how strong the Los Angeles Kings’ defense was in the final 40 minutes, keeping Vegas off the board for 58 of 60 minutes in a 5-1 loss to the Kings at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
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Have the Golden Knights found a third line? New trio shines in first look
Danny Webster | Sat, Jan 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights have needed a consistent third line all season. William Karlsson, Paul Cotter and Phil Kessel might be the answer they've been looking for.
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Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 18 card
Case Keefer | Sat, Jan 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Sunday Sweats is up a more-than-comfortable amount on the year. ...
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Raiders season ends in lackluster loss to Chiefs at home
Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Published Sat, Jan 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Jarrett Stidham had 269 total yards and a touchdown pass, but the Raiders allowed 202 yards and a touchdown to likely MVP Patrick Mahomes in Las Vegas’ 31-13 loss ...
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Downtown Vegas scored an EDM ‘Jackpot’ to end 2022
Evelyn Mateos | Fri, Jan 6, 2023 (1:15 p.m.)
People showed up to Jackpot NYE in sequined coats, LED wings, Pokémon onesies and more. The clubs of the Strip may have seen massive crowds on New Year's Eve, but Jackpot won the night in encouraging originality.
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How will the Raiders address their quarterback vacancy this offseason?
Case Keefer | Fri, Jan 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
For the first time in nearly a decade, Raiders’ fans will go into the offseason with no clarity on who will be playing quarterback for their team next year. ...
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Eichel stars in return, Golden Knights beat Penguins for fourth straight home win
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (9:35 p.m.)
Eichel returned after missing a month to score a goal and two assists, giving the Golden Knights a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. The Golden Knights (27-12-2) won for the fourth straight time at home ...
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Golden Knights goalie Thompson selected to first All-Star Game
Danny Webster | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (7:22 p.m.)
The Golden Knights goalie was named the team's representative for the midseason classic, the league announced Thursday. This year's All-Star Game will take place in Sunrise, Fla. on Feb. 4.
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Amid a surge in antisemitism, Nevada activists search for solutions
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We know that antisemitism is a part of our daily lives. But now, we’re seeing people with megaphones that have been able to amplify their message.”
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Family-friendly Jet’s Pizza touches down in Henderson
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Be careful with those tasty edge slices—they’re addictive.
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Raiders Report: January 5, 2022
Case Keefer | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Jarrett Stidham, who stepped in for the benched Derek Carr, became the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than 350 yards and three touchdowns in his starting debut—and he did it against the NFL’s best defense.
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Las Vegas fave Echo & Rig steakhouse preps its new Green Valley spot
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The menu in Henderson will be similar, and there will be a familiar butcher shop and retail component, but chef and restaurateur Sam Marvin is bringing in some ringers to create a kicked-up cocktail program
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Tribute artist Tierney Allen widens her range for a new show at the Space in Las Vegas
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
For the past seven years, the San Jose native has faithfully portrayed Lady Gaga through each iconic era in ‘Legends in Concert.’
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Clark County emergency rent assistance program ending soon
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
CHAP applications that have been submitted by 11:50 p.m. January 22 will be processed under the current eligibility criteria.
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Already a Las Vegas Strip star, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco takes on a big-screen challenge
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
In ‘About My Father,’ the first film based on his material, he plays a version of himself, and Robert De Niro is playing a version of Maniscalco’s dad.
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Davante Adams ‘absolutely’ wants to stay with Raiders despite Carr’s benching
Case Keefer | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Carr had been the face of the franchise for the nine years he spent as the Raiders’ starting quarterback. Now that title belongs Adams. ...
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Calling our shots: Predictions for the sports year ahead in Las Vegas
Case Keefer | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
We called the Aces winning the WNBA championship, the Raiders having a disappointing season and UNLV football finishing 5-7 in last year’s version of our annual predictions for the sports year ahead. Other forecasts, like the Vegas Golden Knights reaching the Western Conference Finals and the Raiders hiring Brian Daboll as their next coach, didn’t pan out quite as well.
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Your 2023 Las Vegas checklist: MSG Sphere, Fontainebleau, Formula One and more
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Plus, where to dine, shop, catch concerts and more.
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Top trends to watch at CES 2023 in Las Vegas
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Brian Comiskey, director of thematic programs for the Consumer Technology Association, says “Human Security for All” is the overarching theme of this year’s show, and that concept has inspired top innovators to demonstrate solutions to global challenges regarding food insecurity, health and sustainability.
