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2028 stories by Corey Levitan
Lake Mead Break: Could Barrel Body Be Her Brother?
A possible new lead has surfaced in the case of the human remains found inside a barrel at Lake Mead this spring. A woman named Barbara Brock has told KVVU-TV/Las Vegas that she believes it's her brother, Robert Eugene Shaw. Brock last...
For Sale: Prince Harry’s Underwear from His Naked Wynn Las Vegas Romp
Just when Prince Harry thought he could Google his name without it coming up anymore, his “naked in Las Vegas” scandal is back in the news. The pair of underwear the Duke of Sussex didn’t wear during his now-infamous strip billiards game...
WSOP Online Festival Begins, Deals In Two New US States
For the first time, Michigan and Pennsylvania residents can join Nevada and New Jersey residents in hands of the World Series of Poker’s (WSOP) online tournament, playing Sept. 10 through Oct. 18 on WSOP.com. Billed as “the largest online poker festival in...
Randy’s Donuts Sets Opening Date For First of Seven Las Vegas Locations
Randy’s Donuts, the most recognized donut shop in the world, will open its first of seven Las Vegas locations on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Fans of the iconic brand need only travel five miles west of the Stratosphere to 2170 S. Rainbow Blvd....
Atlantic City Looks To Outdoor Gambling to Solve Smoking Impasse
Many Atlantic City casino workers want smoking banned inside their workplaces. But gaming and casino association executives fear a smoking ban would hurt their bottom line. Now, outdoor gambling is being floated as a compromise. Casino workers have called on the New...
Lake Mead Body is My Dad’s, Says Las Vegas Native
In May 1958, Daniel Kolod, 22, was riding in a speedboat on Lake Mead with a friend when they hit a wake. Both men were tossed into the water. One never made it out. Police declared Kolod drowned in Callville Bay. His...
‘Alice in Wonderland’ Themed Cocktail Experience Tripping into Las Vegas
A pop-up cocktail experience called “The Alice” will usher Las Vegas down the rabbit hole from Sept. 28 through Nov. 27, according to the organizer Hidden Media Network website. The location is marked “secret” for now because, of course, it is. Based...
Bacon Eatery to Debut (Off Strip) in Las Vegas
This fall, The D Las Vegas will become hog heaven for bacon enthusiasts. Bacon Nation, a 24/7 celebration of the salted pork strip, is set to open as part of a second-floor expansion for the downtown casino and hotel. That expansion will...
Downtown Las Vegas Venue Scratches Plans For Big Cats Show, Citing Animal Rights Protests
A downtown Las Vegas venue has canceled the "Dirk Arthur’s Wild Magic" big-cat show before it ever opened. Ken Henderson, owner of Notoriety Live at Fremont Street’s Neonopolis, told KVVU-TV he received hundreds of protest e-mails responding to the initial wave of...
Las Vegas Strip Enacts Possible Ban For All Criminals
Clark County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously extended an ordinance on Las Vegas Strip bans to criminals. Now, authorities can possibly ban those convicted of any felony or misdemeanor. The ordinance will be enacted “in the next couple of months,” according to Clark...
