Clark County’s acquisition of the Sam Boyd site from UNLV was unanimously approved Wednesday by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
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A stretch of the 215 Beltway is scheduled for a full weekend closure next week, which will heavily impact commutes in the Summerlin area.
Clark County commissioners approved a new contract for advertising within the public right-of-way that reduces the cost for F1 to place sponsorship ads along its Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit.
The statement was included in a letter written by U.S. Bank Senior Vice President Stephen Vogel and submitted to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority ahead of Thursday’s meeting.
UNLV football coach Barry Odom, who undoubtedly will attract interest from Power Four schools after the season, can make up to $445,000 in performance bonuses.
Daytime pavement repairs this month are expected to produce lane restrictions near Harry Reid International Airport.
With the I-11 sign installation along U.S. Highway 95 now underway, the Las Vegas Review-Journal also will change how it labels the busy highway.
The stadium’s projected $1.5 billion price tag has risen to $1.75 billion because of inflation and the addition of 70,000 square feet of ballpark features.
Last year F1 paid the county $1 million for advertisement privileges on public roads.
Three agreements are up for approval on Thursday at a Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board meeting.
Las Vegas motorists should plan for a pair of directional closures of Interstate 15 near the resort corridor.
With the second-annual Las Vegas Grand Prix completed, crews are already tearing down the infrastructure tied to the 3.8-mile street circuit, with the majority of the work planned to conclude by Christmas.
Motorists should brace for heavy traffic around Las Vegas during Thanksgiving weekend as droves of people travel in and out of Southern Nevada to celebrate turkey day with family and friends.
With year two of the Las Vegas Grand Prix in the books, officials are already looking toward the future of the mega event being held annually in Southern Nevada.
Thousands of fans attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix came from all over the world with the same goal in mind: To enjoy F1, Las Vegas style.