Las Vegas, Which Just Authorized Cannabis Lounges, Aspires to be the 'New Amsterdam'
The tourist mecca will be one of the few U.S. jurisdictions that give visitors a place where they can legally use the marijuana they can legally buy.
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Las Vegas Cops Fatally Shoot Man Armed With Plastic Sword
The man refused to obey their orders. But his death was probably avoidable.
Las Vegas Hotel Sues Victims of 2017 Mass Shooting
Citing a post-9/11 terror law, MGM Resorts International argues that it isn't liable for the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.
Anti-Robot Las Vegas Hotel Workers Prepare to Strike
The Culinary Workers Union is demanding financial compensation and replacement jobs for workers displaced by technology.
New Gun Bill Urges Everyone to Obey the Other Gun Bills
The legislation mostly reminds federal agencies to follow the laws already on the books.
Updated: Las Vegas Mass Shooting Biggest in U.S. History, Gunman I.D.'ed as Stephen Paddock
Resist "grotesque urge to immediately transform all human tragedies into a political agenda."
Nevada's Legislative Counsel Says Marijuana Lounges Are Already Legal
The governor, who worries that pot-friendly businesses could provoke a federal crackdown, disagrees.
Las Vegas Welcomes Marijuana Buyers but Not Marijuana Consumers
Millions of pot-seeking tourists have nowhere to enjoy their purchases.
Poor and Minority Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of Asset Forfeiture in Las Vegas
Data obtained by a Nevada think tank show where Las Vegas police use civil asset forfeiture.
Las Vegas Taxi Union Demands State Crack Down on Competition from Ridesharing Apps
Wants rides hailed by apps at least 10 minutes in advance and a slew of new taxes and other regulations.
Sheldon Adelson And the Raiders Get Their $750 Million in Public Funding For New Las Vegas Stadium
Taxpayer subsidy for one America's richest men and one of its worst NFL franchises sneaks through Nevada legislature.
If Sheldon Adelson and the Raiders Want to Build a Stadium in Las Vegas, They Should Pay For It
"Go Team Go" is a bad argument for publicly-financed stadiums.
Battle Over Publicly-Financed Las Vegas Stadium Heats Up
Sheldon Adelson and NFL's Raiders run into opposition from conservative tax watchdog group and Nevada's largest labor union over proposed stadium.
Vegas Police Union Wants Black Lives Matter Pins Banned From Courtrooms
Judge orders defense attorney to remove hers at a sentencing hearing involving no jury.
Las Vegas Taxpayers Could Be on the Hook for $750 Million to Fund NFL Stadium
Committee of "casino leaders and elected officials" votes to subsidize Sheldon Adelson and the Oakland Raiders.
Las Vegas Cops Pay Out After Unconstitutional Prostitution Stop
City pays more than $80,000 to woman detained and searched in The Cosmopolitan casino.
Ailing China Set to Blow More Money on High-Speed Train to Vegas
Did they run out of overpriced, unnecessary projects in their own country?
Analytics Expert Dispels Major Myths of Legalized Sports Gambling
Those who oppose legalization often bring up groundless fears like widespread addiction and fixed matches. Don't believe them.
Las Vegas Clinic Owner Gets Life in Prison over Hep. C Outbreak
Believed to be one of the largest of its kind in the US
Las Vegas PD Fires Cop For Fatally Shooting Gulf War Veteran; Cop Has 30 Days to Appeal
Stanley Gibson was shot and killed by police in December 2011
Las Vegas Officer Fired over Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Gulf War Vet
First time in department's history
DOJ Update: Las Vegas PD Making Progress, Police Shootings in Las Vegas Down to .86 Per Month
Record-tying 25 people shot by Vegas cops in 2012
Man Walks into Las Vegas Jail and Starts Hitting Guards with Bat
Needless to say, his boldness came as a bit of a surprise
Police Say 'Sovereign Citizens' Planned To Kidnap and Execute Las Vegas Cops
Allen Brutsche and Devon Campbell Newman were arrested after a four-month investigation
DOT Bounces California-Las Vegas High-Speed Rail Plan Out of Casino Bank
Federal loan for high-stakes gamble on train tourism will not be considered
Man Sues North Las Vegas over Eminent Domain House-Flipping Plan
Will snatch up houses with underwater mortgages and try to resell them
Las Vegas PD Board Recommends Officer's Firing over Shooting
There's still a bunch of steps and the sheriff has the final say, though
Man Proven Innocent After 20 Years, but Still Stuck in Prison
Problems over a parole violation 25 years ago
GOP Wants to Block Federal Loan for LA to Las Vegas Rail
No trust for ridership figures
More Americans Than Ever Are Free to Gamble
For decades, Nevada was the only state where gambling was allowed.
Heart Attack Grill Unofficial Spokesman Dies of Heart Attack
Came to restaurant every day
