2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Gold Coast Casino Robberies Target Older Asian Women, Suspect Nabbed in Vegas
A man was arrested recently for allegedly repeatedly robbing elderly Asian women at, or close to, Las Vegas’ Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. Jephery Steward, 25, was apprehended on July 26 for the string of violent holdups during recent weeks. He was...
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Elderly Pedestrians Struck by Truck on Strip
An 81-year-old woman was listed in critical condition after she and another pedestrian were struck by a truck Tuesday on the Las Vegas Strip. The woman underwent emergency treatment for apparently serious injuries Tuesday night at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Details...
Money Raised for Bibles Allegedly Used for Sports Gambling in $32M Scheme
A man is being sought after some of the $32M he raised in a massive fundraising effort wound up being spent on gambling. He claimed it would go for Bibles and Christian literature in China. About $1M of the loot was spent...
Ex-Raiders Player Damon Arnette Agrees to Plea Deal Over Park MGM Gun Incident
Damon Arnette is expected to enter a plea agreement on Wednesday. The former NFL cornerback will plead guilty to misdemeanors, pay a fine, and complete community service. The former Las Vegas Raiders player reportedly will plead guilty to charges of assault and...
Jackpot: Rolls Royce Buyer Wins $203K During Stop at Caesars Palace
A man from Sioux Falls, S.D. who came to Las Vegas to pick up a Rolls Royce this weekend decided to spend some time at his favorite table at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. It was a worthwhile decision. While playing Mississippi Stud Poker...
Harry Reid Airport Flights Delayed By Wildfire, Smoky Conditions in Nevada
The York Fire that spread from California into Nevada starting on Sunday has led to worsening air quality and delayed flights in the Las Vegas Valley. Lower visibility associated with smoke and haze from the massive wildfire led travelers at Harry Reid...
Rochester, New Hampshire Again Considers Sportsbook Proposal
The Rochester, New Hampshire City Council will discuss a proposed sportsbook casino at Tuesday’s meeting. If eventually approved, local residents will be able to vote on the proposal during November’s election. Tuesday's meeting is only an initial hearing on the proposal. The...
Harrah’s Joliet Hotel Murderer Sentenced to 100 Years
A mentally ill homeless man was sentenced this week to 100 years in prison for murdering an elderly man in 2019 at the Harrah's Joliet hotel in Illinois. Robert A. Watson, 29, of Joliet, was given the maximum sentence on Monday, according...
Caesars Palace Sidewalk is Site of Latest Las Vegas Strip Shooting
A man was shot outside of Caesars Palace Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon, local media reported. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. His injuries were not critical, and he's expected to survive. Officials didn't have updated information on his...
Las Vegas Air Quality Worsens After California Wildfire Spreads Into Nevada
Worsening smoke and unhealthy air quality impacted the Las Vegas Valley this weekend after a large wildfire made its way into Nevada from California. The York Fire was 0% contained as of Sunday. Flames were as high as 20 feet in portions...
