Story archive for September 2023
Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 4 card
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 30, 2023 (10:15 p.m.)
Sunday Sweats was set up for a winning column either way last week, but the Chargers’ quarterback more than quadrupled the return by leading the league with 405 passing yards. ...
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UNLV football follows winning blueprint to down Hawaii, improve to 4-1
Mike Grimala | Sat, Sep 30, 2023 (5:44 p.m.)
As UNLV pulled away for a 44-20 victory over Hawaii on Saturday, the most encouraging aspect from the Scarlet and Gray perspective may have been how routine it felt ...
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Jimmy Garoppolo out for Raiders’ game at Chargers
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 30, 2023 (3:25 p.m.)
Las Vegas starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo did not clear concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday. ....
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U2 concert uses stunning visuals to open massive Sphere venue
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Published Sat, Sep 30, 2023 (11:57 a.m.)
The legendary rock band, which has won 22 Grammys, performed for two hours inside the massive, state-of-the-art spherical venue with crystal-clear audio.
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Route 91 survivor group pairs with winery for unique fundraiser
Grace Da Rocha | Sat, Sep 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Route 91 Harvest Music Festival mass shooting survivor Terri Davis was hoping the mental scars from that night would eventually deteriorate. But seemingly every day she pictures the chaos from the night in her head, reigniting the trauma. It’s as if it happened yesterday — not six years Sunday.
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Brisson getting better as Golden Knights preseason rages on
Danny Webster | Fri, Sep 29, 2023 (11:19 p.m.)
Golden Knights forward Brendan Brisson continues to show what he's good at, while slowly showing signs of improvement in the other areas of his game. It's what's kept him on the camp roster ...
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Aces sweep Wings, punch ticket to WNBA Finals
Danny Webster | Published Fri, Sep 29, 2023 (8:48 p.m.)
The Aces completed the three-game sweep with a 64-61 win over the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on Friday, cementing Las Vegas' third trip to the finals in the last four seasons.
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Witness to the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge
By Ken Ritter and Rio Yamat, Associated Press | Published Fri, Sep 29, 2023 (1:18 p.m.)
One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with murder Friday in the 1996 killing ...
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Sphere’s grand opening promises to usher in a new era of entertainment in Las Vegas
Katie Ann McCarver | Fri, Sep 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
All eyes are on the Sphere this weekend, as the one-of-a-kind event and entertainment venue — which has garnered worldwide attention for its unique architectural and technological design — celebrates its grand opening in Las Vegas.
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Even without Jerrae Williams, UNLV defense hunting turnovers
Mike Grimala | Fri, Sep 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Is the UNLV defense good, in the traditional sense? Opponents are averaging 6.0 yards per play through four games, which is a better clip than the Scarlet and Gray offense (5.6). So no, it probably wouldn’t be fair to say the defense is lock-down ...
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Analysis: Davante Adams has every right to be frustrated with Raiders
Case Keefer | Fri, Sep 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Adams' clarification on his comments after Sunday's loss was unnecessary as he's under no obligation to qualify his frustration. ...
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Lobbyists sue teacher group trying to block Las Vegas baseball stadium
Hillary Davis | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2:23 p.m.)
The educator-led political action committee Schools Over Stadiums is being sued for its efforts to force a public vote on the use of $380 million in taxpayer funds to help build a new Strip park for the relocating Oakland Athletics baseball team.
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Las Vegas’ air service development team pilots toward more international routes
Shannon Miller | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We’ve still got a lot of room to grow just to get back to the capacity that we had in 2019.”
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Women’s leadership advocate Phyllis A. James reinforces why role models matter
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The president and CEO of the Foundation for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment recently anchored the 16th annual Women’s Leadership Conference in Las Vegas.
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College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of every Week 5 game
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This year’s college football season is no longer just a transitional year in terms of imminent conference realignment and playoff expansion; it’s also officially one on the field too. ..
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Regression, or resurgence? Fight with Charlo will clarify Canelo’s standing in boxing hierarchy
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
No one would question Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s place at the top of boxing as a draw; plenty would now question his place at the top of boxing from a skills perspective.
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Irreverent comedy carnival Skankfest brings more than a hundred performers to Downtown Las Vegas
Julie Seabaugh | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Downtown lends itself to the Skankfest vibe,” Las Vegan Pauly Shore says. “They got a good thing going and I’m hoping they are there for a while.”
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The Neon Museum’s Duck Duck Shed series celebrates Vegas past, present and future
Brock Radke | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“The whole idea behind Duck Duck Shed is to give the city a little more substance, to show there is intention to the architecture and design.”
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Sphere specs: A look at the state-of-the-art tech bringing this magical orb to life
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
With more than 167,000 amplified loudspeaker drivers, Sphere can precisely control where sound goes.
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Vegas pick’em: NFL Week 4 winners against the spread
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The two best teams in the NFL by multiple measures square off in the marquee game of Week 4. Both Aaron Schatz’s DVOA ratings and expected points added (EPA) per play rate the Buffalo Bills as the top performing side in the league through three weeks trailed closely by the Miami Dolphins ...
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How fake frontier towns, an erupting volcano and other Las Vegas attractions paved the way for Sphere
Geoff Carter | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s hard not to look at an immense ball with a fully programmable LED skin and not wonder, just how did this happen?
