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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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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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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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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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The Mob Museum scores an award for its work with local schools
More than 1,700 CCSD students have participated in the museum's Investigating History program.
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Harrison House takes its rightful place on the National Register of Historic Places
The Historic Westside destination was a boarding house that became a safe haven for black Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) construction workers.
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Beloved dive bar Davy’s Locker has been sold, and change is coming
“I will miss it very much,” says Cindy Slight, who’d been the owner of the local pub since 2010. “But I look forward to the ...
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Vegas pick'em: NFL Week 2 winners against the spread
Three Week 2 point spreads rose above the rest this year, having shifted at least a field goal following the first set of games. ...
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Four schools — but not UNLV — leaving Mountain West Conference for Pac-12
UNLV isn’t one of the four Mountain West Conference schools reportedly leaving the league for the Pac-12 Conference. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and ...
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College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3
Everything has changed in college football this year, and that includes the timing of some classic in-state showdowns. There’s naturally a lot of complaining about ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (Sep. 12-18, 2024 edition)
Stand-up comedy at Drai’s After Hours, Pink at Allegiant Stadium, the annual AFAN Black & White Party at the Palms and more in this week’s ...
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UFC promising a sporting event that 'will never, ever be replicated' in debut at Sphere
The origin of one of the most anticipated and expensive fight cards in Las Vegas history traces back to Tom Brady and U2.
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Alexander Mattison carving out a bigger role in Raiders’ offense
The Raiders started using more of a running back by committee approach as training camp went on, and now it appears likely the workload will ...
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Both UFC belts at risk change hands in Sphere spectacular
Sphere’s presentation was inescapable in its live-sporting event debut, and the athletes made sure the sold-out crowd got their money’s worth. ...
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Mega music events continue to expand Mexican Independence Day on the Las Vegas Strip
Live Nation alone is responsible for 37 Latin music and comedy shows taking place in Las Vegas in the days surrounding the September 16 holiday.
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Terrible’s marks 65 years of success, growth and connection with Las Vegas
Terrible’s is so ingrained in the collective consciousness of Southern Nevada that locals barely noticed when the company changed its name.
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Plans unveiled for long-awaited art museum in Las Vegas
The 90,000-square-foot building at Symphony Park will have three exhibition spaces, a gift shop, cafe, outdoor public space, small theater and lobby.
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Local fighters in spotlight for historic UFC card at Sphere
The card is loaded with nine Mexican natives or residents including Daniel Zellhuber, but there’s also another less obvious class of fighters in abundant supply: ...
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Defensive changes could be the difference as UNLV readies for Kansas
For the UNLV football team, the memories from last year’s bowl game against Kansas still linger. UNLV’s magical 2023 campaign reached its end in Phoenix ...
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Combination of music, art and game design pulls consumers into the story of Squid Game
Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturer Light & Wonder partnered with Netflix to create a slot machine based on the streaming giant’s hit show, the South Korea-set ...
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Illegal sales of raw milk prompt Nevada officials to reiterate warnings about product’s risks
Expert: Raw milk — legal or illegal — can cause more harm to a person’s health than the alleged good.
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Las Vegas poet James Norman blends personal stories with sharp political insight
Norman’s verses aren’t about grandeur or hollow activism. He writes about the everyday struggles of those caught in the crossfire of a world that feels ...
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Nevada unions rallying to amplify Harris’ campaign
While the Culinary Union’s ground game for Democrats dominates headlines — even forcing Republicans to rethink their own campaign strategies — other labor organizations have ...
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Raiders relying on unfamiliar faces after pair of defensive line injuries
Ten out of 11 expected Raiders’ defensive starters trotted out onto the field at SoFi Stadium for the first possession of the season last week. ...
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Affordable housing developers focus on making space for seniors in Southern Nevada
In May, Clark County Commissioners approved $66 million for nine applicants to build low-income housing.
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Sunday Sweats: Eight bets to add to your NFL Week 2 card
The wish was that the arrival and rebirth of the Sunday Sweats would trigger a turnaround for the recently dwindling bottom line of the weekend ...
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Minshew makes his mark in leading Raiders to comeback win
The Raiders came into the day as a double-digit underdog, but after Minshew’s heroics they find themselves sitting at 1-1 with a very winnable home ...