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| Las Vegas at a Glance |
— NEWSPAPERS
While there are a variety of print outlets in the valley, the Las Vegas Review-Journal (LVRJ) has the largest daily circulation in Nevada. It’s one of the two daily newspapers in Las Vegas (the Greenspun Media Group-owned Las Vegas Sun is distributed with it), and it is the flagship publication of Stephens Media LLC Subsidiaries. In addition to owning the Las Vegas Sun, Greenspun’s other newspaper subsidiaries include Las Vegas Weekly, an alternative weekly newspaper; Las Vegas Business Press, a city business newspaper; and the Home News Community Newspapers of Nevada, consisting of eight suburban weekly newspapers covering Boulder City, Green Valley, Henderson, Silverado, South Valley, Summerlin and West Valley. Online issues can be found at each publication’s website for free or in conjunction with your print subscription.
— TELEVISION
You will find the familiar lineup of television networks in Las Vegas—from NBC, FOX, CBS, PBS and ABC as well as Univision and CW. Depending on where you are relocating from, you’re now in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone, so be sure and adjust to your new time so you won’t miss any of your favorite shows. Cox is the leading cable provider in the area and provides subscribers with a listing of all TV programming available.
Who are the best local TV personalities worth watching? According to “The Best of Las Vegas” reader’s choice poll winners for 2011 they are: in the category of Best Local TV Anchor for the seventh time is Paula Francis with KLAS-TV, Channel 8. She’s on the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts and has been in Las Vegas for more than 20 years. Also on KLAS-TV, the Best Local Sportscaster, according to LVRJ readers is Chris Maathuis, sports director. According to LVRJ, “viewers cheer his breezy yet polished style and know they’re watching somebody who follows the home team (especially UNLV’s men’s basketball) at least as zealously as they do. Jon Castagnino, weekend sports anchor at KVVU-TV, Channel 5, takes the runner-up spot.
— RADIO
There are more than 40 AM and FM radio stations offering every possible genre, from urban contemporary to talk radio, new country, 80s rock, smooth jazz, classical and Christian contemporary. For those who are hooked on National Public Radio (NPR), set your dial to KNPR at 88.9 FM. Do you need your morning drive fix? The favorite dynamic duo in Las Vegas, according to LVRJ readers, is Mark & Mercedes on KMXB-FM 94.1. They’ve been No. 1 for 12 years so check them out. The description notes, “from bodily functions to bad behavior, their cheerful-earful palaver keeps things light and lively.”
SPECTATOR SPORTS
The thrill of the game is alive and well in Las Vegas on both semiprofessional and collegiate levels. If peanuts and crackerjacks are on the menu, then attending a Las Vegas 51s baseball game is a must. The 51s are the Toronto Blue Jays affiliate and play out of Cashman Field. The whole family can spend a day in the sun and “root, root, root for the home team!”
In 2009, the United Football League (UFL) debuted with five teams representing underserved markets. To the delight of many resident football fans, Las Vegas now has a team to cheer for. The fans were further thrilled to see the Las Vegas Locomotives win the inaugural 2009 season with the William Hambrecht Trophy. In a slightly racier bent to professional football, the Las Vegas Sins of the Lingerie Football League ranked fourth in the league in offense for the 2011–12 season.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is the home of the Rebels athletic program. The program features an impressive football team and men’s basketball team, both of which are huge community attractions. Not to be discounted are the women’s volleyball and tennis teams as well as the men’s swimming and diving team each of which hold the honor of division champions.
Speed demons and car lovers alike feel right at home at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which hosts several NASCAR races as well as drag and formula racing. For a more hands-on experience, take the wheel at one of Las Vegas indoor kart racing tracts, such as Pole Position Raceway.
RECREATIONAL FUN
Thanks to the great Las Vegas climate, it’s possible to enjoy the outdoors all year long. For walking, biking, playing tennis and swimming, the local communities are geared to offering you a wide selection of ways to stay fit and enjoy the open spaces. A short distance from the area, there are fun adventures, such as snowboarding, skydiving, horseback riding, kayaking, desert-bike riding and whitewater rafting. There are also tour operators who provide land, air or water adventures to nearby wonders, including the Grand Canyon, Black Canyon and Lake Mead.
When it comes to golf, Las Vegas is way above par. With more than 50 courses located in the city and its nearby surrounding areas, golfers can escape into paradise from morning until dusk. No matter in what state your golfing skills may be, there are plenty of choices for novice, intermediate and scratch golfers. Dye, Fazio and Nicklaus are just a few of the designer names who have created masterpieces in Las Vegas. Exclusive courses like the SouthShore Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort, Bali Hai Golf Club and Shadow Creek Golf Course have rated well with Golf Digest. Angel Park Golf Club has long been a favorite place for local Las Vegans to hit the links and offers 36 holes designed by Arnold Palmer, a lighted short course, a lighted putting course and outstanding views of Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas Valley.
