Installation of the massive 760-foot bridge Flamingo Road bridge over Koval Lane was completed last week.
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The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix has been upgraded to a level two security rating by the Department of Homeland Security.
The Tropicana Avenue Bridge over Interstate 15 is scheduled for a multiday full closure beginning this weekend.
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix winner’s stage will be located at a favorite Strip landmark. Grand Prix weekend is scheduled for Nov. 16 to 18.
Construction on the Oakland Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and be completed in January 2028.
The Golden Knights are partnering with a developer to manage a North Las Vegas hockey facility.
The planting of 58 trees at a Henderson park marked the start of the NFL Green’s environmental initiatives surrounding the lead up to the 2024 Super Bowl.
The operators of the Sphere have a deal to put the Las Vegas venue’s logo on an NBA team jersey, starting with Wednesday’s season opener.
Eight musical acts were announced for the opening ceremony, which will also feature all 20 Formula One drivers.
To help their efforts, extra resources have been made available for the ongoing Interstate 15/Tropicana Avenue project.
For the third time in about a year’s time, a professional sports team on Monday will parade down Las Vegas Boulevard to celebrate a championship win.
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix pit building is nearly move-in ready after receiving its temporary certificate of occupancy.
Las Vegas Grand Prix officials have nixed a planned section of grandstands for November’s inaugural race.
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board of Directors will meet with the Oakland Athletics next week regarding the MLB team’s planned Southern Nevada ballpark.
Race officials are turning to an innovative water conservation program to minimize Formula One’s environmental effects on Southern Nevada.