Story archive for June 2023
Craig thinks time is right to be next coach to lead Silver Knights
Danny Webster | Fri, Jun 30, 2023 (5:06 p.m.)
The longtime Golden Knights assistant was introduced as the second coach in team history on Friday, replacing Manny Viveiros after three seasons.
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Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to two-year extension
Danny Webster | Published Fri, Jun 30, 2023 (2:28 p.m.)
After playing a key role helping the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup, goalie Adin Hill has signed a two-year extension to remain in Vegas, the team announced today. Hill's new ...
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Aces sign reigning league MVP Wilson to two-year extension
Danny Webster | Fri, Jun 30, 2023 (11:46 a.m.)
The Las Vegas Aces have signed franchise cornerstone and reigning league MVP A'ja Wilson to a two-year contract extension, the team announced today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but it will keep Wilson ...
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Dominant Aces prove road to championship still goes through them
Danny Webster | Fri, Jun 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Thursday marked the first meeting this season between the two super teams. There’s plenty of basketball left to go. But if there’s any indication from the Aces’ 98-81 win over the Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena, that pecking order has changed ...
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Committee recommends next chancellor for NSHE
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (8:32 p.m.)
A committee within the Board of Regents is recommending Lawrence Drake II as the next chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
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Life Is Beautiful festival to award lifetime passes for its 10th anniversary
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (5 p.m.)
Five more winners will receive tickets to this year's fest and other prizes.
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Golden Knights wrap up quiet NHL Draft with three more picks
Danny Webster | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (12:58 p.m.)
Vegas selected three more prospects on the second day of the entry draft in Nashville on Thursday, in addition to selecting center David Edstrom from Sweden with their first-round selection ...
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UNLV committed to racial diversity, despite court ruling on affirmative action
Casey Harrison | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (11:22 a.m.)
A ruling today by the U.S. Supreme Court ending affirmative action, a decades-old norm intended to bolster the number of minority students accepted into universities ..
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Main St. Provisions continues adding to the Arts District’s deliciousness
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Arts District favorite feels a bit more like a special-occasion steakhouse now, with standout cuts like filet mignon, a New York strip and a shareable double-cut ribeye.
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Local spin: New releases from Mercy Music, Juno Rucker, Hunter’s Briefcase and more
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Also, fresh sounds from Neon and Secos.
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Dom Dolla infuses hip-hop and house into his tracks and live sets
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Vegas is really the place to hone your DJ skills,” says the Australian DJ, who hits XS on June 30.
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Broadway in the HOOD’s Torrey Russell dishes on the Las Vegas nonprofit’s biggest project yet
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“This will be the first time in the history of Nevada that African Americans have owned and operated an arts education facility.”
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Vegas Inc presents 2023 Top Lawyers
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The aim of our annual Top Lawyers list, is to provide a resource so that when you need representation, you have somewhere to turn to get started.
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Hartbeat Weekend hits Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Kevin Hart and his entertainment company Hartbeat are taking over Resorts World Las Vegas once again with Hartbeat Weekend for four days of comedy, music, exclusive parties and more.
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UFC’s Volkanovski, with raised profile after loss, looking forward to rematch
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
In the middle of the biggest and toughest fight of his life, Alexander Volkanovski wouldn’t shut up.
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Carrie Country: Resorts World resident Carrie Underwood cements her legacy on the Las Vegas Strip
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We want them to forget about what else is going on and just be submerged in the music. You want to be you but also meet the bar that Vegas has set.”
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Desert Research Institute to receive $1.2 million for Nevada cloud seeding
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The weather modification technique involves shooting dust or “tiny ice nuclei” into existing clouds to increase their likelihood—and amount—of precipitation.
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Trading Out the Tropicana: Las Vegas’ continued pro sports expansion carries an additional cost
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Trop is pure Vegas history, all island themes and mob skims, showgirls and film appearances. Once it’s gone, the only early-era resorts remaining on the Strip will be the Sahara, Circus Circus and the Flamingo
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Las Vegas filmmakers weigh in on how to keep the industry growing in Nevada
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Army of the Dead took place in Las Vegas, but we weren’t able to host that production here because of the lack of soundstages and incentives. So they ended up rebuilding our Strip in a soundstage in New Mexico. That stings a little bit.”
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Exploring ‘Liberace: Real and Beyond’ at the Nevada State Museum
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s flair, sparkle and pure, refined talent—he’s the one and only Liberace.
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Karved keeps its superb sandwiches coming with a second location
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Top-selling picks include slow-roasted porchetta, Black Angus beef tri-tip and the rotisserie chicken pita.
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Free Will Astrology (June 29)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jun 29, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Your intuition thrives as you closely observe the practical details of how the world works, Taurus. This superpower will be at a peak in the coming weeks.
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Golden Knights draft Swedish center with first-round pick
Danny Webster | Wed, Jun 28, 2023 (8:03 p.m.)
The Golden Knights put a cap on the first round of the NHL Draft by selecting Swedish center David Edstrom with the 32nd pick on Wednesday night. Edstrom, 18, is a 6-foot-3 forward ...
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Golden Knights sign Barbashev to five-year extension
Danny Webster | Published Wed, Jun 28, 2023 (2:29 p.m.)
The Golden Knights have struck a deal with one of their important pending unrestricted free agents, coming to terms on a five-year, $25 million extension ($5 million average annual value) with forward Ivan Barbashev, the team announced this afternoon.
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Golden Knights trading Reilly Smith to Pittsburgh
Danny Webster | Published Wed, Jun 28, 2023 (1:15 p.m.)
The Vegas Golden Knights are trading one of the franchise’s original members, sending forward Reilly Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins ...
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Golden Knights have options with last pick of first round in NHL Draft
Danny Webster | Wed, Jun 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights have five picks — Nos. 32, 77 (from Buffalo), 96, 192 and 224 — entering the NHL Draft that starts Wednesday. The Golden Knights don’t have the fortune of getting to select a generational talent in Connor Bedard like ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 29-July 5, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jun 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Melody Sweets, Theo Von, Secret Garden at Area15, Fourth of July celebrations and more in this week’s Superguide.
