Lyft has announced the second annual Lyftie Awards. Las Vegas’ most visited restaurant was In-N-Out… …for the second year in a row. The city’s most visited bar was Topgolf. The Fremont Street Experience was named “most visited event space.” Fashion Show Mall was named the “Only in Vegas” spot. Reef Dispensary was designated as Lyft’s “trending designation” for being the location with the biggest increase in passenger drop-offs.
Thursday’s headlines: Suspect accused of trailing victim before fatal shooting in Las Vegas, $4.25M sale opens door to development of Las Vegas’ Symphony Park, Suspect arrested after deadly shooting on Fremont Street in Las Vegas
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo has returned to Las Vegas. The 10-day sporting event, which kicks off Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center, is expected to bring more than 170,000 people to the city, generating a frenzy among hotels to lasso in the lucrative crowd. Casinos are aiming to corral guests by offering rodeo packages that include meals and tickets, hosting top country singers and sporting events. Many of the visitors for rodeo week come from California, Texas, Montana, Oklahoma, Wyoming and Colorado. More than two dozen country singers will perform over the next two weeks, including George Strait at T-Mobile Arena, Cody Johnson at the South Point and Dwight Yoakam at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The Love Store will open a new location this week next to the downtown Community Healing Garden, which was created in the four days that followed the Oct. 1 Las Vegas shooting. The store, located near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Third Street, will employ 30 people, owner Edward Wheeler said. This is the fifth Love Store, with three around the valley and one in Victorville, California. Officials approved the architectural plans for the store in July, according to city records. Love Store received a certificate of occupancy on Oct. 11. Some who work in the arts district disagree with having a store that sells sex-related items next to a memorial for shooting victims. Las Vegas Valley artist Nancy Good, who has held exhibits in the arts district, said the combination will turn into a punchline.
Golden Knights goaltender Malcolm Subban stopped all three Anaheim shooters to get the 4-3 win Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena. (Steve Carp/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Golden Knights forward Alex Tuch scored the only goal in the shootout win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on injured forward David Perron after practice Tuesday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Love Store will open a new location this week next to the downtown Community Healing Garden dedicated to the Las Vegas shooting. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Love Store, a retailer whose products include vibrators and lingerie, will open a new location this week next to the downtown healing garden dedicated to the Las Vegas shooting. The store, located near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Third Street, will staff 30 employees, Wheeler said. This is the fifth Love Store, with three around the valley and one in Victorville, California. Officials approved the architectural plans for the store in July, according to city records. Love Store received a certificate of occupancy on Oct. 11. Some who work in the arts district disagree with having a store that sells sex-related items next to a memorial for shooting victims. Las Vegas Valley artist Nancy Good, who’s held exhibits in the arts district, said the combination will turn into a punchline.
Vegas Golden Knights officials Misha Donskov and Murray Craven chat about VGK University, a five-course instructional for hockey fans, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Dec. 3, 2017. (Ron Kantowski/ Las Vegas Review Journal)
Vegas Golden Knights officials Misha Donskov and Murray Craven chat about VGK University, a five-course instructional for hockey fans, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Dec. 3, 2017. (Ron Kantowski/ Las Vegas Review Journal)
Buoyed by his sold-out premiere on the Strip last summer, Mel Brooks returns to Vegas in the spring. The 91-year-old Brooks says, “I love Las Vegas, I really do. … There’s nothing like the Vegas vibe.” The show will cover such films as “Blazing Saddles,” “The Producers” and “Young Frankenstein.” Matt Goss is back on the Strip, at 1 Oak nightclub at The Mirage. He was joined by his twin brother, Luke, in his debut at the club on Saturday.
Vegas Knights center Jonathan Marchessault is interviewed after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Knights left wing Brendan Leipsic is interviewed after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Knights right wing Reilly Smith comments after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 in overtime at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Golden Knights goaltender faced shots for second day in row with no concussion issues. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Marc-Andre Fleury, the Golden Knights’ starting goaltender, could practice as early as Wednesday. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about his scheduling philosophy. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Thousands of runners filled the streets of downtown Las Vegas to participate in the Great Santa Run Saturday morning to benefit Opportunity Village. (Kevin Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Saturday’s headlines: ‘Good Samaritan’ killed chasing robber in Las Vegas, Manager of Summerlin storage facility allegedly shoots man at facility, Las Vegas shows its strength in shooting benefit concert
McCarran airport officials in Las Vegas illuminate Terminal 3 with a 15-foot-tall Christmas tree complete with holiday embellishments during the airport’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Analyst talks about Las Vegas apartment market. (Eli Segall/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV NAACP and Black Lives Matter UNLV held a press conference on campus on Thursday, Nov. 30. They released a list of demands regarding a Tuesday, Nov. 28 incident on campus where seven North Las Vegas police officers drove onto campus unannounced and disrupted their poetry event. (Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Spirit Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Las Vegas to two Florida airports beginning April 12. Spirit will offer daily flights between McCarran airport and Tampa, along with Orlando, as well as 9 other new routes across the U.S. Over the past two years, Spirit has grown to become the fifth busiest airline at McCarran International Airport. Mark Kopczak, Spirit Airlines vice president
Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt talks about teammate and college roommate Erik Haula. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward Erik Haula talks about his return to Minnesota, his adopted home state. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on facing the Minnesota Wild. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward Erik Haula talks about adjusting to life in the US after moving from Finland as a teenager. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
At Fashion Show mall on the Strip, about 70 retailers opened for business on Thanksgiving night. All but a few stayed open until the rest of the mall opened at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Retailers reported seeing the best foot traffic in years.
