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Iconic Mirage in Las Vegas closing after 34 years for Hard Rock rebranding

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip will close on Wednesday, July 17, as it prepares for renovations and rebranding as a Hard Rock International property. A spokesperson for Hard Rock International confirmed Wednesday that employees were informed of the closing date. The resort website says reopening is targeted for spring of 2027, meaning the closure would be just shy of three years. We'd like to thank the Las Vegas community and team members for warmly welcoming Hard Rock after enjoying 34 years at The Mirage,"

Investigation underway after 2 'abnormally skinny' children found abandoned: Report

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating after two "abnormally skinny" children were found knocking on a South Carolina door this week, an incident report states. Officers said they responded to the 6300 block of Bay Road in Myrtle Beach around 12:30 a.m. on Monday in reference to abandoned children. When police arrived on scene, a woman told them that she heard knocking on the building's door before seeing two children at the window.

Rail officials investigating 'minor train derailment' in Bellefonte

Rail officials investigating 'minor train derailment' in BellefonteWed, 05 Jun 2024 11:59:22 GMT (1717588762832) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGiqkZ65brvFn6CcoZGhwG61za%2BcrKyZnK61tc2gZKahnqS%2FbsDRmqCnZZSav6K1y6acp6xdnrtursSlo56en6PBpovPoaatp21n

Center City Church Set to Hand Out 30,000-Plus Pounds of Food

ALTOONA/BLAIR COUNTY, Pa — Have you ever seen thirty-five thousand pounds of food? The last time the Center City Church held their City Blessing Food Giveaway, they handed out that much...in an hour! “One of the things that I think is just absolutely amazing is that it's the city, it’s the people of Altoona stepping up to help the people of Altoona” said Jim Kilmartin, the pastor of the church."

Dam repairs, upgrades underway at Raystown Lake

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — In Huntingdon County, underwater and surface work on portions of Raystown Dam's water release mechanisms began Monday. The equipment being repaired controls how much water is sent downstream to prevent flooding of homes and businesses around the lake. The area of the lake downstream from mile marker 1 is now closed to all boat traffic to allow for the repairs. The closure is expected to be in place through the end of October.