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Analysis: O’Connell should, but likely won’t, start for Raiders if Garoppolo can’t
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Either Hoyer or O'Connell currently stands as the favorite to make their first start in silver and black at 1:05 p.m. Sunday when the Raiders (1-2) travel to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to take on the Chargers (1-2). The team is just doing its best to keep which quarterback it will be a secret. ...
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Parade and festival celebrate Historic Westside School milestone
Shannon Miller | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The school opened with just two rooms in 1923 to serve local families including Native American children from the Las Vegas Paiute Colony.
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Restoring vintage photo booths is a labor of love for Las Vegas couple
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The developing process is especially complicated considering their booths date back from the 1960s through the 1990s.
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The food of Fontainebleau looks like it’ll be worth the wait
Brock Radke | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Restaurant trends have changed quite a bit in the last 15 years and the team behind this project is ahead of the curve.
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Free Will Astrology (September 28)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Be accepting, tolerant and forgiving—but go even further, Aries. Be downright welcoming and amiable.
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 27, 2023 (9:52 a.m.)
The famous Junior's cheesecake is coming to Resorts World.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (September 28-October 4, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Derek Hough, Ali Wong, Morris Day & The Time, a new comedy opera and more in this week's Superguide.
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Events to mark six-year anniversary of Las Vegas Oct. 1 massacre
Grace Da Rocha | Wed, Sep 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Las Vegas community will come together this week to remember the victims of the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting on the Strip that killed 58 people that night and wounded 800 in what is still the largest mass shooting ...
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Dita Von Teese, Morgan Wallen, Journey and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Chicago is also returning to the Las Vegas Strip in 2024, at the Venetian Theatre.
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Wilson proves MVP worth, Aces one win from returning to WNBA Finals
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Sep 26, 2023 (9:13 p.m.)
A'ja Wilson finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds, and Chelsea Gray had 23 points and eight assists to lead the Aces to a 91-84 win over the Dallas Wings in Game 2 ...
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New York’s Stewart named WNBA MVP; Wilson finishes third
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Sep 26, 2023 (10:33 a.m.)
Wilson, the two-time MVP who led the Aces to the best record in league history and averaged a career-high 22.8 points and 9.5 rebounds on 55.7% shooting, finished third. She received just 17 first-place votes and finished six points behind Thomas.
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Plum’s shooting touch returns as Aces head to Game 2
Danny Webster | Tue, Sep 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Plum scored 25 points on 8 of 15 shooting — 5 of 10 from 3-point range — in Las Vegas’ 97-83 win over the Wings, helping the Aces take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Game 2 is tonight at Michelob Ultra Arena (7 p.m., ESPN).
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For UNLV football, bowl is the goal
Mike Grimala | Tue, Sep 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As the calendar officially turns to fall, it’s time for UNLV football fans to start thinking about bowl destinations. Wait, what? ...
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Three takeaways from the Golden Knights’ preseason loss to Colorado
Danny Webster | Mon, Sep 25, 2023 (10 p.m.)
The first period doomed the Golden Knights for the second straight night, losing their second preseason game 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Monday night. Sheldon Rempal and Lukas Cormier scored for Vegas, and Logan Thompson stopped 10 of 12 shots ...
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Recapping Las Vegas’ 2023 Life Is Beautiful festival
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, Sep 25, 2023 (6 p.m.)
This years' iteration, the festival's 10th, once again suffused Downtown Las Vegas in music, light and energy ... and a few surprises.
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Water authority moves to conserve on cooling systems in Southern Nevada
Rhiannon Saegert | Mon, Sep 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has banned evaporative cooling in new commercial buildings because the systems are one of largest consumers of water in Clark County. The ban went into effect this month but does not apply ...
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Inaugural Nevada Blues Festival aims to expand the scene
Brock Radke | Mon, Sep 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Blues band will be taking over the Pioneer Saloon, the Sand Dollar Lounge and Tommy Rocker's all weekend long.
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Analysis: Raiders’ coaching miscues hit new low in home-opening loss to Steelers
Case Keefer | Mon, Sep 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Josh McDaniels mentioned on a couple occasions that he was “just trying to do the right thing,” throughout the game with his coaching decisions, but in ...
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Raiders offense mired by imbalance, turnovers in loss to Steelers
Danny Webster | Sun, Sep 24, 2023 (10:27 p.m.)
Jimmy Garoppolo, the Raiders' 31-year-old quarterback, crossed the 300-yard mark for the 12th time in his career, throwing for 324 yards and two touchdowns on 28 of 44 passing. But Garoppolo threw three interceptions, including on the final drive to Steelers corner Levi Wallace.
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Aces stars shine in Game 1 win over Dallas in semis
Danny Webster | Published Sun, Sep 24, 2023 (3:56 p.m.)
The Aces coasted to a 97-83 win over the Dallas Wings in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals at Michelob Ultra Arena on Sunday.
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Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Associated Press | Sun, Sep 24, 2023 (8:16 a.m.)
Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas.
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Frustrated by contract negotiations, Vegas hospitality workers consider strike
Katie Ann McCarver | Sun, Sep 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Several thousand union members are on the negotiating committees, and it will ultimately be their decision whether to recommend that members call a strike.
