Eric Thayer
/
Associated Press
Mountain West News Bureau
The 11 senators and representatives - all Democrats - said that the consolidation of four Department of Interior agencies’ wildfire programs is being done “without adequate analysis, transparency, or planning to prevent disruption during what is expected to be a significant fire season or to safeguard long-term wildfire preparedness.”
Give your 2026 the upgrade it deserves. The Sweet Start Online Auction is your exclusive gateway to Southern Nevada's most prestigious experiences.
- The Booze is Back
- From Indonesia, With Love
- Tahoe avalanche, CCSD staffing and Manny Pacquiao's Las Vegas return
- See Hear Do: February 18-24
- Feb. 18: The SAVE Act, no Colorado River deal, and a new art space on the horizon
- Eight backcountry skiers found dead and one still missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe
- Reno nurse strike, Las Vegas strip race closures, and the fight for prediction markets
Supported by
Hanna Merzbach
/
Wyoming Public Media
Mountain West News Bureau
Porsche Lane, the pygmy goat, became the focus of a lawsuit over constitutional rights when her owner was told she couldn’t keep the goat at home.
Colorado College
/
Colorado College
Mountain West News Bureau
Murphy Woodhouse
/
Mountain West News Bureau
Mountain West News Bureau
Courtesy The Library District
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.
Listen to NVPR PODCASTS →
UNLV Special Collections
Sammy Davis Jr. headlined the Las Vegas Strip but faced segregation, mob threats, and violence offstage. Part 1 of his Las Vegas story.
Rossi Ralenkotter, 1977
/
LVCVA
Kaitlin Brito
Tired of incessant self-curation, pointless matches, and wasted time, many Zillennials are done with online dating
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.
-
A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier. -
It’s “El Mal” from the 2024 film “Emilia Perez" won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2025. -
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in having shared confidential trade information with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
