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Neon still stokes nostalgia in Las Vegas and beyond despite a dimming future
When Eric Elizondo repairs the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the Strip, he doesn’t just keep the city’s most beloved icon standing.
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This Las Vegan’s job is to keep an eye on the future by preserving the past
Kelli Luchs, who came to Las Vegas from Michigan about 15 years ago to attend graduate school at UNLV, is charged with caring for the ...
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Why this dinosaur species, unearthed at Valley of Fire, was publicized 13 years later
Tens of millions of years ago, dinosaurs, including a small, zippy plant-eater that resembled a massive scaly green chicken, roamed the area that is now ...
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'Truly iconic': New street signs celebrate history of Paradise Palms neighborhood
New street signs in Paradise Palms neighborhood of Las Vegas show hyperlocal pride and a commitment to history that its residents know can be hit ...
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Iconic Blue Angel statue, gracing a new Vegas perch, awaits a proper tribute
While Robert Stoldal was a senior at Las Vegas High School in 1959, he recalls the trips he and his friends endeavored up and down ...
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Clark County exhibit explores obsolete technology — past, present and future
The horn of a 1906 Edison standard phonograph is pointed toward the glass of a display case in a side gallery of the Clark County ...
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Tempest Storm, who disrobed to enduring acclaim, dies at 93
Tempest Storm, one of the most celebrated strippers of midcentury burlesque, who continued plying her craft until she was in her 80s — not because ...
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Nevada Day bill begs the question: When, exactly, should we observe the holiday?
The question of when Nevada entered the Union isn’t up for debate: Oct. 31, 1864. The question of when to celebrate the entrance isn’t so ...
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Venerable former Sun reporter Cy Ryan, who covered Nevada government for decades, dies
When former Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons called a 2008 news conference to try to explain why he had made hundreds of texts, many late at ...
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Take a self-guided audio tour of Las Vegas' Mob Museum
For a mere $8 (or $7 apiece for groups), ticketed Mob Museum guests can listen to Oscar Goodman share his experiences representing infamous figures such ...
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Phyllis McGuire, of popular 1950s trio McGuire Sisters, dies at Las Vegas estate
Phyllis McGuire of the famed McGuire Sisters loved her life in “the Beverly Hills of Las Vegas,” a term she coined for her 26,000-square-foot mansion ...
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Loyal customers relish last visit to storied Las Vegas diner Vickie's
A retired Clark County School District grounds worker, Michael Turner has fond memories of eating lunch at Vickie’s Diner when he was in the neighborhood. ...
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Revisiting Las Vegas’ Moulin Rouge—the nation’s first racially integrated casino-resort—to mark its 65th anniversary
Opened on May 24, 1955, it lasted just six months before being shut down. But in that time, it broke a key color barrier.
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Take this general history quiz to find out how much of an expert you are.
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Live the myth: Tony Spilotro’s home is for sale
The house sits on a 13,068-square-foot lot and has what the client brochure describes as “one of the largest pools in the neighborhood.” The mid-century ...
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Charting the Vegas Valley's evolution during Las Vegas Weekly’s 21 years
From Siegfried & Roy to Lady Gaga, and Star Trek: The Experience to the High Roller
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Five historic spots to visit in Las Vegas
The Little Church of the West, the Old Mormon Fort and more.
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Dennis McBride talks about his new book on Nevada’s LGBT history
The local historian discusses his exhaustively researched account of the queer experience in Las Vegas and elsewhere in the state.
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E. Parry Thomas, business icon who helped shape Las Vegas, dies at 95
By financing casinos at a time when other banks refused to consider making loans to them, visionary banker E. Parry Thomas helped build the foundation ...
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Study links sports betting with binge drinking
A new study shows that sports bettors are more likely to binge drink than individuals who are not gambling at all or who are gambling ...
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Financial literacy class sets teens on path to succeed in life
Richard Shipin, who teaches a financial literacy class at the Delta Academy, said it’s critical to instruct students about what’s ahead in life. Financial literacy, ...
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Biden cuts into Trump’s lead in Nevada, new poll finds
A new poll conducted with 1,000 would-be voters in Nevada found what has been long suspected about November’s presidential race: President Joe Biden and former ...
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Why money burns a hole in your pocket and how to build financial resilience
When my kids were little, we would occasionally give them a few dollars as a reward. They would put the money in their pocket, then ...
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What road woes? Series moves back to Dallas where Golden Knights have dominated
The Golden Knights tonight are looking to continue a trend in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Dallas Stars where the road team has ...
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Golden Knights aim to dominate around net, retake control of series
The Golden Knights have taken shots from all over the ice in their playoff series against the Stars. The Stars have taken a different approach ...
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Clark County School District looks west to recruit new teachers
The Clark County School District is targeting Southern California with its newest educator recruiting campaign, the district announced Tuesday.
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Prideful prizefight: Álvarez vs. Munguía promises to be a memorable bout in honor of Mexico
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez has fought on Cinco de Mayo weekend nearly every year of his boxing career as a nod to his Mexican heritage.
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Golden Knights season ends against Dallas Stars in Game 7
The Golden Knights' season ended Sunday with a 2-1 loss at the Dallas Stars in Game 7 of their first round playoff series. Minutes after ...
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Pro-Palestinian ralliers at UNLV seek cease-fire, divestment
Calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and a conversation with UNLV administration on the university’s investments with companies that support Israel in its war with ...
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Facing elimination, Golden Knights try to keep composure at home in Game 6
Composure is the focus for the Golden Knights going into Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars. Players say ...
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Hill, Hanifin heroics push Vegas to Game 7 showdown in Dallas
A 23-save performance by goaltender Adin Hill gave Vegas a 2-0 win over Dallas on Friday at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights staved off elimination, ...
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Golden Knights need to show the innate resilience they claim in Game 4
Now might be the first real time Vegas can prove its long-touted calm under pressure and resilient nature. The Golden Knights understand the gravity of ...
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‘Hero’ Wanted: Knights need rescue from offensive decline in two straight losses
The best-of-seven series now stands at 2-2 headed back to Dallas for Game 5 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 2-8, 2024 edition)
Find laughs with Matt Rife and Mike Epps, music with Duran Duran and Skrillex, and a lot more in this week’s Superguide.
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Golden Knights force a Game 7 with Stars via late Hanifin goal
The Golden Knights’ season isn’t over yet. Vegas staved off elimination Friday night at T-Mobile Arena, beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 to tie the teams' ...
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Vegas use of injured reserve prompts questions about salary cap
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone returned from long-term injured reserve just in time for the first-round series against Dallas. No team is more scrutinized ...
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How the experiential Area15 complex could become a new kind of Las Vegas theme park
Area15 has subverted and transformed Vegas’ take on themed attractions—and it’s becoming one of our rare cultural exports.
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Weekend wagers: Bets on the Kentucky Derby and seven other sports
I’m going to keep it simple for the 150th version of America’s biggest horse race — one horse to win from the local fixed-odds market ...
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Artist Gear Duran’s new Downtown mural embodies Nevada’s frontier spirit
The mural recreates an encounter with a wild mustang in our Nevada wilderness using a palette of vivid, electric city colors.