The Nevada swimming instructor who was viciously attacked by a “ruthless” otter in Lake Tahoe “has taken a bit of a turn” — undergoing surgery after an infection developed in her finger. Less than a week after the attack, Lynnette Bellin was trying to type on her computer when she “realized that my left hand was … Read more
Three of America’s most notorious pleasure palaces are officially up for grabs. A legendary trio of licensed Nevada brothels once ruled by the late pimp-turned politician Dennis Hof has hit the market — for an eye-popping $33.9 million asking price. Dubbed the Bunny Ranch Legacy Portfolio, the package deal, being sold by Hof’s estate, bundles … Read more
World-renowned DJ Diplo hoofed it out of the Burning Man festival, trekking six miles in the muddy Nevada desert after rain lashed the annual gathering. The musician filmed himself walking along soaked terrain, after downpours forced the closure of the festival’s main entry and exit gate in the Black Rock Desert. The DJ said he … Read more
A Nevada woman was left bloodied after being mauled by an otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe – and she has since recounted how the weasel-like creature was “ruthless” in its vicious attack. Reno-based swimming instructor Lynnette Bellin needed 38 stitches after being savagely attacked during her open water swim on Sunday morning. Lynnette Bellin … Read more
Billionaire playgrounds get all the best toys. Incline Village, the billionaire-packed Nevada enclave attracting wealthy Californians fleeing the state’s proposed wealth tax has a new line of defense against another threat: fires. The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is deploying remote-controlled machines to chomp through potentially dangerous vegetation around the ritzy lakeside village as … Read more
Talk about checking in under an alias. A brutally reviewed Las Vegas casino resort has been accused of “catfishing” tourists by peddling rooms under two shiny “new” identities — complete with what one outlet branded as “fake-ass photos.” OYO Hotel & Casino allegedly marketed rooms inside its off-Strip Tropicana Avenue property as two seemingly separate hotels, … Read more
Forget security systems, Nevada wildlife officials have found a fur-covered solution to Lake Tahoe’s growing black bear problem. As wealthy homeowners around the lake battle increasingly brazen bears breaking into houses, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has been relying on two highly trained Karelian bear dogs, Badger and Banjo, to send the unwelcome visitors … Read more
Talk about dropping the Puck. A Southern California neighborhood favorite is skating into Las Vegas and taking over Wolfgang Puck’s former Downtown Summerlin sports bar. Finney’s Crafthouse will make its first move outside California this September, opening in the former Wolfgang Puck Players Locker space, the company announced Thursday. The sports-focused restaurant and bar will … Read more
Las Vegas is all in on a mystery nobody can solve. A cryptic golden emblem paired only with the date July 16 has suddenly appeared on digital billboards and displays across the Las Vegas Valley, sending locals scrambling to place their bets on everything from aliens and secret societies to a major sports reveal. The … Read more
The dusty casino outpost on the California-Nevada border has been saved — just weeks before the last full-time gambling resort on the edge of the state was set to shut down for good. Terrible’s, the historic Nevada company owned by the Herbst family, will take over hotels and amenities in Primm, the longtime desert pit stop … Read more
A dusty casino outpost that many Southern Californians know as the final pit stop before Las Vegas may have just scored a dramatic reprieve. Primm Valley Resorts — the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15 — will not go completely dark on … Read more
A truck stop giant wants to ride to Primm’s rescue before the once-bustling casino outpost on the California-Nevada border goes dark. LV Petroleum — a Las Vegas-based company that operates 84 truck stops across 34 states — is interested in taking over the hotels, casinos and other amenities in Primm, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. CEO … Read more
There may be some glimmer of hope for Primm Valley Resorts, the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15. Members of the Primm family said in a statement shared with The California Post that they’ll be working to keep the neon glow that … Read more
Country star Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie XO are very public about how they have turned their lives around, exorcising their demons to become good Christians. But some of the inner circle who surround them are bad news, with several issued restraining orders against them for abusing women and one of the country star’s … Read more
The neon glow that once welcomed millions of Californians speeding toward Las Vegas is about to go dark forever. Primm Valley Resorts — the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15 — is permanently shutting down, marking the end of an era for the … Read more
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) confirmed the presence of a fungus linked to white-nose syndrome in bats. The fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), was discovered by officials during routine monitoring of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, according to an NDOW press release. Pd was confirmed in the sample by officials. But they stated that no bats … Read more
A disbanded court in Las Vegas may come back to life as lawmakers look to attract visitors to revive Sin City tourism. Vegas tourism has continued to decline, with just over 3 million visitors in September, an 8.8% decrease from the same time last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA). A specialized court was … Read more
We need to talk about the Housekeeping Olympics. For some unknown algorithmic reason, they’re suddenly everywhere on my For You page. And less than 24 hours ago, I had no idea they even existed. If your feed looks a little different, let me explain. The viral bed-making video The video that first caught my eye … Read more
They’re dating for dough. Florida and Nevada top a list of states whose residents are most likely to marry for money, a new study revealed. The Sunshine and Silver states both earned a gold-digger score of 8.24 out of 10. Texas trailed close behind with a score of 8.23, followed by California with 8.07 and … Read more
Las Vegas’ famous buffets have long been a tourist staple, but now they’re facing a trendier contender on the Strip. Food halls offer a different draw, serving decadent dishes in a cafeteria setting with a myriad of options. Many of the city’s staple buffets have been replaced by food halls in recent years. In 2020, Rio’s Carnival World … Read more