Among the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association’s founding leagues was Las Vegas’ own roller derby, which played its first season in 2005.
Monthly Archives: June 2024
The Las Vegas Weekly roller skating playlist
If you hear one of these tracks at your rink, there’s a chance we’re there.
Need wheels? These local skate shops will help get you rolling
Customers are a blend of new skaters and people getting back into skating.
Crystal Palace, Down & Derby and Skate Rock City carve a unique nightlife niche
Traditionally a place for families, Crystal Palace shifts into a ’70s and ’80s roller boogie every Thursday during its adult skate sessions.
Rolling revival: The Las Vegas roller skating scene has something for everyone
This isn’t just a great cultural moment for skating; it’s a great moment to put on skates and have fun, period.
Should FEMA recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke as ‘major disasters’?
The nation’s top emergency response agency has long been a lifeline for cities and states struggling with disaster. When hurricanes strike, earthquakes rattle, and tornadoes carve paths of destruction …
WNBA to interview Las Vegas tourism leader today on Aces sponsorship offer
Las Vegas tourism chief Steve Hill said he will interview Tuesday with the lead investigator who is examining whether WNBA rules were broken when sponsorship deals were offered …
National Finals Rodeo to remain in Las Vegas through 2035
The National Finals Rodeo extended its agreement to remain in Las Vegas through 2035 and will pay more than $264 million to the competitors and stock contractors.
New truck a modernizes mail service fleet, ‘leaping them forward 30 years’
There are likely few vehicles as easily recognizable as a U.S. Postal Service truck. From their trademark red, white and blue coloring and oblong shape to the postal workers running between them and mailboxes, USPS trucks …
New hotel concept coming to Las Vegas gives visitors ability to customize their space
The new hospitality concept will offer guests the ability to book a number of rooms, while also utilizing artificial intelligence to personalize and enhance their experience.