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New brand in rodeo won’t hinder NFR’s popularity

The National Finals Rodeo has sold out faster than ever, even as a competiting organization has lured some of the sport’s top competitors.

Stadium Authority Board to meet for first time on Monday

State officials have posted the first agenda for what will be known as the Stadium Authority Board and much of the meeting will be dedicated to discussing procedures board members will take as it works to build a new home for the Oakland Raider

Caesars Entertainment to launch paid parking initiative

Caesars Entertainment Corp. said late Tuesday that it will launch a paid valet and self-parking initiative beginning late next month. The move follows the lead of MGM Resorts International, which began charging for parking at its properties earlier this year.

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Carrie Underwood serves up some justice in feel-good show at T-Mobile Arena

Carrie Underwood’s appeal is similar to that of an old Western or a Saturday morning superhero cartoon: In her full-throated repertoire, justice always get served, the bad guy gets his and good mostly triumphs in triumphant-sounding songs.

Fidel Castro’s overthrow reached all the way to Las Vegas

Upon the death of Fidel Castro, UNLV history professor Michael Green notes the Cuban dictator’s unintentional, incidental contribution to Las Vegas’ economy over the years.

Semitrailer crash near Strip causes power outage

The semitrailer crashed into a wall, hitting a power box and caught on fire Saturday afternoon, police said. The outage affected more than 570 customers and traffic lights at two intersections, including one at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. Power is expected to be fully restored by 3 p.m.

Bettman’s trip to the Strip was a boos-filled celebration

When NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was introduced to the thousands of hockey fans Tuesday at Toshiba Square at T-Mobile Arena, he was hit with a mix of boos and … more boos.

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