In Las Vegas, Santa appearances set for a comeback this holiday season

Last year, Chris Groeschke was sidelined from his holiday gig of portraying Santa Claus at live events because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year ... [IN LAS VEGAS, SANTA APPEARANCES SET FOR A COMEBACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON]( [Last year, Chris Groeschke was sidelined from his holiday gig of portraying Santa Claus at live events because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the owner of a business called Santa Kris Kringle, has dozens of appearances booked and is excited to be getting back to spreading holiday cheer. “I love that I’m back to being an in-person Santa this year because I missed it so much,” said Groeschke, who made only virtual appearances last year. “There’s concern, yes, but I’m vaccinated and I have my flu shot. I’m also hoping to get a booster shot soon.”]( [EDITORIAL: CORTEZ MASTO’S COPS ACT SHOWS MERITS OF WORKING ACROSS THE AISLE]( [Because of the leadership of Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., the nation now has a law to strengthen the mental health safety net for law enforcement officers. The new law was modeled after pioneering efforts in Nevada. President Joe Biden’s signing of the COPS Counseling Act on Thursday was worth applauding both for the bill’s merits and as an example of responsible, bipartisan governance at work.]( [RAIDER REPAIR: LAS VEGAS WINS THE ‘MUST-WIN’ ON THANKSGIVING AGAINST DALLAS]( [The only audible noise in the visitor’s news conference room at AT&T Stadium were the celebratory shouts, claps and chatter coming from the nearby locker room for several minutes after the Raiders’ 36-33 victory over the Cowboys. A longer-than-usual amount of time elapsed before the Raiders appeared for their postgame obligations, and the slight delay was no coincidence. “I was trying to get around to every player in the locker room,” interim coach Rich Bisaccia said.]( [FIVE REASONS TO GET EXCITED FOR UNLV BASKETBALL VS. NO. 2 UCLA]( [UNLV is hosting the No. 2 team in the country on Saturday (2 p.m., Stadium), and it seems like the buzz leading up to the game has been…underwhelming. Whether it’s a sudden influx of major league sports drawing the interest of Las Vegans away from UNLV basketball or simply a case of fan attrition due to a decade of subpar results, it feels like people aren’t as fired up for the UCLA showdown as the should be.]( [BEST BETS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, LEGENDS OF COUNTRY, BILL MAHER AND MORE FOR YOUR LAS VEGAS WEEKEND]( [You’ll need something to do when you take a break from holiday shopping this weekend. Check out these entertainment options on the Strip and downtown, some of which will only increase your holiday cheer.]( MOST READ: [Art critic Dave Hickey, known for book ‘Air Guitar’, dies]( [Thanksgiving week: A good time to look at NFL unfortunates]( [Facade is rosy again: Can Bally’s casino’s future be, too?]( [The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas ropes in top-shelf country talent for National Finals Rodeo]( [Shania Twain brings renewed vigor in her return to her Las Vegas residency]( [[Facebook] ]( [[Twitter] ]( Greenspun Media Group | 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com