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2098 stories by Corey Levitan
LOST VEGAS: Luxor’s Forgotten King Tut Tomb
"Discovering King Tut's Tomb" isn't the first exhibit of Tut reproductions displayed by the Luxor King Tut's Tomb and Museum, a different simulation of the relics discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, debuted along with the Las Vegas casino resort in...
Two Stabbed in Fight Near Orleans Casino in Las Vegas
Four people were injured, two of whom were stabbed, in a fight in the vicinity of the Orleans Casino on Monday One suspect was arrested Las Vegas police would not say whether the fight occurred on the casino grounds or nearby Two...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Windows Atop the Strat Shattered on Cue for TikTok
A video posted to TikTok last month purported to show one of the windows at the top of the Strat cracking A Strat spokesperson confirmed the crack occurred before the video was taken, and that hotel had already confirmed it did not...
Kelly Clarkson Cancels First Two Dates of New Vegas Residency
Kelly Clarkson canceled the first two shows of her second Las Vegas residency at the last minute on Friday, blaming unexpected vocal damage caused by intense rehearsals. Clarkson had been scheduled to kick off her “Studio Sessions” residency at The Colosseum at...
Fire Breaks Out in Garage at The Cromwell on Las Vegas Strip
A fire broke out in the parking garage at The Cromwell resort in the early morning hours of July 4. The Clark County Fire Department said the blaze was contained to the garage storage room in which it began. Arriving just...
Steve Wynn’s Former Vegas Mansion Sells for Less Than Hoped For
A British businessman who bought Steve Wynn’s former Las Vegas mansion from the casino pioneer in 2022, has sold it three years later for only $100K more than he paid. Simon Dolan -- whose business interests include accounting, motor sports, aviation and...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Hoover Dam Was Ever Officially Named Boulder Dam
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Feb. 12, 2024. On Sept. 30, 1930, when construction began on the dam at Black Canyon, 40 miles southeast of...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: NADC Burger Skates into Town, Resorts World Fried for Firing Chef, CYA EDO
A new NADC Burger will pop up at Resorts World starting next week Brian Satake, a chef fired from RW, has won his job back after the NLRB found he was illegally terminated EDO Tapas & Wine will close its doors in...
Vegas Named Best July 4 Destination by WalletHub
Sin City topped WalletHub's 2025 list of best July 4 desinations The 100 largest US cities were ranked by factors including entertainment and dining options, Fourth of July weather, and average beer and wine prices With 86% of Americans planning to celebrate...
Venetian Las Vegas Must Pay $850 Thousand to Settle Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
The Venetian will pay $850K to settle a lawsuit alleging it failed to accommodate workers' religious beliefs The suit also alleged Venetian retaliated against workers who opposed religious discrimination The suit was brought by the US EEOC following worker complaints The Venetian...
