BOOM years: Las Vegas witnessed implosions of many closed resorts – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Review-JournalA portion of the Hacienda Hotel still stands after the rest of the structure fell during the New Year’s Eve implosion festivities on the Las Vegas Strip on Jan. 1, 1997. The remaining structure was torn down with a wrecking ball. In the background is … …read more Source: Las Vegas News By … Read more

Police: 2 Philadelphia high school students shot – Las Vegas Sun

Police: 2 Philadelphia high school students shotLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Sun Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social media and content development services and consulting. Zennie is a pioneer video blogger, … Read more

Arena proposal calls for $239 million from Las Vegas, some raised through … – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Review-JournalThe city of Las Vegas plans to continue working with Cordish Companies to develop a $390 million downtown sports arena, with the city paying $239 million raised in part by a special tax on downtown businesses. The terms are attached to a proposal to … and more …read more Source: Las Vegas News … Read more

Fantasy experts gather in Las Vegas for 2014’s first draft – USA TODAY

Fantasy experts gather in Las Vegas for 2014’s first draftUSA TODAYLAS VEGAS — The first fantasy baseball experts draft of the 2014 season is finally here. Representatives of 13 fantasy industry leaders kicked things off at Wednesday night at the Bellagio hotel. (The draft was broadcast live on SiriusXM Fantasy … and more …read more … Read more

Why the lobby is the most important space in Las Vegas – Las Vegas Weekly

Why the lobby is the most important space in Las VegasLas Vegas WeeklySometimes that taste is a basket of old peppermints on marbled plastic, though that’s rare on Las Vegas Boulevard. With so many mega-resorts competing for attention, every new property pushes design and expectations. The current generation has made the … and more …read … Read more

Strip Scribbles: Hollywood films in Las Vegas; LA Forum + Caesars; Hakkasan … – Las Vegas Sun

Strip Scribbles: Hollywood films in Las Vegas; LA Forum + Caesars; Hakkasan …Las Vegas SunThree important panel discussions Thursday led by Mayor Carolyn Goodman could help guide film-industry initiatives here in Las Vegas and the state, and it’s partly thanks to Oscar-winning actor and Las Vegas resident Nicolas Cage. The daylong events at … and … Read more

Preview: Las Vegas cheftestant Shirley Chung competes in final five of ‘Top Chef’ – Las Vegas Sun

Preview: Las Vegas cheftestant Shirley Chung competes in final five of ‘Top Chef’Las Vegas SunChef Shirley, who has worked on the Strip with Thomas Keller, Guy Savoy and Jose Andres, is one of the five remaining chefs with the final two episodes in New Orleans with Las Vegas star chefs Emeril Lagasse and Tom Colicchio. … Read more

Man, 20, killed in snowboarding accident on Mount Charleston – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunA 20-year-old Las Vegas man was killed Tuesday in a snowboarding accident at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort on Mount Charleston. The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified him as Christopher Jeffrey Ruby. Ski patrol members responded …Las Vegas snowboarder died of chest trauma in accidentReno Gazette-JournalSnowboarding accident claims the life of … Read more

Four youths arrested on arson charges in NLV – Las Vegas Sun

Four youths arrested on arson charges in NLVLas Vegas SunFour youths were arrested this afternoon after they allegedly set fire to a vacant house in North Las Vegas. A neighbor spotted the group breaking into the house about 3 p.m. in the 5700 block of Oasis Ridge Street, Capt. Cedric Williams with the North …4 … Read more

Sharron Angle files initiative to outlaw health exchanges in Nevada – Las Vegas Sun

Sharron Angle files initiative to outlaw health exchanges in NevadaLas Vegas SunSharron Angle speaks to a group of Rick Santorum supporters at Santorum’s campaign headquarters in Las Vegas, Feb. 4, 2012. By Sandra Chereb, Associated Press. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 | 5:20 p.m.. CARSON CITY — Conservative activist and failed U.S. … and more …read … Read more

