2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Performer Nicky Jam Withdraws Las Vegas Endorsement of Donald Trump After Recent Offensive Joke
Singer Nicky Jam has pulled back last month’s public backing of Donald Trump that the performer made during a Las Vegas campaign rally for the former president. The reggaeton performer, who is of Puerto Rican ancestry, announced he was no longer supporting...
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Suspect Arrested in Tampa for Explosives
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly placing two explosive devices in Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa last month. Bryan Robert Eckley, 45, of Tampa, Fla. was charged with two counts of making, possessing, throwing, projecting, placing, or...
Thousands of Las Vegas Area Voter Signatures on Mail-In Ballots Are Declined
Some 6,000 signatures on mail-in ballots were rejected by Nevada’s Clark County Election Department, according to a recent report. The signatures need to be verified in coming days for the votes to be counted in the upcoming election. As of Tuesday, Clark...
Hoover Dam Human Remains Finally Identified as One-Time Las Vegas Man
The partial corpse discovered 15 years ago near the Hoover Dam turns out to be a missing Michigan native who once lived in Las Vegas. After extensive testing and dedicated investigative work, authorities revealed this week that the man was William Herman...
Donald Trump Slightly Edges Out Kamala Harris In Latest Nevada Poll
Former President Donald Trump narrowly leads Vice President Kamala Harris in a poll of likely Nevada voters released on Tuesday. The CNN poll shows 48% of likely voters back Trump for the presidency. A very close 47% prefer Harris. The numbers are...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Ailing Woman Refused Entry to Casino
A sick woman who didn’t bring her service dog with her into Nevada’s Nugget Casino Resort reportedly was ordered to leave the gaming property. Heather Vanus, who reportedly suffers from epilepsy, recently tried to visit the casino where she typically goes many...
Trump, Harris to Campaign in Las Vegas Area on Halloween as Close Election Spooks Many Voters
The two leading presidential candidates are scheduled to appear in the Las Vegas region on Halloween, just days before next Tuesday’s election. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are planning to show up in Clark County on Thursday. Trump...
Las Vegas Crime News Roundup: Jury Gives Out Death Sentence
Robert Brown is awaiting execution after recently getting convicted for a 2012 Las Vegas homicide. The sentence is the first new death penalty in more than five years in Nevada. But he may avoid execution. Convicts sentenced to death in the state are...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Three People Stabbed at Canadian Casino
A man allegedly stabbed three victims early Saturday at a restaurant in British Columbia’s Starlight Casino, according to Canadian authorities. The stabbing took place during a fight between two groups of people at the New Westminster, BC eatery. The fight occurred on...
New Hampshire’s Concord Casino Charged for Alleged Theft
The company that runs New Hampshire’s embattled Concord Casino is now facing charges following a state investigation. Win Win Win was charged with theft by deception and theft by unauthorized taking, New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella revealed on Friday. Earlier...
