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National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement

Mob museum wants public to donate artifacts capturing city’s Mob-era legacy

July 2, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, in Las Vegas is looking to the public for rare, original artifacts that capture the essence of the city’s Mob-era legacy.

Sheriff: ‘Very strange similarities’ yield no connection yet in LV bombing, NOLA rampage

January 2, 2025 Nevada Current

Cybertruck driver shot himself in head before explosion.

Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas investigated as possible terrorism

January 2, 2025 The Center Square

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to seven bystanders. Authorities are investigating the possibility it was terrorism-related.

Las Vegas’ Atomic Museum announces $5,000 Giving Tuesday match

November 27, 2024 Community News

The Atomic Museum is participating in this year’s Giving Tuesday, with up to $5,000 of donations matched from now until Tuesday, Dec. 3. This year’s matching donation is thanks to the generous support of Covelop Collaborative Development.

Las Vegas’ Mob Museum acquires John Dillinger-related artifacts

September 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, in Las Vegas has acquired significant artifacts related to Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger.

Athletics look to intervene in lawsuit over Las Vegas stadium funding bill

April 23, 2024 The Center Square

The Oakland Athletics have asked a Carson City court to intervene in a lawsuit brought earlier this year by the public action committee Strong Public Schools Nevada related to funding for a new Athletics stadium in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas hotel occupancy was down for grand prix, up slightly for Super Bowl

April 19, 2024 The Center Square

Las Vegas saw an increase in hotel room occupancy and rates during Super Bowl week and a hangover of decreased occupancy and rates in the days after.

Las Vegas’ Mob Museum welcomes four millionth visitor

April 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, welcomed its four millionth visitor on Wednesday, April 17, marking a significant milestone in its history.

Nevada rolls out plan to bring Oakland A’s to Vegas with up to $375M in taxpayer funds

May 24, 2023 The Center Square

Nevada officials announced an agreement to bring the Oakland A’s franchise to Las Vegas with a plan that includes hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars.

Nevada gaming revenue down 25 percent for February

March 29, 2021 The Center Square

Gaming revenue in Nevada was down 25% last month, the state Gaming Control Board (GCB) announced on Friday.