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Photo of Justin Bishop skateboarding with his cane in his left hand
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Shredding After Dark

Mar 31, 2022

When Justin Bishop went blind, his skateboarding career's second act took on a new clarity

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Jack Malotte
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Self-Drawn Man

Aug 11, 2021

At every step of his wandering life, artist and Indigenous activist Jack Malotte has refused every definition but his own.

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Emily Matview
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Ask About Emily

May 11, 2021

When Emily Matview came out as transgender, she discovered an unlikely support network — a punk rock community she helped build herself

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Sort of Special

Feb 09, 2021

The Thompson brothers set out to make a short fantasy film about a magic sword. It turned out to be the perfect commentary on 2020.

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Chris Preston
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Profile: No Easy Answers

Nov 01, 2020

The struggles of one cook provide a deep look at an industry — and maybe a society — in crisis

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R.J. Owens
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Living Less Large

Sep 03, 2020

Being big was RJ Owens’ calling card onstage and in life. What will happen when there’s not so much of him?

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Jeff Williams, mayor of a tiny town south of Las Vegas, battles economic and medical struggles with the same upbeat vigor
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In His Blood

Jan 01, 2020

Jeff Williams, mayor of a tiny town south of Las Vegas, battles economic and medical struggles with the same upbeat vigor.

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Marilyn Gubler
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Boss Lady

Jun 25, 2019

After a life in Nevada politics, former GOP kingmaker Marilyn Gubler now runs a desert ranch, where there’s no question who sits in the big saddle.

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Profile: The Real Deal

May 01, 2019

Wisecracking philanthropist Bob Ellis and wife Sandy open their hearts for Nevada’s underserved kids and schools.

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Life and Death (Mostly Life)

Apr 01, 2019

The reaping isn’t so grim at Bryan and Dusty Schoening’s Coffinwood, where the custom coffins, hearses, and other deathly touches are really about being more alive.

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Megan Rugar
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Big Voice, Big Dream

Jan 25, 2019

Nashville transplant Megan Rüger finds Las Vegas the ideal place the chase her rock ’n’ roll fantasy.

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Jaida Moan
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Monumental Effort

Nov 01, 2018

Departing director Jaina Moan saw Friends of Gold Butte through its best times — and its worst.

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Danny Tarkanian
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Running Man

Sep 20, 2018

Danny Tarkanian keeps running — even though he keeps losing. Why? On the occasion of his fifth time on the ballot, notes on a perennial candidate saddled with a dynasty to live up to.

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Cabbie Andrew Gnatovich
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Thumb Driver

Jul 24, 2018

Cabbie Andrew Gnatovich became well-known for his tweets about life on the Vegas streets, but October 1 pushed him to his character limit.

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The Burro Whisperer

Apr 24, 2018

Death Valley park officials consider wild burros a scourge. To activists like Diana Chontos, the misunderstood creatures embody the soul of the West.

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Joyce Forier
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Racing Ahead

Feb 23, 2018

There’s more to a marathon than running — Porta-Potties, for instance. That’s where race organizer Joyce Forier comes in.

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Profile: Laughing Matters

Sep 28, 2017

From attempted murder to a career in comedy, Brandt Tobler’s life wasn’t always funny — until he made it that way.

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The book of life

Jul 27, 2017

From its swap-meet beginning and its too-real emotions to its funky title, H.G. McKinnis’ debut novel is rooted in the real Las Vegas.

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May May Luong
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Producing results

Jun 01, 2017

If you’re a local filmmaker with a big dream and a tiny budget, you want May May Luong on your team.

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Mark Giovi
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Normal in his own way

Feb 27, 2017

Singer Mark Giovi isn’t letting his medical condition keep him from hitting the high notes.

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Graton Resort & Casino
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Small world

Jan 01, 2017

From tiny buildings to big ideas, the miniature realities of architectural modelmakers Adam Throgmorton and Shawn Bicker.

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Derek Stevens
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D Man

Nov 28, 2016

With his outsize expansion plans, swashbuckling Downtown casino boss Derek Stevens bids to join the roster of legendary Fremont Street characters.

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Billy Walters
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The White Whale

Oct 26, 2016

The law has pursued millionaire sports bettor Billy Walters for more than 25 years — but he’s almost always walked away a victor. Is the gambler’s uncanny luck about to run out?

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Florian Kohler
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You’re a wizard, Florian!

Aug 25, 2016

A trick-shot pool sorcerer, to be specific, complete with popular videos, live appearances — and a bright future cued up.

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Erik Snyder
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Life behind bars

Jul 24, 2015

Three decades in, hospitality lifer Eric Snyder still loves the people, the ambiance and the stories of a good neighborhood watering hole 

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