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‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Convicted of Sexual Assault in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas jury on Friday convicted former “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting a minor He was found guilty on 13 counts and acquitted of eight His sentencing is set for March 11 in Las Vegas A...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Sands’ Showgirl Tram
EDITOR’S NOTE: A new “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s edition originally ran on December 2, 2024. The showgirls at the Sands not only kicked up a storm as the opening act for iconic Sands headliners including...
Nevada Named Most Deceitful US State in Questionable Report
A new report published by The New York Post claims that Nevada is America’s most deceitful state, leading the nation in lying, cheating, and creative paperwork. This is, of course, an indictment of Las Vegas, where more than 70% of Nevada’s 3.27...
San Jose Police Raid Illegal Gambling Den
Police in San Jose, Calif., raided an illegal gambling operation on Wednesday Officers arrested two people connected to the casino, housed in an industrial warehouse They recovered gaming equipment, a firearm, and two stolen motorcycles San Jose, Calif., police raided an illegal...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Vegas Has 8 of Yelp’s Best Valentine’s Day Spots, Hell of a Week for Vegas Chef
Las Vegas scored eight spots on Yelp’s Valentine’s Day-themed Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Eiffel Tower (Paris Las Vegas): The highest‑ranking Vegas entry landed at No. 11. The Eiffel’s perch inside the resort’s replica tower, offering an eyeful of the...
Downtown Vegas Loop Approved, Fontainebleau Station Goes Live
The city of Las Vegas approved a new Vegas Loop extension connecting the convention center to downtown Earlier this week, Fontainebleau added its own Vegas Loop station offering free rides to LVCC, Encore, and Westgate $12 airport rides remain limited as the...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Betting on Nostalgia with Smokey & Gladys, Paul Anka, Jimmy & Terry
The average age of the major musicians announcing concerts in Las Vegas this week is 77 years old. This is a remarkable show of staying power for these legacy artists. However, it’s also a revealing sign of how far the Strip still...
Latest Las Vegas Poker Room to Fold: Planet Hollywood
Planet Hollywood’s poker room will close for good on January 31 It had reopened less than a year ago, away from casino foot traffic, which pretty much doomed it The shutdown will leave only nine active Strip poker rooms, 18 in Las...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Hoover Dam’s Beloved Mascot Had No Name
Some visitors to Hoover Dam notice a grave in an alcove not far from the entrance, the only burial on the entire site. It’s for a dog identified by a plaque as the “Hoover Dam construction crew’s mascot.” What it doesn’t say...
Michael Jackson and Steve Wynn Secretly Rode the TI Pirate Ship Down Vegas Strip
Steve Wynn claims he and Michael Jackson secretly rode the Treasure Island pirate ship down the Strip at 3 a.m. in 1993 Police escorted the flatbed‑mounted ship from a warehouse past Caesars and the Mirage volcano Jackson refused to get off, wanting...
