https://knpr.org/the-summer-2026-issue 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). en-US Copyright Fri, 08 May 2026 16:59:10 GMT https://knpr.org/desert-companion/2026-05-08/the-short-list Can your calendar handle this much good stuff? Fri, 08 May 2026 16:59:10 GMT https://knpr.org/desert-companion/2026-05-08/the-short-list Mike Prevatt https://knpr.org/desert-companion/2026-05-01/not-just-sitting-in-my-office In her first year, CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert says, community needs, data, and a changing world drive her decisions Fri, 01 May 2026 17:58:44 GMT https://knpr.org/desert-companion/2026-05-01/not-just-sitting-in-my-office Paul Boger https://knpr.org/desert-companion/more-than-services Providers of mental health support and families of patients fear the dire consequences that will come from changes to insurance coverage Fri, 01 May 2026 01:16:04 GMT https://knpr.org/desert-companion/more-than-services Anne Davis