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‘The Beatles Love,’ Doja Cat and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Jun 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Doja Cat is coming to T-Mobile Arena and Alice In Chains plan a concert at Bakkt Theater.
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Golden Knights open 2024 season, Stanley Cup defense, against Seattle
Danny Webster | Tue, Jun 27, 2023 (12:40 p.m.)
The Golden Knights will open the 2023-24 season and raise their Stanley Cup banner to the rafters of T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 10 against the Seattle Kraken, the league ...
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Reported extension for Hill brings clarity for Golden Knights’ plans
Danny Webster | Tue, Jun 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Roster decisions loom for the Stanley Cup champions with the NHL Draft set for Thursday followed by free agency starting Saturday. The Golden Knights will have to address six unrestricted free agents and ...
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Longtime Vegas assistant named new Silver Knights head coach
Danny Webster | Mon, Jun 26, 2023 (9:39 a.m.)
Ryan Craig, who has been an assistant coach with the Golden Knights since their inception, has been named the new coach of the Henderson Silver Knights, the team announced Monday.
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Excalibur tribute show invites you to world of ‘Spice Wannabe’
Brock Radke | Mon, Jun 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Created and co-produced by singer, actor and dancer Casey McConachie, “Spice Wannabe” is a high-energy homage to the Spice Girls, the group that emerged in the mid-1990s from London and conquered ...
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New slots area at Plaza in Las Vegas named for gaming influencer
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Jun 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Content creation in casinos is still relatively taboo and many places won’t even allow patrons to take pictures of themselves on the casino floor.
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CCSD science educators embrace learning that is phenomenon-based
Hillary Davis | Mon, Jun 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
High schoolers could read about the Great Unconformity in a geology textbook, or they could stand on a trail on Frenchman Mountain, notice that the rocks look different and wonder why. In books, geology is in black and white. On Frenchman Mountain, steps from ...
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Report: Golden Knights close to extension with goalie Hill
Danny Webster | Sun, Jun 25, 2023 (1:35 p.m.)
The 27-year-old Hill rose to stardom when he filled in for the injured Laurent Brossoit in Game 3 of the second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Legislative changes in Nevada education include new discipline rules
Hillary Davis | Sun, Jun 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Nevada Legislature this spring approved measures to toughen student discipline, provide an incentive for districts to give staff salary ...
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A’ja Wilson scores 28 to help Las Vegas Aces beat Fever
Associated Press | Sat, Jun 24, 2023 (9:11 p.m.)
A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum combined to score 30 points in the first half and all five Las Vegas starters scored in double figures Saturday night ...
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Nevada doubles down on literacy with renewed ‘Read by Grade 3’ program
Hillary Davis | Sat, Jun 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada’s public school pupils have chronically struggled to meet grade-level benchmarks in reading, even before the COVID-19 pandemic knocked back student ...
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Carrie Underwood sticks to successful formula in resuming Resorts World residency
John Taylor | Fri, Jun 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It would seem that Carrie Underwood and Resorts World Las Vegas go together, to quote the title track from her latest album, “like jet black and a Cadillac, like Tennessee and a bottle of Jack, Dolly and a tape deck on the way back.”
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Defending champs, Golden Knights, release 2023-24 preseason schedule
Danny Webster | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (5:07 p.m.)
The new Stanley Cup champions will begin their preseason slate with back-to-back road games, the team announced Thursday, starting Sept. 24 against the San Jose Sharks followed by ...
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Law signed to help homeowners move from sinking North Las Vegas neighborhood
Rhiannon Saegert | Published Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (11:42 a.m.)
Families from Windsor Park, the once-segregated North Las Vegas neighborhood that’s been sinking since the 1980s, are celebrating the adoption of ...
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Coach Bruce Cassidy delivered the Golden Knights to the promised land through an insatiable desire to win
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Bruce Cassidy underwent a crash course on the Vegas Golden Knights a year ago, when he began considering pursuing their vacant head-coaching position. The hockey lifer admits to some previous East Coast bias, considering his ...
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Nevada bill signed to study psychedelic therapies
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The law outlines the makings of a working group tasked with identifying psychedelic therapies that could help in reducing suicidal ideation in the treatment of PTSD, substance use disorder, major depressive disorder and psychological distress relating to end of life.
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Summerlin library’s hydroponics class has designs on continued growth
Rhiannon Saegert | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A thriving hydroponics gardening class has taken root at the Summerlin Library, and instructors plan to grow a second, bigger one in the fall. The class recently learned how to transplant herbs, arugula and wildflowers from the seed pods ...
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Vegas punk trio Pure Sport works hard and plays even harder
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The band inverts the ideology of Corporate America by becoming the very thing it despises—and imploding it.
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Understanding cannabis THC dosing and potency
Deep Roots Harvest | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
While THC percentage does contribute to potency, there are many other factors that affect an individual’s reaction ...
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England’s Defected Records launches a showcase series at Discopussy in Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We’ve been planning how to take Defected [to America] for so many years now, but we’ve never done Vegas, and we feel like the fruit is there to be picked. We’re ready.”
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Retro by Voltaggio pays playful homage to the past on the Las Vegas Strip
Genevie Durano | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The brothers’ version of SpaghettiOs is called VotaggiOs, and it comes in a can and is prepared by your server tableside.
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Ten magic moments from the Vegas Golden Knights’ 2022-2023 regular season
Danny Webster | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Superhuman feats by Jack Eichel, Laurent Brossoit, Phil Kessel and more.
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Break-in at Las Vegas exotic pet store nets 30 snakes valued at $14,000
Teresa Moss | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Stephanie Tracy has a range of emotions after 30 snakes and other reptiles valued at $14,000 were recently stolen from her exotic pet store in east Las Vegas. Her immediate concern wasn’t the loss of revenue for the store, Wild Things, near Sandhill and Flamingo roads. Rather, it was for ...
