Firearms attractions called key part of Las Vegas economy

In June, actress Michelle Rodriguez dressed in a black tank top, jeans and sunglasses boarded a helicopter in Nevada to promote a new, exotic tourism experience to Las Vegas visitors.

New bag restrictions at UNLV athletic venues

New bag restrictions have put been in place for events at UNLV’s athletic facilities. The measures are intended to improve safety at Cox Pavilion, Sam Boyd Stadium and the Thomas & Mack Center.

 
Sheriff says Paddock shot security guard before opening fire on festival

Las Vegas police released new details Monday about what occurred in the days and minutes before the mass shooting on the Strip, raising new questions about why it took about an hour for officers to enter the gunman’s hotel suite.

Freeway interchange planned for I-15 at Starr Avenue by end of 2018

Las Vegas Paving was awarded a pair of lucrative construction contracts Monday, including a deal that calls for building a $33.7 million freeway interchange for Interstate 15 at Starr Avenue in the southern valley.

Michael Bisping calls UFC 217 foe Georges St. Pierre ‘fatter and slower’

UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping thinks Georges St. Pierre made a mistake by challenging him at middleweight, where he would have to put on weight and looks like a “blown-up version” of himself ahead of their UFC 217 main event bout.

Caesars raises $2M to aid shooting victims

Caesars Entertainment Corp. has raised $2 million in donations to help those affected by the Oct. 1 shooting “and to help our community heal,” the company said Monday in a statement.

House-hunting proves tough for Las Vegas couple

It can be tough buying a house in Las Vegas nowadays. Two people who know this all too well are Mike DePalo and Sarah Licavoli-DePalo.

Regulators say no threat to snails in Nevada water pipeline path

Federal regulators have rejected a petition seeking endangered species protection for tiny springsnails that live in the path of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s multibillion-dollar plan to siphon groundwater from eastern Nevada.

Golden Knights expect wide range of emotions for home opener

The regular-season home opener at T-Mobile Arena figures to be part celebration, part somber and a lot of energy as the fans have a first-place team to root for after the 2-0 start.

 
Nonprofit Dinosaurs & Roses opens second Las Vegas thrift store

Dinosaurs Roses, a nonprofit that sells thrifted items and returns profits to Nevada-based charities, has opened a thrift shop in the southwest valley. The West Charleston Boulevard location is the nonprofit’s second; it also has a store on East Tropicana Avenue and an online store, at morganshiddentreasures.com .

Houston Astros advance to ALCS for first time since 2005

Justin Verlander outpitched Chris Sale in a relief role reversal of aces, and the Houston Astros advanced to their first AL Championship Series, rallying past the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Monday in Game 4 of their playoff matchup.

Safety workshop to raise funds for Las Vegas victims

A local non-profit organization is hosting an educational safety workshop on Wednesday and asking attendees to donate to the Las Vegas victims’ fund instead of paying a workshop fee.

No outside medical assistance needed for Las Vegas shooting

Southern Nevada hospitals and medical personnel were able to respond to the massive number of injuries from the Oct. 1 Las Vegas mass shooting and did not seek help from out-of-state, an official said Monday.

After Las Vegas shooting, Congress debates gun control again

A debate over bump stocks — devices that allowed semi-automatic rifles to fire at rapid speed during the Las Vegas shooting — will continue this week on Capitol Hill as lawmakers grapple with the politically stinging issue of gun control.

Marine vet who rescued Las Vegas shooting victims gets a truck

The last time Taylor Winston was in Las Vegas, the Marine veteran was shuttling shooting victims to the hospital — in a stolen pickup truck — following the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting.

Raiders lose DT Darius Latham to four-game NFL suspension

Darius Latham was a healthy scatch the first four games of the season before playing on Sunday. He’ll now miss the next four games before being eligible to play again.

Las Vegas tragedy on scale no one has ever known, Gov. Sandoval says

Gov. Brian Sandoval spoke emotionally on Monday while praising the efforts of first responders and Las Vegas residents who assisted victims of the Oct. 1 shooting that killed 58 people and wounded nearly 500 others.

Puck finally drops on Oscar Goodman’s Las Vegas dream

In 1999, then-Las Vegas Mayor Goodman went to New York City to meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss the possibility of Las Vegas getting a team one day. Some day. When hell, or Henderson, froze over. But some day.

New York Mets to leave Las Vegas, buy Syracuse Chiefs

The Mets have struck a deal to buy the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League to make their top affiliate, according to the Syracuse (New York) Post-Standard.

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