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- Rolling the dice: A look at some of the most famous — and infamous — weddings in Las Vegas history
- Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
- After their May 1967 wedding at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent only six years as a married couple before divorcing in 1973.
- Strip closures rare for special events
- Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012
- Closures on the Strip are approved to accommodate special events, such as Sunday afternoon and evening’s Zappos.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Here are other times when parts of the Strip have been closed to vehicles.
- Suite accommodations in Henderson fit for a president
- Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012
- President Barack Obama is no stranger to overnight stays in Las Vegas and its surrounding suburbs. While rumor has it Obama’s three-night stay will be a repeat at Lake Las Vegas, we take a look at some of the other finer accommodations available in Henderson.
- A sad litany of accidents at bus stops
- Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012
- Most severe tragedies involving motorists and bus stops in Las Vegas.
- Stranded? Vehicle under water? Swift-water rescuers are on the way!
- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012
- As record rainfall poured in the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday, local firefighters and rescue teams assisted stranded motorists and responded to dozens of swift-water rescue calls. We take a look back at some of the notable swift-water rescues during the past two decades:
- The pests most likely to bug you in Las Vegas
- Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
- Las Vegas is internationally known as the home of gamblers, showgirls and every variety of Elvis one can imagine. But it’s also home to some serious pests (and no, we’re not talking about the smut peddlers on the Strip). Scorpions, spiders, ants and mice all thrive here, thanks to Las Vegas’ hot summers, dry winters and rainy springs.
- Reality TV, food and Las Vegas go hand-in-whisk-and-ladle
- Friday, July 27, 2012
- Foodie reality TV shows have been a staple on Las Vegas’ culinary scene for many years. Bravo’s Season 4 of “Top Chef Masters” premiered Wednesday night (the new season was headquartered at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas).
- Nevada’s worst fires seasons this millennium
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- Nevada experienced its worst fire season on record in 1999 when more than 2 million acres burned across the state.
- Sun's list of shuttered family-friendly Vegas attractions
- Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
- Las Vegas has always billed itself as a playground, but its emphasis on being one for both kids and adults appears to be dwindling.
- Sun's list of remaining family-friendly fun spots on the Strip
- Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
- With Las Vegas boasting themes like “Just the right amount of Wrong” and “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” it’s hard to believe the Strip would cater to families and tourists not old enough to feed a slot machine. Don’t be fooled — there are plenty of child-friendly attractions along the boulevard to keep the whole family entertained. After all, this is the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
Blog Entries
- The Palms, popular among playboys and performers, celebrates 10 years
- Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011
- During its 10 years of existence, the Palms has managed to pull off a most unlikely stunt -- becoming a Hollywood hangout and a locals favorite. Hipsters ...
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