Las Vegas hospitality industry struggles to recover post-pandemic
The Las Vegas hospitality industry took a hard hit during the pandemic when businesses and shops were forced to shut down. Three years later, it is still trying to recover.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for legionnaires' disease cases
The Southern Nevada Health District said guests at two Las Vegas hotels and casinos tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, a bacterial infection that causes pneumonia-like symptoms.
Record-breaking temperatures in the US skyrocket monthly spending
Most of the country is experiencing record-breaking heat this summer, leaving people who live in those areas feeling trapped and looking for ways to afford their energy bills.
NFL-themed slot machines to make debut on Vegas strip
NFL-themed slot machines are coming to the Las Vegas strip in September for the start of football season, Aristocrat Gaming announced on Thursday.
Passengers aboard Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple-digit temperatures
Passengers aboard an Atlanta-bound flight at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas fell ill as they awaited takeoff in triple-digit temperatures.
From Sin City to Sports City, Las Vegas now a sports destination
Las Vegas has become a sports destination over the past six years. The latest announcement is a new MLB ballpark site to house the Oakland Athletics after their relocation.
Vegas Strip tower that sat unfinished for almost 2 decades gets date for grand opening
Nevada’s Fontainebleau Las Vegas which began construction in 2007 and sat unfinished for many years due to the Great Recession is now set to open its doors in December 2023.
Mark Wahlberg's mission to turn Las Vegas into 'Hollywood 2.0' with 10,000 new jobs
Mark Wahlberg is on a mission to transform the film and television industry in Las Vegas. The actor wants to build a studio that he said will provide 10,000 new jobs.
Las Vegas to host Elite 8 March Madness game Saturday as 68M Americans place wagers
Sixty-eight million Americans are expected to place bets on March Madness games when it's all said and done. That’s 18 million more people betting compared to last month’s Super Bowl.
Tom Brady becomes part owner of WNBA's Las Vegas Aces
Future NFL Hall of Famer Tom Brady expanded his business portfolio Thursday when it was announced he joined the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces ownership group with Mark Davis.
Pilot from another airline helps Southwest plane land safely after captain needs 'medical attention'
An off-duty pilot from another airline helped Southwest Airlines Flight 6013 make a safe landing in Las Vegas after one of its pilots needed "medical attention" following takeoff.
Siegfried & Roy's Las Vegas mansion, Jungle Palace, sells for $3 million
The Siegfried & Roy mansion, commonly known as Jungle Palace, has been sold for $3 million. Roy Horn lived there until his death in May 2020.
Construction of $10B high-speed train connecting Southern California, Las Vegas begins
Brightline, the company behind the planned bullet train from Southern California to Las Vegas, has reached a labor agreement with the High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition.
Lawyer sued by lending company; says she used millions for Las Vegas gambling
A British Virgin Islands-based company accused an Orange County, California, lawyer of misusing millions for living extravagantly and gambling in a recently-filed lawsuit.
Las Vegas airport expected to reach capacity in 2030 with 63 million passengers
The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, is on track to reach capacity at 63 million passengers in seven years. Officials may build a new reliever airport.
Founder of Las Vegas-based cryptocurrency company sentenced to 8 years for cheating investors out of millions
The founder of My Big Coin Pay Inc. was sentenced to eight years in prison for cheating investors out of millions. The founder claimed the currency was backed by gold, but it wasn't.
Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against several Las Vegas hotels alleging room price fixing.
Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, cites $50M in debt
Financial woes are plaguing Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner. He filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy because he owes $50 million to dozens of creditors.
Fewer tourists and less spending in Las Vegas as inflation takes its toll
Las Vegas is seeing few tourists and less spending from the tourists who are there, according to a new report. Researchers say inflation is nipping American's gambling plans.
High gas prices force Las Vegas bakery, founded in 1959, to make changes: 'The abnormal feels normal'
Spending thousands of dollars in gas each week, Freed's Bakery in Las Vegas had to cut back on deliveries and raise prices, while some employees cut hours to save on commute costs.


















