The Trop is pure Vegas history, all island themes and mob skims, showgirls and film appearances. Once it’s gone, the only early-era resorts remaining on the Strip will be the Sahara, Circus Circus and the Flamingo
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Vegas Inc presents 2023 Top Lawyers
The aim of our annual Top Lawyers list, is to provide a resource so that when you need representation, you have somewhere to turn to get started.
Golden Knights trading Reilly Smith to Pittsburgh
The Vegas Golden Knights are trading one of the franchise’s original members, sending forward Reilly Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Reported extension for Hill brings clarity for Golden Knights’ plans
Roster decisions loom for the Stanley Cup champions with the NHL Draft set for Thursday followed by free agency starting Saturday. The Golden Knights will have to address six unrestricted free agents and …
CCSD science educators embrace learning that is phenomenon-based
To foster this phenomenon-based learning, about 20 high school science teachers from the Clark County School District paired with UNLV geologists …
New slots area at Plaza in Las Vegas named for gaming influencer
Content creation in casinos is still relatively taboo and many places won’t even allow patrons to take pictures of themselves on the casino floor.
Legislative changes in Nevada education include new discipline rules
The Nevada Legislature this spring approved measures to toughen student discipline, provide an incentive for districts to give staff salary …
A’ja Wilson scores 28 to help Las Vegas Aces beat Fever
A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum combined to score 30 points in the first half and all five Las Vegas starters scored in double figures Saturday night …
Nevada doubles down on literacy with renewed ‘Read by Grade 3’ program
Nevada’s public school pupils have chronically struggled to meet grade-level benchmarks in reading, even before the COVID-19 pandemic knocked back student …
Carrie Underwood sticks to successful formula in resuming Resorts World residency
It would seem that Carrie Underwood and Resorts World Las Vegas go together, to quote the title track from her latest album, “like jet black and a Cadillac, like Tennessee and a bottle of Jack, Dolly and a tape deck on the way back.”