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2 dead, multiple hospitalized after shooting near Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Two people are dead and multiple others were hospitalized after a shooting near the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. On Wednesday around 5:30 p.m., Metro police responded to a report of a shooting in the area 200 block of West Chicago Avenue near The Strat Hotel and Casino. When officers arrived, they found one person on the…

Incidents ・ 18 January 2024

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What makes up the Las Vegas Strip?

As the story goes, back in 1930 The Pair O' Dice Nite Club opened its doors, the first of its kind on the Las Vegas Strip. The club was sold to Guy McAfee, a former police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department who got involved in the gambling business through his connections as a vice cop. "Now there are many version to this story," said…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

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How did the Las Vegas Strip get its iconic name?

As the story goes, back in 1930 The Pair O' Dice Nite Club opened its doors, the first of its kind on the Las Vegas Strip. The club was sold to Guy McAfee, a former police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department who got involved in the gambling business through his connections as a vice cop. "Now there are many version to this story," said…

Land-based ・ 11 January 2024

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Video shows driver accused of killing 2 Nevada troopers at Las Vegas casino drinking before crash, prosecutor says

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A judge set bail at $500000 for Jemarcus Williams, 46, the driver accused of killing two Nevada State Police Highway Patrol troopers in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning. Williams, who works as a bell captain and valet, made his first appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court on Friday morning. He is accused of killing Sgt.…

Incidents ・ 02 December 2023

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Las Vegas gears up for $3B+ in new openings this year, including Fontainebleau and Durango

As it leaves Covid-19 behind, Las Vegas had a spectacular year for gaming and tourism in 2022, leading Nevada to smash its 2021 gambling revenue record in just 11 months. Much of this success is attributed to the return of tourism, the lifting of pandemic-related measures and the opening - and reopening - of gaming properties across the…

Land-based ・ 05 January 2023

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1 dead following argument between group near Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide near The Strat Hotel and Casino around 7:30 Tuesday evening. Police say the incident happened in the 200 block of West Baltimore Avenue close to Las Vegas Boulevard. There was an argument among a group of people in a parking lot at an apartment complex…

Incidents ・ 05 January 2023

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Las Vegas' New Year's Eve Road Closures

Let's get ready to party! Officials expect over 400000 visitors to converge on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown's Fremont Street Experience to ring in 2023, and you can expect road closures in advance of the giant parties. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department will have extra personnel on duty to handle road closures and to make sure visitors can…

Land-based ・ 29 December 2022

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$1.7B Chicago Casino Wins Zoning Approval

A proposed $1.7 billion casino in Chicago has earned city council approval, but still needs a license from the Illinois Gaming Board. The council voted 39-5 Dec. 14 in favor of the zoning changes that Bally's Corp. needs to build the casino, hotel and entertainment complex in an industrial area, the site of the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center…

Finance ・ 18 December 2022

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Accused Las Vegas Strip casino robber on probation for prior heist returned to watch police

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The man accused of robbing the casino at Resorts World on the Las Vegas Strip earlier this month, who was on probation for a prior casino robbery, threatened to kill a cashier before leaving the property in a taxi and then returning to watch investigators gather evidence, police said. Last week, Las Vegas Metro police arrested…

Incidents ・ 17 December 2022

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Blackstone’s Link Logistics developing North Las Vegas warehouse complexes

New York financial giant Blackstone is a major landlord in Las Vegas, with megaresorts on the Strip and other buildings in its portfolio. Now, an industrial real estate firm it owns is developing its first Southern Nevada warehouse projects. Link Logistics, which owns around 9 million square feet of industrial space in the region, recently…

Travel ・ 17 November 2022

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Las Vegas Strip Stabbing Spree Leaves 2 Dead, 6 Injured

A stabbing rampage on the Las Vegas Strip has left two people dead and another six individuals with injuries. The incident took place late Thursday morning, close to the Wynn Las Vegas casino. According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Captain James LaRochelle, it was an unprovoked attack. There was no altercation before the stabbing…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2022

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Las Vegas is all glitz and glam, with its reputation linked to its world-class casinos. Because of this, it's common for people to assume that Las Vegas is a pricey destination. However, this myth is a bust! As it turns out, traveling to the world-famous city of Las Vegas doesn't have to be an expensive affair! With some planning, enjoying a Vegas…

