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A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said. Complete Story...
Bette Midler will perform her Las Vegas show "The Showgirl Must Go On" for the last time on Jan. 31.
Viva, Las Vegas! In these tough economic times everyone deserves a break from reality, and Las Vegas is the cure for the common vacation. Make the most of your Vegas trip with these helpful tips.
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce says MGM Mirage Chief Executive Jim Murren and "Superfreakonomics" author Steven Levitt will speak to business leaders in southern Nevada at a conference in January.
On a sunny October morning, a stiff breeze blows through a busy construction site on the Las Vegas Strip. Gathering strength, it whips past spools of wire and pallets of lumber, picks up a payload of grit and spins itself into a mini-tornado that rises into the sky.
The U.S. Justice Department says it has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed over the firing of an employee who was returning from active military duty.
A Honolulu police officer arrested in Las Vegas for possessing less than an ounce of marijuana and obstructing a public officer is pleading not guilty.
A 55-year-old former Las Vegas city planner and longtime political activist has been sentenced to four to 12 years in prison for stabbing a Nigerian-born boxer to death in 2005.
Museums and high-rolling natural history buffs will get a crack at buying a fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex next month at a Las Vegas Strip auction.
A 49-year-old woman was being held without bail Wednesday on accusations that she killed another woman by boiling a pot of water and pouring it onto her body at a Las Vegas apartment.
Las Vegas police investigating a shooting outside a skating rink seized two handguns, ammunition and two bulletproof vests from the home of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and two cars.
Two Honolulu law enforcers in Las Vegas to play in a softball tournament for police and firefighters were arrested on marijuana charges after leading authorities on a short chase.
Police say a 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot by her 4-year-old brother at a Las Vegas home.
Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s Palazzo hotel-casino has filed a lawsuit over the sale of clothing items such as T-shirts bearing the name of the hotel.
Five men accused of being members of a white supremacist gang were found guilty Monday on federal racketeering, drug and firearms charges stemming from what prosecutors called a reign of intimidation and violence in Nevada prisons.
The clogged tourist travel route between Southern California and Las Vegas has been designated a federal high-speed rail corridor, in a move that officials hope would signal increased cooperation between the regions on building speedier train travel.
The Western Athletic Conference is moving its season-ending women's and men's basketball tournaments to Las Vegas.
There’s a theory of editing that goes back to silent cinema that says that the same expression on an actor’s face will be perceived differently by audiences depending on how it’s edited; when a movie cuts from the face to a plate of food, you’ll interpret it differently than if it the next cut was a dead body in a coffin. Same face, different context, different perception.
President Barack Obama recommended Las Vegas as a good place for a quick trip Wednesday, but offered no apologies for earlier comments that critics say have damaged the city's convention business.
President Barack Obama is singing the praises of his Supreme Court nominee.
Saturday would be a great time to be an astronaut with a window seat in a rocket ship circling the earth.
The Dubai developer helping build the $8.6 billion CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip said Monday it is suing struggling partner MGM Mirage amid concerns about the project's viability.
I know you are probably thinking I need a spelling lesson on the word "Lamb" but no this is the was she spells it. When my oldest daughter was 1 year old she got a new wind up music playing Lamb for her birthday from Her auntie.
Ensign's $96,000 question: Severance pay or gift to Hamptons?The details are critical because if the payment was a severance, as Doug Hampton claims, Ensign could face felony criminal charges for failing to report the transfer on campaign disclosure forms as would be required.
California High Speed Rail Corridor To Be Extended To Las VegasLast week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced it reached an agreement with the states of California and Nevada to extend the California High-Speed Rail Corridor from the Los Angeles area to Las Vegas.
Some newspaper editorial page writers should put a bit more thought (mainly common sense) before preparing editorials --- and, in the case of the Las Vegas Sun, check with the metropolitan editor to see what staffers are working on, suggests Grumpy Editor.
Vegas to Biden: You shoulda been hereIt looks like Joe Biden -- like so many vice presidents before him -- is destined to be a punching bag.
Lindsay Lohan headed for topless Vegas revueBut, straight from the horse's pill-clogged mouth comes the news that Lohan is indeed campaigning for a lead spot in a nude show on the Vegas trip. Tagging out is Kelly Monaco of Baywatch and Dancing with the Stars infamy.
