2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Downtown Las Vegas Fire Leads to Destruction at Fremont Street Complex
An historic blaze early Sunday caused widespread damage to residential buildings off of Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. It was the largest number of occupied dwelling units on fire in 25 years, Las Vegas firefighters reported. Ten or more buildings were...
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Resumes Marketing Efforts On Foreigners
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has approved reopening foreign travel offices to encourage foreigners to travel to Las Vegas. The offices are located in Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The LVCVA will spend $2.5 million a year...
Harry Reid Airport Sees Delays, Cancellations Impacting Las Vegas Weekend Travel
Las Vegas airline passengers faced at least 150 delayed flights and 13 outright cancellations as of Saturday afternoon. Heavy winds were to blame for Saturday's disruptions to air travel involving Harry Reid International Airport. The airline glitches were reported as of 4:30...
David Chou, Ex-Las Vegas Security Guard, Now Faces Hate Crimes for Church Shooting
David Chou, who was already charged with murder and other counts for last month’s California church shooting, now faces hate crimes. The former Las Vegas security guard killed one person and injured five others. News of the additional charge was announced Friday...
Las Vegas Beating Victim Remains Hospitalized After May Assault Near Strip
A month after a violent attack near the Las Vegas Strip, the victim remains in intensive care at a local hospital. His identity is still unknown, but a suspect was charged this week. His extensive injuries include a cracked skull, punctured lung,...
Las Vegas Sees Second-Highest Gas Prices in Nation, Could Hurt Visits
A prominent economist says that record-setting gasoline prices could impact travel to Las Vegas, especially those who drive from Southern California. But other factors, such as a rebound in conventions and increased numbers of foreign travelers, may help offset potential drops in...
Tropicana Las Vegas Restroom Scene of Man Allegedly Using Phone to Spy on Woman
A man in a women’s restroom at the Starbucks in the Tropicana Las Vegas was allegedly spying on a female in a stall through a cell phone last week. The woman kicked the phone out of his hand and the two later...
Las Vegas Strip Gift Shop Shooting Suspect Identified, Guard Critically Wounded
A woman accused of wounding a security guard after a shoplifting at Las Vegas Strip’s Bonanza Gift Shop is now charged with attempted murder. The guard suffered a critical wound. The suspect also accidentally shot herself during a struggle on Tuesday. The...
Parx Casino Eatery Fined $17K for Allegedly Serving Drinks to Intoxicated Patrons
Chickie’s & Pete’s was fined $17,500 for providing drinks to six “visibly” intoxicated patrons at the Parx Casino venue, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced on Wednesday. One of the restaurant's customers in 2021 allegedly consumed 14 drinks, made up of...
Las Vegas Strip Shooting Leaves Security Guard, Suspect Wounded
A man shot a security guard on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday after being confronted while attempting to swipe a sweatshirt from the popular gift shop, Bonanza Gifts, Metro police revealed. The suspect was shot in an ensuing struggle and was apprehended...