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Chicago-style Windy City Beefs ’n Pizza has the sandwich you’re looking for
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The centuries-old sandwich played a leading role in The Bear’s fictitious restaurant, the Original Beef of Chicagoland.
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Reliving the Golden Knights’ 22 playoff games en route to the Stanley Cup
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Remembering Vegas’ path through Winnipeg, Edmonton, Dallas and Florida.
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They couldn’t be stopped: The Stanley Cup-winning Vegas Golden Knights
Danny Webster | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Mark Stone, Jonathan Marchessault, Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, Aidin Hill all the rest of who played key roles during the team’s title run.
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Get to know the Stanley Cup, the coveted NHL trophy captured by the Vegas Golden Knights
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Each winning team can engrave up to 52 names on the Stanley Cup, including players, coaches and other personnel.
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The Nevada Women’s Film Festival represents female filmmakers, but it’s meant for everyone
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The four-day event—running June 22-25 at UNLV’s Department of Film—illuminates the many creative possibilities for women to work both in front of and behind the camera.
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A new pharmacy helps the Center tackle prevention, treatment ahead of National HIV Testing Day
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada had the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses in 13 Western states, according to 2019 data from the CDC.
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Free Will Astrology (June 22)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jun 22, 2023 (1 a.m.)
My advice to you, Aries, is to ask for what’s truly valuable to you instead of accepting a substitute of marginal worth.
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LGBTQ community celebrates successful session of Legislature
Casey Harrison | Wed, Jun 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Advocates in Nevada’s LGBTQ community are considering the 82nd legislative session as a decisive victory after lawmakers helped pass a slew of bills bolstering civil liberties when other states across the nation have restricted rights for transgender people ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 22-28, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jun 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Dirty Hooks, Legends in Concert, Live, a RVLTN bass fest and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Possibility of baseball team moving to Las Vegas sparks discussion about antitrust exemption
Casey Harrison | Wed, Jun 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As the relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas appears imminent, federal lawmakers are looking to reconsider Major League Baseball’s antitrust exemption status ...
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Michael Grimm, ‘Awakening’ and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Jun 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A July 9 benefit performance at the Silverton is planned for the "America's Got Talent" singer.
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How Vegas went from ‘imperfect’ to dominant in road to Stanley Cup
Danny Webster | Tue, Jun 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Bruce Cassidy learned an important lesson in coaching the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup: A team doesn’t have to be perfect to win the championship. Cassidy frequently labeled his team as “imperfect” throughout ...
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Signing of ‘Rex’s Law’ is bittersweet for family of child killed by reckless driver
Casey Harrison | Tue, Jun 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
More than a year after the tragic loss of a Henderson teenager, the parents of Rex Patchett have a reason to celebrate ...
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The Notes: Philanthropy, June 19, 2023
VEGAS INC Staff | Mon, Jun 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Penta Building Group’s charitable arm, the Penta Cares Foundation, raised $220,000 for four Southern Nevada nonprofits— $55,000 each for ...
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Report: Airlines continue battling post-pandemic customer dissatisfaction
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Jun 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Air travel is expected to soar this summer season as demand remains high following the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic. And that demand has led to an increasingly disgruntled airline ...
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Cannabis-friendly hotel in Las Vegas pushing boundaries
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Jun 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Lexi is well-known for having an entire floor of cannabis-friendly rooms, but Alex Rizk — CEO of parent company Elevations Hotels & Resorts — emphasized the 64-room hotel has more to offer.
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Las Vegas Aces blow out Lynx
Associated Press | Sun, Jun 18, 2023 (8:16 p.m.)
Jackie Young scored 24 points, Kelsey Plum made 8 of 11 from the field and scored 21 points, including four 3-pointers, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 93-62 on Sunday night.
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A season’s worth of great moments cemented Vegas’ spot in NHL history
Danny Webster | Sun, Jun 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There were many season-defining moments in the Golden Knights’ run to winning the Stanley Cup.
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Inside the Golden Knights’ introduction to the Stanley Cup
Case Keefer | Sun, Jun 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
With pyrotechnics sparkling in the background, Mark Stone took the Stanley Cup handoff from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, hoisted the nearly 37-pound trophy over ...
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Brewer: Golden Knights live up to their ‘Vegas Born’ mantra
Ray Brewer | Sun, Jun 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Some three hours after the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup on Tuesday night, a man and his two young sons walked through Toshiba Plaza.
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Golden Knights celebrate ‘incredible community’ with packed Stanley Cup parade
Danny Webster | Sat, Jun 17, 2023 (11:29 p.m.)
More than a dozen buses and vehicles slowly made their way from Flamingo Road to Tropicana Avenue with players and members of the organization continuing the party ...
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DeSantis quiet on Trump indictment in Nevada appearance
By Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Sat, Jun 17, 2023 (10:40 p.m.)
Speaking to Nevada Republicans for the first time as a presidential candidate, DeSantis made no direct mention of the federal indictment of Trump ...
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Golden Knights’ championship parade takes over Las Vegas Strip
Teresa Moss | Sat, Jun 17, 2023 (10:30 p.m.)
Matthew Pomichowski jumped up and down, waved his arms and yelled to get the attention of Golden Knights captain Mark Stone ...
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Weekend wagers: Eight bets to make on eight different sports
Case Keefer | Sat, Jun 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Weekend Wagers will be on hiatus the next two weeks, so making the most of the eight bets below is paramount. ...
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Playoff MVP Marchessault recalls ‘unbelievable ride’
Danny Webster | Sat, Jun 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Sitting at the podium after reaching hockey’s ultimate goal, Jonathan Marchessault was surrounded by the reasons for why the journey has been worth it.
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McPhee finally reaches Stanley Cup glory with Golden Knights
Danny Webster | Fri, Jun 16, 2023 (5:52 p.m.)
