What we know: Latest update on Las Vegas Strip shooting

Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 2, 2017 - 1:45 am

Updated October 2, 2017 - 4:23 am

Las Vegas Metro Police Confirms 50 dead and 200 injured in Vegas Strip Shooting. The suspect, Stephen Paddock, 64, was killed by police on a high-level hotel floor at Mandalay Bay. Sunday’s shooting is believed to be the worst mass shooting in United States history. The shooting began Sunday night during the Jason Aldean performance at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. One off-duty Las Vegas police officer attending the concert was among the victims killed.

The Bellagio's new "Higher Love" summer display is seen in this photo. (MGM Resorts International)

Bellagio unveils ‘Higher Love’ summer display on Las Vegas Strip — PHOTOS

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

May 29, 2024 - 11:57 am

The Bellagio on Wednesday unveiled its new summer display at the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Nicki Minaj announces show on Las Vegas Strip

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

May 29, 2024 - 9:17 am

Nicki Minaj on Wednesday announced she will perform a show on the Las Vegas Strip later this year.

Mirage, Hard Rock transition to begin with volcano demolition

By McKenna Ross / RJ

May 28, 2024 - 4:33 pm

The Mirage volcano’s days are numbered after permits to clear the area for future construction were issued to Hard Rock contractors.

MGM topples food donation goal, surpassing 5M meals

By Alan Halaly / RJ

May 28, 2024 - 7:00 pm

MGM Resorts International,has passed its goal of providing 5 million meals to the Las Vegas community and to other cities it operates resorts in well before 2025.

North Strip casino taking unlimited free parking away

By McKenna Ross / RJ

May 24, 2024 - 4:08 pm

The Las Vegas Strip casino introduced a new tier in its loyalty program, and visitors will need to reach at least that tier to receive unlimited free parking.

Restaurant closing after more than a decade on Las Vegas Strip

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

May 24, 2024 - 7:28 am

A restaurant that has been open inside a Las Vegas Strip resort for more than a decade announced that it will close its doors this summer.

Crowds at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard on the Strip in Las Vegas F ...

‘A top summer vacation spot’: Las Vegas expects big Memorial Day weekend

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

May 23, 2024 - 6:09 pm

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority expects a 1.8 percent increase in visitor volume, but a 20.2 percent increase in their spending for summer’s kickoff.

Could the NFR shift to A’s Las Vegas ballpark?

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 23, 2024 - 8:58 am

The 10-day event, with a $11.5 million prize purse, has sold out 360 consecutive performances at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Voting begins for artwork from Las Vegas students to be shown on Sphere

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 7:15 pm

Art by Las Vegas Valley students from elementary, middle, high school and college will be voted on through June 5 for the first-ever Sphere XO Student Design Challenge.

Off-Strip hotel guest injured by fallen window

By Taylor Lane / RJ

May 22, 2024 - 11:33 am

A guest at an off-Strip hotel was injured Monday night after a window fell at the property.