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Las Vegas bids farewell to the Tropicana with spectacular …
Oct 9, 2024 · LAS VEGAS — The seconds ticked away early Wednesday morning until the husk of the Tropicana Las Vegas resort, deserted since its April 2024 closing date, met a final and spectacular end, bringing to a close the era of the 67-year-old structure once a bastion for visitors from across the country.The Las Vegas classic came down in style with a seven-minute celebration involving 550 drones and ...
Inspectors find bed bugs at Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, Resorts World
Oct 12, 2024 · LAS VEGAS — A report reveals health inspectors found bed bugs at some prominent hotels on the Las Vegas Strip during a six-month period.According to the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), guests discovered bed bugs in the six months from February to August at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Resorts World Las Vegas, Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and Hilton Grand Vacation Club.
Driver going 140+ mph causes fiery Las Vegas crash that kills him, …
Oct 10, 2024 · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A speeding driver who ran a stop sign at 140+ mph near a southwest valley middle school caused a fiery crash that killed him and another driver Tuesday night, Las Vegas Metropolitan police said. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of South Torrey Pines Drive and West Robindale Road near Canarelli Middle ...
Las Vegas visitors prepare for Tropicana implosion - 8 News Now
Oct 9, 2024 · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – While there are no official public viewing areas for Tropicana’s implosion, that’s not stopping Las Vegas visitors from trying to secure their spots to see the big show. overnight. From booking a room months in advance to hazmat suits and dust masks, people who 8 News Now spoke with have their ideas to see those towers ...
Countdown: Hours ticking down to Tropicana Las Vegas …
Oct 7, 2024 · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Tropicana, or “Trop” as it’s sometimes referred to is nearing its final hour after 67 years on the Vegas Strip. It will cease to exist come Wednesday around 2:30 a.m. when an implosion show starts with 555 drones dancing in the skies above the iconic hotel, 150 Pyrodrones shooting sparks, and fireworks before ...
Las Vegas property implosion show will include 150 ‘Pyrodrones’ …
Oct 4, 2024 · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Las Vegas tourists should not run in fear as 150 “Pyrdrones” shoot sparks 400 feet above the Tropicana demolition site Wednesday morning—because it’s all part of the show. The aerial pyrotechnic drone show has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration according to Phil Grucci, CEO and president of Fireworks by Grucci, who […]
Man hit, hospitalized after North Las Vegas crash - 8 News Now
Oct 12, 2024 · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A man was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in North Las Vegas, according to police. It happened on Friday shortly after 7:30 p.m. near Cheyenne Avenue and Civic Center Drive. North Las Vegas police told 8 News Now the man is in his mid-50s and is in critical condition.
Influx of homeless encampments under political signages seen …
Oct 14, 2024 · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Seeing political signage on almost every corner is nothing new during an election year, but what’s even more noticeable is the influx of unhoused people making shelter underneath. “If candidates aren’t aware of the problem, then there it is, under your sign,” Las Vegas resident, Jeffrey Whitney told 8 News Now.
One dead in crash on I-215 eastbound off-ramp - 8 News Now
Updated: Oct 17, 2024 / 01:18 PM PDT. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One person died in a crash on Interstate 215 Saturday morning. Nevada State Police Highway Patrol responded to the report of the crash Saturday at around 10 a.m., at the eastbound off-ramp of 215 and Durango. NSP said the crash involved a Hyundai Sonata and a commercial food truck.