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As the government shutdown continues, visitors to national parks are finding some remain accessible but with limited services. This could lead to some visitors changing their plans which may have a significant impact on local communities that depend on visitor spending.
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- Local Natives in Nevada tackle the MMIP crisis
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- First-of-its-kind circus medicine consortium begins in Las Vegas
- Nevada Tribal healthcare will change because of these two new laws
- Istorya pieces together Filipino lineage through food
- Forever One memorial to Oct. 1 shooting goes on public display in Las Vegas as the city marks eight years
- Conservation groups voice concern over rollback of federal land rules
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It wasn’t a typical fall day at one of the most popular national parks in the country. The night before, the federal government shut down, leaving fewer workers on the job. Yet the Trump Administration decided that national parks should largely remain open, nonetheless.
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Chocolates handcrafted by former Strip chefs make a thoughtful ‘I love you’
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Recently, an anniversary passed unnoticed: when Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin became part of the national consciousness with his anti-communist crusade. Nevada was part of its beginning, seventy-five years ago.
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How will this theater guy and his partners transform a struggling cinemaplex into a thriving arts incubator? Here's how, in a nutshell
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How is Las Vegas' healthcare system really doing, and what does it mean for you and your family? Desert Companion's Health Issue takes a deep dive into these questions and explores how heart-centered business leaders prove that doing good benefits the bottom line.
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The White House and GOP lawmakers say a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that Democrats want rolled back keeps undocumented people from getting health benefits — a claim experts say is misleading. -
Mychal Threets, a social media star librarian, is hosting the new iteration of the series. It's back for four episodes starting on Saturday. -
Hamas says it agrees to release the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, but did not confirm its agreement with the full peace plan presented by the U.S. -
This is an epic novel to be savored. At nearly 700 pages, this multi-character, multi-stranded story explores exile and displacement — not only from one's home, but also from one's own sense of self. -
The government shutdown has delayed the monthly jobs report. And, the White House pressures colleges to sign a 'compact' aligning with Trump's agenda.
