Ellis Island, the off-Strip property on Koval Lane frequented by visitors and locals alike, debuted the initial phase of its $35 million expansion and renovation this week.
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Drai’s nightclub to return to original basement location on Las Vegas Strip
The move represents a generational shift, with Dustin Drai taking leadership from his father Victor, who helped pioneer bottle service in the Resort Corridor and created notable venues ….
UNLV sweep: Rebels dominate Mountain West weekly honors
UNLV (2-0) has one of its most important games of the season 5 p.m. Saturday against UCLA at Allegiant Stadium. A win against an opponent …
Las Vegas entrepreneur revives buffet tradition with Indian flavors
Local entrepreneur and restaurant owner Smeet Gandhi is working to revive the buffet experience with a lunch offering at Taj Palace.
CVS holds off on offering COVID vaccines in Nevada, 15 other states
Pharmacies have traditionally been a crucial access route to the COVID vaccine, accounting for a vast majority of shots given last year. The CVS move is a strong signal that federal …
Man is found dead at annual Burning Man festival in Nevada
A man found dead in a pool of blood is being investigated as a homicide at the annual Burning Man art and music festival in the northwestern Nevada desert, authorities say.
Titus explains break with Nevada delegation on lands bill
At her recent town hall on public lands and sustainable growth, Titus argued that simply releasing more federal land wouldn’t solve the region’s affordable housing crisis.
320K visitors expected in Las Vegas for Labor Day weekend
Las Vegas has slipped in popularity as a domestic Labor Day destination, falling to 10th place on AAA’s annual ranking. The city typically lands in the top six, AAA Nevada spokesperson John Treanor said.
UNLV football shows improvement in win over Sam Houston State
The victory marked UNLV’s second win in six days to open the season, setting up an intriguing matchup against visiting UCLA at 5 p.m. Sept. 5 at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas tourism ‘going through a downturn,’ July visitation drops 12%
Las Vegas saw a 12% drop in visitation, or around 420,000 fewer people, last month compared to July 2024, according to new data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.