McPhee, after almost 40 years of being involved in the NHL as a player and executive, will now get his name on the Stanley Cup following the Golden Knights’ five-game series win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.
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Relive Golden Knights history with Sun commemorative edition
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Fri, Jun 16, 2023 (11:48 a.m.)
Want to relive the Golden Knights’ magical season? Be sure to grab a copy of the Las Vegas Sun on Sunday for a commemorative edition honoring the Stanley Cup champions. The 10-page ...
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What to know about Saturday’s Golden Knights victory parade, rally
Teresa Moss | Published Fri, Jun 16, 2023 (11:33 a.m.)
A New Year’s Eve-sized crowd is expected on the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday for a parade celebrating the Golden Knights’ championship victory. Vegas captured the Stanley Cup on ...
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A candid conversation about Juneteenth, the Black experience and the next generation
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Weekly invited Las Vegans Tony Gladney, Ashanti McGee, Earl Turner and Erica Vital-Lazare in for a roundtable discussion.
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The captain’s coup: Stone was the right guy to lead the Golden Knights to glory
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Beads of sweat dripped off the tip of his nose and tears lingered on his cheeks as Mark Stone stood near center ice Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena minutes after lifting the Stanley Cup.
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Las Vegas’ roads are a mess right now, but relief appears to be in sight
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“There’s no way into the Valley, really, without going through a work zone.”
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Football Firsts: Six bets on six of the biggest markets to kick off betting season
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s beginning to look a lot like football season. While there’s still more than two months before the first college regular-season games kick off in late August, with the NFL following in the first week of September ...
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Nevada Legislature focused on Indigenous concerns
Hillary Davis | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Nevada Legislature contemplated several bills this session that centered Indigenous concerns, from free entrance to state parks to children’s rights.
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OG Las Vegas punk Rob Ruckus helps keep the Punk Rock Museum in tune
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I’m somewhat of a hoarder when it comes to old punk rock stuff; I have tens of thousands of albums, flyers, posters and sh*t lying around.”
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Good things go together at Downtown Las Vegas ceviche and tequila bar Mezcla
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The ceviche stands alone, especially the Mezcal Aguachile, a savory beast of jumbo prawns, octopus, yellowtail, scallops, red onion, cucumber and Fresno chilies.
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Muralist Iandry Randriamandroso celebrates the Historic Westside through ASL
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
He notes that the 16 ASL characters in the piece, spelling out the name of the neighborhood, are modeled by “Historic Westside community members with different backgrounds.”
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DJ/producer Frameworks brings emotive electronic music into focus
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I hate the idea of someone being self-conscious at a show. I like to have the dancefloor as unlit as possible, so people can lose their inhibitions and feel free.”
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A Strip location marks the next step in Café Lola’s lovely Las Vegas takeover
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Co-founders Alexandra Lourdes and Lin Jerome have two rules: “Make it an experience, and make it gorgeous.”
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Local music notes: The Dollheads come out to play, Luxury Furniture Store embraces its Past Self and more
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
New off-Strip venue the Industrial Sound kicks off its Far Out West concert series with a set that will double as a vinyl release from The Rhyolite Sound.
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Free Will Astrology (June 15)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jun 15, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Place a premium on associating with groups whose high ideals are closely aligned with your own, Cancerian. It’s time to build and nurture your best possible network.
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Derek Carr laments tough ending with Raiders but hopes hard lessons helped
Associated Press | Wed, Jun 14, 2023 (9:32 p.m.)
Saints quarterback Derek Carr apologetically said he failed to give the Las Vegas Raiders the best version of himself last season and is focused on ...
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Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup parade set for Saturday on Strip
Danny Webster | Wed, Jun 14, 2023 (5:04 p.m.)
The parade and rally to celebrate the new Stanley Cup champions will take place on Las Vegas Boulevard on Saturday at 7 p.m.
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Las Vegas Club Notes: VGK at Omnia, Zouk Group expansion and more
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jun 14, 2023 (12:30 p.m.)
The Zouk Group is ready to expand to LA in partnership with SBE.
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Las Vegas ballpark package awaits Lombardo signature with Legislature passage
Casey Harrison | Published Wed, Jun 14, 2023 (12:17 p.m.)
Lawmakers in the Nevada Assembly are deliberating on amendments to a $380 million public financing package to build a ballpark off the Las Vegas Strip to lure the Oakland Athletics as the team mulls ...
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Thunder From Down Under, Bruno Mars and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Jun 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Vegas male revue is getting ready to take over HGTV.
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Responders would get mental health help from Rosen-backed bill
Casey Harrison | Wed, Jun 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A bill introduced by Nevada U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen aims to better mental health outcomes for law enforcement and first responders across the nation. The legislation seeks to improve federal mental health support programs available to firefighters, police and other emergency personnel ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 15-21, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jun 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Erykah Badu, Elvis Costello, Goldie, a ‘Call of Duty’ throwdown and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Last six original Golden Knights rewarded with first championship in Vegas
Danny Webster | Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (11:20 p.m.)
In front of the largest crowd ever for a Golden Knights game at T-Mobile Arena, a staggering 19,058, the five received the loudest ovation likely ever heard during player introductions. One more time, the Misfit Line would skate together. This time, to finish the job they started six years ago.
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‘Cup in Six’ prediction comes true for Golden Knights owner Bill Foley
Case Keefer | Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (9:03 p.m.)
The term “Cup In Six” is no longer a cute catchphrase to describe the outsized ambitions of the nascent local NHL franchise. It’s a premonition realized. An achievement accomplished. A championship claimed. The Vegas Golden Knights lifted the Stanley Cup Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena after ...
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‘We are the champions’: Vegas fans taste sweet victory
Teresa Moss | Published Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (8:40 p.m.)
With each Golden Knights goal in the second period of their Stanley Cup-clinching victory, the reality started to set in for the hordes of fans outside T-Mobile Arena ...
