Las Vegas

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- ABC Daytime's "The View" returns to Las Vegas, NV to broadcast from legendary casino resort Caesars Palace, JUNE 23-27. The broadcast, sponsored by Walgreens, was announced today by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group. This is the first time "The View" will broadcast in HDTV while on location. "The View" had previously broadcast from Caesars Palace in February 2006 and February 2004.

"I'm thrilled that the Walgreens sponsorship enables us to take 'The View' back to Las Vegas and Caesars Palace," said Mr. Frons. "What happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas once the ladies of 'The View' start talking about it."    » read more »

March 27, 2008 -- Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman toured downtown Las Vegas this week to survey redevelopment projects currently underway, and discuss those planned for the future.

“The process of revitalizing downtown Las Vegas is something I’m happy to be a part of,” said Reid.
Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman tour downtown Las Vegas    » read more »

Jan 18, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada – During a "Get Out the Caucus" rally in Las Vegas today, John Edwards made the following statement calling on Senator Barack Obama to denounce the UNITE HERE radio ads.    » read more »

Los Angeles (Nov. 12, 2007) – Michelin today released the first-ever editions of the MICHELIN Guide for Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

The MICHELIN Guide Los Angeles 2008 features 290 establishments in all, a number that includes 263 restaurants – representing 29 types of cuisine – and 27 hotels.

Three restaurants in Los Angeles were awarded two Michelin stars, including Mélisse, Spago and sushi specialist Urusawa. Fifteen restaurants in Los Angeles were awarded one Michelin star.

The MICHELIN Guide Las Vegas 2008 features 127 restaurants and 30 hotels.    » read more »

Nevada Supporters Join Hundreds in National "Turn the Page in Iraq" Canvasses

October 13, 2007 -- Las Vegas, NV - Today the Obama campaign officially opened new headquarters in North Las Vegas and Carson City. Assemblyman Kelvin Atkinson and Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick joined dozens of volunteers and supporters at the North Las Vegas grand opening. Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie was on the ground for the office opening in Carson City.    » read more »

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 -- In a rare television interview, billionaire hotel and casino developer Steve Wynn talks candidly to Cynthia McFadden on "Nightline" Wednesday night. Wynn, the man often credited with the expansion and resurgence of the Las Vegas Strip, shares his thoughts on everything from growing up with a father who was addicted to gambling to his passion for paintings. He offers viewers a glimpse of the infamous $139 million dollar Picasso he put his elbow through.    » read more »

19 September 2007 -- Former U.S. football star O.J. Simpson has been released from jail on $125,000 bail, facing 11 charges related to an alleged armed robbery.

Simpson left the detention center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wednesday afternoon after appearing in court, where a judge ordered he hand over his passport and refrain from contact with any of his co-defendants, alleged victims, or witnesses in the case.    » read more »