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Spirit Airlines plans new Las Vegas flights to Florida

Spirit Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Las Vegas to two Florida airports beginning April 12, company executives announced Wednesday.

American Airlines faces pilot shortage for holiday season

A scheduling glitch has left American Airlines scrambling to find pilots to operate thousands of flights over the busy Christmas holiday period.

Nevada gaming leaders to revisit issue of pot conventions

The Gaming Policy Committee will reconvene early next year to discuss if and how casino companies can host conventions and trade shows about marijuana without running afoul of existing federal controlled-substance and money-laundering statutes.

Gaming Policy panel to look at recreational marijuana

The state Gaming Policy Committee is going to pot this week as top gaming policymakers, including Gov. Brian Sandoval, will discuss whether there’s a possible point of entry for recreational marijuana among Nevada’s tourism assets.

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In wake of Las Vegas shooting, McCarran airport saw busiest month

October marked the busiest month in McCarran International Airport’s history with 4.33 million airline passengers, topping the previous record set in July, the Clark County Aviation Department reported Monday.

Las Vegas’ pro sports coups boost pride but raise new issues

The rapid emergence of pro sports in Southern Nevada ramps up our civic pride, but also unleashes a new set of issues and the LVCVA will soon find itself right in the middle of them.

Las Vegas ranked among top Thanksgiving destinations

Slightly fewer visitors will make their pilgrimage to Las Vegas next week, but Sin City remains one of the most popular destinations for Thanksgiving.

Allegiant begins 3 new nonstop flights from Las Vegas

The Las Vegas-based budget carrier launches nonstop flights this week from McCarran International Airport to airports in three different cities, airline officials said Thursday.

7 cases of Legionnaires’ disease tied to Las Vegas’ Rio hotel

Five months after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease was reported at the Rio, the number of confirmed cases of the pneumonia-like bacterial illness among guests has risen to seven, with 29 more cases suspected, the Southern Nevada Health District said Tuesday.

LVCVA votes to restrict gifts, travel for board members

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gifts and travel to board members in response to a Review-Journal investigation.

LVCVA OKs design team for convention center expansion

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s board of directors on Tuesday unanimously approved selection of a design team for expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Raiders ready to break ground for Las Vegas stadium

Oakland Raiders President Marc Badain is protecting what’s going to happen at Monday’s Las Vegas stadium groundbreaking event like it’s the playbook for the team’s game next week against the New England Patriots.

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