Erin Ryan

Staff Writer

Erin got her first newspaper job in 2002 thanks to a campfire story about Bigfoot. In her award-winning work for weeklies, dailies and magazines throughout the region, she has crawled inside the heads of Pulitzer winners and urban vampires, played Scrabble with nudists, flown an airplane and eaten seven pickles in four minutes. She does not believe in nut grafs.

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Story Archive

Six minutes with the 3D printer fairy at CES: Friday, Jan. 11, 2013; Scott Turner of 3D Systems talks us through the magic of printing basketballs.
'Big Daddy' Carlos Adley, Nightlife Impresario: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013; "Big Daddy" Carlos has big plans for Downtown's live music and nightlife scenes. Find out why you should be keeping tabs on him and the rest of our 13 to watch in 2013.
Goliath smashing David won't soothe sports books after a brutal NFL season: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013; A flood of information is shrinking the existence of the novice sports bettor.
Behold! LasVegas.com, the adorable man/website: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013; Meet the official ma(n)scot.
A few of our most memorable meals of 2012: Monday, Dec. 31, 2012; From stellar steak to top-notch sushi, we ate it all in 2012.
The Force is with Tony Hsieh: But he's not building Downtown all by himself; Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012; A recent Business Insider story asked if the community could survive without the Zappos visionary.
In-flight cocktailing gets trendy—and not just with Vegas-bound passengers: Friday, Dec. 21, 2012; Ever wanted to send some 12-year-old Glenlivet to the guy in 6A?
The promise of Powerball will draw you to Primm: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012; It's a one in 175 million shot. I like those odds.
Three things we're thinking about this week: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012; Quick thoughts on Obama haters, holiday wishes and email hackers.
The coolest last-minute gift in the history of Christmas: Monday, Dec. 17, 2012; Have a custom holiday.
Rounding up 10 stories that left a mark in 2012, from Broadwell to Lochte: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012; This is a different kind of year-end story list. The awesome kind.
Can tourists in Vegas (and across the world) trust hotel room locks?: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012; A recent Today show report has us thinking about hotel room safety.
2-minute(ish) interview: Silverton's underwater Santa: Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012; This Santa can breathe underwater, but don't ask him for an iPhone.
Sailor Jerry's 'Hold Fast' series features innovative Las Vegans: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012; Sailor Jerry -- it's not just about great cocktails anymore
Thinking about Shania, Pappy Van Winkle, 'Zarkana' and more: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012; Also, when will a Vegas nightclub throw a real pajama party?
How a missing Colorado teen ended up on a Vegas escort site: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012; Do you know where your photos are?
Triple B fills Downtown’s watering-hole hole: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012; Full of craft cocktails and novelties, Fremont East needed a straight-up bar. Triple B has arrived.
Koi’s plate-lickingly great menu has been right under your nose: Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012; The omakase dinner, available until Christmas, is a great way to experience this unsung Strip restaurant.
Here's to hoping SLS' 'LA style' is interesting enough for the Strip: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012; Relaxed sophistication is a long way from what once was the Sahara.
Talking with Caesars Palace concierge Jasmin Vitale: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012; At Caesars concierge headquarters, he reflected on his athletic past, his wife’s unmistakable Cirque legs and getting tipped in Canadian junk food.
Add the spectacle of Shania's arrival to the long list of Vegas publicity stunts: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012; Forty horses on Las Vegas Boulevard? No problem. Disruption equals effective attention-whoring.
Showgirls vs. supermodels: Will Vegas shake up the next 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit issue?: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012; Look out for Vegas performers in the February magazine.
Spoon theatrics and bourbon fireworks at the Manhattan Experience: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012; Have a drink or two (or 36).
Beef Bonus! Fiesta’s Fuego is a suburban steakhouse on fire: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012; Don't sleep on this neighborhood casino steakhouse, which just revamped its menu.
Learn your cuts from the Butcher Block's Ron Lutz: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012; The "ribeye guy" has the answers to your meaty questions.
Thinking about election spending, 'The Walking Dead' and more: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012; Also, November brings pumpkin overload.
Thinking about urban park possibilities, ham radio's comeback and more: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012; Also, the longest married couple in town.
UNLV student journalists on covering the election, Ron Burgundy and coffee as religion: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012; After a dozen years of waiting for the perfect storm of resources, professor Gary Larson was about to see his “kids” in the ultimate media hot seat—covering a presidential election. Live.
Forget ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and try ‘Dancing with Jesus’: Friday, Nov. 2, 2012; You got served ... by the savior.
Kaba Curry brings hippo-sized flavor to Japanese soul food: Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012; They make great curry (and they're not bad with decorative swords).
The beast is back: exploring the pinata-massacring fun of Ghostbar Dayclub: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012; Bubbles, confetti and bedazzled beer bongs on the 55th floor—the crazier the better at GBDC.
Andrew Pollard talks Fernet addiction, Fruit Loops and the Hot Xocolat: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012; Part brand ambassador, part consultant, part teacher, Pollard is a mix master of the highest order.
Benefit event will help UNLV's four-legged enforcers: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012; UNLV mounted unit is one of few in the country.
Our city’s paranormal legends come alive in Haunted Las Vegas: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012; Paul Papa scoured museums and historical archives and chronicled personal accounts in an effort to collect the best anecdotes about ghostly presences and places.
Mitt's mom jeans and Shelley's slippers: What we really take away from political ads: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012; And more ads are being broadcasted here than anywhere else.
Thinking about Coco Austin's 'Peepshow' gig, 'Gangnam Style' and more: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012; Also, a brutal NFL tackle.
Drive-thru weddings not your style? Vegas does classy, too: Friday, Oct. 19, 2012; Chapel of the Flowers gets global love, and Caesars joins forces with the ultimate Champagne.
The baddest bulls of the PBR: Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012; Meet the animal athletes behind the best—and toughest—rides.
Badass bull rider J.B. Mauney on liver lacerations and love: Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012; Broken, bruised, sprained or nursing a concussion, this man gets it done.
The big bulls, brave riders and dedicated contractors of the PBR: Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012; All eyes are on the arena, where dust (and bulls) will fly.
At Greens & Proteins, you don't have to feel bad for wanting fries with that: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012; Tofu fries aren't really about being healthy. They're too delicious.
Creature creator Miriam Writer spills her DIY Halloween secrets: Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012; Got nightmares? Make them into costumes.
The ‘Longest Butt Lineup’ and the feminist dilemma: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012; G-strings and liberated women at Crazy Girls' 25th anniversary.
Checking in on post-flood Vegas: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012; “They called it a 100-year flood back then, so two within 20 years—something’s up.”
One last (first) pool party at Encore Beach Club: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012; Closing out the season at Encore Beach Club, a venue as well-oiled as the tourists.
Meet the Internet's next big things, thanks to Crowdstart-Vegas: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012; Ten startups. Five minutes each. $500,000 on the line. This is Crowdstart-Vegas.
What kind of 'banked' does the FDIC think you are?: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012; Who's ready for some groovy new vocabulary?
As gaming rivals ramp up, Vegas brings the party: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012; And there's a lot more to do than sit at a slot machine.
Sports dreams get real at Score!: Friday, Sept. 14, 2012; Jump like Jordan; sling tires like a NASCAR pit crew.
Invasion of the iPhone snatchers: ‘apple picking’ epidemic hits Vegas: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012; Don't want your phone stolen? Stop talking and texting.

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