Las Vegas/ Community & Society
Published on September 17, 2019
Top Las Vegas news: Blackstone in talks to buy Bellagio, MGM Grand; local rehabs upset neighborsPhoto: Anthony G. Reyes/Flickr

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Blackstone in talks to buy Bellagio and MGM Grand

Blackstone Group Inc. is in advanced talks to buy and lease back the iconic Bellagio and MGM Grand Las Vegas casinos from MGM Resorts International, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Read the full story on Bloomberg.

Cluster of residential drug rehabs upsets neighbors

Residents are concerned about safety, traffic and home values after three rehab facilities opened within blocks of each other. Clark County officials say their hands are tied by federal law.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Trapped tree trimmer rescued atop palm 

Authorities say the tree trimmer escaped serious injury after he was freed from atop a palm where he had been removing dead fronds on Sunday afternoon.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Motorcyclist in fatal crash wasn't fleeing police

A speeding motorcyclist who crashed into a car Friday night in the Spring Valley area, killing the car's driver and passenger, was not fleeing an officer, authorities said.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Sun.


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