Officials ID Vegas snowboarder dead in accident – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunLAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities have identified a 20-year-old Las Vegas man who died in a snowboarding accident at a southern Nevada ski resort. Clark County coroner’s officials say Christopher Jeffery Ruby died at University Medical Center after …Man dies in Mount Charleston snowboarding accidentLas Vegas Review-JournalVegas man identified in fatal Mt. Charleston … Read more

Okla. gay marriage ban struck down; ruling on hold – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunLas Vegas Sun Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social media and content development services and consulting. Zennie is a pioneer video blogger, YouTube Partner, social media practitioner, game … Read more

Hard Rock hosts Adult Entertainment Expo – USA TODAY

Hard Rock hosts Adult Entertainment ExpoUSA TODAYIn case you’re wondering why there’s an influx of scantily clad women in Las Vegas this week, the Adult Video Network Entertainment Expo takes place Wednesday through Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel. With that comes the novelty expo for the latest in … and more …read more Source: … Read more

Vegas Play of the Day: 49ers at Panthers – Las Vegas Sun (blog)

Las Vegas Sun (blog)Vegas Play of the Day: 49ers at Panthers. Image. Mike Roemer / Associated Press. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws a pass during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan.49ers Vs. Panthers 2014: Las Vegas Betting Odds, Prediction And Preview For … Read more

Nevada’s biggest casinos lose $1.3 billion in 2013 – Las Vegas Sun

Nevada’s biggest casinos lose $1.3 billion in 2013Las Vegas SunCasinos on the Las Vegas Strip produced $15.5 billion in total revenues, with 37 percent coming from gaming. The net loss on the Strip was $1.4 billion, or 13 percent less than 2012. Downtown Las Vegas casinos reported a net loss of $17.8 million, but …Casinos … Read more

CES 2014: Leaving Las Vegas in a driverless car, one day – USA TODAY

CES 2014: Leaving Las Vegas in a driverless car, one dayUSA TODAYLAS VEGAS — I’m not leaving Las Vegas in a car that drives itself. But I can imagine doing so some day, coming out of International CES. The latest tech fest featured demonstrations of “autonomous cars” that take over the driving, truly mind-blowing … … Read more

Mio Global Unveils Mio LINK and Mio GO At CES 2014

(Zennie62Media coverage sponsored by MaiWorld.com, the leader in affinity USB flash drives.) Mio Global unveiled Mio LINK, a sleek band worn on the wrist designed to monitor continuous heart rate data at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2014) in Las Vegas. As you can see in the photo featuring Jenn Fox, now runners … Read more

PHOTO TOUR: Cosmopolitan Las Vegas – USA TODAY

PHOTO TOUR: Cosmopolitan Las VegasUSA TODAYPHOTO TOUR: Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. By Steve Marcus. The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is centrally located on the Strip between Bellagio, Paris, Planet Hollywood and Vdara. Take the photo tour to see what’s offered at the trendy, modern casino resort. …read more Source: Las Vegas News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

BMW i3 All-Electric Car Test Drive At CES 2014

(Zennie62Media coverage of CES 2014 sponsored by MaiWorld.com, the leader in affinity flash drives.) The BMW i3 All-Electric Car is an amazing and exciting new car by the people who want to be known for technologically innovative vehicles. So much so that, for CES 2014, BMW took over an entire parking lot, erected a temporary … Read more

Senior deputy completes ascent to take reins of Las Vegas Valley Water District – Las Vegas Sun

Senior deputy completes ascent to take reins of Las Vegas Valley Water DistrictLas Vegas SunFifteen years after he was hired out of law school to join the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s legal department, John Entsminger has been chosen to take the agency’s top job, replacing Pat Mulroy, who will retire next month after 25 … Read more

Star Surveillance: Celine Dion, Ne-Yo, Kristin Chenoweth, Ryan Lochte, Alesso … – Las Vegas Sun

Star Surveillance: Celine Dion, Ne-Yo, Kristin Chenoweth, Ryan Lochte, Alesso …Las Vegas SunBe it for work or play — or a combination of both — Las Vegas topped the timetables of VIPs and Hollywood, music and sports stars over the holiday weekends, and we have the full Royal Robin Rundown of where they performed and … Read more

