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Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District welcomes new Assistant Chief
STATELINE, Nev. — Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District announced the appointment of Kevin Lawson as the new Assistant Chief/Special Operations. Chief Lawson, a seasoned veteran with over 32 years of experience in fire service, assumed the role on Monday, August 5, 2024 and was officially sworn in on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Huntington Jewelers Named One of America’s ‘Coolest’ Jewelry Stores by Instore
{Trade publication gives locally owned store high marks for its ‘personality’ and calls it a ‘must-visit jewelry destination’}. One of the oldest jewelry stores in Las Vegas, Huntington Jewelers, was recently ranked among the “coolest” jewelry stores in America, taking third place in the “Small Cool” division of INSTORE Magazine’s 23rd annual “America’s Coolest Stores” contest.
Two-Year-Old Restaurant in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace Is Closing
An upscale Mexican restaurant near RPM Italian in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is closing next month. Sol Mexican Cocina opened in November of 2022 with a Baja-style design and an opening attended by Bruno Mars. The restaurant will close in September. Sol Mexican Cocina will close on September...
“The Forge”: New Movie Coming To Theaters Forges Faith Through Film
Las Vegas(KLAS)-There’s a new movie in theaters on August 23rd with discipleship at the center of the plot. New York Times best-selling author of “I Surrender All,” co-founder of Going Beyond Ministries, and one of the stars of the film “The Forge,” Priscilla Shirer, joined Roqui Theus on Las Vegas now to share more.
Atos Jiu-Jitsu Guam to send athletes to IBJJF World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championships
Atos Jiu-Jitsu Guam announced that their team, led by Mike Carbullido, will compete in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championships and Jiu-Jitsu Con, Aug. 29-31, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The IBJJF championship is renowned as the world's largest jiujitsu event. In 2023, the event attracted more than...
U2 is back in the Sphere, sort of.
U2 has announced a new concert movie, V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas, debuting Sept. 5 and playing exclusively at the Sphere, the venue they helped open with the 40-night U2: UV residency last fall. It will set you back, the cheapest tickets will cost $100, although the press release says that this “is the full out-of-pocket price inclusive of taxes and fees.” They go on sale Thursday, Aug. 22 to U2.com and Sphere Inner Circle subscribers, and to the general public via Ticketmaster Friday August 23rd.
Kevin Nash makes a Gunther prediction, rumored Wrestlemania 41 match
– On his Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash boldly predicted that Gunther could hold the World Heavyweight Title for an extended period, adding that too many babyfaces currently hold championships across different brands. I think Gunther’s going to have this World Heavyweight Championship for a while . I think he’s the guy you got to go with; you got to go with that. Plus, there are too many babyfaces having belts right now.
Las Vegas Community Mourns as Woman Dies in Hit-and-Run, DUI Suspect Arrested on West Flamingo Road
Tragedy struck the streets of Las Vegas once again on August 22, when a hit-and-run collision claimed the life of a 28-year-old female pedestrian. The incident occurred on West Flamingo Road, east of Cameron Street, where the woman was fatally struck by a 2020 Dodge Charger, as reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. After the initial single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle with two occupants, the female pedestrian, previously a passenger on the motorcycle, found herself walking along the roadway when the Charger made its deadly contact.
The Killers bring ‘Hot Fuss’ home with electrifying Vegas show
The Killers celebrated the nostalgia of their debut album Hot Fuss with a sold-out performance in Las Vegas. Frontman Brandon Flowers reflected on his journey from a 16-year-old busboy in Vegas to leading a globally renowned band. A write-up in PAPER Magazine details how the show paid homage to their roots, featuring a stage designed to evoke classic Vegas and a setlist that included every song from Hot Fuss, including fan favorites like “Mr. Brightside.”
Mauricio Umansky and PK Kemsley Reunite for a Special Reason: "Celebration Time" (Photos)
The bromance between Paul “PK” Kemsley and Mauricio Umansky is still going strong. Need proof? Just look at their recent guy’s trip to Las Vegas. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills husbands reunited this week to celebrate PK’s 57th birthday with some of their closest friends. Mauricio shared a peek at the getaway in an August 23 Instagram photo, which was taken during the group's private flight to Sin City.
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