Joe Bartels
ABC 13 Las Vegas
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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ARRIVING SOON: FAA changes aircraft navigation maps to Harry Reid International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration appears to be working on administrative tasks in order to reflect the name change of the largest airport in Las Vegas to Harry Reid International Airport. → Read More
SWITCH FLIPPED: Vegas live entertainment support business sees signs of life
There is another sign that the pandemic's grip on the economy is loosening as Las Vegas live entertainment and shows make a comeback and the demand for equipment to support the industry is seeing more demand. → Read More
Las Vegas airport sees rebound in travel, more TSA security officers needed
The airport servicing one of the busiest travel destinations in the United States continues to see passenger volume grow as the economy recovers and now federal authorities are asking for people to apply for several open TSA security officer positions. → Read More
Nevada set to unveil vaccine 'raffle' for prizes in effort to boost vaccination rates
Nevada is getting closer to unveiling a new raffle to help get the state, and the nation, closer to a July 4th goal of having more than 70% of eligible Americans fully vaccinated. → Read More
ROOM RATES BOOM: Las Vegas primed for massive Fourth of July fireworks show on Vegas Strip
Las Vegas is back to booming again with plans for an epic Independence Day fireworks show rivaling a New Year's Eve-style party, which has sent some room rates soaring for the Fourth of July weekend. → Read More
BACK TO BUSINESS: Las Vegas shines as final COVID-19 restrictions eased, visitors rejoice
Las Vegas feels like 'normal again' after the final covid-related restrictions were allowed to expire at midnight on June 1 and visitors to Sin City say they feel safe and relieved the restrictions are over. → Read More
El Cortez Hotel & Casino turns pandemic pause into renovation opportunity
One of the oldest and most historic properties in Las Vegas took the pandemic slow down and turned it into an opportunity to renovate the property. → Read More
Live music returns to Fremont Street Experience after year long pandemic pause
The Fremont Street Experience, the six-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, announced its long-awaited return of free live music to its iconic stages. → Read More
Vegas wedding bells ringing as business picks up
Weddings were put on hold in Vegas, along with everything else, when the pandemic hit. But good news, locals in the industry say wedding bells are ringing again. 13 Action News reporter Joe Bartels says happy couples are flocking to Vegas, where you can have your wedding cake, and eat it too. → Read More
Billionaire businessman, current owner of NBA Brooklyn Nets to own new Las Vegas pro Lacrosse team
Las Vegas is getting a professional lacrosse team. → Read More
Las Vegas welcomes Wrangler National Finals Rodeo after pandemic pause
Las Vegas is the entertainment capitol of the world and is getting back to its usual form as one of the biggest events, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, will return after a pandemic pause. → Read More
BACK TO WORK: Can remote employees be forced back to work in-person?
The pandemic changed a lot of aspects of life as we know it but as the situation continues to improve across the United States, some workers are now grappling with another issue: the transition from remote to in-person work for the first time in more than a year. → Read More
Tentative settlement reached in ongoing Alienstock legal saga
13 Investigates has learned a tentative settlement has been reached in the ongoing Alienstock legal saga. → Read More
BACKYARD BONES: Las Vegas pool installation reveals 14,000-year-old surprise
A Las Vegas couple says their ongoing pool construction hit a little bit of a snag after workers unearthed a set of bones which turn out to be rare find believed to be up to 14,000 years old and date back to Earth's most recent ice age → Read More
Former friend, business associate of Tony Hsieh sues for millions of dollars
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A former friend and business associate of Tony Hsieh is suing his estate for millions of dollars. Tony Lee, who says he worked in finance, says Hsieh offered him a job to handle finance for a project in Park City, Utah. As 13 Investigates has previously reported, Hsieh, the former Zappos CEO worth upwards of a billion dollars, was attempting to turn the ski town into a similar… → Read More
Small group marches on Las Vegas strip demanding big local changes after Chauvin verdict
A small group met face to face with some Las Vegas Metro police officers on Tuesday night in front of the Venetian hotel and casino before a short march to demand justice in another high profile police shooting death. → Read More
Tiny town for sale in California looks to future after marijuana idea goes up in smoke
The tiny town of Nipton California is getting some attention from perspective buyers after the idea to turn the outpost into a cannabis consumption destination went bust and pandemic added further pain and forced a foreclosure. → Read More
Bikers want answers after arrests, citations issued in Las Vegas confrontation
Some bikers are asking for an explanation after a large bike ride around downtown Las Vegas ended with some of them, including minors, in handcuffs. → Read More
Las Vegas casinos rush to vaccinate employees, new memo reveals capacity limit incentive
A slew of Las Vegas casinos have announced they are taking steps to ensure their employees have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, and a newly released memo from the Gaming Control Board points to incentives and possible punishment for operators who fail to act. → Read More
Las Vegas police explore drone technology, new uses for safety and taxpayer savings
They are sworn to protect, serve and fly. 13 Investigates was given a rare, inside look at the small drone program within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department making a big difference to document crimes and someday even save lives. → Read More