McCarran International Airport, the nation’s eighth busiest, received a $17 million financial shot in the arm from the federal government to go toward upgrades.
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Only a small amount of work remains at the $2 billion Allegiant Stadium ahead of its July 31 substantial completion date.
Hawaiian Airlines will resume service to the U.S. mainland Aug. 1, including to the ”ninth island” of Las Vegas.
The company planning a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California is in early talks to extend the line closer to Los Angeles.
The Raiderettes signed a lease with Matter Park at West Henderson for a 20,000-square-foot space to be used as the headquarters for the Raiders cheerleading squad.
Virgin Trains USA high speed train plans got another boost in California after entering into a lease agreement with the state to use existing right of way along Interstate 15 for the project.
Allegiant Air eliminated 220 positions Monday amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last month saw 391,712 passengers arrive and depart McCarran airport, down form the 4.6 million passengers seen in May 2019.
After months of preparation, Monday morning saw the largest load to travel on Nevada roads set off from Apex in North Las Vegas.
The new dynamic messaging boards on highways across the Las Vegas Valley have been fully operational only since late March.
The newly mandated mask policy in Nevada seemed to be grasped quickly Saturday by those visiting the Las Vegas Strip.
With a slew of commemorative statues and namesakes on buildings being removed in recent weeks due to their likeness having a racist or controversial background, the push to change McCarran International Airport’s name has been reignited.
The largest object to travel on Nevada roads will set out on its over week long journey next week.
The statewide mandate requiring people to wear a mask in public settings includes all public transportation services in Southern Nevada.
After experiencing record low travel volume during the coronavirus shutdown things are looking up for McCarran International Airport as Las Vegas continues to reopen.