North Las Vegas mayor says city deceitfully played games with finances – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunFinancially beleaguered North Las Vegas is in even greater trouble than previously acknowledged, the result of “games” being played in how the city balances it books, according to Mayor John Lee. At issue, Lee says, is how the city’s municipal water …North Las Vegas police investigate car pulled from park pondLas Vegas Review-JournalNLV: … Read more

The Las Vegas convention-goer’s guide – USA TODAY

The Las Vegas convention-goer’s guideUSA TODAYSoon, experts and enthusiasts from every industry imaginable will be rolling into Las Vegas for meetings, exhibitions and unveilings of innovations in their fields. Glenn Pinkerton, Las Vegas News Bureau. Fullscreen. Hundreds of thousands of attendees … and more …read more Source: Las Vegas News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

Most dangerous temperatures in decades push across US – Las Vegas Sun

Most dangerous temperatures in decades push across USLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Sun Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social media and content development services and consulting. Zennie is a pioneer video … Read more

Air Force shocks Rebels 75-68 – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Review-JournalUNLV’s Kevin Olekaibe (3) shoots over the Air Force Academy’s Justin Hammonds (3) and Chase Kammerer (44) during their basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Jan. 4, 2014. (Jason Bean/Las Vegas Review-Journal).Analysis: UNLV’s inability to defend home floor hurts Mountain West chancesLas Vegas SunAir Force holds the … Read more

America losing position as a superpower – Las Vegas Sun

America losing position as a superpowerLas Vegas Sun13, as about 1,000 high school students attended the 57th Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum. Among the myriad topics was America, and within a group of brilliant minds and diverse backgrounds came something quite uncommon to politics: an agreement. …read more Source: Las Vegas News By Google Zennie … Read more

Missing Woman’s Car Found in Las Vegas – KLAS-TV

KLAS-TVLAS VEGAS – Metro Police say the car of a 20-year-old woman who vanished from Kentucky has been found in Las Vegas. The vehicle was located on Cambridge Street near Twain Avenue and Maryland Parkway. Witnesses say the car was towed from a …Missing KY woman’s dog found on Las Vegas StripKVVU Las VegasLas Vegas … Read more

Macau casinos hit jackpot with $45B in revenue – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunThe former Portuguese colony’s once-lethargic casino market has thrived since the government ended a gambling monopoly a decade ago and let in foreign players such as Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. The ensuing competition has …Macau gaming revenues reach record $45.2 billion in 2013Las Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas Sands, Wynn Rise … Read more

Big winter storm dumps 21 inches of snow in Mass. – Las Vegas Sun

Big winter storm dumps 21 inches of snow in Mass.Las Vegas SunA pedestrian walks in the snow on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Up to 5 inches of snow had fallen in eastern New York early Thursday, but the National Weather Service said some areas from Buffalo to Albany could get up to … Read more

Authorities ID 4 killed in apparent murder-suicide – Las Vegas Sun

Authorities ID 4 killed in apparent murder-suicideLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Sun Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social media and content development services and consulting. Zennie is a pioneer video blogger, … Read more

Las Vegas Rings in 2014 – KLAS-TV

KLAS-TVLAS VEGAS — More than 300,000 people are on the Las Vegas Strip to celebrate New Year’s Eve, one of the biggest events in Las Vegas. For most of the businesses on the famous Las Vegas Strip, this is the biggest night of the year and it has a deadline.Lavish parties, uninhibited tourists rule in … Read more

Revelers around the world welcome 2014 with huge fireworks displays – Las Vegas Sun

Revelers around the world welcome 2014 with huge fireworks displaysLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Sun Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social media and content development services and consulting. Zennie is a … Read more

2.9-magnitude earthquake reported near Boulder City – Las Vegas Sun

2.9-magnitude earthquake reported near Boulder CityLas Vegas Sun“It’s always a possibility, yet just as unlikely, that this event may be a foreshock to a larger event that may occur near the same location, and citizens in Las Vegas region area should be aware of the possibility for ground shaking from additional …Earthquake shakes Boulder City … Read more