Las Vegas Weekly

Welcome to beautiful Henderson, er, Rochester?

Stacy J. Willis | Tue, Nov 10, 2009 (4:45 p.m.)

Welcome to “Rochester” Nevada, located in Henderson... at least that's what Google Maps says. Stacy J. Willis reports on the textures of life there.

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Suggestion Box: Hey RJ, tell us something we don’t know

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Nov 5, 2009 (midnight)

An R-J writer proclaimed that spiraling room rates are drawing a “trashier” clientele, one that—gasp!—brings coolers into rooms and apparently causes—double gasp!—room damage.

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The Help Desk

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Nov 5, 2009 (midnight)

Steve Wynn says in conference call with investors, “The landscape in Vegas is troubling.”

He then further shocked the group by revealing that water is wet and candy is sweet.

Nevada man charged with acting as attorney.

Hmmm ... wonder who’s going to represent this guy?

Swine flu forces change in UMC visitors policy.

The new policy is this: If you try to visit, you’re immediately sent for psychiatric evaluation, because you’re clearly insane.

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“Deep Throat” merchandise (use your imagination)

Nick Divito | Tue, Nov 3, 2009 (3:45 p.m.)

Las Vegas-based Arrow Productions, the porn house that brought you the most celebrated skin flick in the adult industry has rolled out a long line of merchandise to stuff your favorite pornophile’s stocking.

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There’s a battle over the hump in Pahrump

Stacy J. Willis | Tue, Nov 3, 2009 (2:54 p.m.)

Pahrump—a town known for legal brothels and guns—is battling over the city’s image.

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The Help Desk

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Oct 29, 2009 (midnight)

Las Vegas ranks seventh on Forbes list of Best Cities to Retire In.

Proving once and for all that Forbes lists are a result of putting all cities in a hat and just choosing at random.

Casino employees sue over second-hand-smoke exposure.

Can we change our slogan to What Happens in Vegas Has Real-World Implications?

Holly Madison says she’d like to be city’s mayor.

Hate to break this to you, Holly, but with the caliber of mayor up to now ... you’re extremely qualified.

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Lettuce ladies and veggie dogs

Ken Miller | Wed, Oct 28, 2009 (5:41 p.m.)

In an afternoon punctuated by false starts, ambulance sirens and skimpy green outfits, PETA, for better or worse, gave away hundreds of veggie dogs to an appreciative crowd at Stewart Avenue and 4th Street last Friday.

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Terror in the produce aisle!

Rick Lax | Wed, Oct 28, 2009 (5:14 p.m.)

What would happen if you took Lizardman out of the Fright Dome, out of Circus Circus and off the Strip? What would happen if you took him, say, grocery shopping at Whole Foods on Charleston and Fort Apache?

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