Illustration: Ryan Vellinga
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Mountain West News Bureau
Millions rely on this help to pay their bills during extreme cold and heat surges
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
- Nevada jobless rate rises, data center demand and school zone crashes
- Nevada is one state struggling to meet its clean energy goals; data centers are to blame
- Insanity, Insults and All
- Painting With Light
- See Hear Do: April 8-14
- April 8: Flock cameras, the Las Vegas Review-Journal v. Sun dispute, and BMI
- Avalanche probe, brothel union push and Goodsprings school closure vote
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Mountain West News Bureau
A Vail journalist discusses ‘the long-forgotten story of how we broke skiing — by very nearly saving it.’
Andy McMillan
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U.S. Forest Service
Mountain West News Bureau
Rick Arevalo
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Nevada Public Radio
Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars was honored with a parade and a street named after him near the Park MGM in Las Vegas.
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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Scott Lien
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Nevada Public Radio
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.
Rick Arevalo
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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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An inquiry found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation. -
The Rock Hall's inductees will include eight acts who have all been eligible for at least a decade. In its "musical influence" category, the hall nods to Latin and African pop for the first time. -
No one was injured at Altman's home or the company offices, authorities said.
