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Tarkanian, Kerkorian among those who left indelible mark on Las Vegas

In the days following his death, Jerry Tarkanian was remembered for his personality, his profound influence on Las Vegas, his incredible impact on UNLV, his unique character, his off-court troubles with the NCAA, his love of pasta and ponies.

Two of Siegfried and Roy’s tiger cubs die from infection

Two of Siegfried and Roy’s newest tiger cubs died from an infection that caused kidney failure, according to an announcement on the pair’s Facebook page.

10 cool things about the new Strip arena

Las Vegas hasn’t seen a major stadium or arena built in more than three decades. The $375 million venue behind New York-New York on the Strip is scheduled to open in April.

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Transgender actor picks up Vegas star

When “The Bold and the Beautiful” actor Scott Turner Schofield found out on Twitter he had won the best actor award from Las Vegas TransPride, he decided to head to Las Vegas to pick it up.

Henderson tavern to toast 50-year milestone

History doesn’t last long in Southern Nevada. It’s imploded and rebuilt. A rare exception to that rule will be celebrated Saturday in downtown Henderson when the Gold Mine Tavern marks its 50th anniversary.

Report says Odom’s improving condition ‘brightening spirits’ of loved ones

The improving health of former NBA star Lamar Odom four days after he collapsed at a Nevada brothel and fell into a coma has brightened the spirits of his loved ones, People Magazine reported on Saturday, citing a source close to his estranged wife Khloé Kardashian.

Reports say Lamar Odom opens eyes, says ‘good morning’

Former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham, a Las Vegas pastor, told his Facebook followers that Lamar Odom opened his eyes Friday morning and said “good morning.”

’48 Hours’ looks at murder of Palms cocktail waitress Tiaffay — VIDEO

Former Las Vegas firefighter George Tiaffay was convicted last month of having his estranged wife, Shauna Tiaffay, murdered. The story is being presented as “Vengeance in Vegas,” this week’s episode of “48 Hours.”

A packed Route 91 calls for big anthems — PHOTOS

A big space calls for big songs. Did country explode because it started delivering hits that could pull in 25,000 people? Or did country start writing big anthems because it’s pulling in 25,000 people?

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