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CCSD’s Jara pledges to stand up for children of all backgrounds
Hillary Davis | Sun, Sep 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara has pledged to stand up for the civil rights of students and families in the face of extremism ...
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Live coverage: Raiders’ rally falls short against Steelers in Las Vegas
Ray Brewer, Case Keefer | Published Sun, Sep 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders’ fourth quarter comeback fell short today against the Pittsburgh Steelers on “Sunday Night Football” in a 23-18 defeat at Allegiant Stadium.
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UNLV football runs up 3-1 record by beating UTEP
Mike Grimala | Sat, Sep 23, 2023 (10:31 p.m.)
El Paso means “The Pass” in Spanish, but UNLV opted to keep the ball on the ground Saturday, using a dominant rushing attack to defeat UTEP, 45-28 ...
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Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 3 card
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 23, 2023 (6:30 p.m.)
It’s bound to be a terrific NFL Sunday when the slate finishes in Las Vegas. ...
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Aces find importance of celebrating each other through title defense
Danny Webster | Sat, Sep 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Aces are going a week between games. It’s plenty of time to rest and recover, physically and mentally, before tipoff. It’s also a time to acknowledge one another and enjoy the friendships on the team, rather than just being teammates.
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Vegas captain Stone ‘excited’ with progress after back surgeries
Danny Webster | Fri, Sep 22, 2023 (5:17 p.m.)
With questions of his career in doubt, Stone answered them emphatically three months after his second back procedure, putting up 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in the playoffs to help the Golden Knights capture the Stanley Cup ...
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After epic victory, UNLV football staying vigilant against letdown
Mike Grimala | Fri, Sep 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The UNLV football team has an opportunity to do something special. Now they just have to seize it. By virtue of last week’s dramatic comeback victory over Vanderbilt, the Scarlet and Gray are currently 2-1 and on an early track to qualify for a postseason ...
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New Raider captain Robert Spillane could make his former team pay in Week 3
Case Keefer | Fri, Sep 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Robert Spillane describes football as a game of “controlled violence,” and there’s no room for sentimentality in such demanding pursuits. Spillane’s rough and rugged playing style as the Raiders’ middle linebacker speaks for itself. It’s far more likely to catch him snarling on the field as he pursues ...
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Golden Knights excited to begin title defense: ‘People say we can’t do it again’
Danny Webster | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (5:10 p.m.)
The first session of Golden Knights training camp ended at around 10:30 a.m., and Mark Stone already put people on notice. Not even two hours from players returning to the ice for the first time since ...
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Indictment: Man threatened mass shooting at Stanley Cup game in Vegas
Associated Press | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (12:46 p.m.)
A Nevada grand jury has indicted a man on felony charges alleging he threatened to carry out a mass shooting in June at a Stanley Cup Final hockey game on ...
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Golden Knights announce KnightTime+ streaming service, launching Sunday
Danny Webster | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (12:34 p.m.)
The Golden Knights' subscription-based streaming service, which will launch Sunday, will offer a free trial for cord-cutters looking to watch games this season.
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Our favorite Life Is Beautiful sets—ever!
Geoff Carter, Spencer Patterson, Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
When crowds descend on Fremont East this weekend, they’ll encounter a living museum of great street art from festivals past—and some fun new surprises.
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Raiders need to hone downfield passing attack to unlock full offensive potential
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Davante Adams shook his head and shouted after he was forced to head to the locker room and leave the Raiders’ Week 2 game on Sunday at Buffalo with three minutes still on the clock. The anger mostly stemmed from taking what he called an “unnecessary” helmet-to-helmet hit that drew ...
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Golden Knights’ title defense begins as players report to training camp
Danny Webster | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It seems like just yesterday that the Vegas Golden Knights were spraying each other with alcoholic beverages to celebrate the season of a lifetime.
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Try to catch these 10 acts at Life Is Beautiful 2023
Gabriela Rodriguez, Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
From local standouts Pure Sport to indie darlings Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LIB’s got you covered this year.
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China Mama keeps its devoted Las Vegas fans satisfied
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
With a Shaghai Plaza restaurant and a takeout spot on Rainbow, this local Chinese food favorite is staying accessible while rebuilding.
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Las Vegas music and arts festival Life Is Beautiful celebrates with 10th Downtown installment
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
On October 26, 2013, 20 city blocks became one of the most unique festival spaces ever.
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A unique visual arts program builds on a Life Is Beautiful tradition
Geoff Carter | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
When crowds descend on Fremont East this weekend, they’ll encounter a living museum of great street art from festivals past—and some fun new surprises.
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Venetian’s Juliet Cocktail Room succeeds the Dorsey with show-stopping flair
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The 81/82 Group’s first lounge renovation at Venetian and Palazzo is a stylish success.
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Vegas pick’em: NFL Week 3 winners against the spread
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Miami is the big mover in NFL future markets so far. And more specifically, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the biggest mover. ...
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After ‘historic’ flooding, what’s next for recreation at Mount Charleston?
Shannon Miller | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Nevada Department of Transportation is working around the clock to restore miles of roadway damage with the goal of finishing by early October.
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Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar is definitely in play for football season
Rob Kachelriess | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The original menu focused on burgers, but it recently shifted to include entrees that wouldn’t look out of place in a fine-dining environment.
