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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it’s looking for ways to make hundreds of wildlife refuges and dozens of fish hatcheries more efficient.
Submissions for the 2026 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest are open! Submit your photos today for a chance to win prizes from B&C Camera and get published in Desert Companion magazine.
- See Hear Do: January 7-13
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- Vegas Loop expansion, New Year's weather, and A's historic signing
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Report: State legislators should learn from counterparts across the region as insurance crisis grows
As many homeowners face a growing insurance crisis, state leaders across the region are considering reforms. Two groups have recommendations for them as state legislatures begin convening again.
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Horror remains a goldmine for local movie creatives — but documentaries on colorful Nevadans also flourished.
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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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Enjoy tasty bites from the past to the present
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Frank Sinatra's relationship with Las Vegas spanned decades—from his 1951 Desert Inn debut during career lows to leading the Rat Pack's legendary Summit at the Sands. His story intertwines with the city's own rise.
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More holiday-themed arts and culture to spark your celebration spirit
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Sink your teeth into our annual collection of dining — and drinking — stories, including a tally of Sin City's Tiki bars, why good bread is having a moment, and how one award-winning chef is serving up Caribbean history lessons through steak. Plus, discover how Las Vegas is a sports town, in more ways than one. Bon appétit!
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In the latest movie from Park Chan-wook, the director behind The Handmaiden and Decision to Leave, a paper factory worker loses his job — and resolves to kill his competition for a new one. -
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From child actor to "Sexiest Man Alive" leading man status, Jordan takes on Hollywood as director-producer and soon may win awards for his performance in Sinners. -
One year later, musicians who lost essential instruments and home studio set-ups in the Los Angeles fires are still picking up the pieces.