On Your FeetWhen Paul McCartney thinks of Las Vegas these days, his mind's eye becomes filled with mental images of teenage runaways, a sex trade so gritty and foul it's like snorkeling in sweat and some kid in New Mexico who he fears he may have inadvertently corrupted about a year ago.
Suspect arrested in 1996 slaying in Las VegasFor almost 13 years, Angelo Mastrio lived every day wondering who killed the man who was like a father to him.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow -- in AprilA chill moved across Las Vegas late Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing lower temperatures and strong winds to the valley. The last time snow fell in Las Vegas in April was on April 4,1958, making Wednesday's activity the latest snow sighting recorded to date.
Las Vegas really has gone to dogsWith White House puparazzi chasing their tails to get photos of first dog Bo, for Bo Diddley, we checked to see what names local celebrities gave their pets.
More (Professional) Photos of Perry Farrell with Debbie Harry, Dave Navarro, Billy IdolFrom photographer Denise Truscello, here's a slate of photos from Saturday night's Perry Farrell concert at Mirage's Bare pool, featuring Debbie Harry, Dave Navarro, Billy Idol, Rosanna Arquette and Juliette Lewis.
Event starts Reid's pursuitReid is running for re-election, and Tuesday night marked the kickoff of his organizing effort: About 300 supporters attended a rally and barbecue put on by the state Democratic Party to hear him speak, ask him questions and eat free hamburgers in a downtown office building.
Lake sinking near 1965 levelAnother below-average year on the Colorado River will soon shrink Lake Mead to a level not seen since President Lyndon Johnson unveiled his "Great Society" and the Beatles bared their "Rubber Soul."
'Jilly!' chronicles Sinatra's top palLongtime Las Vegas resident William "Willie" Rizzo has helped put together a book on his father, "Jilly" Rizzo, Frank Sinatra's best friend.
Gasoline prices a bright spot in difficult economic timesReporters don't call Denton Cinquegrana anymore.
Rockabilly, Perry Farrell and Elton pack Vegas this weekendThe country's biggest Rockabilly festival comes to Las Vegas this weekend, while Perry Farrell plays with Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros; Elton John's back at Caesars; two big boxers punch each other up; and concerts feature the Hold Steady, Robert Cray, Travis, Debbie Reyn …
Gibbons' friend denies an affairCARSON CITY -- Reno resident Kathy Karrasch -- labeled in court documents as the "other woman" in Gov. Jim Gibbons' divorce -- emphatically denied Wednesday that she ever engaged in any type of sexual relationship with the governor.
News flash: Tiger favored to win MastersIt's easy to measure the impact Tiger Woods has on golf wagering. When he tees it up, every shot matters and sports books are busy.
Council member re-electedAt 8:53 p.m. Tuesday, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman called Steve Ross, the sitting councilman for Ward 6, to offer his best wishes on his re-election.
Nevada gaming revenues down more than 18 percentGaming revenues fell more than 18 percent statewide during February and more than 23 percent on the Strip, according to figures released this morning by the Gaming Control Board.
MGM Mirage senior vice president leaving to join NV EnergyMGM Mirage Senior Vice President Punam Mathur is leaving the gaming industry after 13 years to join NV Energy as vice president of human resources, effective April 29, the energy company announced today.
Dozens ask state senators to relax smoking banCARSON CITY — Nevada is a live-and-let-live-state, and adults ought to be able to light up their smokes in bars and restaurants, as long as children aren't around to breathe the stuff, dozens of witnesses told legislators today.
Santana signs 2-year deal to perform at Hard Rock's new JointCarlos Santana is a cosmic spirit and musical marathon runner, and not the most obvious choice to be playing hits at the Hard Rock Hotel, especially with the highest ticket price in town for a semi-permanent show.
Police chiefs pitch sales tax increaseThe Las Vegas Valley's top cops asked state lawmakers Tuesday to pass a quarter-cent sales tax increase to hire more police officers and continue the successful crime-fighting efforts enabled by the first half of the tax approved four years ago.
Area car dealers: Warranty security not a high priority for buyersOn Monday, car dealers welcomed Obama's reassurance that the government would back up new car warranties even if manufacturers can't. But warranty security is far down on the list of concerns facing new car buyers.
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