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Indie-pop trio Cannons channels the art of seduction
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
On 2019’s “Fire for You,” Cannons struck sonic gold, producing a track that Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever” couldn’t resist.
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Cybersecurity demands that businesses constantly evolve
Ray Brewer | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Cyberattacks that victimized major resort companies on the Las Vegas Strip this month are a strong reminder to stakeholders to protect their operations ...
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Thrift shop Halloween: How to find the best costume for Halloween 2023
Goodwill of Southern Nevada | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably starting costume preparations early.
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Found gold: LIB has a real treasure in singer-songwriter Miya Folick
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“People are there [at festivals] to have fun, and maybe there isn’t that intimacy of headlining a show but I still love it.”
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Life Is Beautiful culinary offerings continue to evolve
Brock Radke | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Food has always played a major role at the festival, and the inaugural edition featured around 50 chefs serving their food and doing cooking demonstrations.
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Las Vegas band Pudgel aspires to transform live performance—and rock ’n’ roll itself
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The band tapped local filmmaker Jovanny Haro to help flesh out its music videos.
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Understanding the chemical compounds of cannabis
Deep Roots Harvest | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
While cannabis has been used for thousands of years, scientists are still identifying many of the chemical components of the plant.
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Shepard Fairey, creator of one of Life is Beautiful’s enduring murals, continues to speak truth to power
Geoff Carter | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The artist behind the Barack Obama “Hope” campaign poster left his mark Downtown in 2016.
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Free Will Astrology (September 21)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Gemini, you are poised at a threshold that promises substantial breakthroughs in your ongoing wrangles with confusion, ambiguity and enigma.
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‘Jersey Boys,’ Carrie Underwood, Adam Sandler and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Carrie Underwood and Carlos Santana both extended their Strip residencies this week.
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Judge rules against teacher union motion to dismiss CCSD lawsuit
Hillary Davis | Wed, Sep 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Clark County teachers union lost its argument Tuesday that the Clark County School District’s lawsuit should be tossed on free speech grounds.
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College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of every Week 4 game
Case Keefer | Wed, Sep 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s the start of league play out west, and while that might have gotten overshadowed by big games elsewhere like Ohio State vs. Notre Dame and Florida State vs. Clemson in past years, the Pac-12 is now part of Week 4’s massive appeal. ...
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Champs are here: Five storylines heading into Golden Knights training camp
Danny Webster | Wed, Sep 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights open training camp Thursday at City National Arena and try to become the third team since the turn of the century to win back-to-back titles.
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Officials encourage Las Vegans to get latest COVID-19 vaccination
Grace Da Rocha | Wed, Sep 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Health District is expecting doses of the vaccine from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech amid rising cases and hospitalizations as a new coronavirus strain ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (September 21-27, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Barry Manilow, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, San Gennaro Feast, MSSV and more in this week's Superguide.
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Caitlin Clark of Iowa wins Sullivan Award as the nation’s top collegiate athlete
Associated Press | Tue, Sep 19, 2023 (10:04 p.m.)
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark won the 93rd AAU James E. Sullivan Award on Tuesday night as the nation's top collegiate or Olympic athlete.
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Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common
Associated Press | Tue, Sep 19, 2023 (9:48 p.m.)
A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to afford insurance on their homes, a problem only expected to worsen because insurers and lawmakers have underestimated the impact of climate change
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Top-seeded Las Vegas Aces to face Wings in semifinals
Danny Webster | Tue, Sep 19, 2023 (8:32 p.m.)
The Aces will host Dallas in the WNBA semifinals with Game 1 set for Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena with tipoff slated for 2 p.m. (ESPN2).
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MGM says casino, hotel services ‘operating normally’ after cyberattack
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Published Tue, Sep 19, 2023 (5:15 p.m.)
MGM Resorts International said its casino and hotel services are "operating normally," a week after a crippling cyberattack. “We are pleased that all of our casinos, hotels, dining ...
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Vegas 34, new TV home of Golden Knights, to be aired on Cox channel 38
Danny Webster | Tue, Sep 19, 2023 (4:40 p.m.)
Cox Communications customers no longer have to stress over how they can watch the Golden Knights on TV this year.
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Aces forward Clark named WNBA’s Sixth Woman of the Year
Danny Webster | Mon, Sep 18, 2023 (11:04 a.m.)
It’s the first time Clark, 36, has won the award and she’s the third player in Aces history to win it. Dearica Hamby won it twice (2019, 2020) and Kelsey Plum in 2021.
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas entering final stages of preparation for December debut
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Sep 18, 2023 (6 a.m.)
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has begun accepting room reservations ahead of its planned debut on Dec. 13, officials said this morning. The Fontainebleau, after several years of off-and-on construction on the Las Vegas Strip, has more than 3,600 rooms and suites, a 96,500-square foot retail district, a six-acre ...
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Catch the Foo Fighters and the new House of Music experience at this year’s iHeartRadio Festival
Brock Radke | Mon, Sep 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Lenny Kravitz, Kane Brown, TLC, Kelly Clarkson and Public Enemy are also on this year's bill.
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Beaten Blue: Raiders manhandled up front in blowout loss to the Bills
Case Keefer | Mon, Sep 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
McDaniels repeatedly took responsibility for the loss as the Raiders looked unprepared despite spending the week secluded and practicing ...
