Another phase is slated to be added to the ongoing $305 million Interstate 15-Tropicana Avenue road project.
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The average purchase price ahead of tonight’s Game 5 is 1,107 percent more expensive than the Knights regular-season average purchase price, making it the most expensive game in team history.
A traffic study lays out recommendations for how to increase travel in the area surrounding the Tropicana site.
Tropicana Avenue between the resort corridor and Interstate 15 is set to fully close to traffic overnight next week.
It’s going to cost more to take a taxi soon as the Nevada Taxicab Authority approved implementing increased rates.
State senators peppered supporters of the Oakland A’s stadium project with questions during a hearing in a special session. A vote could come Thursday.
Formula One is looking for a $40 million Clark County contribution toward the $80 million Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit infrastructure project.
The bill would have earmarked up to $380 million in public funds for the construction of the A’s $1.5 billion Strip ballpark on the site of the Tropicana.
Once the ongoing paving operation — the one causing havoc on the Strip in recent weeks — that is readying the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit is complete, another major repave is not expected to be necessary for years.
A noticeable spattering of red was seen Saturday throughout T-Mobile Arena.
The 300,000-square-foot, three-level structure with a rooftop terrace will serve as the centerpiece for the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix and is 70 percent complete.
Despite the team’s lease at the Oakland Coliseum being up after next season, the Athletics would still owe the city $45 million before it could make any move.
The conference will hold its annual football media day at Resorts World on July 21.
Las Vegas businessman Michael Borden claims that Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner misled him on his ability to repay million in loans, according to a recent court filing.
The majority of tickets being purchased for Game 1 and 2 at T-Mobile Arena on TickPick are coming from Panthers fans.