While there are a variety of print outlets in the valley, the Las Vegas Review-Journal (LVRJ) has the largest daily circulation in Nevada. It’s one of the two daily newspapers in Las Vegas (the Greenspun Media Group-owned Las Vegas Sun is distributed with it), and it is the flagship publication of Stephens Media LLC Subsidiaries. In addition to owning the Las Vegas Sun, Greenspun’s other newspaper subsidiaries include Las Vegas Weekly, an alternative weekly newspaper; Las Vegas Business Press, a city business newspaper; and the Home News Community Newspapers of Nevada, consisting of eight suburban weekly newspapers covering Boulder City, Green Valley, Henderson, Silverado, South Valley, Summerlin and West Valley. Online issues can be found at each publication’s website for free or in conjunction with your print subscription.
— TELEVISION
You will find the familiar lineup of television networks in Las Vegas—from NBC, FOX, CBS, PBS and ABC as well as Univision and CW. Depending on where you are relocating from, you’re now in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone, so be sure and adjust to your new time so you won’t miss any of your favorite shows. Cox is the leading cable provider in the area and provides subscribers with a listing of all TV programming available.
Who are the best local TV personalities worth watching? According to “The Best of Las Vegas” reader’s choice poll winners for 2011 they are: in the category of Best Local TV Anchor for the seventh time is Paula Francis with KLAS-TV, Channel 8. She’s on the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts and has been in Las Vegas for more than 20 years. Also on KLAS-TV, the Best Local Sportscaster, according to LVRJ readers is Chris Maathuis, sports director. According to LVRJ, “viewers cheer his breezy yet polished style and know they’re watching somebody who follows the home team (especially UNLV’s men’s basketball) at least as zealously as they do. Jon Castagnino, weekend sports anchor at KVVU-TV, Channel 5, takes the runner-up spot.
— RADIO
There are more than 40 AM and FM radio stations offering every possible genre, from urban contemporary to talk radio, new country, 80s rock, smooth jazz, classical and Christian contemporary. For those who are hooked on National Public Radio (NPR), set your dial to KNPR at 88.9 FM. Do you need your morning drive fix? The favorite dynamic duo in Las Vegas, according to LVRJ readers, is Mark & Mercedes on KMXB-FM 94.1. They’ve been No. 1 for 12 years so check them out. The description notes, “from bodily functions to bad behavior, their cheerful-earful palaver keeps things light and lively.”
SPECTATOR SPORTS
The thrill of the game is alive and well in Las Vegas on both semiprofessional and collegiate levels. If peanuts and crackerjacks are on the menu, then attending a Las Vegas 51s baseball game is a must. The 51s are the Toronto Blue Jays affiliate and play out of Cashman Field. The whole family can spend a day in the sun and “root, root, root for the home team!”
In 2009, the United Football League (UFL) debuted with five teams representing underserved markets. To the delight of many resident football fans, Las Vegas now has a team to cheer for. The fans were further thrilled to see the Las Vegas Locomotives win the inaugural 2009 season with the William Hambrecht Trophy. In a slightly racier bent to professional football, the Las Vegas Sins of the Lingerie Football League ranked fourth in the league in offense for the 2011–12 season.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is the home of the Rebels athletic program. The program features an impressive football team and men’s basketball team, both of which are huge community attractions. Not to be discounted are the women’s volleyball and tennis teams as well as the men’s swimming and diving team each of which hold the honor of division champions.
Speed demons and car lovers alike feel right at home at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which hosts several NASCAR races as well as drag and formula racing. For a more hands-on experience, take the wheel at one of Las Vegas indoor kart racing tracts, such as Pole Position Raceway.
RECREATIONAL FUN
Thanks to the great Las Vegas climate, it’s possible to enjoy the outdoors all year long. For walking, biking, playing tennis and swimming, the local communities are geared to offering you a wide selection of ways to stay fit and enjoy the open spaces. A short distance from the area, there are fun adventures, such as snowboarding, skydiving, horseback riding, kayaking, desert-bike riding and whitewater rafting. There are also tour operators who provide land, air or water adventures to nearby wonders, including the Grand Canyon, Black Canyon and Lake Mead.
When it comes to golf, Las Vegas is way above par. With more than 50 courses located in the city and its nearby surrounding areas, golfers can escape into paradise from morning until dusk. No matter in what state your golfing skills may be, there are plenty of choices for novice, intermediate and scratch golfers. Dye, Fazio and Nicklaus are just a few of the designer names who have created masterpieces in Las Vegas. Exclusive courses like the SouthShore Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort, Bali Hai Golf Club and Shadow Creek Golf Course have rated well with Golf Digest. Angel Park Golf Club has long been a favorite place for local Las Vegans to hit the links and offers 36 holes designed by Arnold Palmer, a lighted short course, a lighted putting course and outstanding views of Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas Valley.
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