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Aces advance to semis behind dominant double-double from Wilson
Danny Webster | Published Sun, Sep 17, 2023 (2:10 p.m.)
Behind a franchise playoff record 38 points and 16 rebounds from A'ja Wilson, the Aces completed the two-game sweep of the Chicago Sky.
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U2 debuts new song ‘Atomic City’ with Downtown Las Vegas video shoot
Geoff Carter | Sun, Sep 17, 2023 (1:26 p.m.)
The band—including drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who’s largely sitting out 2023 due to longtime back injuries—enthusiastically plugged through several lip-sync performances of the song for an enthusiastic crowd.
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Bills pummel Raiders in Buffalo, 38-10
Case Keefer | Published Sun, Sep 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders started strong at Highmark Stadium, and then turned weak for the rest of the game. ...
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Sun Youth Forum brings out students’ passion
Grace Da Rocha | Sun, Sep 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The forum was created in 1956 by Las Vegas Sun founder and publisher Hank Greenspun, who believed adults should listen to the thoughts and opinions of a younger generation.
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Federal lawsuit names Clark County among culprits in plight of tortoise
Casey Harrison | Sun, Sep 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
An environmental conservation group is suing the federal government and Clark County on claims of failing to protect the Mojave desert tortoise ...
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Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 2 card
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 16, 2023 (5 p.m.)
The column is looking for a smoother victory in Week 2, where one particular underdog could also set us up for more success going forward. ...
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Weekend wagers: Bets on seven different sports including NFL, college football
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 16, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Another big weekend of sports is ahead that stretches far beyond just the gridiron, and the column is going to keep handicapping it all. ...
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Takeaways from the Golden Knights’ first rookie tournament game
Danny Webster | Fri, Sep 15, 2023 (11:12 p.m.)
Brendan Brisson scored a power-play goal, and Ty Cheveldayoff added a tally in the third period for the Golden Knights, but it was an up-and-down game that saw Vegas get better as it went on. Jesper Vikman made 25 saves in the loss.
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Reports: Scott Sibella out as Resorts World Las Vegas president
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Fri, Sep 15, 2023 (2:43 p.m.)
Scott Sibella is out as the president of Resorts World Las Vegas for violating company policy, officials said in a statement distributed to the Daily Mail. The statement didn’t indicate ...
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A’ja Wilson vs. Breanna Stewart: Who has the edge in the WNBA MVP race?
Danny Webster | Fri, Sep 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There is a case to be made for both stars to win another MVP. Wilson would become the fourth player ever — joining Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson — to win it three times. An MVP trophy for Stewart would be her first since 2018.
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Josh Jacobs set up to get back on track in Raiders’ Week 2 game at Bills
Case Keefer | Fri, Sep 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
No one is harping over Jacobs' slow start in Week 1 heading into the Raiders’ Week 2 game at 10 a.m. Saturday on the road against the Buffalo Bills. ...
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A new No. 19 in town: Brendan Brisson competing for Golden Knights roster spot
Danny Webster | Fri, Sep 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As Vegas' top prospect and the other rookies prepare for the annual Rookie Faceoff tournament that starts Friday, eyes will be on the 21-year-old Brisson as he competes for the roster spot that was once Smith's.
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Caesars: Driver’s license, Social Security data of loyalty members stolen in cyberattack
Ray Brewer | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (7:49 a.m.)
Data from members in the loyalty program at Caesars Entertainment was compromised this month when an unauthorized actor acquired a copy of the program’s database, including the driver’s license and Social Security numbers of members, the resort said in a report to the ...
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The Strip’s new Paradox Museum presents challenging, mind-bending art for the curious
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Patterns, shapes and colors are designed to trick the brain, while more interactive displays outright test the confines of reality.
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Raquel Reed’s ‘Jiggle Room’ shakes up Las Vegas’ burlesque scene
Shannon Miller | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“This show isn’t choreographed, it’s very free. And that’s why I like it so much.”
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Vegas pick’em: NFL Week 2 winners against the spread
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Visiting teams ruled the slate, going 10-6 straight-up and 4-12 against the spread. ...
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Meyers may miss time but his place in Raiders’ offense is sizable and secure
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The 17-16 victory over the Broncos showed what role Meyers will play in the Raiders’ offense when he’s healthy — a substantial one. ...
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Las Vegas sidewalk vendors face a bumpy pathway to licenses and legal operation
Shannon Miller | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Many of them are vulnerable. We hear stories of repeated harassment, intimidation, humiliation.”
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September means Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus in Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s the only big beer hall serving up an extensive menu of authentic smoked meats and sausages, the crispy pork shank known as Schweinshaxe and more familiar favorites like schnitzel.
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Get Involved! Here are a few ways to improve your community—and yourself
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
How to clean up trails, officiate youth sports, become an election worker, engage in the arts, foster a pet and more.
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Las Vegas showgirl and model Sabina Kelley on her new shop and her stage legacy
Brock Radke | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“No casino has used a girl who was heavily tattooed to headline, so it was taking a big chance.”
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Las Vegans seek connection and adventure on ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ game nights
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“It’s become more socially accepted. When I was growing up,if you played ‘Dungeons & Dragons,’ people thought you were gonna kill your parents. People understand now that it’s just a game.”
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Shooting for history: Can the Aces become the WNBA’s first back-to-back champs in 20 years?
