Flamingo’s Wildlife Habitat
 
Flamingo’s Wildlife Habitat

The Flamingo’s wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip is home to pelicans, ducks, swans, parrots, fish and of course, flamingos. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)

Grasshoppers swarm Las Vegas Strip
 
Grasshoppers swarm Las Vegas Strip

The Las Vegas Strip is swarmed by pallid-winged grashoppers on July 25, 2019. The grasshoppers have infested the Las Vegas valley after an unseasonably wet winter and spring, experts say.(@365inVegas/Twitter)

Bollard Construction on Las Vegas Blvd. – VIDEO
 
Bollard Construction on Las Vegas Blvd. – VIDEO

Construction workers began installing 3,000 steel posts along Las Vegas Strip sidewalks early Tuesday morning to protect pedestrians from nearby traffic. Government officials say the 4-foot-tall posts are strong enough to stop a flatbed truck traveling 55 mph. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)

Super Bowl Watch Party Options – VIDEO
 
Super Bowl Watch Party Options – VIDEO

If you want to enjoy some sun while watching the big game, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center is the best of both worlds. Watch the game for free while enjoying food and beverages from various vendors. If you want to relax inside, the Cosmopolitan is offering various watch party locations. There is a fee for a some locations, but if you want free entertainment, head to the Race & Sports book and grab a signature cocktail while you are there.

Las Vegas Ready for 2019 NYE Fireworks Show
 
Las Vegas Ready for 2019 NYE Fireworks Show

The city of Las Vegas is ready to celebrate “America’s Party” with a new and improved fireworks show that will pay tribute to the Golden Knights.

Cirque’s One Night for One Drop gets ready for the big night
 
Cirque’s One Night for One Drop gets ready for the big night

Cirque du Soleil’s “One Night for One Drop” performed a dress rehearsal for the annual benefit show. This year’s show at Mandalay Bay is based on the life of singer-songwriter Jewel. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, Oct 10
 
Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, Oct 10

Tuesday’s headlines: Mandalay Bay security guard shot before mass shooting, Marine vet who stole truck to transport shooting victims to hospital receives free truck, Las Vegas firm files lawsuit against bump stock company

Las Vegas morning update for Sunday, October 8th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Sunday, October 8th

Sunday’s headlines: Family of victim killed in Las Vegas shooting wants to freeze gunman’s assets, LVCVA wants naming rights for new 51s ballpark, first responders to get free UFC 216 tickets. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas morning update for Monday, August 7th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Monday, August 7th

1. A shooting on the Las Vegas Strip led to a temporary shutdown of Las Vegas Boulevard overnight. Police say a group of men got into an argument in front of Planet Hollywood Resort and when they were crossing the street toward Bellagio, a man fired one shot. No one was injured and the man was arrested.

2. Las Vegas driving will look different in a few years time. The Nevada Department of Transportation says it plans on creating carpool lanes along Interstate 15 and digital signage around the Spaghetti Bowl will be installed beginning in October. Eventually, the express lane along Interstate 15 will become a general travel lane and a carpool lane will be added.

3. A growth spurt has helped Mesquite become what some call a “Little Vegas”. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mesquite grew nearly 15 percent between 2011 and 2016. Residents are hopeful the growth in the city will lead to more businesses opening and an influx of jobs.

Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, August 1st
 
Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, August 1st

1. North Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Aliante master-planned community. Police say someone in a white pickup truck shot at the victim in the road after an altercation. The man shot was in critical condition and later died at University Medical Center. No arrests have been made.

2. Las Vegas City Council is considering a measure to let adult sex stores expand in downtown Las Vegas. The new measure would allow adult emporiums that draw at least 35 percent of revenue from books, magazines, sexual novelties, photos and videos to expand or alter stores. Councilman Bob Coffin says he believes the measure will help improve the area.
3. The Killers played a pop-up show on the Las Vegas Strip last night that aired on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Fans lined up early to catch the 10-song set outside of Caesars Palace, parts of which aired on Monday’s late night show.

A day in the life of one of Aureole’s Wine Angels
 
A day in the life of one of Aureole’s Wine Angels

Eboni Lomax has been a “Wine Angel” for 10 years at Aureole Las Vegas. Lomax scales the 4-story wine tower on pulleys to grab wine for awaiting guests. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.