Author: Ed Komenda, Reno Gazette Journal

Native peoples in Nevada are on the offensive in a new push to get federal protection for the Bahsahwahbee as a national monument.

“This destination poses significant risks,” the Kaua’i District Health Office said in a statement Wednesday about Las Vegas.

Thursday’s opening of the mega hotel represents a turning point for a slice of Las Vegas Boulevard battered by the last recession.

More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic made Las Vegas buffets obsolete, people are walking up to food trays and serving themselves.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released an ad this week pitching the glittering gambling mecca as the place for people to escape to.

While fully vaccinated guests can ditch the masks, MGM Resorts employees are still required to wear face coverings – even if they are vaccinated.

Major Las Vegas casinos along The Strip flipped to full capacity without social distancing. What does this mean for tourists planning Vegas trips ?

The gaming floors at nine MGM Resorts casinos in Las Vegas may return to 100% capacity. But occupancy restrictions still apply everywhere else.

MGM Resorts has been approved to return nine Las Vegas Strip resorts to full casino capacity without social distancing restrictions.

The USA TODAY Network explored Circa’s Stadium Swim for a front-seat look at a Friday by the pool as people are coming out of isolation.