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Golden Knights’ journey to a championship
Ray Brewer | Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (8:36 p.m.)
This all happened so quickly. One moment, Las Vegas is hoping to become home to a major professional sports franchise. The next, it’s home to the finest franchise in the NHL — and with some of the greatest fans in the league.
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Golden Knights capture first Stanley Cup championship with rout of Panthers
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (4 p.m.)
What felt like the Panthers getting back into the game was quickly evaporated with three goals by the Golden Knights in the middle frame to take a commanding 6-1 lead into the third.
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (2:30 p.m.)
The Sundry is now open at UnCommons, boasting a wide variety of cuisines and experiences.
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A’s ballpark proposal in Las Vegas receives approval from Nevada Senate
Casey Harrison | Published Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (2:14 p.m.)
The Nevada Senate voted to advance a $380 million public financing package for a Major League Baseball stadium near the Las Vegas Strip in a decisive win for ...
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Jessie Rae’s BBQ in Las Vegas a ‘total loss’ after fire
Teresa Moss | Published Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (9:59 a.m.)
Jessie Rae’s BBQ owner Mike Ross said he plans to reopen after a fire destroyed the restaurant's Las Vegas location early this morning. The restaurant, a favorite among ...
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Trump pleads not guilty in classified documents case
By Jay Weaver and Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald (TNS) | Published Tue, Jun 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Miami federal court to a 37-count indictment accusing him of deliberately keeping ...
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Nearing one-year mark as Golden Knights coach, Cassidy closing in on first Stanley Cup
Danny Webster | Mon, Jun 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
When Bruce Cassidy wakes up Wednesday, it will be one year since he was named the third head coach in Golden Knights history. He could also be a Stanley Cup-winning coach that day. “Isn’t that ...
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Plaza debuts a fresh look while preserving part of its Las Vegas history
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Jun 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Plaza in downtown Las Vegas debuted its new look this weekend, bringing a freshness to the Fremont Street Experience and preserving part of the property’s ...
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Hypnosis and improvisational comedy combine in new show at Harrah’s Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Mon, Jun 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The new show was created by hypnotist Asad Mecci and comedian and actor Colin Mochrie.
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Unemployment rate reveals Nevada’s workforce paradox
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Jun 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Though a recent report shows Nevada leading the country in unemployment rate, experts say the statistic isn’t so simple. Nevada had ...
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Wilson has 21 points, 10 rebounds as Aces cruise to 93-80 win over Sky
Associated Press | Sun, Jun 11, 2023 (5:59 p.m.)
A'ja Wilson had 21 points and 10 rebounds, her sixth double-double of the season, Chelsea Gray added 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky 93-80 on Sunday.
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Knights’ late-game resolve has them one win away from Stanley Cup
Case Keefer | Sun, Jun 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The win tasted all the sweeter to the Golden Knights because of the way they prevailed in direct contrast to how they fared in the same situation in Game 3. ...
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Retiring Touro CEO Berkley hoping for return to elected office
Hillary Davis | Sun, Jun 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Shelley Berkley is retiring, then, she hopes, immediately coming out of retirement.
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Home care workers’ struggle to ease as Nevada raises their minimum wage to $16 an hour
Grace Da Rocha | Sun, Jun 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
When Chrystal Taylor left her job in early childhood education over a year ago to become a home care worker, she knew a pay downgrade was inevitable.
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Stephenson, Stone power Golden Knights to brink of first Stanley Cup
Danny Webster | Sat, Jun 10, 2023 (10:15 p.m.)
The end result is a 3-1 series lead for the Golden Knights, and a shiny, silver special guest will be inside T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday for Game 5.
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Live coverage: Golden Knights hang on; one win from Stanley Cup
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Jun 10, 2023 (2:19 p.m.)
The Stanley Cup will be inside T-Mobile Arena for Game 5 on Tuesday, where the Golden Knights will have a chance to win ...
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Golden Knights hitting the reset button, look to regain control in Stanley Cup Final
Danny Webster | Sat, Jun 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights have come to grips knowing that momentum has swung in the Florida Panthers’ way after winning 3-2 in overtime late Thursday night to cut Vegas’ series lead to 2-1. They’ll try to steal it back with Game 4 at FLA Live Arena tonight (5 p.m., TNT).
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Analysis: Five ways Golden Knights can improve in today’s Game 4
Case Keefer | Sat, Jun 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Vegas Golden Knights didn’t play poorly despite a 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, and therefore they don’t plan to change much ...
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Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass after latest anti-LGBTQ+ comments
Associated Press | Fri, Jun 9, 2023 (12:13 p.m.)
The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass on Friday, one day after the right-handed reliever said he didn’t think an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hateful.
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Rep. Santos says he’s protecting family members by seeking to keep bond cosigners secret
Associated Press | Fri, Jun 9, 2023 (12:06 p.m.)
Rep. George Santos wants to protect family members by asking the courts to keep his bond cosigners secret as he fights criminal charges ...
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Trump showed off, refused to return documents, indictment says
By Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Alanna Durkin Richer and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Published Fri, Jun 9, 2023 (11:29 a.m.)
Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map, according to a sweeping felony indictment ...
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Analysis: Golden Knights need to stay the course after Game 3 loss
Case Keefer | Fri, Jun 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Frustration can get in the way of progress, and the Golden Knights are fully focused on the latter. They need to stay the course after the latest loss, only their sixth of the postseason ...
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Raiders linebacker Deablo uses time off for injury to become a bigger, smarter defender
Ray Brewer | Fri, Jun 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo was injured in early November and lost for the season. Breaking his arm to end what turned out to be a breakthrough second professional campaign was devastating, he says. But, he stresses, it was also an opportunity.
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CCSD’s ‘summer acceleration’ puts twists on learning — sometimes with a tea party
Hillary Davis | Fri, Jun 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Summer school at James B. McMillan Elementary is informal compared to the regular school year, but the gears are still turning in these students’ minds, according to ...