Danny Webster | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Las Vegas Aces entered a July 7 game against the Dallas Wings looking almost unbeatable. They were 16-1 at the time, the only loss having come June 8 at Connecticut, and Las Vegas had responded to that setback by winning nine straight, mostly in blowout fashion.
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Double O Heaven: 00 Pie & Pub brings great pizza to Las Vegas’ Chinatown, where it belongs
Geoff Carter | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Bresaola, a white pie topped with fior di latte, mozzarella, salsa verde, arugula, lemon vinaigrette and Parmesan, is a rock-solid convincer.
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Colbert, Kimmel, Fallon to host live podcast event next weekend in Las Vegas
By Michael Schneider, Variety Entertainment News Service | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Three of the "Strike Force Five" are taking their show on the road. Late night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel will host a one-night-only event, dubbed "Strike Force Three," at the Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 23 -- marking the first time the trio have been on stage together at the same time.
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Las Vegas DJ Yo Yolie breaks down the Mexican Independence Day Weekend concerts you shouldn’t miss
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Rumbazo fest, Maná, RBD and more are headed to town.
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Free Will Astrology (September 14)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Now is an excellent time to take inventory of how you communicate, Pisces, and make enhancements that will boost your impact and influence.
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Balance, defense carry Aces to Game 1 win over Chicago
Danny Webster | Published Wed, Sep 13, 2023 (9 p.m.)
Behind five players scoring in double figures, led by Chelsea Gray with 20 points, the defending WNBA champions opened their playoff run with a 87-59 win over the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of their first-round series ...
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas looks to fill thousands of positions
Katie Ann McCarver | Wed, Sep 13, 2023 (11:45 a.m.)
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has initiated a massive hiring push ahead of its grand opening in December. The Las Vegas Strip’s newest luxury resort and casino, which has been in the works ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (September 14-20, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Maná, RBD, Swedish House Mafia, Flo Rida, a film about Syd Barrett and more in this week's Superguide.
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David Blaine, Leann Rimes and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
George Strait brings Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town to Allegiant Stadium next December.
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Road to WNBA title begins in Las Vegas as Aces host Chicago in round 1 of playoffs
Danny Webster | Wed, Sep 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
In the actual universe, there will be an Aces-Sky playoff series this year. This one is a best-of-3 in the first round that starts Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena (7 p.m., ESPN2) in which the top-seeded Aces begin their title defense against the No. 8 Sky ...
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College football by the odds: Vegas preview and picks of every Week 3 game
Case Keefer | Wed, Sep 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
College football has always been cyclical, and the return of the two traditional powerhouse programs to the top of the betting odds could be interpreted as the latest example. ...
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Five Thoughts: Chicano Music Festival at Craig Ranch Regional Park (September 9, 2023)
Gabriela Rodriguez | Tue, Sep 12, 2023 (1:16 p.m.)
Tacos, music, cool cars and outdoor vibes converge at the Amp.
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Golden Knights sign forward Comtois to tryout deal
Danny Webster | Tue, Sep 12, 2023 (11:46 a.m.)
The Golden Knights have signed former Anaheim Ducks forward Max Comtois to a professional tryout agreement, the team announced today. Comtois, 24, will join the ...
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Las Vegas factory aiming to make solar panels more efficient
Rhiannon Saegert | Tue, Sep 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Unimacts facility on West Tompkins Avenue in Las Vegas produces metal poles that can support four to six solar panels each, depending on their size. The tracking poles ...
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Raiders in rhythm: Garoppolo clicks in Las Vegas debut to down Denver
Case Keefer | Mon, Sep 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders’ bus was loaded and ready to depart Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday evening but missing one key passenger. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was the last player ...
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Comedian Bill Maher entertains a diverse Las Vegas audience at MGM Grand
Brock Radke | Mon, Sep 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The host of HBO's "Real Time" returns to the David Copperfield Theater for two shows this weekend.
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Aces soak in ‘big deal’ playing first game at T-Mobile Arena
Danny Webster | Sun, Sep 10, 2023 (6:45 p.m.)
An announced attendance of 17,406 watched the Aces put a cap on what has been a notable season.
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Aces clinch top seed in WNBA playoffs for second straight year
Danny Webster | Published Sun, Sep 10, 2023 (12:36 p.m.)
The defending WNBA champions will open their title defense against the Chicago Sky on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena (7 p.m., ESPN2).
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Spread of sports betting will benefit Las Vegas, local industry insiders say
Katie Ann McCarver | Sun, Sep 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As sports betting becomes increasingly legal across the U.S.—with three dozen states and Washington, D.C., all having taken the plunge—the pastime is arguably more popular than it’s ever been before.
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Raiders win season opener behind two touchdowns from Garoppolo, Meyers
Case Keefer | Published Sun, Sep 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
DENVER — Five of the nine members of the Raiders’ heralded NFL Draft class from this year will not suit up Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver for their NFL debuts. ...
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Sunday Sweats: Seven bets to add to your NFL Week 1 card
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 9, 2023 (5 p.m.)
Sunday Sweats returns for a fourth consecutive year after turning out profitable in each of the first three iterations. ...
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Tanking? Not for the Raiders as they expect to win this season
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Many football fans may consider the Raiders’ roster downgraded this year, but that’s not the sentiment within the organization. They feel like ...
