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By Leila Navidi · May 15, 1905 · 9:55 a.m.

Known as "Mr. Las Vegas," Wayne Newton has dazzled audiences in many Strip casinos, including the Flamingo, Stardust, Las Vegas Hilton, Desert Inn, Frontier, Sands, Bally's, Caesars Palace and the MGM Grand. He now performs at the Tropicana in his new show, "Once Before I Go."

Wayne Newton and his wife, Kathleen McCrone, speak to reporters after a judge ruled in their favor that Steve Kennedy, developer and manager of CSD LLC, stay 50 feet from the Newtons and their home Thursday May 31, 2012. Kennedy had plans to turn the Newton's mansion into a museum.
Talk of death threats opens Wayne Newton lawsuit hearing
Monday, July 30, 2012
Ken Ritter, Associated Press
Talk of death threats kicked off a hearing Monday before a Nevada judge who is being asked to let Wayne Newton's landlord evict the Strip entertainer and his wife or dissolve the business plan to turn their property into a tourist attraction.
This is an aerial view of Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah estate Monday, May 21, 2012.
Wayne Newton’s lawyer says loan could squeeze entertainer out of deal
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
By Dave Toplikar
A proposed $1 million loan to help pay for the upkeep of Wayne Newton’s herd of 51 Arabian horses at the Casa de Shenandoah can continue to go through — but without a Clark County District Court judge’s endorsement.
Horses graze on property owned by entertainer Wayne Newton in Las Vegas Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
Horses to remain at Wayne Newton’s estate, judge rules
Thursday, June 14, 2012
By Dave Toplikar
Wayne Newton’s herd of 51 Arabian horses will get to stay on the Casa de Shenandoah property, a Clark County District Court judge ruled today. “It’s truly one of the finest herds in the world,” the longtime Las Vegas entertainer said outside the courtroom after a hearing this morning. “It took 50 years to create this herd. People come from all over the world to see them and buy them. We’re very proud of them.”
This is an aerial view of Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah estate Monday, May 21, 2012.
Wayne Newton wins restraining order against landlord
Thursday, May 31, 2012
By Cristina Silva, Associated Press
A judge has granted Wayne Newton a restraining order against his landlord amid stalled plans to turn his Las Vegas estate into a celebrity museum — a project that has sparked allegations of fraud, mismanagement and sexual harassment.
Wayne Newton addresses the media Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, after Clark County Commissioners approved an application that would open up his Las Vegas ranch to the public.
Work on Wayne Newton's museum halted as legal allegations fly
Thursday, May 17, 2012
By Steve Green
Work on entertainer Wayne Newton’s museum in Las Vegas has stalled because of disputes between Newton and his partner, a new lawsuit says. CSD LLC, the company that teamed with Newton on the attraction, and two related firms filed suit against Newton and two of his family members.
Wayne Newton addresses the media Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, after Clark County Commissioners approved an application that would open up his Las Vegas ranch to the public.
Plans for Wayne Newton attraction in Las Vegas expanded
Monday, October 3, 2011
By Cristina Silva
Wayne Newton's proposed tourist wonderland in Las Vegas is devoting more space to his collection of celebrity keepsakes, including Nat King Cole's watch, a Frank Sinatra champagne glass and a Johnny Cash guitar.
Town board recommends against Wayne Newton museum
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
By Dylan Scott
Wayne Newton’s plan to build a museum and give tours of his home hit its first administrative speed bump on Tuesday when the Paradise Town Advisory Board turned down the entertainer’s application to the county.
Wayne Newton's proposed 'Graceland West' to get another public hearing
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
By Dylan Scott
The Paradise town advisory board will meet tonight at the Clark County Government Center instead of its usual meeting place, the Paradise Park Recreation Center.
The tail of a jet plane can be seen Tuesday over a wall on the property of entertainer Wayne Newton. Newton, who lives at Pecos and Sunset roads, may create an attraction on the property that could include a museum and a theater where he'll perform after people complete a tour.
Wayne Newton wants to show off home, private jet, too
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Joe Schoenmann
Financially troubled super-crooner Wayne Newton will be singing “Danke Schoen” to a Texas developer friend if tentative plans to build what’s described as a Newton dinner-theater, coinciding with tours of Newton’s ranch, Casa de Shenandoah, come to fruition.
A Metro Police officer drives by property owned by entertainer Wayne Newton in Las Vegas Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. Moving vans accompanied by official-looking vehicles arrived at the home of Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton this morning but left soon after without removing anything. Metro Police said they weren't commenting on the case.
Officers denied entry at Wayne Newton's Las Vegas home
Process officers were trying to execute on a lawsuit judgment totaling $501,388
Thursday, February 25, 2010
By Steve Green
Clark County sheriff’s civil process officers were denied entrance to entertainer Wayne Newton’s Las Vegas ranch estate today after arriving to execute on a lawsuit judgment, an attorney said. Moving vans accompanied by the officers were seen at the home.
Former friend seeks to foreclose on singer Wayne Newton's home
Lawsuit alleges Newton delinquent on $3.35 million loan secured by Casa de Shenandoah ranch
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Las Vegas Motor Speedway executive O. Bruton Smith is suing Wayne Newton, charging the singer is delinquent on a $3.35 million loan and seeking some of Newton's net worth or he will foreclose on his Casa de Shenandoah ranch in Las Vegas.
Wayne Newton's abandoned jet rots at Michigan airport
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Associated Press
WATERFORD, Mich. -- Officials say singer Wayne Newton owes a Detroit-area airport more than $60,000 after abandoning his plane more than three years ago and leaving it to gather mold.
Wayne Newton in performance.
Readers' Memories of Wayne Newton
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
As part of our blowout coverage of Wayne Newton, we asked our readers for their favorite memories of Mr. Las Vegas.
Wayne Newton performs as a photo of him as a young man flashes on the screen during the opening night performance Wednesday of "Once Before I Go" at the Tropicana. The show traces Netwon's career and has him singing duets with the likes of Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin, who appear on video screens.
Wayne Newton: The story, but not the sound
REVIEW: The only thing fans will enjoy about this show is the memories it evokes
Monday, November 2, 2009
By Joe Brown
I had been warned that Wayne Newton can’t sing anymore. Apparently it’s been common knowledge for years that his voice is shot.
Wayne Newton sued twice this week over alleged unpaid bills
Courts:
Friday, July 17, 2009
By Steve Green
Entertainer Wayne Newton has been sued twice this week by creditors claiming to be owed tens of thousands of dollars. In one lawsuit, Newton is accused of failing to pay $32,384 for hay delivered to his Las Vegas ranch -- presumably for consumption by his horses at the ranch.