Strip arena owners launching VIP membership deal

The owners of the new MGM Resorts International-AEG arena on the Strip are launching a new VIP club membership deal that will allow a member to buy a ticket for the vast majority of events at the $375 million venue that opens in April.

 
Couple accused of killing baby, leaving him to decompose

A man and a woman were extradited from South Carolina to Florida to face child neglect and murder charges after their 2-month-old son went missing in September, WTSP-TV reported.

Kizzire ready to take on golf’s best

Patton Kizzire proved he can in win in golf’s minor leagues. But can he beat the best the game has to offer?

Las Vegas-Clark County fire services hearing delayed

Las Vegas put off its firefight with Clark County on Wednesday, delaying a second hearing on a burgeoning brouhaha over services provided by the city Fire Department in pockets of unincorporated county within city limits.

Nye County officials sorry for fire information lag time

Nye County’s sheriff and emergency management chief apologized for not keeping Beatty residents better informed about Sunday’s fire in a radioactive waste trench that followed widespread flash flooding.

Taylor and topless meet at last in upcoming ‘X Country’ revue

Topless is topless, except when cabaret shows can be sorted by musical preference. The producers of “X Burlesque” and “X Rocks” have now set a Nov. 22 opening for “X Country” at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

 
Bob Barker hospitalized after fall

Former “The Price Is Right” host Bob Barker was walking with a little bit of pain after being treated and released from a hospital for a fall he suffered outside his Hollywood home, his publicist said Wednesday.

EDITORIAL: State rightly makes ESAs more inclusive

When Nevada lawmakers and Gov. Brian Sandoval approved the state’s new Education Savings Accounts this year, their intent was to create the most inclusive, most universal school choice program in the country. In producing the regulations that will determine how families obtain and use ESAs, state Treasurer Dan Schwartz is honoring that intent — and then some.

LETTERS: Clinton campaign has offered many smart specifics

Is the Review-Journal just not paying attention? Or are we seeing a display of willful ignorance regarding Hillary Clinton’s policies? The “Demand specifics” editorial (Sept. 26 Review-Journal) claimed that the policies Mrs. Clinton has outlined lack specifics. No other candidate has rolled out as many policies with as much detail as Mrs. Clinton.

Allegiant Air reports triple-digit rise in quarterly profits

Allegiant Air continued its earnings climb Wednesday as its Las Vegas-based parent company, Allegiant Travel Co., reported triple-digit percentage increases in earnings for the third quarter.

Towbin Motorcars buys Penske/Wynn venture

Towbin Motorcars of Las Vegas has purchased the Penske Wynn Ferrari/Maserati dealership and relocated it to the Towbin Motorcars flagship dealership at 5550 W. Sahara Ave. in Las Vegas, officials said Wednesday.

Las Vegas Sands CEO Adelson calls Macau environment ‘challenging’

Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday its earnings and revenue declined in the third quarter as the company’s Macau business drove down results. Adelson, the casino operator’s billionaire chairman and CEO, called the Macau operating environment “challenging.”

 
3 convicted in torture slaying of Marine’s wife

A man and two women who authorities said lived together in a sadomasochistic threesome were convicted on Wednesday of murdering a U.S. Marine’s wife who was kidnapped, tortured and killed in California while her husband was deployed in Afghanistan.

Three Dog Night singer Wells dead at 74

Cory Wells, one of the three lead singers of the classic-pop hitmakers Three Dog Night, died Tuesday, the band announced today.

Jimmer Fredette waived by Spurs

Jimmer Fredette was waived by the San Antonio Spurs. Fredette, 26, was the 10th overall pick in 2011 with the Sacramento Kings and bounced from the Chicago Bulls to the New Orleans Pelicans before signing with San Antonio this summer.

3-D technology can reduce false alarms in mammograms, doctors say

The latest generation of mammography — offering 3-D imaging — reduces false alarms, Southern Nevada radiologists say, meaning fewer women will be called back for additional tests because of suspicious findings.

Monster Energy ends NASCAR sponsor drought for Las Vegas’ Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch, the Las Vegas leadfoot, who essentially had been driving around in circles in an unsponsored car fielded by Tony Stewart and partner Gene Haas, has picked up Monster Energy as a co-primary sponsor (along with Haas Automotive) for the 2016 NASCAR season.

Rickie Fowler finds it is better to play good than to look good

After enduring criticism from some in the golf world that he was more about style than substance, Rickie Fowler is starting to enjoy the payoff from all the hard work he has put into his game.

Bull rides have to be eight seconds? Says who?

With the Professional Bull Riders in town to decide their championship at the Thomas & Mack Center, I asked J.B. Mauney, one of the best, how his sport would be different if a guy was required to ride for seven seconds, or for nine, or for some other arbitrary length of time, instead of for eight seconds.

Janet Jackson is making life difficult for fans on Instagram

While the aversion to having her likeness captured is not necessarily something new for Janet Jackson, it’s manifesting itself in a more assertive manner on this tour, which is slated to make a stop at Las Vegas Arena on Saturday, May 14.

Director of Smith Center PBS special dies in California

Multiple Emmy-winner Michael Stevens, who directed the PBS special that introduced The Smith Center to a national TV audience, died last week while undergoing cancer treatment in Los Angeles. He was 48.

 
Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom call off divorce

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are putting their divorce on hold, the latest twist in a highly publicized relationship, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

John’s to bring pizza, carnival rides to Boulevard Mall

John’s Incredible Pizza Company is scheduled to open a location at the Boulevard Mall. Its twin claims to fame are a buffet on one side of the restaurant and full-size carnival rides, plus more than 100 games, on the other.

6 things Las Vegans say but never do

Living in Las Vegas has its upsides and downsides. Well-documented as an entertainment capital of the world, the city’s warm weather, access to nature and relatively low cost of living makes it one of the more attractive destinations in the United States.

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