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Vegas eager to move on from missed opportunity in Game 3
Danny Webster | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (10:06 p.m.)
It will be a tough pill to swallow for the night, however, with the Golden Knights two minutes away from a commanding series lead, only for Matthew Tkachuk to tie it in the third and Carter Verhaeghe to win it in overtime to give the Panthers a 3-2 win in Game 3 of the Cup Final at FLA Live Arena on Thursday night.
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Live Coverage: Panthers rally to win in overtime, Golden Knights lead series 2-1
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (3 p.m.)
Matthew Tkachuk scored the tying goal with just over two minutes left to send Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final to overtime, tied 2-2.
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Ex-owner of Vegas apartment where 6 died in fire pleads not guilty to manslaughter, negligence
By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (12:27 p.m.)
A former apartment building owner pleaded not guilty Thursday to 27 felony involuntary manslaughter and negligence charges stemming from ....
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Budweiser renews with FIFA to 2026 despite World Cup stadium beer ban in Qatar
Associated Press | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (10:16 a.m.)
Budweiser will still be the official World Cup beer through the 2026 tournament in the United States, after brewer AB InBev renewed with FIFA on Thursday ...
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Las Vegas acts to battle for a Life Is Beautiful festival lineup slot
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The festival’s annual Rising Stars competition, set to take place August 4-5 and 11-12 at the Space, is accepting submissions through June 14.
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Rob Lowe returns to the Las Vegas Strip with a more intimate show
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I remember seeing Garth Brooks [at Wynn], and it never felt like a show. It just felt like I was spending an amazing time with Garth Brooks.”
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Vegas City Opera’s ‘Cinderella’ makeover kicks off Super Summer Theatre’s 2023 season
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“There’s nothing we love more than a little bit of sequins and jewels onstage. That’s really our style, over-the-top opulence.”
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Canadian blues-rockers The Blue Stones make their Las Vegas debut
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We would watch The Black Keys or Mutemath, and we would think to ourselves, ‘I can’t believe how amazing that show was.’ That’s something I want to give people.”
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What was (and wasn’t) accomplished during Nevada’s 82nd legislative session
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As lawmakers continue to iron out a budget and other legislative priorities—a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium in Las Vegas among them—here’s a snapshot of what happened.
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Adin Hill has been terrific but Golden Knights are driven by defense
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Vegas blue-liners continue to be the backbone of the team, just like they’ve been since the season began eight months ago. It all starts with “Petro” and Alec Martinez as the top pairing. Both former Stanley Cup champions ...
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SBA administrator Guzman, in visit to Las Vegas, celebrates successes of Mothership Coffee and its owner
Katie Ann McCarver | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Mothership, which opened its first store in Henderson about 15 years ago, has four locations across the Las Vegas Valley with a fifth on the way in Downtown Summerlin. It also has dozens of employees.
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Las Vegas’ 20 Greatest Music Rooms—Ever
Geoff Carter, Spencer Patterson | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
From the Copa Room to the Colosseum, the Bunkhouse to Brooklyn Bowl, counting down Las Vegas’ all-time concert spaces.
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Library District’s new campaign stresses resources and freedom
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“The library is one of the last bastions of true democracy, because anybody can use the library and the library is available to all.”
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‘Top Chef’ alumni continue making their mark in Las Vegas
Rob Kachelriess | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Checking in with Jamie Tran, Stephen Hopcraft, the Voltaggio brothers and more
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Restaurant incubator coming to Las Vegas’ Huntridge neighborhood
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Vegas Test Kitchen founder Jolene Mannina has partnered with J Dapper, the developer behind the Huntridge Center and the forthcoming Huntridge Theater relaunch on the project.
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Past heartbreak has fueled the Golden Knights to within two wins of the Stanley Cup
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“It’s unfinished business for a lot of guys,” coach Bruce Cassidy said. “I put myself in that category.”
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Free Will Astrology (June 8)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Though you may grapple with challenging tasks, Capricorn, you will be surrounded by beauty and vitality.
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McGill, Nevada’s Schellraiser Music Festival is a homegrown treat
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (12:10 a.m.)
A curious thing happened at the Schellraiser Music Festival: Attendees stood (or sat) on cool grass shaded by tall trees and actually listened to bands playing live music.
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Ethics commission to consider alleged violations by Lombardo
Casey Harrison | Wed, Jun 7, 2023 (3:55 p.m.)
Ross Armstrong, executive director of the Nevada Commission on Ethics, is recommending the governor face a civil fine of $1.67 million.
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New city manager tabbed for Las Vegas
Grace Da Rocha | Wed, Jun 7, 2023 (1:17 p.m.)
Mike Janssen will be the new city manager for the City of Las Vegas. Janssen has a long history with the city, most recently serving as the executive director of infrastructure and public works. The city council voted 6-1 in favor of Janssen ...
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jun 7, 2023 (12:30 p.m.)
Two Mexican dining concepts are coming to Las Vegas later this year.
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Jen Kramer, Battlebots, Bill Burr and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Jun 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Two unique Vegas shows have been extended after consistently satisfying audiences.
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Golden Knights’ Marchessault clear betting favorite for Conn Smythe Trophy
Danny Webster | Wed, Jun 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights’ forward has surged to stake his claim as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Vegas two wins away from winning the Cup. DraftKings (-105) and FanDuel (-105) have Marchessault as the overwhelming favorite ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 8-14, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Jun 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Rob Lowe, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Rachel Wolfson, a Flenser showcase and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Gun tragedies hit close to home for series opponents Vegas, Florida
By Terry Spencer, Associated Press | Wed, Jun 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The teams mourned the Las Vegas Strip and Parkland high school victims during pregame ceremonies, brought relatives to games, honored first responders and donated to ...
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A’s stadium focus of second special session of the Nevada Legislature
Casey Harrison | Published Tue, Jun 6, 2023 (7:23 p.m.)
