2200 stories by Ed Silverstein
Harrah’s Metropolis Casino Site of Child Left in Car, Adults Charged
A couple was arrested after an 11-year-old was left alone in a car at Illinois’ Harrah's Metropolis Casino on Saturday. The child was left in the vehicle for more than 90 minutes. Baridques Anton Reeves, 40, and Kimberly Charie Byers, 37, both...
Las Vegas Gift Shop Wounded Security Guard Undergoes Surgery, Remains in Hospital
The security guard critically wounded last week at Bonanza Gift Shop, located on the Las Vegas Strip, remains hospitalized in an intensive care unit. He is identified as Adolfo Rivera. In an exclusive interview with KVVU, a local TV station, the injured...
Fremont Street Experience Scene of Fatal Shooting, Second Person Wounded
One person was shot dead and another was wounded early Sunday at the Fremont Street Experience. The downtown Las Vegas incident was linked to a dispute that took place in a nearby casino, Metro police said. The shooting was reported to local...
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...
