Las Vegas Travel News 09/10/2010

Great news for a local elementary school that has achieved high academic standards despite setbacks.

If you're into Oktoberfest, here's a great round-up of places in Las Vegas that you can celebrate.

Wow! After 31 years, the Liberace Museum is closing. Hard to believe, but I guess it's a sign of changing times.

A rundown on where to watch the big game at the local Station Casinos.

A fun piece with good suggestions on how to get the most out of your night in a Las Vegas club.

This new show at Rio looks like a strange mix between Cirque du Soleil and a freak show. I'm strangely intrigued.

In most cities, the beginning of football season means bringing out the cheer sticks, firing up the grill for some tailgating and going mad with Sunday afternoon parties. In Las Vegas, it's just another good reason to gamble. What team are you betting on this season?

Open containers are fine on the Strip, but this move to keep them out of the city parks makes the city safer and cleaner.

Such a shame that a Las Vegas iconic hotel has had to declare bankruptcy. Seems to be the same story, different business every day.

For people interested in popping off the tourist track in Las Vegas, consider checking out the free monthly jazz concert series available at UNLV.

Yet another airline with another new flight into Las Vegas. This time is Allegiant Air, which will now offer direct service to Minot beginning in October.

Seriously, Penn rocks my world. This guy is not only an extremely talented performer, but he's got a bit of a heart in that big ol' frame of his too.