U.S. Geological Survey
Mountain West News Bureau
A new study shows Nevada’s groundwater — and the ecosystems that rely on it — is under growing strain. Researchers have mapped out solutions that could help and serve as a guide for other Mountain West states.
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- HCA, Sunrise Hospital employees reach contract agreement
- Is the Las Vegas economy a "canary in the coalmine" for the rest of the country?
- Las Vegas Aces Head to Phoenix in Tough Fight for Title No. 3
- Oct. 8: DOJ investigations into Nevada colleges, A's stadium plans, and Suffs the Musical
- 'Suffs' brings tale of suffrage battle to Nevada, where women were on the leading edge of 19th Amendment passage
- What to See Hear Do: October 8-14
- Clark County Launches Second Year of Free Tree Program
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KUNC
Mountain West News Bureau
The Great Outdoors Fund helps to fill funding gaps for public lands projects by leveraging private investment.
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Mountain West News Bureau
Mountain West News Bureau
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Unseen Territories, a short film, allowed 14 Las Vegas artists to self-identify their heritage through flags. Some reconnected to their Indigenous roots during the making of their flags.
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Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival
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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Truh'st LLC
Chocolates handcrafted by former Strip chefs make a thoughtful ‘I love you’
National Parks Service
Lake Mead became America's first national recreation area in 1964, drawing millions of visitors. However, Nevada had to wait until 1986 for its first national park—Great Basin National Park—after decades of battles with ranchers and mining interests who didn't want to give up the land.
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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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In a new cookbook, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty pays homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped Southern cuisine — and keeps a gimlet eye on the region's complicated history. -
It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film. -
As the ceasefire began, Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages freed by Hamas. Amid the rubble in Gaza, families begin to find their way home. -
Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, attributes the Gaza deal in part to Trump's transactional nature and breaking of traditional diplomatic crockery.
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Clashes in recent days have killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. Pakistan is grappling with militant attacks that have increased since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.
