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Mental health and hospitality: Taking better care of workers who take care of Las Vegas
Conversations about work-life balance, mental health and growing support services and resources have expanded in the Las Vegas hospitality as they have in other industries across the country.
Marchessault’s future looms as the focus of the Golden Knights’ offseason
No player has been more important to the fabric and development of the Golden Knights than Marchessault, better known as “Marchy” to teammates and fans. But with his contract up in July, when he becomes an unrestricted free agent …
Raiders’ 2024-2025 schedule falls light on prime-time games, heavy on travel
For the second straight year, Las Vegas won’t play its home opener at Allegiant Stadium until Week 3. The Raiders begin the season on Sunday Sept. 8 at the Los Angeles Chargers before traveling cross-country for a game at the Baltimore Ravens on Sunda…
Mirage to close in July for Hard Rock rebranding
The Mirage, the decades-old staple beloved for its outdoor volcano show, the Beatles “LOVE” by Cirque Du Soleil and other attractions, will temporarily close its doors July 17 to transition into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas,…
Everything falling into place for Las Vegas Aces’ superstar A’ja Wilson
Six years after checking out of her final collegiate game at Colonial Life Arena, Wilson returned Saturday and put on a show for a packed house of adoring fans. She led Las Vegas into the arena …
Rolling Stones, even after all these years, prove a sure bet in Las Vegas
From the familiar opening chords of “Start Me Up” to launch the set to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to cap the encore just shy of two hours later, the Stones captivated an all-ages audience Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium …
Las Vegas an ideal location for company to keep pace with evolution of communication
When Nordis Technologies started out, it was as a print company for businesses to disseminate communications to consumers or other businesses, like bills and other transactional documents.
New reservations-only bar in downtown Las Vegas focused on making customers feel appreciated
Ryan Doherty remembers the first time he heard the word “sleek.” It was one of the words his dad used to describe their family’s pet Doberman pinscher, in addition to “dangerous” and “sweet” …
Union workers end strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; contract talks Tuesday
Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a five-year contract on wages and benefits.