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Death Valley visitors could soon pay more to camp, hike

Taylor Lane — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:21:38 +0000

The National Park Service has proposed fee increases for many Death Valley campsites for the first time since 2017.

Man reportedly left behind by friends in Grand Canyon clarifies story

Taylor Lane — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:56:58 +0000

The man contacted Mohave County Sheriff’s Office to clarify what happened to him in the Grand Canyon after reports that he was left behind by his hiking group.

Man rescued in Grand Canyon left behind by friends, responders say

Taylor Lane — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:48:27 +0000

A 63-year-old man who was injured while backpacking through Grand Canyon National Park told first responders that he was left behind by his hiking group.

Death Valley sets partial reopening date after flood damage

Taylor Lane — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:47:30 +0000

Death Valley National Park and its main highway are still recovering from record rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary.

Damage repair from Hilary may keep Death Valley closed for months

News Engin — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:57:03 +0000

Repair costs are estimated at $6 million, but only for one of the park’s main roads, State Route 190, and a small part of State Route 136.

Burning Man attendees using buckets for toilets, festival becomes mudpit

Brett Clarkson — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:33:40 +0000

After rain turned the Burning Man festival into a muddy mess, attendees were sheltering in place.

Take a look at Death Valley damage from record-breaking rainfall — PHOTOS

Brett Clarkson — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:49:55 +0000

It’s unclear when visitors will be allowed to return to Death Valley National Park, officials said. Crews are repairing road damage from Tropical Storm Hilary.

Bargain grocery store set to open in southwest Las Vegas

Sean Hemmersmeier — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:06:19 +0000

The grocery store will open its first location in Southern Nevada, offering its “extreme-value” products.

1st look inside lavish sports lounge and restaurant at Durango casino

Johnathan L. Wright — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:00:08 +0000

The concept joins several other restaurants already announced for the $780 million project set to open this fall in the southwestern valley.

‘Do not enter the park’: No timeline for Death Valley reopening

Jeff Burbank — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:20:56 +0000

Road crews cleared a lane on State Route 190, allowing 400 people to leave Death Valley National Park.

Durango resort restaurant, lounge seeking workers

Paul Pearson — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:00:05 +0000

The company behind two venues at the soon-to-open Station Casinos property is holding hiring events for hospitality staff.

Motorcyclist killed in southwest valley crash

David Wilson — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:17:08 +0000

A motorcyclist was killed after hitting a curb, a wall and a light pole in the southwest Las Vegas Valley 0n Monday night.

Man sought in connection with southwest valley homicide

Taylor Lane — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:21:33 +0000

Charles Anthony Falsetta Jr., 40, is being sought by police in connection with a woman’s death in southwest Las Vegas.

Durango to hire 1,200 for new casino

Las Vegas Review-Journal — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:16:27 +0000

The Durango casino-resort, Station Casinos’ latest project, announced Monday plans to fill 1,200 positions for its Nov. 20 targeted opening.

Firefighters provide details on southwest apartment complex fire

Sabrina Schnur — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:22:25 +0000

The June 20 blaze, near the 215 Beltway and South Buffalo Drive, burned for four days, taking down all but one building at the complex.

New Station Casinos property in Las Vegas sets opening date

McKenna Ross — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:59:38 +0000

The Durango Casino Resort will feature 200 hotel rooms, convention, meeting space, a resort pool, outdoor social areas and free parking.

Toxic bacteria detected in water in Zion National Park

Taylor Lane — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:04:15 +0000

Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as “blue green algae,” was detected in the park, and its cyanotoxins can cause harm to humans and animals if touched or ingested.

Las Vegas’ 1st Zippy’s announces opening date

Johnathan L. Wright — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:33:38 +0000

The beloved restaurant and bakery, a Hawaiian institution, will be the first one to open outside Hawaii.

$800M UnCommons development continues to grow, adds event space

Patrick Blennerhassett — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:00:16 +0000

Nestled down in the belly of Spring Valley in southwest Las Vegas, UnCommons sits as a unique real estate experiment for the city.

California wildfire spanning 30K acres sends smoke to Las Vegas Valley

David Wilson — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:37:38 +0000

The York fire started in the Mojave National Preserve on Friday afternoon.

Man dies after cliff jumping into Lake Powell

Taylor Lane — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:53:46 +0000

The 36-year-old man’s body was found Friday morning after park officials received a call about a possible cliff diving death.

Is Lake Mead water safe to drink?

Mark Credico — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:00:40 +0000

Before it hits a glass, water taken directly from Lake Mead, the Colorado River or the underground water table must run through two Southern Nevada Water Authority facilities.

Coffee company has bigger plans for Las Vegas than just replacing a Summerlin Starbucks

Johnathan L. Wright — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:56:41 +0000

Foxtail Coffee Co., founded in Florida, is expanding to the West for the first time.

Check out these cooling stations as extreme heat nears

Mark Credico — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:30:10 +0000

Henderson has activated its cooling stations in response to this weekend’s heat warning. Clark County said it would activate its stations Friday.

Amtrak train with 200 passengers strikes truck in California

The Associated Press — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:59:20 +0000

An Amtrak train carrying nearly 200 passengers struck a truck and derailed on Wednesday in Southern California.

Lucky Handel’s customers will get free ice cream for a year

Tony Garcia — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:31:42 +0000

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is opening its newest location next week in the southwest Las Vegas Valley

Grand Canyon West resort reviewing safety protocols after Skywalk death

Taylor Lane — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:40:50 +0000

After a man died after falling off the Grand Canyon West resort’s Skywalk earlier this month, the resort says it will continue to review its safety measures.

‘Blazing inferno’ destroys building in southwest valley

Brett Clarkson and Mark Credico — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:34:18 +0000

The blaze, near South Buffalo Drive and the 215 Beltway, engulfed and destroyed a building under construction Tuesday, with the flames visible for miles.

Man dies after falling off Grand Canyon West Skywalk

Taylor Lane — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:46:26 +0000

The unidentified man was 33 years old.

The Sundry food hall reveals opening date, final restaurants roster

Johnathan L. Wright — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:08:20 +0000

Famed chefs, stunning architecture and global cooking star at the hall, part of the $850 million UnCommons development in southwest Las Vegas.