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Meter price hikes in Las Vegas' Arts District draw protest, a forthcoming book from Nevada politico Jon Ralston explores the life (and legacy) of Sen. Harry Reid, and local animal shelters continue to face overcrowding. All that and more in the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.
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- Washoe safe parking, Hoover Dam maintenance, and the Allegiant-Sun Country merger
- SNAP changes, Las Vegas Metro expands drone network, and a national park pass controversy
- How researchers are using high-altitude trees to understand a changing climate
- 'The Long Walk,' 'F1' highlighted Las Vegas and its filmmakers onscreen in 2025. What lies ahead in 2026?
- Avelo deportation flights end, corruption claims, and pickleball's Vegas expansion
- GOP, Dems may face challenges in appealing to growing number of nonpartisans
- See Hear Do: January 7-13
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Federal land managers are reopening their environmental review of a massive transmission line proposed across Nevada, a move conservation groups say could reshape how energy infrastructure is approved on public lands across the West.
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There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting January 14.
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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:
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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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Rubio once called Trump a "con artist." He's now among his most loyal defenders. New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins describes Secretary of State Rubio's character, political transformation and ambition.
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A new study offers good news from Uganda — although the cuts in U.S. aid cast a shadow over the reduction in deaths of parents from HIV/AIDS. -
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The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion. -
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
