Murphy Woodhouse
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Boise State Public Radio
The U.S. Senate version of the Fix our Forests Act (FOFA) is advancing with strong bipartisan support. If signed, it would bring big changes to the country’s approach to wildfires.
Yvette Fernandez
Mountain West News Bureau
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Daily Rundown
- NDOC lawsuit, Golden Knights host Avalanche, and a new test for Mountain West black bears
- DMV pushes to go online, SNAP funding faces uncertainty, and Nevada’s ‘Silver Belle’ heads east
- Carter Hart is signing a 2-year, $4 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights
- Former NBA coach arrested for illegal betting, Gov. Lombardo on shutdown and a win for animal welfare
- Raiders remain upbeat heading into bye week, looking to distance themselves from disappointing start
- New academic laboratory aims to expand Vegas' testing capabilities
- Local Tribal members celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Murphy Woodhouse
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Boise State Public Radio
Mountain West News Bureau
Every summer, thousands of wildland firefighters endure months of heavy exposure to smoke and other toxins without respiratory protection. As a troubling picture of the health implications emerges, policies are beginning to change.
Nimíipuu Health
Mountain West News Bureau
Rumble Press
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Mountain West News Bureau
Google Street View
October 29's annual Smith Center concert is the crown jewel of the magnet school's 140-plus event program for the school year
Julian Kilker
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Courtesy Nevada Humanities
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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Chocolates handcrafted by former Strip chefs make a thoughtful ‘I love you’
Harvey Georges
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AP
FBI Director William Webster's controversial Nevada legacy: Operation Yobo stings, mob prosecutions, and the impeachment of Judge Harry Claiborne divided Las Vegas.
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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
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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Wondering how to help a teen get better sleep? This weekend's time change can be a boost. Here's why. Plus tips from sleep doctors to get more zzzs. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WNIJ listener Scott Anderson of Beloit, Wisconsin, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
While previous deployments to Democratic-led cities have largely led to protests and lawsuits, Trump is banking on the moves helping him and Republicans, especially in next year's midterms. -
Zohran Mamdani's focus on affordability concerns has energized many young voters around the country, who say he speaks to some of their most pressing economic concerns. -
Declining population means caring for parents, grandparents, and other relatives could become even more challenging with fewer professionals and family members to pitch in.
