Las Vegas Info

Jul 07 2008

July is Flash Flood Month

Though better known for its scorching summer heat and bone-dry aridity, Las Vegas also turns out some violent summer rainstorms. And when storm water encounters parched earth, what you get is a flash flood. It’s a fascinating weather phenomenon — and sometimes a killer. Here’s what you need to know.


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May 22 2008

There’s Baseball in Las Vegas?

There’s nothing like drinking a beer and eating a mustard-soaked hot dog while sitting at a baseball game. But in Vegas? Yes, in Vegas. The city that places more sports bets than anyplace else on earth also has a decent AAA baseball team – and an enthusiastic fan base. Allow me to introduce the Las Vegas 51s.


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Jul 05 2006

Celebrity Weddings

From now back to 1930, who got hitched in Sin City


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Jul 05 2006

Clark County’s Big Fat School District

Interesting facts about the Las Vegas area schools


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Jul 05 2006

Las Vegas Demographics

The Teeming Hordes Whose Numbers I Swell By One


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Living in Las Vegas -- what's it really like?
Ten local writers share news & views from Southern Nevada.





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