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2317 stories by Corey Levitan
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...
UFC’s Cameron Smotherman Collapses At Weigh-In in Vegas, Raising Weight-Cutting Questions
Cameron Smotherman collapsed after making weight at UFC 324 weigh-ins The bantamweight fighter fainted on stage and was rushed to the hospital The incident, which resulted in the canceling of his Saturday fight, sparked renewed debate over weight- practices in MMA UFC...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Flying Pink Elephants of Circus Circus
Welcome to the one Vegas myth we actually helped spread instead of bust. On Dec. 30, we ran a story claiming that elephants once dangled from the ceiling of Circus Circus. That story was a pile of elephant dung. We could point...
Caesars to Close Cromwell on Vegas Strip for Final Transition Into Vanderpump
The Cromwell hotel rooms will close its rooms for two months beginning Feb. 15 for Vanderpump rebranding renovations Caesars promises redesigned rooms, suites, bars, and a new Vanderpump‑themed lounge Reservations are being accepted again starting April 13 Caesars Entertainment is vander-pumping the...
Vegas Officials Fear European Travel Boycott Over Greenland Threat
Las Vegas fears a European travel slump over US-Greenland tensions, mirroring the 2025 Canadian decline The CEO of Las Vegas' tourism board warns that geopolitical friction could make Vegas less welcoming to international visitors Las Vegas tourism officials are concerned that escalating...
Downtown Vegas Casinos Offer Canadians US$1 per CA$1
Due to politics and the weak CAD, 23-24% fewer Canadians visited Las Vegas last year Derek Stevens -- owner of Circa, the Golden Gate, and the D downtown -- wants to compensate for the financial component As part of his “At Par”...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: James Trees Leads Record James Beard Nominations, Cosmo Opens Corner Store
Las Vegas posted a milestone moment in its culinary rise Wednesday, landing 14 semifinalist slots in the 2026 James Beard Awards -- the largest single‑year showing the city has ever recorded. The annual honors are considered the Academy Awards for food. The...
Mike Tyson to Stage Las Vegas Boxing Invitational
The inaugural Mike Tyson Invitational, a three-day amateur boxing showcase, will take place in Las Vegas from March 12–14, 2026 The invite-only event will feature Tyson talking and holding open workouts, competitive bouts, belts, and Fighter of the Night honors Mike Tyson...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: A$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...
