Park MGM, NoMad to reopen smoke-free
 
Park MGM, NoMad to reopen smoke-free

MGM Resorts International announced that Park MGM and NoMad on the Las Vegas Strip will be smoke-free facilities when they reopen Sept. 30.

Dreading the 110-plus-degree highs next week?
 
Dreading the 110-plus-degree highs next week?

Dreading the 110-plus-degree highs next week?.
Escape to the mountains, where temperatures in Lee Canyon will peak in the breezy high-70s. .
Visitors can ride the chairlift through the trees.
Lee Canyon’s 18-hole disc golf course leads players on a hike down the mountain to each hole. .
Test your aim at the archery course.
Or go on a hike

LVCVA is in early talks to acquire Las Vegas Monorail Co. – VIDEO
 
LVCVA is in early talks to acquire Las Vegas Monorail Co. – VIDEO

In a brief report to the LVCVA board of directors Tuesday, President and CEO Steve Hill said the organization is exploring options to acquire the four-mile transit system that currently isn’t operating because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Hill emphasized that talks are in early stages, but “could move rapidly” in the weeks ahead

Las Vegas casino operators working to match visitor demand – VIDEO
 
Las Vegas casino operators working to match visitor demand – VIDEO

Last week, Caesars Entertainment Corp. announced that it would reopen its fifth casino, Bally’s, this month. Meanwhile, Las Vegas Sands Corp. is set to close its Palazzo hotel tower on weekdays, limiting its available rooms for the majority of the week. The moves have sent mixed messages on just how many rooms resorts are filling in mid-July, a little over a month since reopening.

UNLV basketball trying to move up MW standings
 
UNLV basketball trying to move up MW standings

Coach T.J. Otzelberger guides UNLV into the final stretch.
But the Rebels will be without injured forward Donnie Tillman.
Marvin Coleman will be a key as regular season nears end.
Every Mountain West team is chasing leader San Diego State.
The Rebels next visit New Mexico

Here are some common questions about the Golden Knights’ new AHL team – IG STORY
 
Here are some common questions about the Golden Knights’ new AHL team – IG STORY

Here are some common questions about the Golden Knights’ new AHL team.
Q: What will happen to the Chicago Wolves?.
A: The Knights’ current AHL affiliate will have to find a new NHL partner.
Q: Where will they play?.
A: The Knights’ new AHL franchise will play at Orleans Arena for at least the 2020-21 season, but the team announced Thursday plans for a new 6,000-seat arena on the site of the Henderson Pavilion.
Q: What will the team be called?.
A: All that’s known for sure is the name will include “Henderson.” But Silver Knights seems to be a strong possibility

Alone on Valentine’s Day? Try These 10 Things
 
Alone on Valentine’s Day? Try These 10 Things

Alone on Valentine’s Day?
Try These 10 Things.
Whether you’re happily single or freshly
experiencing heartbreak, Valentine’s Day
can seem like an intimidating day.
In honor of all those facing Valentine’s Day
alone, here are 10 fun activities to do by yourself.
1. Treat yourself to the latest must-see flick at
the movies — you won’t have to share the popcorn!.
2. Keep things calm and relaxed
by signing up for a yoga class.
3. Go to your favorite restaurant
and order whatever you want.
4. Bake some sweet treats. The process
is therapeutic and the end result is delicious.
5. Kick back, relax and binge. Watch that
show you’ve been meaning to check out.
6. Treating yourself to a
spa day is a great way to relax.
7. Whether it’s a simple blow-dry or a whole
new haircut, spending a relaxing afternoon
at the hair salon is the perfect outing.
8. Buy yourself that bracelet, necklace or ring
that you’ve been eyeing — you deserve it!.
9. Gift yourself a
bouquet of fresh flowers.
10. Spread the love by writing letters of
appreciation to your friends and family

Here are some common questions about the Golden Knights’ new AHL team.
 
Here are some common questions about the Golden Knights’ new AHL team.

Here are some common questions about the Golden Knights’ new AHL team.
Q: What will happen to the Chicago Wolves?.
A: The Knights’ current AHL affiliate will have to find a new NHL partner.
Q: Where will they play?.
A: The Knights’ new AHL franchise will play at Orleans Arena for at least the 2020-21 season, but the team announced Thursday plans for a new 6,000-seat arena on the site of the Henderson Pavilion.
Q: What will the team be called?.
A: All that’s known for sure is the name will include “Henderson.” But Silver Knights seems to be a strong possibility

Michael Ramirez Joins The Review-Journal Team
 
Michael Ramirez Joins The Review-Journal Team

Pulitzer prize winning political cartoonist Michael Ramirez talks about joining the Review-Journal and how he started his career.

Country singer recounts saving lives at shooting
 
Country singer recounts saving lives at shooting

Bryan Hopkins, lead singer for the country band Elvis Monroe, survived the mass shooting on Oct. 1 and led people to safety that night. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)