Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman touched off a kerfuffle at his regular Thursday news conference when he mentioned that the city had on Wednesday discovered 18 uncounted mail-in ballots in the extremely close race between Las Vegas City Council candidates Stavros Anthony and Glenn Trowbridge.
It’s not a trip to Vegas if you don’t do things you’d never do at home.
There’s no disputing that Simon Restaurant & Lounge at Palms Place is gorgeous. There’s no disputing that its target market skews young and hip; the energetic soundtrack, pool right beyond the windows (and I mean right beyond) and Palms-compound location are about as obvious as it gets. And we know executive chef Kerry Simon likes to play with his food; witness the cotton candy and Rice Krispie treats on his menu.
If you’ve ever seen “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” you know Larry David and Richard Lewis argue a lot: Larry lends Richard a mantra to use during meditation, then takes it back; Richard accuses Larry of stealing his voicemail greeting, then makes Larry record a new one.
Free doughnuts! To celebrate National Doughnut Day today, local Krispy Kreme stores are offering a free doughnut in any variety to anyone who stops in. No purchase is necessary. …
For artists, thinking about the future — what it might be like and what we might be like because of it — comes pretty much as part of the job description.
Remember when sneaking into a hotel pool required nerves of steel and a bit of stealth?
From 7-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in June, 240 Station/Fiesta players will win $500. Every five minutes, one winner will be selected randomly at Palace Station, Boulder Station, Sunset Station, Texas Station, Santa Fe Station, Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock Resort, Aliante Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson. You must be playing with your Boarding Pass/Amigo card to win. At 9:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, each of the 10 casinos will give away five $1,000 cash prizes as well as one combined grand prize of $25,000. Entries can be earned at slots, tables, live poker and bingo, and all entries are valid for both (winner-must-be-present) weekend drawings.
Heidi’s Picks is a weekly selection of restaurant suggestions from Review-Journal critic Heidi Knapp Rinella.
Some recently released DVDs and scripts allow theater lovers a peek at some upcoming local shows.
Julio Iglesias used to get busy — incredibly busy — in Las Vegas. Now he brings the kids.
Leading members of the 2009 Nevada Legislature would like us to believe that through their “Herculean effort,” they “saved the state” this spring in Carson City.
Contractors, private investigators, barbers and real estate agents are licensed. Should those who prepare income tax returns be licensed?
A key element to recovery for the Las Vegas housing market is making sure that homes are sold to “healthy” buyers, the president of Nevada Association of Realtors said.
Union and construction industry officials on Thursday praised a new law they said aims to create a culture of safety on construction work sites throughout the state.
I had been trying to sleep but the scorching sun blazing through the side window of my then-new 1988 GMC Sierra pickup made sure it was a fitful nap.
If he were alive today, it’s doubtful that Colin Chapman, Lotus automobile creator, would have kept the Esprit going for the past 27 years.
So, you’re interested in electric vehicles, but you have a few concerns. For one, they cost too much; two, you’re not sure whether they fit your lifestyle; and three, where will you charge it? Perhaps surprisingly, there are plenty of upcoming vehicle choices, several recharging options and even tax credits to help buyers with the cost. Read on.
Would you prefer your Mercedes-Benz E-class with two doors or four? That’s right. This summer, one of the company’s most popular models comes as a traditional four-door sedan and a new high-fashion two-door coupe for the 2010 model year.
From across Eldorado Park’s manicured grass and rows and rows of cars, the 1951 Mercury looked familiar — very familiar.
Midas, a 10-year-old lion at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park on North Rancho Drive, was euthanized on Thursday after becoming severely ill and undergoing exploratory surgery.
