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Is the economy good or bad in Nevada? A look at cost of living, affordable housing

The pandemic hit Nevada hard, but it eventually eased and the state came back to life...

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Book sales are up. Nevadans share what they're reading

Total book sales last year were still higher than before the pandemic, when everybody was...

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Faith leaders, scholars of the Southwest on world conflicts, holy holidays

Easter season is based on the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus. It's also Ramadan...

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For Las Vegas' bad drivers, law enforcement tactics are changing

Traffic fatalities are on the rise to almost 50 this year and about half of those are pedestrians...

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How important is Nevada to Biden's presidential campaign?

President Joe Biden was in Nevada this week as part of a campaign swing through the Southwest.

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Storied Tropicana closes soon to make way for Las Vegas ballpark

When the Tropicana resort was built on the Las Vegas Strip in 1957, it ended five years of rapid...

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You've got questions about dogs, cats, critters. These Las Vegas experts have answers

If you’ve been outside, it’s the perfect time of year. Breezy, not too hot, not too cold. You...

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A report says 40% of LGBTQ kids feel unsafe in Nevada schools. Why?

Silver State Equality recently released a very detailed survey with the notable finding being...

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St. Baldrick's in Las Vegas: Shaving heads for childhood cancer

It’s called St. Baldrick’s Day (a mashup of “bald” and “St Patrick’s”). On that day, cities and...

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Lights, camera, action? Nevada bill to lure film industry will be back next year

We do have a film incentive program here, but it’s small. So a year ago, a bill was introduced to...

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A new leader will be a start, but Las Vegas schools need improvement

School’s out for spring break. Teachers are home. Kids are living it up. But there’s something on...

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Las Vegas Lights FC brings in new blood to boost wins, attendance

There’s a lot of change over at Las Vegas’ professional soccer team, the Lights FC. The team...

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Locally-focused art exhibits and programs launch across Nevada

The visual and performing arts are in full swing throughout the state.

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1 in 10 Nevadans work in hospitality. The industry can take a toll on mental health

We're taking a look at mental health struggles of local service and entertainment workers. What...

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Nevada is the 3rd sunniest state. Why don't we have more community solar?

Why don’t we have more state incentives to help create smaller, less expensive solar sites for...

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Public health in Las Vegas: A look at the knowns and unknowns in 2024

Years ago, you’d hear “public health,” and more than likely, you’d shrug. Then the COVID-19...

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Could Alabama's IVF ruling have an effect in Nevada?

Abortion was already going to be a big issue for women's health in the fall election, then in...

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Renewable energy efforts in Nevada could be a double-edged sword

State and federal officials are making a huge push for renewable development. They see it as a...

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Smoke up: Las Vegas' first state-regulated cannabis lounge opens

Seven years ago, Nevada legalized recreational cannabis for adults. Three years ago, they...

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