A Massachusetts store clerk charged with extortion for his role in the theft of a $3 million lottery ticket is now a fugitive from justice after he failed to show up in court Monday. Carly Nunes, left, pleaded guilty to stealing the $3M lottery ticket. Joseph Reddem, right, who allegedly tried to extort money from

Brightline West, which broke ground last month, promises to travel at speeds of up to 200 mph along the I-15 median from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. It’s expected to open in 2028. A rendering of a Brightline West train, which will advertise itself for free by zooming past I-15 motorists who seek a

It’s still many years from a countdown, but an airport for recreational space travel in Las Vegas just cleared the first hurdle on its voyage toward reality. The Clark County Commission unanimously approved construction permits this week for the Las Vegas Spaceport to build a $30 million runway. A rendering of the Las Vegas Spaceport,

The oldest continuously operating casino in Las Vegas is getting a facelift. El Cortez received a well-deserved place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. (Image: thevendry.com) El Cortez is renovating 10,000 square feet of its historic casino floor and adding another 5,000 square feet to it. The $20 million refresh will result

If you found it hard to pay the $649 that Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) organizers are charging for general admission passes to this year’s electronic music festival, yet took the plunge anyway, we’ve got some bad news about getting to and from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on May 17, 18, and 19. DJs performing

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced on Saturday that professional wrestling’s biggest event will be held in Las Vegas in 2025. WrestleMania XLI will place its chokehold on Allegiant Stadium over two nights, April 19 and 20. The graphic accompanying Saturday’s announcement. (Image: WWE) It will be the annual event’s first time in Sin City since

Cadillac Escalades and other vehicles recently were stolen from parking garages at Harry Reid International Airport, a local TV station revealed. Las Vegas cops are searching for suspects. A Cadillac Escalade, pictured above. The luxury vehicle is an example of the models being stolen from Harry Reid Airport. (Image: Cadillac) Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

A defendant — charged in the deaths of two Nevada state troopers on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas last November — entered a guilty plea in court on Tuesday. Jemarcus Williams, pictured above in a courtroom last year. He pleaded guilty this week to a crash which killed two Nevada state troopers. (Image: Las Vegas

“Carmen Miranda, Danny Thomas and other big entertainers here are being upstaged by a new star that dances, is pretty, but has no sex appeal,” read a wire story by United Press (UP) on May 3, 1955. “The new celebrity? Plain, ordinary water.” Can you see the “Dancing Waters” fountains in this photo taken from

Esports has surged in popularity over recent years, evolving from niche gaming competitions into a full-blown global phenomenon that draws millions of viewers and players. Alongside this growth, esports betting has also risen, with numerous sites now offering markets on everything from League of Legends and CS:GO to Dota 2 and Overwatch. For those looking