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Weekend wagers: Seven bets to make including a college football prop
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Weekend Wagers is running too hot to shut down, especially after posting another four-figure profit a week ago. ...
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Aces rout Mercury, inch closer to top seed in playoffs
Danny Webster | Published Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (9 p.m.)
The Aces inched closer to clinching the No. 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs with a 94-73 win over the Phoenix Mercury at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Friday. The Aces hold a one-game lead over the New York Liberty ...
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Boulder City State Railroad Museum
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Building the Hoover Dam took more than a heroic effort, it also took a railroad.
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Las Vegas Nevada State Museum
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Wander among ancient fossils, colorful mineral specimens, antique slot machines, 19th-century farming tools, and extravagant showgirl costumes – artifacts that illustrate Las Vegas’ rise into the metropolitan gem we know today.
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Nevada State Museums Membership
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Uncover the incredible tales and the colorful history of our state with the Nevada State Museums Membership.
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Lost City Museum
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s not every day that you unearth a city. But when we did, it was a cultural treasure.
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Nevada Historical Society
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Nevada Historical Society’s archives are home to scores of materials, from photos and newspapers to hand-written memories, chronicling the riveting rise of the Silver State.
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Exploring our shared history at the Nevada State Museums
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Adventure through the rich and colorful story of the Silver State as it unfolds in seven of Nevada State Museums.
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Carson City Nevada State Museum
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Featuring 17 galleries and unique displays, guests can walk through a reconstructed ghost town and a reconstructed underground mine, see the world’s largest exhibited Columbian Mammoth, and the silver set from the USS Nevada.
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East Ely Depot
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Roll the clock back to 1907 and explore this original gateway to the heritage of the Nevada Northern Railway.
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The Nevada State Museums Mission
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The seven state museums invite guests to explore many different facets of the Silver State.
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Carson City State Railroad Museum
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Hit the rails with the sights, sounds, and sensations of railroading in Nevada with this hands-on cultural resource, dedicated to sharing Nevada’s railroad history in and around the Carson City-Virginia City region.
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Drake dazzles with memorable concert at T-Mobile Arena
John Taylor | Fri, Sep 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
When Drake, the acclaimed singer and rapper, finally made his appearance Friday and descended a lower-bowl stairway at the center of T-Mobile Arena on his way to the stage, the crowd was beyond being full of anticipation.
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The Las Vegas Book Festival returns to Downtown this October
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (3:39 p.m.)
Featured authors Terry McMillan, Malcolm Nance, Rebecca Yarros and Ana Reyes headline a free, all-ages festival that has something for everyone who loves to read.
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (9 a.m.)
Amari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop is the first full-service restaurant to open at UnCommons.
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Vegas pick’em: NFL week 1 winners against the spread
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Suggestions to tread lightly on betting the NFL’s Week 1 in the final few days before kickoff aren’t misguided. ...
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The First Ladies of Disco explain why the genre goes far deeper than feel-good music
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The three women have forged their legacies with classics like “It’s Raining Men,” “Saturday” and “Runaway Love,” and on September 13 they’ll team up to perform at Myron’s at the Smith Center.
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The Sundry takes the food hall concept to the next level at Las Vegas’ Uncommons
Genevie Durano | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Scan a QR code on your table so you can order straight from your phone, then simply sit back and wait for servers to bring all the food to you.
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Marcus Peters joins his childhood favorite team, the Raiders, with eyes on reshaping its defense in his image
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“You’ve got to be a smart player to be on defense and catch the ball as many times as he has in his career. It doesn’t just happen.”
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The Las Vegas Raiders will look a lot different than they did last season
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler have been careful not to use the phrase “rebuild,” but at the very least, the 2023 season is a restructuring.
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Frankie and the Witch Fingers on favorite film scores, the wild synths of ‘Data Doom’ and more
Amber Sampson | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Who could forget last year’s show at Artifice, when they incited a circle pit so large, it resembled a human whirlpool. “I hope that happens again,” bassist Nikki “Pickle” Smith says.
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Five new Raiders starters to watch—and the players they replaced
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Get to know Jakobi Meyers, Marcus Epps, Robert Spillane and more.
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Scrambled Eggs’ Nuwu exhibit explores self-identification through art
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“The title is really convoluted, and I think it speaks to a lot of Latinx households,” co-curator Geovany Uranda says of ‘Hija/e/o/x(s) de Su—.’
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‘Jimmy G’ is fitting right in as Derek Carr’s starting quarterback replacement for the Raiders
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We were sitting there talking about aliens, and [Garoppolo] just sits down like, ‘What are you guys talking about? Aliens? Oh, I’ve got a couple thoughts.’”
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How the season shapes up for the Raiders’ trio of superstars
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Can Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby and Josh Jacobs help Las Vegas outpace expectations?
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A week-by-week rundown of the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023-2024 schedule
Case Keefer | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams reunite in Week 10—on opposite sides of the field.
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UNLV football working on passing attack ahead of tilt at No. 2 Michigan
Mike Grimala | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s not easy to find fault in UNLV’s season-opening effort against Bryant, as the Scarlet and Gray dominated their FCS opponent from the very first snap — a 69-yard touchdown run by Vincent Davis — and rolled to a convincing victory. A coach with a discerning eye, however, can always spot an area in need of ...
