Tag: History
North Las Vegas fatal stabbing suspect has violent criminal history
A man arrested Wednesday in connection with a homicide had a violent criminal history that was older than the person stabbed to death. Brian McLemore,…
Olivia Newton-John’s Flamingo series highlighted her Las Vegas history
Olivia Newton-John was a 2½-year headliner on the Strip, memorably announcing her arrival while wearing a satin Pink Ladies jacket and riding in a pink…
Death Valley, hottest place on Earth, has history of floods — PHOTOS
It’s known as the hottest place on Earth. But Death Valley is also known for some extreme flash flooding, especially in the last 20 years….
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ history in Las Vegas brief but memorable
“The aquatic mouth dance is waiting for you.” So says the elastic-voiced rock ’n’ roll chameleon who might possibly be allergic to chest-covering fabrics. On…
The history of the Las Vegas monorail — PHOTOS
In a city where the key to success is luck, the Las Vegas Monorail has been short on it since its inception. The monorail began…
Nevada falls behind border states in tracking driver ticket history
Nevada courts operate in information silos, making it difficult for police and judges to know a person’s complete driving history. This means some people are…
US commercial gaming industry reports best May ever, second-best month in history
Commercial casinos across the United States continue to rewrite revenue record books as the American Gaming Association said the industry had the best May ever…
Las Vegas 51s: A look at local baseball history
Before the Aviators, Spruce and the beautiful, $150 million Las Vegas Ballpark, there were the Las Vegas 51s, Cosmo and Cashman Field. In 2001, Las…
Voter fraud has history in Nevada politics | PARTY LINES
Long before Donald Trump claimed the election was going to be rigged in 2016 (before he won said rigged election), former Nevada Assemblywoman Sharron Angle…
Nevada biker clubs have long, violent history
When eight Vagos Motorcycle Club members were acquitted in 2020 of murder and racketeering charges, some expected more violence to erupt between the group and…