Mar 2nd, 2010 · The sagging economy is taking a toll on gambling and hotel stays in Las Vegas. Still, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports alcohol sales are up 5 percent in the Strip's 38 largest casinos. The casinos report their comped drinks are down by 2 percent.
Jan 18th, 2010 · Even before word surfaced of his characterizations of President Obama's skin tone and dialect, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was facing a tough re-election fight. In Las Vegas, African-American supporters are rallying around Reid — while many voters have their doubts about him.
Jan 5th, 2010 · Law enforcement officials believe that the 66-year-old gunman might have been upset after a judge dismissed his lawsuit over Social Security benefits, although the investigation is continuing.
Jan 4th, 2010 · Authorities say a deputy U.S. marshal and a court security officer were killed, and that the gunman died shortly after the 8 a.m. shootout. Police and federal agents swarmed the multistory building that houses federal courts and offices.
Dec 17th, 2009 · As the massive City Center project opens in Las Vegas, the city is struggling to get back on its feet. One worker, Delores Witherspoon, has, like her city, fallen on tough times. Witherspoon is one of the 12,000 new hires at the huge complex.
Dec 15th, 2009 · CityCenter, a complex of hotels, condos, a shopping mall and casino, is said to be the most expensive privately funded project in U.S. history. It's launching during difficult times, and it's got no official theme to attract tourists like other Vegas hotels. Its unofficial theme? Urbanism, architecture and art.
Dec 15th, 2009 · CityCenter is a 67-acre complex of buildings on the Las Vegas Strip. Los Angeles Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne has been following the project for years. "I think what will strike anyone is the sheer size of it," he says.
Nov 10th, 2009 · The $9 billion MGM-Mirage City Center in Las Vegas is undertaking what could be the largest private job creation effort in the country: 12,000 workers to staff one what was the largest construction project in the country. But the economic impact of City Center won't be as big as many think.