The National Finals Rodeo rolls into town this week for its 40th year in Las Vegas, turning the city into cowboy central—but Michael Gaughan’s South Point Hotel and Casino fills that role all year long.
Author Archives: Las Vegas Weekly Stories: News
Forty years on, NFR remains a tourism powerhouse in Las Vegas
The 10-day event kicks off its 40th year in Southern Nevada today, boasting 379 consecutive sellouts dating to 1987 and delivering a boost to the typically slow December tourism season …
Touring the South Point amenities that make this locals’ casino memorable
The $35 million, 60-lane tournament bowling plaza may be the top championship bowling destination across the country.
Bowers, Crosby bring high energy and elite production to Raiders team desperately in need of both
Bowers is a second-year pro who already has established himself as one of the NFL’s best tight ends.
Local champion goes for a record fourth title defense in a single year at UFC 323
UFC president Dana White hasn’t always approved of the choices made by his promotion’s current bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili.
Las Vegas airport workers arrested in civil disobedience over stalled contract talks
The arrests follow a strike authorization weeks earlier by roughly 400 airport workers at 10 companies without union contracts. The employers operate 21 airport shops …
Cortez Masto bill would end new fees for immigrant minors
U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced legislation today to reverse some provisions from President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” signed in July that impact immigrant minors.
UNLV, Boise State will part ways after Mountain West title game
As college football’s conference realignment continues next fall, Boise State will bolt for a new-look Pac-12 in 2026. It will join six other new members and holdovers Oregon State and Washington State.
Southern Nevada confronts rising homelessness amid new federal funding rules
The Trump administration plans to boost homelessness spending but cut sharply from permanent supportive housing in favor of transitional programs tied to work and substance treatment.
The American dream, reversed: Adult children buy homes for their parents
Buying a house for mom and dad can feel like the ultimate realization of the American dream, a “thank you” after years of parents’ sacrifice and support.