Kolob Canyons a respite from bustling Zion park

This time of year the main entrance of Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah, often sees bumper-to-bumper traffic. And that’s just getting there; you’ll also encounter crowds on the trails. If you nevertheless want to see Zion in fall, your experience might be more enjoyable in the Kolob Canyons, in the northwestern area of the park.

Tropicana, M Resort report record third-quarter revenue

The operators of the Tropicana and M resorts in Las Vegas on Thursday reported record third-quarter revenue, outpacing estimates by analysts and the company’s own earnings guidance.

At 91, Tony Bennett performs with professionalism, kindness

The entertainment icon, 91, returns to Las Vegas beginning Wednesday for a six-show run of his new production, “Tony: The Best Is Yet to Come,” through Nov. 11.

Sinatra singer’s Las Vegas journey began in New York

Don’t call Henry Prego a Frank Sinatra impersonator. The Summerlin resident would rather be known as a singer who appreciates the songs that the Ol’ Blue Eyes made household names: “Fly Me To the Moon,” “My Way,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “New York, New York.”

Tropicana saw bookings fall 35 percent after Las Vegas shooting

The operator of the hotel closest to the Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds not operated by MGM Resorts International said the Tropicana Las Vegas experienced a 35 percent cancellation rate on bookings in the days immediately following the Oct. 1 mass shooting.

Ex-Rebel Dwayne Morgan to transfer to Southern Utah

Former UNLV basketball player Dwayne Morgan is headed to Southern Utah. He will graduate from UNLV in December and then transfer, and will have 1½ seasons of eligibility.

New security screenings begin for passengers on US-bound flights

New security screenings for all passengers on U.S.-bound flights began on Thursday, with airlines worldwide questioning flyers about their trip and their luggage in the latest Trump administration decision affecting global travel.

Neon Museum celebrates five years with free events Saturday

A boneyard seems an unlikely place for growth. Unless, of course, it’s the boneyard at the Neon Museum, which celebrates its fifth anniversary Saturday with a variety of activities marking the day — and night.

Southwest, American expect to raise fare prices

American and Southwest are expecting their average prices to move higher the rest of this year, which would mark a shift from fare wars that have cut into profits and created turbulence for airline stock prices.

 
Trump declares opioids a U.S. public health emergency

President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency Thursday in a packed East Room ceremony that highlighted his caring side.

Air Force plays Grinch role before correcting Santa is real

The U.S. Air Force nearly stole Christmas when it got involved in a friendly Twitter feud between the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri about which air fleet was better.

 
Joe Girardi out as Yankees manager after 10 years

Joe Girardi will not return next season as manager of the New York Yankees, the Major League Baseball team said on Thursday.

NYC hotel offers ‘Stranger Things’ binge-watching experience

The Gregory Hotel in midtown Manhattan is offering a fans of the popular Netflix program “Stranger Things’ a new “ex-stream-ly cozy package” to watch every episode in hotel comfort.

47 dead after fireworks factory explosion in Indonesia

An explosion and inferno at a fireworks factory near the Indonesian capital on Thursday killed at least 47 people, most of them female workers, and injured dozens, police said.

Disasters have many thinking of living simpler, without stuff

Watching people who have lost everything can prompt a spiritual change or a value shift, according to an Ohio psychologist who has been a mental health volunteer for local and national disasters. “They might realize that it’s not the material things that are important to them.”

Some JFK assassination files released, but others blocked

The public is getting a look at thousands of secret government files related to President John F. Kennedys assassination, but hundreds of other documents will remain under wraps for now.

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