Storm Forces Age of Chivalry Festival to Close Early Vegas Report
Storm Forces Age of Chivalry Festival to Close Early

Storm Forces Age of Chivalry Festival to Close Early

Dangerous winds closed Sunset Park on Sunday, ending the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival a day early. Las Vegas matched its October daily rainfall record as showers continued to threaten the valley.

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United Airlines launches Tokyo flights for CES 2027 surge Vegas Report

United Airlines launches Tokyo flights for CES 2027 surge

United Airlines will run three round-trip flights between Tokyo/Narita and Las Vegas in January 2027 for CES, with departures set before and after the tech show. The move targets a spike in international demand.

Smoke Grounds Southwest Flight at Las Vegas Airport Vegas Report

Smoke Grounds Southwest Flight at Las Vegas Airport

A Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 was sidelined at Harry Reid International after smoke billowed from its right main landing gear, forcing a long delay and a last-minute aircraft swap for Chicago passengers.

Toca Madera rolls out Dia de los Muertos menu at Crystals Vegas Report

Toca Madera rolls out Dia de los Muertos menu at Crystals

Toca Madera inside The Shops at Crystals is pouring Dia de los Muertos cocktails and serving a themed dessert through November 2. The limited run targets Las Vegas diners chasing seasonal menus and one-off experiences.

New Kids on the Block set October 2026 Las Vegas run Vegas Report

New Kids on the Block set October 2026 Las Vegas run

The Boston pop group will play The Right Stuff Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live, Park MGM, with four confirmed dates in October 2026. Every show stays at one Strip venue, locking in a single location for the residency.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas adds Sip Sip Wok and plans Loop station Vegas Report

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas adds Sip Sip Wok and plans Loop station

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is rolling out Sip Sip Wok, an Asian fusion spot with video poker, and preparing for a Vegas Loop station to link guests to the airport and convention center. The resort has yet to confirm opening dates.

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West Coast Buyers Eye Las Vegas Luxury Homes Vegas Report

West Coast Buyers Eye Las Vegas Luxury Homes

Jake A. Geckler says taxes and lifestyle shape West Coast buyers’ decisions as luxury sales rise. Redfin logged a net inflow of 9,581 Las Vegas home searchers in Q2 2026.

Las Vegas Rescuers Reach Woman Stranded on Car Roof Vegas Report

Las Vegas Rescuers Reach Woman Stranded on Car Roof

A woman was stranded on her car roof as floodwater rushed through a Las Vegas street. Crews made multiple swift-water rescues after Rachel’s remnants brought widespread flooding and dozens of calls for help.

Hetfield Draws a Line Around Metallica’s Sphere Shows Vegas Report

Hetfield Draws a Line Around Metallica’s Sphere Shows

James Hetfield told the Sphere audience on October 10 that Metallica’s shows offer a break from outside divisions. As of October 12, the 24-date Las Vegas residency was scheduled to run through March 2027.

Las Vegas Police Convention Exposes a Labor Divide Vegas Report

Las Vegas Police Convention Exposes a Labor Divide

About 50 people attended the International Union of Police Associations convention at Paris Las Vegas. Speakers praised cooperation with ICE, while union president Sam Cabral said four vendor body cameras had been taken.

Las Vegas Arts District Finds Its After-Dark Rhythm Vegas Report

Las Vegas Arts District Finds Its After-Dark Rhythm

Independent galleries and locally owned restaurants line this walkable downtown corridor. After dark or during monthly First Friday, the neighborhood’s street life comes into sharper focus.

Thomas Rhett Vegas Contest Offers Flights for Two Vegas Report

Thomas Rhett Vegas Contest Offers Flights for Two

A promotion description says one winner could travel to Las Vegas with a guest and meet Thomas Rhett before a show. The listed Dec. 10 and 12, 2026 dates are not confirmed in available sources.

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