Mountain West News Bureau
States across the Mountain West added record amounts of wind and solar power in 2024. Now, a new industry report shows the region is also becoming a national leader in battery storage.
Submissions are now closed for the 2026 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest.
RSVP's for the 2026 Photo Showcase will open soon.
RSVP's for the 2026 Photo Showcase will open soon.
- An open Congressional seat in northern Nevada is giving some Democrats hope
- BLM nominee advances, Clark County dust advisory and Golden Knights trade
- Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from the Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline
- Mount Charleston: Griffith Peak
- Mount Charleston: Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway
- Valley of Fire: Fire Canyon
- Red Rock Canyon: Kraft Mountain
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Study finds link between wildfire smoke exposure and depression
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What's behind passionate efforts to save and revitalize two of Nevada's iconic cultural buildings?
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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At the end of Reannon Muth's laid back, accessible hike, there's a natural wonder worth the trek
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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Legendary anchorman and America's favorite judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis is retiring from his role at Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!, capping off a phenomenal 12-year run with the show.
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The trial, which began a week ago in a New York City courtroom, aimed to break up Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster.
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Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader. And, President Trump says he will not sign any more bills until Congress overhauls voting.