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Las Vegas STRAT to host 9/11 climb

Posted at 4:28 PM, Sep 07, 2022 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - In honor of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, active firefighters, police, EMT, and military personnel will climb 1455 steps to the top of The STRAT Hotel Casino & SkyPod's tower. According to a press release Las Vegas firefighters will climb in full gear and every participant will wear a…

Industry ・ 08 September 2022

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First vote on Bally's plan for River West casino delayed, amid ongoing questions, complaints from aldermen

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The first expected vote on Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build a $1.74 billion casino in River West was called off on Friday, as aldermen continued to raise questions about the project, but the mayor is still hoping to get it approved by next week. The City Council's Special Casino Committee had been expected to vote…

Land-based ・ 21 May 2022

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Las Vegas police locate missing 81-year-old woman

Posted at 9:06 AM, Apr 06, 2022 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas police say they were able to locate 81-year-old Yong-Cha Thomas, who was considered missing and endangered by authorities. She had last been seen on Tuesday around 11 a.m. near the California hotel-casino on 12 E. Ogden Street, near Main Street in the downtown area. Police described her…

Incidents ・ 07 April 2022

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Pedestrian hit by car near Luxor on Las Vegas Strip

Posted at 6:39 PM, Mar 01, 2022 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A pedestrian was hit by a car on the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday evening, near the Luxor Hotel & Casino. The pedestrian's injuries are considered life-threatening. They were transported to University Medical Center's trauma center, police said. Northbound traffic was shut down on Las Vegas Boulevard…

Land-based ・ 02 March 2022

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Omi-what? Las Vegas New Year's Eve fireworks show will go on, with 300,000 expected

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas isn't canceling or scaling back plans for big New Year's gatherings amid concerns about the rapid spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19, regional public safety and elected leaders said Wednesday. More than 300000 visitors are expected in town for events including a New Year's Eve fireworks show on the Las Vegas Strip that…

New Year ・ 30 December 2021

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City hears 5 bids from 3 bidders for new casino

CHICAGO - Three casino development groups are tossing their chips in to play the high stakes political game to become Chicago's gambling home and win approval to open a facility is expected to rake in around $1 billion per year. We learned more about their proposals on Thursday as they made their first public pitches to Mayor Lori Lightfoot at…

Land-based ・ 18 December 2021

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Lightfoot sets aggressive timetable for forging ahead on Chicago casino

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday she is "very excited" by the five "well thought out" bids she was dealt last week for a Chicago casino and plans to send a "final list to recommend" to the Illinois Gaming Board "sometime in the first quarter" of next year. With police and fire pension funds hovering dangerously close to insolvency and mounting…

Travel ・ 05 November 2021

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Suspicious item closes Fashion Show Drive near Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas police are investigating a reported suspicious item at a property near the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday afternoon. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says officers were called to the Trump International Hotel at 2000 Fashion Show Dr. at about 12:53 p.m. with reports of a suspicious item. Police said in a…

Land-based ・ 01 September 2021

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Motorcycle Crash at Strat on the Las Vegas Strip Claims a Victim

On 5th August, a motorcycle crashed claimed a victim on the Las Vegas. The accident occurred at the Strat Hotel, Casino, and Skypod. Las Vegas Metro police made the death announcement on Sunday after being notified by the Clark County coroner's office. The motorcycle is said to have been heading south on Las Vegas Boulevard. When it reached Bob…

Land-based ・ 23 August 2021

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There is so much to do and see in downtown Las Vegas. You can also hitch a ride on the free Downtown Loop shuttle to get out and explore. The Arts District Named for 18 blocks of arts and culture in downtown Las Vegas, the area is a vibrant hub of breweries, restaurants, art galleries, murals and more. It provides the perfect place to experience a…

Land-based ・ 24 August 2021

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The STRAT hotel-casino to raise the stakes with new high limit lounge

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod is raising the stakes with a new high limit lounge, a lush room with eight table games and VIP amenities. The STRAT celebrated the opening of the new lounge and welcomed Chinese New Year with a traditional lion dance on Feb. 14. The 3600-square-foot lounge is modern in design and feel, with…

New Year ・ 16 February 2021