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Heller talks tourism at Las Vegas aviation forecast summit

Nevada Sen. Dean Heller told the story Monday of how Sen. Charles Schumer invited some airline executives to his office, seated them on a couch, then jammed a coffee table up against their knees.

2045 eclipse should be big for Nevada’s tourism industry

The youngsters of today will be in their 30s and 40s in 2045, the year Great American Eclipse III darkens the skies over Northern Nevada in what could be one of the greatest tourism events in our state’s history.

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SpeedVegas still in talks on OSHA fines

Representatives of SpeedVegas, the fast-car driving experience with a track south of Las Vegas, are continuing to negotiate with the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration to reduce $16,000 in fines imposed on three safety violation citations.

Ex-Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman rides on the backs of taxpayers

Las Vegas Convention Center security officers left their taxpayer-funded posts to drive former Mayor Oscar Goodman across the valley far more often than officials previously disclosed.

Allegiant to launch more nonstop flights from Las Vegas

Allegiant Air will launch a nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Louisville, Kentucky, this fall, along with a second nonstop route connecting airports in Austin, Texas, and Columbus, Ohio, in winter, airline officials will announce Thursday.

Influx of private jets expected for Mayweather-McGregor fight

McCarran International Airport officials are bracing for an onslaught of general aviation aircraft flying into Las Vegas, filled with well-heeled passengers headed to watch Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s fight with Conor McGregor at T-Mobile Arena.

‘Walking Dead’ attraction opens in downtown Las Vegas

A year-round attraction based on the “Fear the Walking Dead” TV show opened earlier this month at 425 Fremont St., the building that houses Hennessey’s Tavern and Walgreens.

Nevada gaming regulators wrestling with pot policies

Regulators have said for months that because the federal government recognizes the possession and use of marijuana as a crime, resorts should stand clear of associating with the budding recreational marijuana industry.

Las Vegas Raiders Stadium to have see-through video wall

Board members got their first collective look at a financial package being negotiated by the Raiders with Bank of America that won’t be finalized until a guaranteed maximum price contract is signed.

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