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VEGAS DINING NEWS: James Trees Leads Record James Beard Nominations, Cosmo Opens Corner Store
Las Vegas posted a milestone moment in its culinary rise Wednesday, landing 14 semifinalist slots in the 2026 James Beard Awards -- the largest single‑year showing the city has ever recorded. The annual honors are considered the Academy Awards for food. The...
Mike Tyson to Stage Las Vegas Boxing Invitational
The inaugural Mike Tyson Invitational, a three-day amateur boxing showcase, will take place in Las Vegas from March 12–14, 2026 The invite-only event will feature Tyson talking and holding open workouts, competitive bouts, belts, and Fighter of the Night honors Mike Tyson...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: A$AP Rocky, Chesney Adds Sphere Dates, Peso Pluma, Best Friends Cancel
A$AP Rocky will play the MGM Grand Garden Arena as part of his “Don’t Be Dumb” world tour on June 26. The hip-hop star’s fourth studio album -- his first in eight years -- dropped on Friday, followed by a promotional performance...
Ellis Island Owners Rebuild Mt. Charleston Lodge Near Vegas After Fire
The owners of Ellis Island Casino have begun rebuilding the Mt. Charleston Lodge The popular Las Vegas getaway was destroyed in a 2021 fire The site's previous lodge was destroyed by fire in 1961 That building's history spans a century, and once...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Health Dept. Closes Popular Casino Eatery, Netflix Bites Dust, Area15 + 9 New Eateries
Aloha Specialties Restaurant, a beloved Hawaiian institution that opened 40 years ago in the California Hotel downtown, was temporarily closed by the Southern Nevada Health District (SDHD), Las Vegas’ health department, for 31 demerits. The violations included required handwashing (5), lack of...
Brightline’s Las Vegas High-Speed Train Now Running More Than a Year Late
The timetable for the Brightline West high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has been revised from December 2028 to late 2029 The only heavy construction underway so far is on the Las Vegas station and a vehicle maintenance facility...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Strip Resorts Can’t Be Protested on Their Private Sidewalks
Some of the sidewalks in front of Las Vegas' most famous Strip casinos are considered to be private property As such, the property owners have argued that it's illegal to hold demonstrations on those sidewalks US district courts have ruled against those...
Penn & Teller Cancel Multiple Vegas Shows Due to Injury
Penn & Teller canceled six upcoming shows at the Rio in Vegas, starting this past weekend Penn Jillette, the duo's speaking half, broke his ankle and is under doctor’s orders not to return to the stage The longest-running headliners in Las Vegas...
Guitar Hotel Ignites Las Vegas Sign War
Though only half-finished, the Hard Rock's Guitar Hotel tower is already dominating Strip views and overshadowing LED signs. Seemingly in response, Caesars Entertainment installed a 17K square-foot digital billboard for Horseshoe in 2023 is currently building a smaller pylon for Caesars Palace The...
Lamar Odom Arrested for DUI in Las Vegas
Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested in Las Vegas for DUI Saturday morning He was cited for speeding over 41 mph above limit and failing to maintain his lane He was arrested for DUI in 2013 and suffered a near-fatal drug...
