Ty ONeil
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AP
The country's largest police fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks is set to begin patrolling the streets of Las Vegas in November.
Tyler Keillor
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Fossil Lab
Mountain West News Bureau
- Nevada SNAP updates, Fed rate cuts expected amid weak jobs data, Blue Jays tie World Series
- See Hear Do: October 29-November 4
- 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
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
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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Ryan Vellinga
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Nevada Public Radio
Citing possible health benefits, some restaurants are cutting back on oils derived from seeds
UNLV Special Collections
The story of Nevada's Virginia and Truckee Railroad, built in 1869 to transport Comstock silver. Learn how financier William Sharon bluffed counties into funding "the crookedest railroad in the world," featuring 17 circles down the mountain.
Tim Bower
What do psychics and mediums really do? We asked two local practitioners
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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The blues musician from Clarksdale, Miss., also talks about his new record label and searching for the next generation of blues talent. -
Two judges have ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP benefits. And, New York City voters head to the polls tomorrow to choose between Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race. -
Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere. -
In 2008, when banning same-sex marriage in California was put on the ballot, Kate Elsley's commute changed. Seeing signs supporting the ban became a reminder of what she might not be able to do. -
Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also adjust to more winter darkness. Syncing our habits to our body clock helps.
