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Wynn Resorts buying former site of New Frontier on Las Vegas Strip

August 27, 2020 - 4:48 pm

Wynn Resorts has announced it reached an agreement to buy the empty lot on Las Vegas Boulevard where the New Frontier once stood. Wynn will pay $336 million for the 34 acres of the former New Frontier as well as 4 additional acres connected to the site. The company hopes the development will bring more tourists to the north end of the Strip. Once the deal is complete, Wynn will own 280 acres of contiguous property running from the Las Vegas Convention Center on Paradise Road west to Industrial Road Wynn plans to start construction of Paradise Park, which includes a 47-story, 1,500-room hotel, on the site of the Wynn Golf Course in January.

Las Vegas could have nation’s first government-regulated pot lounges

August 27, 2020 - 4:49 pm

Pot cafes, stoned yoga and painting while puffing could be just around the corner in Las Vegas. Las Vegas officials are considering an ordinance that would allow the city to license marijuana consumption lounges. The ordinance would allow for a variety of consumption-friendly businesses, such as restaurants, yoga studios, coffee shops and even a smoking while painting class. The lounges would not be allowed to have or serve any alcohol or to store marijuana on-site. Assistant City Attorney Bryan Scott said lounges could be approved in March.

Fontainebleau’s future

August 27, 2020 - 4:51 pm

It’s been more than three months since the Fontainebleau sold for $600 million. But there’s still no word from the buyers on what they’ll do with the mothballed tower on the Las Vegas Strip. Records show they’re calling their effort “Project Blue” and that a contractor was hired to finish construction. But other details remain unknown. (Eli Segall/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

2017 National Finals Rodeo sixth go-round results

August 27, 2020 - 4:54 pm

The National Finals Rodeo continued its annual 10-day run in Las Vegas on Tuesday with the sixth performance. Here’s a look at the sixth go-round. Bareback riding: 1. (tie) Clayton Biglow on Frontier Rodeo’s Night Fist, 88 points, $23,481 Bareback riding: 1. (tie) J.R. Vezain on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Scarlet Belle, 88 points, $23,481 Steer wrestling: 1. Baylor Roche, 3.6 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. (tie) Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 3.7 seconds, $23,481 Team roping: 1. (tie) Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 3.7 seconds, $23,481 Saddle bronc riding: 1. Ryder Wright, 89 points on The Cervi Brothers Rodeo’s 2 Cookies, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Marty Yates, 6.9 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. Hailey Kinsel, 13.49 seconds, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. Trey Benton III, 92.5 points on Rocky Mountain Rodeo’s Bomb Pop, $27,077 All-around world standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $313,837

Get free McNuggets from McDonald’s through UberEats Wednesday

December 12, 2017 - 7:08 pm

UberEats and McDonald’s are teaming up for a deal that’s as real as the meat in Chicken McNuggets. Anyone placing a McDonald’s order through UberEats can get a free order of 10-piece Chicken McNuggets and two dipping sauces from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. However, you’ll still have to pay UberEats’ $4.99 booking fee to have those McNuggets delivered to your doorstep. McDonald’s has sold 677,202 Chicken McNuggets through UberEats since the app launched in Las Vegas in September 2016, company officials said.

2017 National Finals Rodeo fifth go-round results

August 27, 2020 - 4:57 pm

The National Finals Rodeo continued its ten-day annual run in Las Vegas on Monday. Here’s a look at the National Finals Rodeo fifth go-round results Bareback riding: 1. Mason Clements, 88.5 points on Korkow Rodeos’ Onion Ring, $26,231 Steer wrestling: 1. Tanner Milan, 3.8 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. (tie) Erich Rogers/Cory Petska, 3.9 seconds, $23,481 Team roping: 1. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 3.9 seconds, $23,481 Saddle bronc riding: 1. Sterling Crawley, 89 points on Frontier Rodeo’s Medicine Woman, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Marty Yates, 7.0 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. (tie) Lisa Lockhart, 13.59 seconds, $23,481 Barrel racing: 1. (tie) Ivy Conrado, 13.59 seconds, $23,481 Bull riding: 1. Sage Kimzey, 89 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Record Rack’s Shootin’ Stars, $27,077 All-around standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $313,837

Mario Batali: Allegations of sexual misconduct

August 27, 2020 - 5:00 pm

Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been accused of sexual misconduct by at least four women. Three of the women worked for Batali. ABC has asked Batali to “step away” from his cooking show, “The Chew,” while the allegations are under review. Batali, 57, told The Associated Press that the complaints “match up” with his past behavior.

2017 National Finals Rodeo fourth go-round results

August 27, 2020 - 5:01 pm

The National Finals Rodeo continued its annual 10-day run in Las Vegas on Sunday. Here’s a look at the leaders after the fourth go-round. Bareback riding: 1. Ty Breuer, 90.5 points on Brookman Rodeo’s Risky Business, $26,231 Steer wrestling: 1. J.D. Struxness, 3.6 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. (tie) Luke Brown/Jake Long, 4.1 seconds, $23,481 each Team roping: 1. (tie) Dustin Egusquiza/Kory Koontz, 4.1 seconds, $23,481 each Saddle bronc riding: 1. Ryder Wright, 89 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Pony Man, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Cooper Martin, 7.6 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. Amberleigh Moore, 13.56 seconds, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. Trey Benton III, 87.5 points on Andrews Rodeo’s Mo Money, $33,564

2017 National Finals Rodeo third go-round results

August 27, 2020 - 5:04 pm

The National Finals Rodeo continued its annual 10-day run at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday. Here’s a look at the leaders after the third performance. Bareback riding: 1. Tim O’Connell, 91.5 points on C5 Rodeo’s Virgil (tied arena record), $26,231 Steer wrestling: 1. Kyle Irwin, 3.4 seconds, $26,230 Team roping: 1. Luke Brown/Jake Long, 3.9 seconds, $26,231 each Saddle bronc riding: 1. Jacobs Crawley, 87.5 points on Sutton Rodeos’ South Point, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Timber Moore, 7.1 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. Hailey Kinsel, 13.11 seconds (new arena record), $26,231 Bull riding: 1. (tie) Sage Kimzey on Rafter H Rodeo’s Nose Bender, 91.5 points, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. (tie) Cole Melancon on Smith, Harper & Morgan’s Hot and Ready, 91.5 points, $26,231 All-around world standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $313,837

2017 National Finals Rodeo second go-round results

August 27, 2020 - 5:06 pm

Here are the leaders after the National Finals Rodeo second go-round on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Bareback riding: 1. (tie) Tanner Aus on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Scarlet Fever, 87.5 points, $23,481 Bareback riding: 1. (tie) Richmond Champion on Pete Carr’s Classic Pro Rodeo’s Fancy Free, 87.5 points, $23,481 Steer Wrestling: 1. Tanner Milan, 3.5 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. Dustin Bird/Russell Cardoza, 3.9 seconds, $26,231 each Saddle bronc riding: 1. CoBurn Bradshaw, 89.5 points on Calgary Stampede’s Tiger Warrior, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Trevor Brazile, 7.4 seconds, $26,230 Barrel racing: 1. Amberleigh Moore, 13.54 seconds, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. Garrett Smith, 87 points on Rafter G Rodeo’s J Lazy, $26,230 All-around world standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $298,183