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The PlaygroundAn only-in-Vegas story
What a tow truck takes from a Weekly writer, a casino gives back.
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The Playground'Thong Song' king Sisqo to guest star at 'Fantasy'
Dumps like a truck, truck, truck ...
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The PlaygroundMovember means cash for your 'stache
Weekly writer Mark Adams recaps the facial hair festivities of the Silverton's Mustachio Bashio.
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The PlaygroundWe know when it’s real: Reviewing Wendy’s new burger
The new Hot 'n' Juicy is being offered exclusively in Las Vegas. How does it stack up?
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The PlaygroundRanking the holiness of Sin City
The news is good or bad, depending on your personal belief system.
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The PlaygroundLas Vegas needs Random Acts of Culture
Sometimes it seems like all the cool stuff happens in other cities.
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The PlaygroundFamily-friendly 'Burlesque' competition proves Vegas knows sexy
What Christina Aguilera and Cher's new movie can teach us about our fine city.
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The PlaygroundClaire Sinclair is not a girl, not yet a woman
This playmate and "Crazy Horse Paris" guest star is a 19 years old, but you couldn’t tell that by looking at her.
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The PlaygroundAction sports are cool! (and other lessons from Dew Tour day 1)
Chris Pastras and Ben Snowden talk Vegas, life choices and the Harlem Globetrotters.
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The PlaygroundFirst all-you-can-eat; now all-you-can-watch
How many live shows can you squeeze into 48 hours?
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The PlaygroundI'm gonna jump
Rappelling 500 feet down the side of the Rio in the name of a good cause.
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The PlaygroundThe return of Marcel ...
... and Elia, Casey, Tre and other runners up on "Top Chef All-Stars."
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The PlaygroundIs Las Vegas less sexed-up than Bakersfield?
Another week, another list making Las Vegas look bad.
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The PlaygroundWho is Santana's mystery girl?
The story behind an unexplained guest star at the guitar legend's special performance.
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The PlaygroundLike ranch on your fries? Tough, says Todd English
Is there enough room in this world for both ranch and bleu cheese lovers?
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Gina Usufzy is working to establish Las Vegas Community Sports Complex, the region’s first nonprofit community ice rink and multiuse indoor turf field.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateConcerns grow as ICE's detention numbers rise in Nevada
Advocates are raising concerns about a report from Immigration and Customs Enforcement showing a 31% increase in Nevada detainees since mid-September, with one activist saying ...
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AggregateAllNewsAI takes over CES in Las Vegas as the tech world debates: Boom or bubble?
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateCoronado senior lets music assist in healing atmosphere at Southern Nevada hospital
After a few months of volunteering at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus, the baby grand piano in the hospital lobby caught Sachin Reddy's attention. ...
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NV PoliticsPoliticsNewsNevada governor signs bills passed during special session into law
Gov. Joe Lombardo signed 13 bills into law on Monday following last month’s special session of the Nevada Legislature, his office announced this morning.
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A&EHoliday fun in Las Vegas: Markets, light displays and must-see seasonal attractions
Explore top Las Vegas holiday events in 2025, including the Magical Forest, Nutcracker Night Market, Leona Lewis’ Christmas show, festive markets, dining and seasonal attractions ...
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UNLVUNLV sportsNewsUNLV crushes UNR 42-17, makes program history with second straight 10-win season
The Rebels dominated host UNR 42-17 in the annual Fremont Cannon rivalry game, closing the regular season at 10-2 and securing 10 wins in back-to-back ...
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Footballcollege footballAllCollege football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of conference championships
There’s far more on the line in this year’s championship week than last year’s — especially in the Big Ten. ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateForty years on, NFR remains a tourism powerhouse in Las Vegas
The 10-day event kicks off its 40th year in Southern Nevada today, boasting 379 consecutive sellouts dating to 1987 and delivering a boost to the ...
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T-Mobile ArenaArts & EntertainmentLatin musicMexican rock legends Maná announce Las Vegas show for Mexican Independence Day weekend
Mexican rock icons Maná will bring their acclaimed Vivir Sin Aire Tour to Las Vegas next year, performing at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 11, 2026, ...
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NewsSportsUNLVUNLV, Boise State will part ways after Mountain West title game
As college football’s conference realignment continues next fall, Boise State will bolt for a new-look Pac-12 in 2026. It will join six other new members ...
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BusinessMGM ResortsPark MGMNoMad Las Vegas to become the Reserve at Park MGM
The NoMad Las Vegas will shed its name later this month as MGM Resorts International rebrands the boutique hotel as the Reserve at Park MGM, ...
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NewsLas Vegas airport workers arrested in civil disobedience over stalled contract talks
The arrests follow a strike authorization weeks earlier by roughly 400 airport workers at 10 companies without union contracts. The employers operate 21 airport shops ...
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High School FootballBishop GormanSportsGorman's Prince Williams named state football player of the year
Bishop Gorman defensive lineman Prince Williams exited last week’s state championship game against Arbor View in the first quarter with a leg injury.
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Sports BettingGambling GamingVegas pick'em: NFL Week 14 winners against the spread
None of the AFC North teams have been profitable to bet on either as Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Cleveland are all 5-7 against the spread with ...
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PoliticsNevada moves to grow its child mental health workforce
Brian Sandoval harked back to one of the darkest days of his tenure as Nevada’s governor. In 2013, a student brought a gun to Sparks ...
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Q+ADowntown Las VegasThe Huntridge Tavern remains a divey Downtown institution thanks to owner Larsh Kellogg
The owner of the Huntridge Tavern for two decades, Kellogg is a mysterious figure. We grabbed one of the booths along the wood-paneled east wall ...
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Breaking NewsSouthern Nevada confronts rising homelessness amid new federal funding rules
The Trump administration plans to boost homelessness spending but cut sharply from permanent supportive housing in favor of transitional programs tied to work and substance ...
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AggregateAllNewsRaiders aim to recharge collapsing offense against Chargers
Someone had to take the fall after the Raiders dropped a fifth straight game last week by falling 24-10 to the Browns and, as widely ...
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UNLVUNLV sportsNewsUNLV will visit Boise State in Mountain West championship game
Boise State will host UNLV in the Mountain West championship game on Friday, marking the third consecutive season the Broncos and Rebels will meet for ...