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Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter
A quartet of recent documentaries examines the lives — and deaths — of only-in-Vegas characters
RSVP for an exhilarating night of artful inspiration where we will recognize our contest winners and local photographers with food, drinks, and celebration.
April 30, 2026
At Nevada State Museum, LV
April 30, 2026
At Nevada State Museum, LV
- Colorado River talks, AI in therapy, and Henderson affordable housing
- Southwest water steady, NV Energy joins market, and Tax Day tips
- New NBA franchise and second Super Bowl help cement Las Vegas as a major sports hub
- Nevada-based stopgap proposal gains traction in Colorado River negotiations
- Pahrump brothel workers aim to become the first to unionize
- Major tax overhaul means big changes when it comes to filing your 2025 tax returns
- Las Vegas Sun printing halted, tiny homes approved and the Raiders sign Cousins
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Mountain West News Bureau
The monthly National Interagency Fire Center outlooks are typically staid documents, providing just-the-facts analysis. But the latest is superlative-laden as it describes record-low snowpacks, record-early snow melt and record-high temperatures.
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Mountain West News Bureau
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Mountain West News Bureau
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Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter
A quartet of recent documentaries examines the lives — and deaths — of only-in-Vegas characters
What's Happening in Las Vegas?
The Guide is a community-submitted cultural calendar which lists events of interest to the local Southern Nevada community. Here's the latest:
The Guide is a community-submitted cultural calendar which lists events of interest to the local Southern Nevada community. Here's the latest:
Nevada Public Radio Original Podcasts
Dive deep into Silver State history and folklore with Nevada Yesterdays, grow your perfect desert garden with expert advice on Desert Bloom, and explore Southern Nevada's vibrant arts, culture, and community stories through Desert Air—where thoughtful storytelling connects you to the heart of your home.
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In August 1964, The Beatles played Las Vegas's Convention Center after Stan Irwin of the Sahara Hotel took a chance on the Fab Four. Up to 16,000 fans attended, launching the era of arena entertainment in Las Vegas.
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Nevada Public Radio
With his Harry Reid book on shelves now, Jon Ralston reflects on his life as a political journalist in Nevada
Blaze new and old trails alike with Desert Companion's outdoor and recreation issue! Tag alongside five writers as they wax poetic about their favorite nature walks, meet the man better known as Cactus Joe, and catch up with Nevada politico Jon Ralston ahead of the release of his biography on the late Sen. Harry Reid. Plus, discover how one year of Trump has already changed Nevada.
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President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire. -
Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks. -
Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance.
