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RSVP for an exhilarating night of artful inspiration where we will recognize our contest winners and local photographers with food, drinks, and celebration.
April 30, 2026
At Nevada State Museum, LV
April 30, 2026
At Nevada State Museum, LV
- Deep Roots in the Desert
- Clash of the Titans
- The Weight of Our Choices
- Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
- Nevada biolab probe, detention center lawsuit and Reno police leave
- Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long
- Forever One memorial, Nevada candidate filings and drought crop research
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Using new data, a team of scientists has assembled one of the first comprehensive analyses of emissions from homes burned in wildfires. What they found is that such pollution is serious, and in some cases can exceed emissions from all other human sources.
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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 March 11.
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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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Sammy Davis Jr. headlined the Las Vegas Strip but faced segregation, mob threats, and violence offstage. Part 2 of his Las Vegas story.
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Krista Diamond climbed Griffith Peak weeks after the Route 91 shooting — and found a version of the city that only exists from far above
Blaze new and old trails alike with Desert Companion's outdoor and recreation issue! Tag alongside five writers as they wax poetic about their favorite nature walks, meet the man better known as Cactus Joe, and catch up with Nevada politico Jon Ralston ahead of the release of his biography on the late Sen. Harry Reid. Plus, discover how one year of Trump has already changed Nevada.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes. -
Americans are betting on sports, elections, award shows and even military actions. The Atlantic writer McKay Coppins bet $10k from his employer in his investigation of this gambling world.
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A group of teenagers that formed a rock band in the 1960s never released their music until now.