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Two new LGBTQ+ resorts could expand the idea of a Downtown Las Vegas gay district
Brock Radke | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Queen Las Vegas made its debut on September 1, and the Bent Inn is scheduled to open in October.
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Free Will Astrology (September 7)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Sep 7, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Now is a good time to get your outer and inner selves into greater harmony, Capricorn.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (September 7-13, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Jonas Brothers, Ed Sheeran, Sylvan Esso, the AFAN Black & White Party and more in this week's Superguide.
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College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of every Week 2 game
Case Keefer | Wed, Sep 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
On Saturday, Texas gets another chance to re-establish itself in a position it hasn’t held since reaching the 2010 BCS National Championship Game when it travels to Tuscaloosa, Ala., for a rematch with Alabama. ...
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U2, Carrot Top, Chris Tucker and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A new immersive fan experience will support U2's Sphere concert residency opening later this month.
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Rookie enthusiasm: Expect big things out of the Raiders’ big draft class
Case Keefer | Wed, Sep 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders went into this year’s NFL Draft with nine picks, two more than they’ve held in any other year since moving to Las Vegas, hoping to build a rookie class that could help transform the franchise. ...
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Worried about parking for Raiders games at Allegiant Stadium? The RTC’s shuttles have you covered
Mike Grimala | Tue, Sep 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to sit in that kind of traffic, there’s a supercheap alternative that allows you to bypass the gridlock.
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13-year-old boy drowned in Las Vegas floodwaters caused by heavy rain
Associated Press | Mon, Sep 4, 2023 (4:28 p.m.)
A 13-year-old boy drowned over the weekend in floodwaters amid a series of late-summer storms that drenched Las Vegas and caused widespread flooding throughout ...
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Burning Man revelers begin exodus after flooding left thousands stranded in Nevada desert
Associated Press | Published Mon, Sep 4, 2023 (10:23 a.m.)
Muddy roads flooded by a summer storm that left tens of thousands of partygoers stranded for days at the Burning Man ...
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Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell dies at 56
Associated Press | Mon, Sep 4, 2023 (10:23 a.m.)
Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth has died.
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Immersive experiences have become big business in Las Vegas
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Sep 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“The hallmark of great experiential and immersive entertainment, and what sets it apart from traditional entertainment, is that you can engage with it"
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Las Vegas drying out after 2 days of heavy rainfall that prompted water rescues
Associated Press | Sun, Sep 3, 2023 (2:19 p.m.)
A marginal risk for excessive rainfall was expected on Sunday before conditions were likely to dry out for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
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Burning Man flooding strands tens of thousands at Nevada site
Associated Press | Published Sun, Sep 3, 2023 (6:16 a.m.)
An unusual late-summer storm turned a week-long counterculture fest into a muddy mess with tens of thousands of partygoers stuck in foot-deep mud ...
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A’ja Wilson scores 30 with 10 rebounds to help Aces beat Storm
Associated Press | Sun, Sep 3, 2023 (6:13 a.m.)
A'ja Wilson scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Jackie Young scored 22 to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 103-77 on Saturday night.
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Entrepreneurs expand businesses beyond downtown Las Vegas
Katie Ann McCarver | Sun, Sep 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
One of the biggest challenges of expansion is maintaining the culture of a business from one location to another ...
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NFL betting blitz: Division-by-division handicaps and future picks of the NFC
Case Keefer | Sun, Sep 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It would be somewhat of a surprise if the NFC champion wound up laying points the AFC champion on February 11, 2024, when Allegiant Stadium hosts Super Bowl 58. ...
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Off-Strip casino Ellis Island finds itself in the middle of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Ray Brewer | Sun, Sep 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Visitors flock to the off-Strip property on Flamingo Road and Koval Lane, in part, for their steak special, karaoke nights and craft beers. Come Nov. 16-18 ...
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Gorman weathers the storm, rallies for thrilling win over Miami Central
Danny Webster | Sat, Sep 2, 2023 (2:04 a.m.)
Gaels running back/tight end Elija Lofton scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 24 seconds remaining, and Bishop Gorman held on for a 39-35 win over Miami Central ...
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The 11 most important UNLV football players in 2023
Mike Grimala | Published Sat, Sep 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
UNLV opens the 2023 season on Saturday with a mix of familiar faces and new recruits brought in by first-year head coach Barry Odom, all in the hope of finally getting the Scarlet and Gray over the hump and into a bowl game. Will the new-look squad ...
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Weekend wagers: Seven bets to make including a pair of NFL player futures
Case Keefer | Sat, Sep 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
For the first time ever, individual player wagering appears extensive for college football in Nevada sports books. The new apps launched by Caesars and William Hill increased offerings ...
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Answering your questions on where and how to watch Golden Knights
Danny Webster | Fri, Sep 1, 2023 (3 p.m.)
The Golden Knights' first preseason game is Sept. 24, which is when game action will first be broadcast on Vegas 34. For those who have been wondering what's going on, some answers here.
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Immigrant groups aim to clarify situation for Las Vegas street vendors
Teresa Moss | Fri, Sep 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Eduardo Moreno has been robbed three times in the 14 years he’s worked as a street vendor selling flavored ice and fried pork in the Las Vegas area. Without laws to define ...
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