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Plus: How one Arizona city is adapting to Colorado River water restrictions and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.
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
- Henderson behavioral health pilot, Athletics stadium construction and Raiders draft grades
- Remembering Marydean Martin: Librarian and Community Builder
- Spring hiking is for everyone
- Infant vaccination push, Clark County air quality and Shelley Berkley address
- Raiders pin their hopes on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft
- Lake Powell water crisis, SNAP work requirements and Washoe Tribe land purchase
- Trump takes a victory lap in Las Vegas
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Mountain West News Bureau
Proponents of a bill in Colorado say stronger roofs would mean less damage during storms, and lower home insurance costs.
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Kaleb Roedel
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Mountain West News Bureau
Mountain West News Bureau
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AP
The dominant concert promoter in Las Vegas may be forced to cede its market share to competitors, pay damages, and/or divest Ticketmaster.
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Invision (AP)
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:
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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.
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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Glenn-Copeland and his wife worked together on Laughter in Summer, a record that contends with the electronic music pioneer's recent diagnosis with a major cognitive disorder. -
Since their formation almost two decades ago, this Baltimore group has become one of the premier attractions in the jam band world. -
Fusion is at the heart of so much of the music we cover - especially on this week's episode. Flamenco producers descend on Hermosillo to experiment with regional Mexican music. Young Argentine artists blend trap with folk and rock en Español. A sunny Rio sound is born in Spain. Plus, a New Mexican string band, an Afro-Brazilian collective and an exploration of Latin roots from Cypress Hill. Artists and albums featured in this episode: (02:26) Trueno, 'TURR4ZO' (09:37) Lone Piñon, 'Hot Carne Seca' (13:20) Chanela Clicka, 'COBRA' (18:50) Cypress Hill, 'Dios Bendiga' (22:30) Leo Middea, 'Notícias de Puglia' (25:28) Mandinga Beat, 'Afro-Brazil' This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR Music.
