In The News: Department of History
In the 1990s, the stateline town of Primm, Nev., boomed with three resorts, a concert arena, an outlet mall, and a complement of attractions — including what was once the world's tallest roller coaster.On July 4, Primm's last operating resort will close, effectively shutting down the highway stop-turned-mini-destination — that is, until another entity steps up to take over operations and ostensibly revitalize it.
The history of UNR traces back to 1862, when congressman Justin Morrill introduced the Land Grant College Act. The goal was to enhance higher education in the United States. But Morrill and his fellow Republicans also wanted to expand knowledge in certain areas.
If you're new to the state or just visiting, you may have been met with eyerolls whenever you try to say Nevada. Nevada is famous for having a name that people constantly mispronounce, and it's easy for locals to tell you're out of place if you utter it wrong.
A Trump-appointed prosecutor has been accused of using her role to benefit her personal interests and creating a staff exodus due to her behavior.
Billionaire buyers circling two of the biggest casino companies on the Las Vegas Strip are raising fresh questions about what comes next for tens of thousands of hospitality jobs in Southern Nevada, especially as more properties experiment with electronic gaming and automation.
From the pronunciation of the state’s name to the existence of nefarious underwater creatures, we’ll fill you in on what’s true, false, or unconfirmed about Nevada.
Barry Diller, the media mogul behind entertainment companies including People Inc., Paramount Pictures and USA Network, is trying to take over MGM Resorts International, a move that could bring his entertainment portfolio from television screens to the Las Vegas Strip’s casino floors. Diller already owns about a quarter of the company and is now seeking the whole business.
The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.
The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.
The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.
Tilman Fertitta’s history in Las Vegas extends back to when he bought the Golden Nugget more than 20 years ago, he is also the biggest shareholder in Wynn Resorts.
Billionaire hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Caesars Entertainment for almost $6 billion, a merger that would create one of the largest gaming empires.