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Respondents to a survey in Colorado expressed interest in trying cannabis as an alternative to pharmaceutical medications and because they had exhausted other interventions.
- Athletics say hello to eventual Vegas fanbase with an explosive 15-14, 12-inning game
- The rise and fall — and comeback? — of Primm, Nevada
- GM investors concerned about lithium mine operation in Northern Nevada
- Black Mountain Institute staff depart, summer reading programs launch, and Lotus of Siam reopens
- Here's what to know for Nevada’s 2026 state primary
- Lotus of Siam celebrates the reopening of its original Sahara Avenue location
- Books are always in season, thanks to Nevada’s summer reading programs
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Mountain West News Bureau
Mountain West News Bureau
After a wildfire, rivers and streams can take years to recover. Native plants and wildlife are often crowded out by invasive species in the aftermath. But in Nevada’s Virgin River watershed, a collaboration between federal agencies and conservation groups is pointing to early signs of recovery.
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Mountain West News Bureau
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Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom joined leadership of legendary Las Vegas Thai restaurant Lotus of Siam in commemorating its return to the Historic Commercial Center.
Louiie Victa
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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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From a seven-student schoolhouse in Elko in 1874 to nearly 22,000 students today, the full history of the University of Nevada, Reno — its founding, legendary faculty, championship athletes, and the leaders who shaped it.
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UNLV Special Collections
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Find elegance, history, and the desert’s harsh beauty at the Oasis at Death Valley
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Nevada Public Radio
The winners of Desert Companion's 2026 Focus on Nevada photo contest are here! From a bull ride at Helldorado Days in Las Vegas, to kids playing in a light installation at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, winning photos capture the Silver State's many ways of expressing itself. And what goes better with picture-taking than travel? Our summer road-trip feature looks at five destinations that history buffs will love. Lastly, just in time for the big heat, we've got a guide to summer that offers tales and tips for opting in (or out).
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The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events. -
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life. -
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.
