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Chanel Unfurls Redesigned Boutique at the Bellagio in Las Vegas Showcasing Expanded Offerings and Luxe Design
Chanel will reopen its boutique within the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Friday following a major redesign. Designed in partnership with Peter Marino, the house’s longtime collaborator, the 4,778-square-foot, single-level boutique...

Nevada County cannabis award winners cite legacy farmers, climate, and community for success at State Fair
Cannabis farmers from Nevada County return to the 2025 California State Fair to participate in the 4th annual Cannabis Experience and awards competition. This is the second year that onsite sales and consumption of award-winning cannabis products...

Mid-July heat scorches the Las Vegas valley, paling in comparison to last year's temperatures
HENDERSON (KTNV) — It's been a scorching few days here in the Las Vegas valley, and there doesn't seem to be much relief in sight — high temperatures are expected to be around 110 degrees for the next week or so. That means people around town,...

Derek Carr is not a fan of Las Vegas: "Playing in Oakland was legendary."
The Raiders are one of the few NFL teams to relocate multiple times. Founded in Oakland, they moved to Los Angeles in 1982 before returning to Oakland in 1995. In 2019, the franchise relocated again, this time to Las Vegas, where they currently...

Summer deals abound as Las Vegas visitor traffic keeps dropping
Las Vegas’ hotel-casino operators are all about the deals this summer. Resorts World is offering up to 40% off room rates and a $75 daily resort credit, plus free self-parking through Aug. 28. The Strat's summer value package includes room rates...

Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington support young Mavericks during Summer League opener in Las Vegas
(Image Source - Getty Images) The Dallas Mavericks Summer League debut at Las Vegas was not only regarding rookies playing on the court. Such veterans as Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, and Naji Marshall could be seen on the sidelines cheering...

Former Raiders Superstar Quarterback Picks Oakland Fans Over Las Vegas
Getty Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates a first down during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at RingCentral Coliseum on December 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. So far in his newfound retirement, former Las Vegas...

BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy launch exclusive fantasy football draft experience in Las Vegas
BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy have launched a new sweepstakes offering fans the chance to win an exclusive fantasy football draft weekend in Las Vegas, hosted by former All-Pro quarterback Matt Ryan. One winner and 11 friends will be flown to Las...

Nevada lawmaker pushes to change wild horse capture methods as Mustang Challenge begins
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The national spotlight is back on wild horses as the Mustang Challenge competition gets underway at the South Point in Las Vegas. At the same time, Congresswoman Dina Titus has reintroduced legislation that would phase out the...

Three Mavericks players I am excited to watch in the Las Vegas Summer League
As the summer months continue to fly by and we find ourselves just days or hours away from the NBA 2K26 Summer League (depending on when you read this), the excitement to watch the Mavericks play only grows. Now that the roster has been officially...

Why planting more trees may not be the ‘silver bullet’ to combat extreme heat in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, the shade from a lush tree can make a world of difference on a scorching summer day in one of the nation’s fastest-warming cities. Trees intercept the sun’s intense rays, reducing radiant temperatures by up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit....

Nikola Topić, Bronny James and more non-rookies to watch at Las Vegas Summer League
Cooper Flagg is playing! OK, now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, I’m here to inform you that many other notable players who are not Flagg will take the floor at Las Vegas Summer League, including several who aren’t rookies at all. I know...

‘Navigation Center’ for unhoused adults in Las Vegas celebrates anniversary
A pair of roommates at Clark County’s Navigation Center, which offers temporary shelter and social services for those who are housing insecure, said Wednesday that they’d found a sense of stability and a blueprint there to get back on their feet....

Las Vegas man charged with selling fake Native American goods
Las Vegas (KSNV) — A Las Vegas resident appeared in court on Tuesday after being indicted for allegedly misrepresenting and selling fake goods as authentic Native American-made products. A federal grand jury indicted Jose Skywolf Martinez, 61, on...
Top 5 Highlights for Fantasy Basketball in the Las Vegas Summer League
The Las Vegas Summer League kicks off with notable prospects like Cooper Flagg and Bronny James drawing attention from fantasy basketball managers. The event spans from July 6 through July 20, featuring a roster of promising rookies and...

CEO of group looking to build Las Vegas NBA-ready arena replaced after indictment
The top executive spearheading the effort to build an NBA-ready arena in Las Vegas has been replaced after being indicted for actions taken during the building of a Texas arena. Tim Leiweke, CEO of Oak View Group, is transitioning to the company’s...

Roper’s Heating and Air to hit 600 fans donated to Carson City seniors as sixth year of KOLOCares Fan Drive kicks off
Dirk Roper, owner and CEO of Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning, makes his first of many deliveries of the summer of 40 fans to the Carson City Senior Center as part of the KOLOCares 2025 Fan Drive to help Carson City seniors stay cool this...

‘Ridiculous prices’ blamed for slump in Las Vegas visitor numbers
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MAGIC, PROJECT And SOURCING At MAGIC Las Vegas Return With New Ways To Connect...
LAS VEGAS — July 8, 2025 — MAGIC, PROJECT and SOURCING at MAGIC returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center Aug. 18-20, 2025, sharper, bolder and built for retail growth. The co-located event marketplace brings together manufacturers, suppliers,...

More homes for sale but less are selling, we break down the latest Las Vegas housing report
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Now that June has passed, new housing numbers show another month and the same story — more homes are up for sale. We're also seeing the number of homes sold going down. WATCH | Las Vegas Housing Market: Inventory soars 70% as...