Get ready to feel impacts of ‘Dropicana’
 
Get ready to feel impacts of ‘Dropicana’

Drivers beware, “Dropicana” is about to impact Interstate 15 southbound to Tropicana Avenue off-ramps for up to 18 months. Tuesday night marks the start of “Dropicana,” part of the demolition of the Tropicana bridge tied to the $305 million I-15-Tropicana Interchange project.

Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies at 75
 
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies at 75

A spokesman for the duo confirmed Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy died today at Mountain View Hospital because of complications related to COVID-19.

Tropicana saw bookings fall 35 percent after Las Vegas shooting
 
Tropicana saw bookings fall 35 percent after Las Vegas shooting

The operator of the hotel closest to the Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds not operated by MGM Resorts International said the Tropicana Las Vegas experienced a 35 percent cancellation rate on bookings in the days immediately following the Oct. 1 mass shooting. But Jay Snowden, president and chief operating officer of Penn National Gaming, said there were no group cancellations and that the downturn in bookings appears to be a short-term situation that is gradually going away. Penn was the first gaming company to publicly quantify the extent of cancellations in relation to the shooting. MGM Resorts reports quarterly earnings on Nov. 8.

Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, September 12th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, September 12th

Today’s headlines: marijuana lounges may be coming, Arpaio visit changes venues after protest concerns, inmate expresses concern over execution cocktail. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.