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Courtesy Waší·šiw Land Trust
The tribe purchased 10,000 acres to conserve the single-leaf pinyon pine, which produces pine nuts for the Waší·šiw people.
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
- Downtown shooting arrest, MV Realty settlement, and Golden Knights take Game 1
- Golden Knights rally past Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 as Nic Dowd nets the winner
- 'Poetry did save my life'
- How to water a desert garden in Las Vegas summers
- New BLM Director advances, Sunrise Hospital receives new designation and Fremont Street's concert lineup
- How will recent changes in U.S. public lands affect Nevada?
- Aces re-sign four-time MVP A'ja Wilson to lock in their dynasty core
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Mountain West News Bureau
A coalition of environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, alleging the agency missed a key deadline tied to a stricter national standard for soot pollution. The case could affect air quality protections across the Mountain West.
Fort Collins Police Services
Mountain West News Bureau
DOI/Neal Herbert
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Bureau of Land Management
Mountain West News Bureau
Courtesy Theo Tso
Captain Paiute is, that's who. Las Vegas artist Theo Tso tells about his comic book character from a fictional tribe, who fights villains putting Indigenous Peoples at risk.
Chris Pizzello
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Invision (AP)
Rick Arevalo
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Nevada Public Radio
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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Nevada Public Radio
In August 1964, The Beatles played Las Vegas's Convention Center after Stan Irwin of the Sahara Hotel took a chance on the Fab Four. Up to 16,000 fans attended, launching the era of arena entertainment in Las Vegas.
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 park, near the venue where inconclusive Iran-U.S. peace talks took place this month, provides respite to those who visit it. -
Twelve million people lost coverage for Zepbound over the last year. The same number of people lost coverage for Wegovy, according to an analysis by GoodRx, a drug discount website. -
Two ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. And, Virginia voters approved a measure allowing Democrats to redraw the congressional map.