Gov. Joe Lombardo has called for another special session to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday for lawmakers to consider a funding package to help fund a baseball ...
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Las Vegas Grand Prix seeking $40 million from county for road work
Grace Da Rocha | Tue, Jun 6, 2023 (3:09 p.m.)
The Clark County Commission gave approval today for staff to start negotiations on a public-private partnership for up to $40 million in public money to cover the costs of infrastructure ...
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Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
By Gabe Stern, Associated Press | Published Tue, Jun 6, 2023 (6:15 a.m.)
High-profile proposals to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics and lure major film makers to Las Vegas through billions of dollars in tax credits are in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned ...
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The right mix for Maxx: Defensive line at the forefront of Raiders’ minicamp
Case Keefer | Tue, Jun 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Maxx Crosby has been an impact player in all four of his NFL seasons despite the surrounding Raiders’ defense only once looking close to anywhere complementary around him.
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Loaded with newcomers, UNLV basketball begins summer practice
Mike Grimala | Tue, Jun 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
UNLV had its first official summer practice on Monday, tipping off an eight-week window in which college coaches get to work with their players on the court and in the weight room as they prepare for the upcoming 2023-24 season ...
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Eichel’s playoff legend grows with Golden Knights closer to Stanley Cup
Danny Webster | Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (10:04 p.m.)
Eichel's two assists was part of an offensive barrage that led the Golden Knights to a dominant 7-2 run in Game 2 of the Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on Monday.
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Live coverage: Golden Knights dominate wire-to-wire, take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final
Danny Webster | Published Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (4 p.m.)
Jonathan Marchessault and Brett Howden scored twice and had an assist, and Jack Eichel had two assists to lead Vegas to a dominant 7-2 win over the Panthers in Game 2 at T-Mobile Arena on Monday.
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Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 ‘Vision Pro’ goggles
Associated Press | Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (12:23 p.m.)
Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices ...
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Officials to reveal 3D models showing what a Las Vegas shooting memorial could look like
Associated Press | Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (7:55 a.m.)
The white angel wings jut upright from the earth with a warm glow of light, towering above the site of modern America’s deadliest mass shooting.
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Sharpshooter Keylan Boone is big addition for UNLV basketball
Mike Grimala | Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As one of three high-profile veteran transfers who committed to UNLV on April 19, Keylan Boone is going to be counted on to help bring an end to the Scarlet and Gray’s decade-long NCAA Tournament drought ...
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Scoring surge has shown up at right time for Golden Knights
Danny Webster | Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights will need to find a way to break through again if they want to head to Florida with a commanding series lead.
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Professional shopper in Vegas navigates the business ownership learning curve
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Joanne Vitale-Lenzie opened her online boutique, Whiskey Skies—named after her favorite pet goldendoodle—just as a way to sell clothes and make some extra money.
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Transgender adults in Florida ‘blindsided’ that new law limits their access to health care
By THALIA BEATY, BRENDAN FARRINGTON and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Associated Press | Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The new law that bans gender-affirming care for minors also mandates that adult patients seeking trans health care sign an informed consent form.
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Las Vegas tattoo parlor owners stress quality of work over quantity
Grace Da Rocha | Mon, Jun 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
From the front desk to the last bed in the back, clients are met with a chorus of greetings from the staff as they walk through the Gold Soulz Tattoo shop off South Maryland Parkway.
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Las Vegas Aces rally late to beat Indiana, improve to 6-0
Associated Press | Sun, Jun 4, 2023 (7:48 p.m.)
A'ja Wilson scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Candace Parker made two free throws with 24 seconds left and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana ...
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Lawmakers, resorts back proposal to fight homelessness in Las Vegas
Casey Harrison | Sun, Jun 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A new approach to serving Las Vegas’ homeless population calls for the construction of a facility that offers comprehensive on-site services needed ...
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Analysis: Golden Knights brought the flash, Panthers acted like trash in Game 1
Case Keefer | Sun, Jun 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Florida played like a group of goons for most of the game, and then got worse when things didn’t go its way late and elevated into a consortium of cheap-shot artists. ...
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Vegas’ love for its hockey team ‘nothing short of phenomenal’
Ray Brewer | Sun, Jun 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Ron Portaro walks through Toshiba Plaza on his way to T-Mobile Arena Saturday for the start of the Stanley Cup Final and is consistently stopped by other Golden Knights supporters raving about his jersey.
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Northern Nevada counties, tribal areas facing record flooding from snowmelt
Rhiannon Saegert | Sun, Jun 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Members of the Walker River Paiute Tribe in Northern Nevada have placed sandbags around their houses and wrapped them in plastic sheeting to prepare for flooding from what is projected ...
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Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
By Gabe Stern, Associated Press | Sun, Jun 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Debate about public funding for private sports clubs has been revived with the Oakland Athletics ballpark proposal. The issue pits Nevada’s ...
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Twitter executive responsible for content safety resigns after Elon Musk criticism
Associated Press | Sat, Jun 3, 2023 (11:35 p.m.)
A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained
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Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed
Associated Press | Sat, Jun 3, 2023 (11:35 p.m.)
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena.
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Residents unite at local bars to cheer for Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final
Teresa Moss | Sat, Jun 3, 2023 (11:27 p.m.)
The cheers coming from Golden Knights fans inside Palace Station Saturday night were so loud they frequently were drowning out the rings of the nearby slot machines.
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Shea Theodore returns to old form in Golden Knights’ Game 1 win
Danny Webster | Sat, Jun 3, 2023 (10:37 p.m.)
Theodore scored his first goal of the playoffs, in the 18th game of the Golden Knights’ postseason, and it was one of massive importance during Vegas’ 5-2 win ...
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Live Coverage: 3 goals in third help Golden Knights take Game 1
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Jun 3, 2023 (4:03 p.m.)
