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Entities to get $5.44 million from room tax

Clark County, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and Mesquite will share $5.44 million in room tax revenues collected in March and April, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board determined on Tuesday.

Convention authority staff to study airport name change

Although only the Clark County Commission can decide what to call the county-run airport, Las Vegas convention authority staff Tuesday was given a month to put together a cost-benefit analysis for changing the name of McCarran International Airport to Las Vegas International. After that, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board might declare a preference.

Taxicab Authority rejects request for extra medallions

The Nevada Taxicab Authority decided Monday not to grant temporary medallions to cover the giant MAGIC apparel trade show, expected to draw 80,000 people next week.

LVCVA to consider renaming McCarran airport

When it comes to promoting Las Vegas tourism, City Councilman Steve Ross would like to follow an example most recently set by Bozeman, Mont.

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Visitor numbers saw healthy June increase

Midway through 2012, Las Vegas is keeping pace with early projections of 40 million visitors this year.

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COVER STORY: The World Series of Poker, born in
a smoky room inside the Horseshoe, has grown into a yearlong event that draws players
and fans across the globe.

Bed bug party of the year crawling toward Las Vegas

Ever wanted to enjoy a fresh, cold draft beer while talking about bed bug breeding habits? How about sipping a strong martini as you discuss the ins and outs of eradication?

Newton project financiers balk

The financier behind redevelopment of Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah estate as a “Graceland West” to honor the Las Vegas entertainer surprised many on Thursday by asking a judge’s approval to kill the project.

Newton, developer claim threats

A weeklong hearing in Clark County District Court over a stalled effort to turn entertainer Wayne Newton’s Las Vegas estate into a theme park launched Monday with claims of death threats flying in all directions.

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