Around 5:20 p.m., Las Vegas Boulevard was closed in both directions from Circus Circus Drive to Liset Drive near Sahara Avenue, according to RTC Southern Nevada. Around 5:45 p.m., most of the lanes reopened, with the right northbound lanes remaining blocked.

The first day of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend brought thousands of people to the Strip, though not everyone was there to spectate. “We’re here to try and make as much money as possible,

Las Vegas is famous for its lively nightlife, busy casinos, and unusual buildings. It takes something special to get noticed on the Strip, and this is definitely one of those times. The new 660-foot Guitar Hotel is being built, and people are calling it ...