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Las Vegas restaurateur Penny Chutima on Lotus of Siam’s legacy and incoming Greek concepts at Red Rock Resort
Brock Radke | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I watched where my mom came from and what she had to endure to get to this point, and [continuing] that is definitely something I want to pursue.”
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Free Will Astrology (January 5)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jan 5, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Don’t be attracted to folks who aren’t good for you just because they are unusual or interesting, Gemini.
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Spiegelworld, producer of Vegas hit ‘Absinthe,’ has bought a California town
Geoff Carter | Wed, Jan 4, 2023 (3:52 p.m.)
The circus company says it bought the former mining town with the intention of making it its base of operations, a sheltered place "where Spiegelworld artists and performers will retreat to dream, create and undertake unfettered artistic experimentation."
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Damar Hamlin scare affects Golden Knights through past experiences
Danny Webster | Wed, Jan 4, 2023 (3:32 p.m.)
Some members of the Vegas organization have experienced past teammates go through what happened to Hamlin on Monday Night Football in Cincinnati.
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Janet Jackson, Silk Sonic and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Published Wed, Jan 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A disco-themed VIP gala at the luxury resort wrapped up 2022 with an unannounced performance by the legendary Janet Jackson, who is gearing up for a huge arena tour this year ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (January 5-11 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jan 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Calvin Harris, Jeff Rosenstock, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ a ‘Lido de Paris’ look back and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Tue, Jan 3, 2023 (5:15 p.m.)
Proper Eats Food Hall, Mr. BBQ and Ichiza Hanare are new on the Vegas dining scene.
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Roy ends slump, Golden Knights start 2023 with win over Avalanche
Danny Webster | Published Mon, Jan 2, 2023 (8:43 p.m.)
Nicolas Roy scored twice to end a 17-game goalless drought, and the Golden Knights started 2023 with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Monday.
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Golden Knights to play in next year’s Winter Classic in Seattle
Danny Webster | Mon, Jan 2, 2023 (2:42 p.m.)
Next year's Winter Classic, one of the premier events on the league's calendar, will take place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 1, 2024 when the Golden Knights visit the Seattle Kraken, the NHL announced today.
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At the Supreme Court, it’s taking longer to hear cases
By Associated Press | Mon, Jan 2, 2023 (7:54 a.m.)
When lawyers argue before the Supreme Court, a small white light goes on to tell them when their time is almost expired and then a red light signals when they should stop.
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Fans mourn Pelé at public viewing in Brazil stadium
By Associated Press | Mon, Jan 2, 2023 (7:48 a.m.)
Pelé's coffin was placed on the field where he scored scored some of the best goals of his career. Mourners walked past his casket in the 16,000-seat stadium outside Sao Paulo.
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Jeremy Renner seriously injured while plowing snow in Nevada
By Associated Press | Published Mon, Jan 2, 2023 (7:37 a.m.)
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that Renner was injured in Reno and was flown to a hospital. He was the only person involved ...
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Regardless of next quarterback, Raiders must overhaul defense this offseason
Case Keefer | Mon, Jan 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
All progress the Las Vegas defense had appeared to make in recent weeks was lost against San Francisco. ...
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Macao eases COVID rules, but tourism, casinos yet to rebound
By Associated Press | Mon, Jan 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Only a few tourists crisscrossed the wavy black and white paving of Macao's historic Senado Square on a recent weekday and many of the shops were shuttered.
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College or no college, local product’s talent worth taking a flier on for Vegas Vipers of XFL
Ray Brewer | Mon, Jan 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Vegas Vipers in November selected wide receiver Devion Clayton in the 10th round of the XFL Draft. The eight-team league starts in February, and teams open training camp this week in Dallas.
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Stidham shines, but Raiders eliminated with OT loss to 49ers
Mike Grimala | Sun, Jan 1, 2023 (4:51 p.m.)
The Raiders’ 37-34 overtime loss to San Francisco on Sunday reiterated a lot of the things we already knew about this year’s Raiders team. They couldn’t hold ...
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Raiders officially out of playoff contention after overtime loss to 49ers
Case Keefer | Published Sun, Jan 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s the end of an era for the Raiders as quarterback Derek Carr will miss his first start for reasons other than injury since coming into the league nine seasons ago.
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