Tag: Las Vegas
New power generation: Is the Las Vegas Strip becoming a model for renewable energy use?
- Shannon Miller, Las Vegas Weekly
Can a city that prides itself on excess also be sustainable? Brandon Morrison, director of sustainability with Resorts World, says yes. His... more
Is Nevada’s economy booming or middling? It depends on the questions, who you ask
- Sean Golonka, The Nevada Independent
Looking at traditional indicators to get a sense of how Nevada’s economy is faring is a bit like betting on roulette. Betting on black... more
Maroon 5 sets 16 dates for shows next year at Park MGM Las Vegas
- John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Maroon 5 gave us a heads up it would be returning to Las Vegas. The when and how many was left open, then answered Tuesday morning. The... more
30 years ago, pirates, theme parks and a pyramid ushered in a new Las Vegas Strip
- McKenna Ross, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Three decades ago, the Strip had a few new additions to its skyline: a pyramid, a pirate ship and a theme park on the land of Oz. Three new... more
Las Vegas: On the Strip, a calm response to mass shooting at UNLV
- Patrick Blennerhassett , Las Vegas Review-Journal
A couple visiting the Las Vegas Strip from Kansas said they were unfazed by the news of the UNLV mass shooting. “It could happen... more
NFR found best compromise possible for Thursday cancellation, one organizer says
- Richard N. Velotta , Las Vegas Review-Journal
The unprecedented decision to cancel the planned opening night of the National Finals Rodeo Thursday and to add a 10th rodeo session... more
Las Vegas: Visitors understanding of NFR setback resulting from UNLV tragedy
- Richard N. Velotta , Las Vegas Review-Journal
Visitors arriving in town for the National Finals Rodeo are generally understanding of the need to cancel Thursday night’s grand opening... more
Las Vegas: Downtown casino plans 5-day closure
- McKenna Ross , Las Vegas Review-Journal
A downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino will close for five days for work on the casino floor later this month. Golden Gate, the historic,... more
OPINION: Las Vegas saw more pain than profit from F1’s spectacle
- Michael Schaus, The Nevada Independent
Was the Formula One weekend in Las Vegas worth all the trouble? Well, it probably depends on who you ask. Certainly, for the promoters of... more
Las Vegas: MGM exec says F1 brought record-setting hotel revenue
- Howard Stutz, Nevada Independent
MGM Resorts International Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Halkyard gave company shareholders an early holiday gift, given that official... more