The Golden Knights scored three times in the third period to win 5-2 against the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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Golden Knights are the ultimate team in a sport often driven by superstars
Case Keefer | Sat, Jun 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There has been a slew of better players throughout the playoffs, but there has not been a better team than the Golden Knights. ...
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Weekend wagers: Going for a second straight undefeated betting slate
Case Keefer | Sat, Jun 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A nice cushion was built up last week in the column’s yearly bankroll but it can go flat really quick with a couple poor weeks. ...
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Senators captain invested as Golden Knights and Panthers vie for championship
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Jun 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Stone and the Golden Knights will host Tkachuk and the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday (5 p.m., TNT) and if there’s anyone that knows the two stars better than anyone, it’s Brady.
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Lombardo signs law outlining rights for trans inmates in Nevada
Casey Harrison | Fri, Jun 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A bill compelling corrections officials in Nevada to establish standards for caring for transgender inmates was signed into law by Gov. Joe Lombardo, marking a key win for advocates at a time when conservative lawmakers across the country seek to restrict trans rights.
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Reports from Punk Rock Bowling Las Vegas 2023
Case Keefer, Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (9:28 a.m.)
Rancid, L7, The Damned and more.
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Lombardo beats deadline in signing education funding bill
Casey Harrison | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (6:01 a.m.)
The deal averts threats from Lombardo to veto any budget bills until his legislative priorities were considered by the Legislature and formally approves more than $12 billion in public education appropriations ...
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Transfix brings playa-inspired interactive art to Resort World Las Vegas
Geoff Carter | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It aims to introduce the world to a new kind of art exhibition, one previously locked to festivals.
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BLVD Eats food truck satisfies Las Vegas visitors
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“It’s a lot [to do] on a food truck, but if everybody goes crazy for the ribs, I have to keep it up.”
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Nevada’s Uncommon Overnighters: Nevada’s stargazing destinations
Travel Nevada | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Cathedral Gorge, Beaver Dam, Black Rock Desert and more!
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Nevada’s Uncommon Overnighters: Tarantula Ranch
Travel Nevada | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Tarantula Ranch Vineyard is the place to experience remote, dark sky country, without getting stuck roughing it.
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Actor Mark Wahlberg on laying down Vegas roots and ushering in a new film phase
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I would love to be able to make films in my backyard. There’s a great pool of creative and talented people here, and it’s just very relaxing.”
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Nevada’s Uncommon Overnighters: Nevada Northern Railway
Travel Nevada | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada Northern Railway is both an attraction and an opportunity for an uncommon overnighter.
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Life changes fuel Blackwater Holylight’s ethereal doom-psych
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Our synth player had a child, and there’ve been a lot of breakups and deaths and births and moves and changes. Making that album and touring it helped us through all those transitions.”
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Nevada’s Uncommon Overnighters: Ike’s Canyon Ranch
Travel Nevada | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Ike’s Canyon Ranch, though isolated, is warm and welcoming.
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Jonathan Marchessault ranks as a full-fledged Vegas Golden Knights legend amid another dominant playoff run
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I like playing this time of year,” Marchessault said after dispatching Dallas. “Regular season, yeah, it’s fun, but it’s like more of a routine. In the playoffs, it’s another animal. That’s what fuels me.”
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How Golden Knights goalie Hill became an unlikely playoff hero
Danny Webster | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Hill spent his first five seasons as a reserve on poor Arizona Coyotes and San Jose Sharks teams that never came anywhere close to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Nevada’s rural school districts, maxed out on property taxes, seek help for aging buildings
Hillary Davis | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Unlike the schools in urban centers like Las Vegas, Ely’s David E. Norman Elementary is 114 years old. In addition to being dilapidated for lack of funding to keep it modernized, it was not ...
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Senate panel considers expansion of Nevada film tax program
Casey Harrison | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada lawmakers are considering a proposal to vastly expand Nevada’s film tax program, hearing Wednesday from film executives and analysts about how the plan would ...
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The betting market’s take on the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers leading up to their Stanley Cup showdown
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights were actually bigger favorites in their first Stanley Cup Final appearance five years ago, at -150 ahead of an upset series loss to the Washington Capitals.
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Nevada’s Uncommon Overnighters: Rockin’ TD Ranch
Travel Nevada | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Rockin’ TD Ranch is near Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area, one of only seven designated Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world.
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Hot spots to try during Las Vegas Restaurant Week 2023
Brock Radke | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Balla Italian Soul, Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar, Naxos Taverna and more.
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Southern Nevada officials clarify COVID changes post-public health emergency
Shannon Miller | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government “will remain free to everyone regardless of insurance coverage.” After the federal supply is depleted, vaccinations will be covered by public and private insurance.
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A Smith Center musical honors Tina Turner’s vast legacy
Amber Sampson | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We tend to put her power in a physical representation—the muscles and the voice. But the reality is, she’s powerful in her mind. Her spirit is powerful.”
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Five things to know about the Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers
Danny Webster | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Up next for the Vegas Golden Knights: Matthew Tkachuk, Bob and the rats.
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Nevada’s Uncommon Overnighters: Old Yella Dog Ranch and Cattle Company
Travel Nevada | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Old Yalla Dog Ranch has RV hookups, camp sites, and a fully furnished cabin to rent—ideal for any style traveler.
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Explore the cosmos from your backyard: The best stargazing and Uncommon Overnighters in Nevada
Travel Nevada | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada is home is the darkest skies in the lower 48 and while Southern Nevada may be better known for its neon glow, there are many incredible stargazing opportunities just outside the Las Vegas area.
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How rookie Aidan O’Connell fits into Raiders’ messy quarterback situation
Case Keefer | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As the team returns for its second week of voluntary offseason practices today at their Henderson headquarters, O’Connell is arguably their best current option at the NFL’s most important position. ...
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Free Will Astrology (June 1)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Jun 1, 2023 (1 a.m.)
You have a mandate to unabashedly embrace the beauty of your unique self, Gemini. I hope you will celebrate and flaunt your special gifts.
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