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Westgate awarded $2.2M in Elvis exhibit lease dispute

A company that used space at the Westgate for an Elvis Presley exhibit must pay the Las Vegas resort more than $2.2 million for defaulting on a lease, the resort’s chief operating officer said this week.

T-Mobile Arena finishes first year with strong reception

Dan Quinn knew before the T-Mobile Arena opened a year ago this week that the building was going to be a home run forits owners as well as the community.

 
2016: The Year in Review — VIDEO

The Las Vegas Review-Journal takes a look at the top moments from 2016.

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Riviera implosion goes off without a hitch — VIDEO

Las Vegas bid a bittersweet goodbye to the Riviera early Tuesday morning, as the historic hotel’s Monaco tower came crashing down to make way for expanded convention facilities.

Here’s where to find an unobstructed view of the Riviera implosion

In true Vegas fashion, to celebrate the legacy of the Riviera, a spot near the site of the hotel and casino is holding an implosion viewing party to help give guests a front row seat to the once-in-a-lifetime implosion.

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.

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.

Downtown Project CEO sheds light on Bunkhouse closure

Aside from a short message posted to the venue’€™s Facebook page, and an equally brief statement issued by Mark Rowland, chief executive officer of Downtown Project Ventures, there was no reason given for the closure.

Comic convention thwacks South Point this weekend

Attention fanboys and fangirls: the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Convention is returning to the South Point for a second year this weekend, Friday through Sunday. The event will feature interactive exhibits, a special children’s day and celebrated comic book artists — including DC Entertainment co-publisher Jim Lee.