Lion Habitiat at the MGM Grand closes after 13 years.

Mandalay's Moorea Beach Club set to open March 5.

President Obama will jump-start his 2012 campaign in Nevada by visiting Las Vegas next week for the second time in three months.

The No. 12-ranked UNLV Runnin' Rebels enjoying a return to glory this season.

CES 2012 opens Jan. 10 in Las Vegas, brings world's leading technology companies together at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Las Vegas gaming and tourism sees an upswing in 2011.

Nevada Lt. Governor Briank Krolicki announced last week that officials from Nevada and California will be joining forces in an effort to bring the 2022 Winter Olympics to Lake Tahoe.

On Friday, the Beach Boys became the latest musicians to announce their intentions for a music-themed restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip.

Plans were revealed today for a renovation of the 59-year-old Sahara Las Vegas, which includes the demolition of the hotel's roller coaster.

Following a three-month, multi-million dollar project that spans over 10,000 square feet, The Venetian Resort announced today the opening their new race and sports book. 

Earlier today, the owners of the Lady Luck announced the new name of the hotel and removed the sign that has been hanging on the building for years. The Hotel was renamed to the Downtown Grand and is scheduled to reopen in 2012.

The News opened at Crystals at CityCenter October 20, marking the first newsstand-style store to open within CityCenter.

Over the weekend, the newest Las Vegas hotspot opened 55 floors up at The Palms Las Vegas. The GhostBar DayClub or GBDC is a great alternative for those looking for a great club to party at, during the day.

Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton will open his Las Vegas home to the public as soon as next February. The 40-acre Casa de Shenandoah estate will add a museum, visitor's center and other attractions for fans of the Vegas icon.

On Sunday, one of IndyCar's most popular drivers, Dan Wheldon, died at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a massive 15-car pileup that left another three drivers injured. This was the first fatality for IndyCar, since driver Paul Dana was killed at Homestead in 2006.

The innaugural Turkey Day Run 5K comes to Las Vegas on November 24, 2011 to benefit Three Square and will take runners through historic Downtown Las Vegas, before the neon celebration at the Fremont Street Experience. 

Las Vegas locals, who are on the hunt for a new career, are invited to visit Texas Station Hotel Las Vegas for the upcoming Coast-to-Coast Career Fair. Companies searching for new employees include 5-hour Energy, Diamond Resorts Int. and many more.

Beginning next month, Las Vegas will welcome the winter season with a treat for visitors at The Venetian's Grand Canal. The synthetic ice skating rink is part of the Vegas resort's "Winter in Venice" event and will measure 35 x 85 feet.

At 7:30 am on Saturday, October 8th, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort became the first ski area in the United States to open for the 2011/2012 season.

On Wednesday, job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers and obtain a free resume review at the Palace Station job fair.