TSA to test out new self-service screening process
Air travelers in Las Vegas will soon be able to test out a self-service security screening option, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Las Vegas opens first casino in 2 years on $780 million property catering more to locals than tourists
Durango is the newest Las Vegas resort, but it is not located on the main strip that is heavily populated with tourists and popular resorts like the Bellagio.
Multiple cars stranded after Google Maps leads them 'straight into the desert with no road'
Google has apologized to a group of drivers who were routed through the Mojave Desert as a deter for a closed freeway between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Player turns $2.50 bet into nearly $348K playing slots at Las Vegas airport
A lucky guest made a $2.50 bet playing slots at a Las Vegas airport and turned it into nearly $348,000, per IGT Jackpots.
Nevada fire department recruiting nationwide to combat staffing shortages
Fire departments across the nation are facing staffing shortages and the search for more recruits is not easy due to the strenuous training required for the job.
Gambler walks away from Las Vegas slot machine a millionaire: 'It happened again!'
A slot player at Excalibur in Las Vegas won $12.1 million on a jackpot recently, making the anonymous winner on of four gamblers to become a "Megabucks™ millionaire."
Nikki Haley met with GOP mega-donor casino magnate Miriam Adelson: report
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley reportedly held a meeting over the weekend with billionaire mega-donor Miriam Adelson as Haley looks to build momentum in her campaign.
'Unusual odor' in cabin midflight sends Southwest plane back to Las Vegas for emergency landing
A Southwest Airlines plane was forced to return to Las Vegas and make an emergency landing Thursday night after an "unusual odor" in the cabin, according to the FAA.
MGM Resorts racks up $100M cost from cyberattack
MGM Resorts International has put a number on the cost of the disruptive cyberattack it experienced in September. It estimated the damage at $100 million.
Las Vegas strip club offers free lap dances to customers affected by MGM Resorts cyberattack
A strip club in Las Vegas is offering free lap dances to people who are impacted by the cyberattack at MGM Resorts which hit this week.
Nevada's largest school district facing thousands of staffing shortages as new year begins
The Clark County School District, the largest in Nevada and the fifth largest in the U.S., began the 2023-24 school year with nearly 35,000 students without a licensed teacher.
Las Vegas hospitality industry struggles to recover post-pandemic
The Las Vegas hospitality industry took a hard hit during the pandemic when businesses and shops were forced to shut down. Three years later, it is still trying to recover.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for legionnaires' disease cases
The Southern Nevada Health District said guests at two Las Vegas hotels and casinos tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, a bacterial infection that causes pneumonia-like symptoms.
Record-breaking temperatures in the US skyrocket monthly spending
Most of the country is experiencing record-breaking heat this summer, leaving people who live in those areas feeling trapped and looking for ways to afford their energy bills.
NFL-themed slot machines to make debut on Vegas strip
NFL-themed slot machines are coming to the Las Vegas strip in September for the start of football season, Aristocrat Gaming announced on Thursday.
Passengers aboard Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple-digit temperatures
Passengers aboard an Atlanta-bound flight at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas fell ill as they awaited takeoff in triple-digit temperatures.
From Sin City to Sports City, Las Vegas now a sports destination
Las Vegas has become a sports destination over the past six years. The latest announcement is a new MLB ballpark site to house the Oakland Athletics after their relocation.
Vegas Strip tower that sat unfinished for almost 2 decades gets date for grand opening
Nevada’s Fontainebleau Las Vegas which began construction in 2007 and sat unfinished for many years due to the Great Recession is now set to open its doors in December 2023.
Mark Wahlberg's mission to turn Las Vegas into 'Hollywood 2.0' with 10,000 new jobs
Mark Wahlberg is on a mission to transform the film and television industry in Las Vegas. The actor wants to build a studio that he said will provide 10,000 new jobs.
Las Vegas to host Elite 8 March Madness game Saturday as 68M Americans place wagers
Sixty-eight million Americans are expected to place bets on March Madness games when it's all said and done. That’s 18 million more people betting compared to last month’s Super Bowl.