Author Archives: Las Vegas Weekly Stories: News

Behind the scenes of what it takes in Las Vegas to create exciting and effective slot machines for today’s casinos.

A video of Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili swimming the entire length of Circa’s longest pool at Stadium Swim underwater without taking a breath—and still looking refreshed while flexing at the end—went viral before his last fight. 

The government shutdown that began Wednesday reflected a deep partisan divide between Republicans and Democrats over spending and policy priorities. But when it came time to vote …

The Weekly snagged 29 awards, including nine first place honors, at the Nevada Press Foundation’s Awards of Excellence.

The Dreamscape Learn Center virtual reality space will serve as the hub for the university’s extended technologies.

Wednesday’s 1 October Remembrance Ceremony began like most others, with opening comments from Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill, who served as undersheriff in 2017. He was alongside Gov. Joe Lombardo, who was sheriff in 2017 …

A federal government shutdown could cost the travel industry $1 billion a week and deliver a punishing blow to Las Vegas’ already faltering tourism economy, industry experts say …

The Clark County Museum has been collecting, recording and filing items since that horrific Sunday night when a gunman opened fire on a crowd of thousands, killing 58 and wounding over 800 more …

The memorial is to be built where the Route 91 Harvest festival took place, near the corner of East Reno Avenue and Giles Street at the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the scene of the tragedy …

A’ja Wilson scored 35 points and Jackie Young had 32 to lead the Aces back to the WNBA Finals as Las Vegas held off pesky Indiana 107-98 in overtime …